Farm trip
The tamariki were missing Lamby and wondering if she was settling well back into farm life so we decide we would go and visit her. Yello taxi transported us into … Read More >>
Kaho-Saplings
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
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Treble Cone TC Cat – thank you for coming to visit
Being a town full of ski bunnies we were extremely excited that TC Cat was able to take time away from the mountain to come and visit the tamariki. They … Read More >>
Matariki
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 >>
Road Safety Week excursion to the library
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 >>
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 >>
Baking a difference for Red Puppy Bikkie Day
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 >>
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 >>
Friendship Soup Week
Dept of Conservation talk with Chrissy
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
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 >>
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
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Bug Farming Project
Interest in our worm farm’s from Mt Aspiring College students
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 >>
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
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 >>
Out exploring our community – Elmslie House visit
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
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 >>
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 >>