To support the young children’s activities & interests amongst our community, we invited TC Cat to chill with the children and share ski stories. Thank you Treble Cone for sharing … Read More >>
With the whanaungatanga jar full we planned an excursion to the Warren Street playground for “Daffodil Day”. the child were really responsible listening very carefully to instructions and looking out for … Read More >>
Once again thank to Raewyn from Mini Muscles for organising a special Mini muscles outing for the kaho children of Aspiring Beginnings. The children had such a wonderful time learning … Read More >>
A hidden treasure just down the road from AB’s is a private fish pond and the toddlers of AB’s were able to go and visit. There were so many fish … Read More >>
Aspiring Beginnings took our infant and toddlers on an excursion to explore Ruby island. Thank you to our wonderful fathers, Aaron Rawson & Adam Hawkins, for helping with the transportation … Read More >>
Another enjoyable visit to the annual A&P show. This year it was the younger children who went to visit the animals. our entries and the all time favourite “the machinery”. … Read More >>
News Flash….Healthy heart award for Aspiring Beginnings
We are very excited to announce that our centre has earned an excellence award from the Heart Foundation for promoting healthy eating and physical activity. “Wanaka Live….26/3/2015 – Aspiring Beginnings … Read More >>
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 >>
Though exploration of technology the giant spider needs your creative thinking. Have you spare widgets to help with my development? ……I love nuts, bolts, chains & old technology or recycled things…… Hope … Read More >>
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 >>
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 >>
Singing, drama and role-play have all been strong interests of the Kaho children lately. The teachers have noticed children wanting to listen and dance to a variety of songs, enjoying … Read More >>
The theme of the week in 2014 is ‘Tune in to road safety’. We’re all human: we daydream, get side-tracked, run late and make mistakes. But on roads, distractions can … Read More >>
Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre is getting out their mixing bowls, popping on their aprons and whipping up some puppy-shaped bikkies for … Read More >>
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 >>
With our amazing 20+ volunteers, off we walked to the 77th annual A & P show. 1st stop was the the boer goats. One of the big ones charged the fence … Read More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Thank you to the Wanaka Library for coming to read to the children and sharing their wonderful collection of stories. The Library is located in the centre of town on … Read More >>
Teddy’s dad came and spoke to the tamariki about aeroplanes what it was like to be a pilot. He used to fly planes for the Royal Air Force and now … Read More >>
Mt Aspiring College year 7 students came to visit our worm farms as part of their current studies. As this is Frankie’s area of expertise she gave a talk to … Read More >>
To show our support for Daffodil Day, we all went for a morning walk to the Warren Street playground near the tennis courts. While there we enjoyed pikelets … Read More >>
BY CRIS JOHNSTON THE eyes of the world are focused on Wanaka ski fields this week as prospective Winter Olympics medalists showcase their talents in the Winter Games. However, … Read More >>
We had noticed that bikes, and being able to ride them, was something of great interest to most of the tamariki. As we have such a great space to ride … Read More >>
It was a beautiful afternoon when we walked all the way from AB’s to the Wanaka Library, paying careful attention to look out for one another and keep in … Read More >>