Health policy
If your child requires medication while attending our centre, the medication will have to be given to a teacher and the information recorded. The staff can only administer medication with … Read More >>
General News
The News, August 23, 2012 – Special delivery makes for a fun day.
By CRIS JOHNSTON (The News – Lakes District & Central Otago) THE next generation of winter athletes in Wanaka has been getting a taste (in some cases literally) for … Read More >>
Preschool activities in the area….
WANAKA PLUNKET 51 Ardmore St, Wanaka Mon,Wed & Fri – 10-12 Tues & Thurs 10-3 Dianne Williams Ph 03 4438799 WANAKA TOY LIBRARY 3 Reece Cres, Wanaka 0211156444 … Read More >>
Baking with the Tipu tamariki
Today we decided to bake muffins in the Tipu area to say goodbye to our friend Scarlet. The tamariki really enjoyed the experience of baking, taking an active part in … Read More >>
Local schools in our area….
Click on the link below to be directed to local schools in the area… Wanaka Primary school – 7 Ironside Dr, Wanaka – ph 03 4437687 – www.wanaka.school.nz Holy Family … Read More >>
Olympic Games at Aspiring Beginnings
The excitement is building as we get ready for our Olympics day tomorrow. Medal making was the beginning as we chopped, stuck, threaded and painted gold, silver & bronze medals. … Read More >>
Jump Rope for heart – Taura Peke mo te Manawa ora
We have jumped on board New Zealand’s widely celebrated skipping programme. Click on the image to see how your children learn some great lifelong fundamental movement skills. For more information … Read More >>
Thankyou to the Upper Clutha community for supporting our raffle
The winners are: Brent Makeham won 1st prize – a Milford Sound scenic cruise for 2 adults & 2 children with Southern Discovery plus free entry to discovery world AND … Read More >>
What a delicious breakfast
Roll up, Roll up The Recycling Circus was at Aspiring Beginnings…
Today “The Recycling Circus” performed for us. Before the cirucs began, we went into the kowhai room where we had a chance to talk about “What recycling was to them?” and “What … Read More >>
Please join us for breakfast
Parenting 4 Life Seminar – Raising Girls & Growing Boys
RAISING GIRLS AND GROWING BOYS Presented by John & Naomi Cowan of Parents Inc Wednesday 27 June 2012 Lake Wanaka Centre
Congratulations Becca
Becca has been appointed our new Team Leader for the Tipu area. I am really excited about taking on the challenge of this role. I am a passionate teacher who strives to … Read More >>
May News and Views
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Thank you Graham & Olive West Charitable Trust
Did you see our letter in the Wanaka Sun?
Kaho & Tipu (what does it mean?)
Kohikohia ngā Kākano, whakaritea te pārekerke, kia puāwai ngā hua (Gather the seeds, prepare the seedbeds carefully, and you will be gifted with an abundance of food.) Our Tipu area … Read More >>
How do we get fresh free range eggs?
Farmer Brett may supply fresh free range eggs BUT we are suppose to have our own regular supply, which simply is not the case. Our hens are quite old and don’t want to lay … Read More >>
From the learning pathways display board
JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY The tamariki have been very interested in role playing our local police and fire officers, actively helping and taking charge of situations. At the A&P show … Read More >>
Parenting evening – Kitchen Table Conversations
AGM – Annual General Meeting. Monday 23rd @ 7.30pm
Please support our parent volunteer committee. Come to our AGM, 7.30pm on Monday 23rd April. We do have some vacancies to fill on our committee if anybody is interested. What is required to be … Read More >>
March newsletter
Click here to read our latest newsletter to be up to date with important information. This Thursday is “wear your Pyjamas” day. To celebrate Easter we are having an easter treasure hunt … Read More >>
A&P Show Excursion
On Friday March 9th we plan to walk to the Wanaka Show grounds to see our art and baking on display as part of the A & P Show. The … Read More >>
Our teaching team
Quality outcomes for children can only be achieved with qualified teachers. Every teacher is either fully registered or provisionally registered by the NZ Teachers Council and has either a “Degree” … Read More >>
From the first day
So what does your child need each day they attend? A bag big enough to keep all their belongings. A piece of fruit each day to share at morning and … Read More >>
2012 – Haere mai
We are very fortunate to have had the expertise of Poppa Carrick to get our grounds into ship shape over the holidays ready for another year of fun, friendship, discovery … Read More >>
News & Views – December
Whats the latest? To find out, read our newsletter. This will be the last for the year. To all our families and friends have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We look … Read More >>
Hotel quality sheets for sale
We have secured 100% cotton, 250 thread count, hotel quality flat sheets and pillowcases to sell as a fundraiser. $56.00 for 2 flat king sheets and 2 pillowcases. $45.00 for 2 king … Read More >>
Mini Muscles is Awesome!
Mini Muscles; what a great place to explore! Last Friday we had so much fun climbing, jumping, running and meeting new friends. This was a great opportunity for our children to extend, explore … Read More >>
Spring Disco – Tuesday 1st November
The invitations are out and your whanau is invited. It’s time to party, AB’s is turning 14!! To celebrate the opening of our newly named Tipu (Seedling) and Kaho (Sapling) … Read More >>
News & Views – September/October
We have been negotiating with The Rotary Club of Wanaka to relocate our fixed playground structure….. Please read our latest newsletter