Healthy Habits Workshop
When: 2nd April 2014 What time: 7-9 pm Where: at Mt Aspiring College A Sport Central initiative together with Oral Health, the Heart Foundation and Active movement are offering a Healthy Habits … Read More >>
Important for Parents
Speech Therapy Screening
We are very pleased to advise that from the proceeds of a generous grant from the Elsie & Ray Armstrong Trust, we are able to provide communication screening for children … Read More >>
What are our playdough recipes?
Gift a Summer Garden
We are selling seed packs ready for sowing for this Summer/Autumn season. Only $10 for 5 different varieties (rrp $14-$17 in total) Beans Slenderette Carrots Scarlet Nantes Pea Progress … Read More >>
Thank You “Stars in your Eyes” and the “Wanaka Musicians Society”
Aspiring Beginnings ELC would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in the collaborative approach of “Stars in your Eyes” within the Wanaka community. The wonderful entertainment … Read More >>
Annual Christmas Party 2013
Thank you to all the families who came along to the Christmas party and making it such a fun afternoon. Congratulations to the Mayousse family who won the meat … Read More >>
Family Get Together
This is a chance to meet up with other Aspiring Beginnings families. WHEN: Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am. WHERE: at the Dinosaur Park, down at the lake … Read More >>
Mt Aspiring College – Students in the Community 2013
All Mount Aspiring College Year 13 students have placements in the local community, in various roles to benefit the community and integrate the students into Wanaka life. This unique programme … Read More >>
Plunket require a car seat service technician
Plunket Car Seat Service Technician (Upper Clutha, 3 hours per week) A paid position has become available for a part time Car Seat Service Technician for the Wanaka Plunket Car … Read More >>
What is a B4 school check?
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme supported by the Ministry of Health and offers a health and development check to groups of children turning four. The checks are … Read More >>
Chalk Educated Toys 2013 Fundraiser
Chalk Educated Toys has been New Zealand’s favourite fundraising program for many years. Parents can buy great quality toys at the best prices and support our centre at the same … Read More >>
Playground equipment
Our playground equipment is purchased through Tredsafe and is New Zealand’s only certified Early Childhood Playground manufacturer specialising in mobile, interchangable, playground equipment. We share their philosophy to create stimulating, … Read More >>
Farmer Brett Free Range Eggs
We are once again selling “free range eggs” as a fundraiser for only $5.50 a dozen. The supplier is Farmer Brett, who has a hobby farm in Tarras. The hens … Read More >>
DR Compost spring gardening workshop
The one and only Dr Compost has been spreading Wanaka’s gardening lore far and wide with his new gig as a writer for Weekend Gardener. But he hasn’t forgotten his … Read More >>
Bayleys Real Estate supporting Aspiring Beginnings
© P U R E P I X E L 2 0 1 3 – FUNDRAISER FOR ASPIRING BEGINNINGS
Thank you to the generosity of Jeremy Town from Pure Pixel 2013 NZ, these gorgeous prints are available for purchase on an A4 block at the special purchase price of … Read More >>
Red Nose day Friday 23rd August
Come dressed in RED as we support Cure Kids and Red Nose Day 2013 on Friday, 23rd August In support of Red Nose Day, we will be having a BBQ … Read More >>
SNOW DAY
THANKYOU SNOWDRIFTAS, EVERY YEAR YOU ARE AWESOME.
Power update
Sorry everybody. Delta are working hard to reinstate power. They have to wait for a new transformer from Alexandra. We will have to remain closed until at least 1pm. Come back … Read More >>
Kitchen table conversations – Upcoming courses
Dr Maclean health visit
‘Bodies’ have been an interest among the children and with winter approaching (along with sneezes, coughs and colds) we thought a visit from a doctor was just what was needed….. … Read More >>
Healthy Heart Party Food ideas
Snow update including a copy of our snow closure policy.
Here we are again experiencing snow conditions. This is a situation we are monitoring however if you are concerned please feel free to come and collect your child otherwise we … Read More >>
Snow closure today
We are now closed for today. See you all hopefully tomorrow. Enjoy the snow!
Twitter – Emergency text service
Please subscribe to our Emergency Text Service so we can let you know when we are having an event or be in contact in an emergency. TO JOIN – Text … Read More >>
QLDC Composter Fundraiser
QLDC wants to help residents minimise waste by providing a $100 subsidy on 466 litre home composters. Click on the picture to download the application form. For every 4 bins … Read More >>
Welcome Prue Hollyer
Kia ora I am pleased to be working for Aspiring Beginnings relieving in Jen’s management role, during her maternity leave, four mornings per week. I have taught in all areas … Read More >>
Whanau Breakfast
On Wednesday 8th May we had a special treat at AB’s – shared breakfast! It was a great chance for all of the tamariki, AB’s staff, family and whānau to … Read More >>
Daily menu – What makes it healthy?
We are very proud of the nutritious daily menu we provide for the children. Each meal is planned using a wide variety of healthy food from the four main food … Read More >>
Wanaka Primary School Skybridge program
Aspiring Beginnings ELC supports the Wanaka Primary schools SKYBRIDGE programme which occurs on Wednesdays from 1.30 to 3pm, ten weeks prior to starting school. The new entrant children at Wanaka … Read More >>