Important for Parents

Important for Parents

Whanaungatanga – a special outing

Whanaungatanga – a special outing

The teachers have identified Whanaungatanga as a key principle within the teaching and learning environment of AB’s. Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, providing people with a … Read More >>
Parenting with respect

Parenting with respect

            Click here to be directed to a wonderful website called Peaceful parents, Confident Kids. Their aim is to share inspirational, everyday stories and tips with … Read More >>
Christmas closedown

Christmas closedown

The Aspiring Beginnings teaching team and tamariki are all currently on holiday’s and look forward to welcoming new members to our community centre on Tuesday 20th January 2015.
How Awesome – “Congratulations to everyone”

How Awesome – “Congratulations to everyone”

We are very pleased to announce that we have proudly completed our Enviroschools reflection to silver level. The Enviroschools Programme is a unique sustainability journey.  Through exploration and discovery, tamariki and … Read More >>
Help feed the animals when we are closed

Help feed the animals when we are closed

To ensure the safety and well-being of our animals it is important that they regularly receive visits; especially when we are closed. At least once a day would be a minimum. We have … Read More >>
DR Compost Spring Workshop

DR Compost Spring Workshop

Once again we are pleased to be hosting the DR Compost Spring Garden Workshop. Don’t miss these informative workshops from local composting guru Ben Elms. And they’re free, thanks to … Read More >>
Family photography sessions with Nina Henderson

Family photography sessions with Nina Henderson

: FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS :  Please take advantage of the opportunity to have family shoots with local photographer Nina Henderson (www.ninahendersonphotography.com). She specialises in … Read More >>
Every family helps one weekend a year

Every family helps one weekend a year

Following the committee meeting held on 12th August….the committee would like to advise AB’s families that the care of our animals is vitally important to the success of the teaching … Read More >>
Snow closure until 10am

Snow closure until 10am

What a huge dumping of snow. Because of the roads we will not open until 10am today only (26/5/14). For any further updates please listen to Radio Wanaka 92.2fm.   … Read More >>
PARENTING FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD

PARENTING FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD

Robin Grille is a 25-year psychologist, author of this book and HEART TO HEART PARENTING as well. Through Robin’s research and experience he will take you on a journey of … Read More >>
Mothers Day lunch

Mothers Day lunch

We spent all week making mothers day cards, and Kay had made small bunches of flowers to give out as mothers day gifts after lunch. Thank you to all the … Read More >>
Learning at Aspiring Beginnings

Learning at Aspiring Beginnings

  Rakau Rhythm Whariki time Using rakau sticks to make rhythms and tempo changes with a beat on the ground. Drumming makes vibrations for instant feedback.   Soft and hard feelings, … Read More >>
AGM (Annual General Meeting)

AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Please come along to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th April starting @ 7.30. We would love to share what we have achieved over the last 12 months and … Read More >>
Cybersafety – What is it?

Cybersafety – What is it?

Cybersafety’ is: −  the safe and responsible operation/use, at any time, on or off the centre site, and by any person, of the centre’s Internet facilities, network, and associated ICT … Read More >>
Wanaka Library recommended reads

Wanaka Library recommended reads

Here is 4 books Frankie discovered in our local library that we highly recommend If family circumstances keep changing such as moving house, new siblings, change of job or financial … Read More >>
Wheels Day

Wheels Day

Since we have returned  from our summer break, the teachers have noticed that  there is a huge interest in bikes. We have discovered that some tamariki had bikes for Xmas, … Read More >>