Learning Pathways

Learning Pathways

TC Cat comes to Visit

TC Cat comes to Visit

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 >>
Daffodil Day excursion

Daffodil Day excursion

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 >>
Mini Muscles for Aspiring Beginnings

Mini Muscles for Aspiring Beginnings

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 >>
Ruby Island excursion for AB’s tipus

Ruby Island excursion for AB’s tipus

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 >>
A&P show excursion

A&P show excursion

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 >>
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 >>
Giant robot spider

Giant robot spider

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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Rapunzel – Wanaka Primary School

Rapunzel – Wanaka Primary School

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 >>
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 >>
A&P Excursion 2014

A&P Excursion 2014

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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Library visit

Library visit

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 >>
Pilot Andy RAF visit

Pilot Andy RAF visit

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 >>
Daffodil day excursion

Daffodil day excursion

    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 >>
Snow Day “The News” Article

Snow Day “The News” Article

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 >>
BIKE DAY

BIKE DAY

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 >>
Wanaka Library visit

Wanaka Library visit

  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 >>