Help us feed our pets when we are closed
(Pleae refer to the updated blog dated 30th October 2014) For the Guinea Pig’s & Ruby Pellets Fill bowl or feeder up with Guinea Pig/Rabbit pellets. Do not fill with … Read More >>
Important for Parents
What is the Pikler Theory?
Emmi Pikler’s Guiding Principles (source www.parentingworx.co.nz/fantastic-reading/emmi-piklers-8-guiding-principles/) Dr Emmi Pikler lived and found her life’s purpose, working with infants in her homeland of Hungary. Pikler, a paediatrician, took over the running of … Read More >>
Healthy Heart week ……Celebrate with us
“This Valentines day wear something red.”
The centre is now closed for 2012
Our snippet from the Wanaka Sun….Healthy hearts for under fives.
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre has received the whanau (silver) Healthy Heart Award. The award encourages early childhood education services to promote healthy eating and physical activity to under fives … Read More >>
Hooray….ECE Healthy heart silver award
Active movement obstacles
Leanne from Active movement has been visiting over the last few Tuesdays to challenge the tamariki with her creative obstacle courses. The tamariki have enjoyed this so much that Leanne … Read More >>
Elmslie House annual excursion
Every year close to Christmas we like to visit the elderly residents of Elmslie House for a morning of singing and laughter. This is planned for Tuesday 4th December, leaving … Read More >>
Wanaka Wearable Creations show – we are proud to have been involved
Te Piwakawaka o nga tamariki – The Fantail of the children A beautiful/ wonderful sound…what was that I heard? Wait I can see an amazing bird. Our piwakawaka flying straight … Read More >>
Thank you to “The Lion Foundation”
Thank you to The Lion Foundation for our grant to purchase Hi vis vests to use when we are “out exploring our community”. As a community centre we are very … Read More >>
Proud to part of “Enviroschools”
Rewarding Volunteers
“Congratulations Carrick… You are very deserving of the Radio Wanaka “Good Buggar award” and thoroughly deserve your $50 Lone Star voucher. Because of your support we are a successful finalist … Read More >>
Sunscreen policy
Summer is coming and it is time to start thinking about sun protection. Beginning this week, we will start to apply sunscreen to all the children after lunch using “Skin … Read More >>
Support the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust
This is a letter we recently received that we would like to share: PO. BOX 678 Wanaka 18 September 2012 Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust Website
Simon Darby Photography fundraiser
Family portraits are a cherished memory you will have forever and Aspiring Beginnings are offering a unique opportunity to capture this moment with professional photos taken at Rippon Vineyard. The … Read More >>
Dr Compost Healthy Garden Workshop
Get Growing Spring Workshops Building a raised bed and the advantages of no-dig gardening How to make an easy seed raising mix and sow seeds Top five vegetable crops to … Read More >>
NZ ShakeOut…we’ve registered…have you?
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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
click to read our May News & Views newsletter
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 >>