Author Archives: Admin

Author Archives: Admin

Let’s Play

Let’s Play

We had such an exciting interactive evening with Robin from Childspace sharing with us the importance of play and having fun. Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting our … Read More >>
Farm trip

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 >>
The biggest playground in the Upper Clutha

The biggest playground in the Upper Clutha

Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre is in a very privileged position to have been allocated additional land from the Ministry of Education to extend our outdoor environment.  The teaching team … Read More >>
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 >>
Participating & Contribution

Participating & Contribution

One area of critical learning that is a focus at Aspiring Beginnings ELC is about being actively involved and participating. Having collaborative contribution from our wider community & knowing you … 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 >>
Whanaungatanga – a special outing

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 >>
Whanau Breakfast

Whanau Breakfast

We were able to celebrate healthy eating with our families at a whanau breakfast on Wednesday 29th June. Community involvement is important to us at Aspiring Beginnings and we are appreciative … Read More >>
The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust

The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust

Thank you to “chairperson Chrissy” as the governance representative for Aspiring Beginnings, for collecting our successful grant of $3,200 at the Otago Masonic lodge presentation. This money will be used … 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 >>
Northlakes Duathlon

Northlakes Duathlon

Rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of 140 children who ran, cycled and slide to the finish line to collect their medal. Well done to all the contestants. Thank … Read More >>
Thank you “Sky City”

Thank you “Sky City”

Eight years ago we started the process of enclosing our verandah area. Now thanks to the generous financial support from Sky City Queenstown, we are excited to extend the option … Read More >>
Active Movement – Foam Shapes

Active Movement – Foam Shapes

Thank you to Sports Otago for arranging use of the very popular “foam shapes” that are regularly rented to various organisations throughout Dunedin. They were so popular we would like … Read More >>
Christmas closedown

Christmas closedown

The Aspiring Beginnings teaching team and tamariki are all currently on holiday’s and look forward to welcoming new members to our community centre on Tuesday 20th January 2015.
Raffle results

Raffle results

On behalf of the governance of Aspiring Beginnings Early Learning Centre, a huge thank you to the Upper Clutha Communtiy for supporting our Christmas raffle to purchase heat pumps for … 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 >>
DR Compost Spring Workshop

DR Compost Spring Workshop

Once again we are pleased to be hosting the DR Compost Spring Garden Workshop. Don’t miss these informative workshops from local composting guru Ben Elms. And they’re free, thanks to … Read More >>
Snow Day – 23rd Sept 2014

Snow Day – 23rd Sept 2014

Another successful snow day thanks to Snowdriftas. Every year you delight the children when you deilver the truck load of snow.