Tipu-Seedlings

Tipu-Seedlings

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 >>
Excursion to Mini Muscles

Excursion to Mini Muscles

On Friday 30th the Tipu tamariki went to Mini Muscles at proactive gym.  They confidently explored the different environment, climbing, sliding, jumping and diving on a variety of equipment and … 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 >>
Wanaka Station park outing

Wanaka Station park outing

On Thursday morning, the Tipu tamariki and kaiako went for a walk to Wanaka Station Park. We ran across the grass, looked for pinecones, and had a picnic morning tea. … Read More >>
Baking with the Tipu tamariki

Baking with the Tipu tamariki

Today we decided to bake muffins in the Tipu area to say goodbye to our friend Scarlet. The tamariki really enjoyed the experience of baking, taking an active part in … Read More >>
Congratulations Becca

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 >>
Kaho & Tipu (what does it mean?)

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?

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 >>
From the first day

From the first day

So what does your child need each day they attend?  A bag big enough to keep all their belongings. A piece of fruit each day to share at morning and … Read More >>
2012 – Haere mai

2012 – Haere mai

We are very fortunate to have had the expertise of Poppa Carrick to get our grounds into ship shape over the holidays ready for another year of fun, friendship, discovery … Read More >>
Mini Muscles is Awesome!

Mini Muscles is Awesome!

Mini Muscles; what a great place to explore!  Last Friday we had so much fun climbing, jumping, running and meeting new friends. This was a great opportunity for our children to extend, explore … Read More >>
Visit to Wanaka Station Park

Visit to Wanaka Station Park

Today was definately the day to have a teddy bears picnic lunch at Wanaka Station park with the younger tamariki. Thank you Susan & Gabby for your parent help.  Thank you to … Read More >>
Lunchbox guidelines

Lunchbox guidelines

Spending the day learning and playing requires the right sort of fuel. Good nutrition can lead to better concentration and improved learning as well as healthy growth and development. It’s … Read More >>