About our Programmes

Our purpose built centre has been sectioned into two areas:
Infants' and Toddlers' - for children under 2 years of age.
Young Children/ Preschoolers - for children over 2 years of age.

Infants and Toddlers

This area is designed for a maximum of nine children aged three months up to their second birthday. We have three permanent teachers and one part time teachers' aid, with ratios of one teacher to three children. Read More >>

Young Children/ Preschoolers

This area operates alongside the infants & toddlers area, offering a mixed age setting for children from two years of age to school entry. There are five permanent teachers who are supported by the teachers' aid, with ratios of one teacher to six children. Read More >>

Environmental Awareness

A distinctive part of our programme is our commitment to sustainability and taking responsibility for our environment. This was recently acknowledged by Wanaka wastebusters who awarded us winners of the QLDC zero waste school award for 2009.
The children partake in our everyday practices of composting, recycling, gardening and caring for our animals.  We have a large garden area where the children go to visit the chicken, collect her eggs and harvest vegetables they have grown from the tunnel house.  Our daily leftovers are fed to the worms or added to our compost.  Ruby, our pet rabbit, spends most of her day freely exploring the playground and the guinea pigs, Bubble & Squeak, enjoy a cuddle from the children.

Communication and Whanau Involvement

Our families are the centre of Aspiring Beginnings.  The teachers and staff are proud of the strong relationships built on honest communication with our families.  Because of our centre ratios, teachers have the time to liaise with you regarding your child and welcome any information you wish to share to support your child's education and care.

Please take the time to read the notice boards, displays and newsletters as they document the daily programme. Your child's individual assessment is documented in their profile book.

We are proud of our open door policy and welcome visits from whanau and care givers.

Teaching and learning 2010 review

This year our teachers will be asking the question;

"How is our outdoor environment inspiring, challenging and increasing the complexity of learning for our children?"

As always your input is required.