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By Admin, April 26, 2012 3:18 pm

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 anymore. So “what do we do” we ask? Continue reading 'How do we get fresh free range eggs?'»

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By Admin, April 26, 2012 2:54 pm

JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY
The tamariki have been very interested in role playing our local police and fire officers, actively helping and taking charge of situations. At the A&P show the children spotted the policeman and wanted to ask him lots of questions, so we decided to invite Constable Mike to the centre. Mike drove his car into the garden and the children loved having a look around the vehicle and they did ask “lots of questions”.  For the role playing fireman, we organised a visit to the local fire station with Ralph. The children were very excited to explore the inside and outside of the fire engine and see what the fireman wear when they attend a callout. Thank you to Mike & Ralph for taking the time to show our tamariki their roles in our community and how they keep us safe.
Thank you also to all the parent helpers. 

(To read the full story, come and have a look at our learning pathways display board.)

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By Admin, April 3, 2012 11:37 am

Please support our parent volunteer committee. Come to our AGM, 7.30pm on Monday 23rd April.  We do have some vacancies to fill on our committee if anybody is interested. What is required to be a committee member? Continue reading 'AGM – Annual General Meeting. Monday 23rd @ 7.30pm'»

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By Admin, April 2, 2012 9:04 am

Click here to read our latest newsletter to be up to date with important information. This Thursday is “wear your Pyjamas” day. To celebrate Easter we are having an easter treasure hunt and the children have been busy making hot cross buns. 

Have a wonderful Easter holiday. Remember our Fire Truck excursion is on the Tuesday after we reopen.

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By Admin, March 2, 2012 2:55 pm

On Friday March 9th we plan to walk to the Wanaka Show grounds to see our art and baking on display as part of the A & P Show.    The children have been very busy making plum chutney, tomato relish, mint sauce, crab apple jelly, book marks and a poster as well as harvesting the scrumptious vegetables from our garden. We have also been lucky to taste as Elizabeth uses these fresh ingredients in her meals. 

We will leave ABs at 10am and enjoy a picnic lunch on Pembroke Park before returning  by 12.30pm. 

Tamariki please wear suitable footwear and your AB’s t shirt. Continue reading 'A&P Show Excursion'»

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By Admin, February 1, 2012 12:56 pm

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 afternoon tea.
• A minimum of two changes of clothing that are comfortable play clothes for exploration and creative endeavours.
• A reusable waterproof bag for wet clothing and/or cloth nappies. 
• In Summer:
  - A sun hat,
  - appropriate sun protective clothing that covers the shoulders,
  - to have sunscreen protection on parts of the body that will be exposed to the morming sun
  (We apply sunscreen after lunch)
• In winter:
  - A warm jacket, hat & gloves,
  - Shoes that keep the feet dry, and
  - even more spare clothes.

There is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing

What else do the younger children need to bring?

• At least 4 to 5 nappies
• Wipes and nappy liners.
• Any bottles, milk or formula required.

So that all belongings come home, please name everything. 

Food and drink is provided that has been prepared to fulfil daily nutritional requirements. However if you prefer your child to not have our healthy heart nutritional menu then please pack a lunch box with everything your child will need to fuel their day. 

click here to see a delicious sample menu, or

click here for our lunchbox guidelines. 

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By Admin, January 31, 2012 11:06 am

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 and learning. Just a couple of changes to our teaching team for 2012. Continue reading '2012 – Haere mai'»

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By Admin, December 9, 2011 12:27 pm

Whats the latest? To find out, read our newsletter. This will be the last for the year. To all our families and friends have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We look forward to helping new families with enquires from Monday 23rd January.

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By Admin, December 3, 2011 11:42 am

We have secured 100% cotton, 250 thread count, hotel quality flat sheets and pillowcases to sell as a fundraiser. 

$56.00 for 2 flat king sheets and 2 pillowcases.

$45.00 for 2 king single sheets and 1 pillowcase.

Individually: $25.00 per king sheet, $21.00 per king single sheet or $4 for a pillowcase.

We have kept the pricing quite competitive and looking forward to treating the tamariki to some new resources. For any enquires please ring 034431181 or email info@aspiringbeginnings.co.nz