Fathers day morning tea
After having a special mothers day in May, we invited the fathers of the tamariki to join us for morning tea. The committee offered bacon & egg butties and coffee … Read More >>
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Family photography sessions with Nina Henderson
: FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : FAMILY PORTRAITS : Please take advantage of the opportunity to have family shoots with local photographer Nina Henderson (www.ninahendersonphotography.com). She specialises in … Read More >>
Active movement – ‘On your marks’ series 1
The attached flyer from “Active Movement” is the first of four in the “On your Marks Moment programme. This is a summary of the key ‘On Your Marks’ messages of the … Read More >>
Every family helps one weekend a year
Following the committee meeting held on 12th August….the committee would like to advise AB’s families that the care of our animals is vitally important to the success of the teaching … 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 >>
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 >>
Where can families turn for help?
We thought this article from “The Wanaka Sun” may be of interest to our families:
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 >>
What an amazing community of parents at Aspiring Beginnings
Thank you to all the wonderful helpers who came along on Saturday helping to put the bark chip in place and sorting out the gardens. You are all amazing and … 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 >>
Bayleys in Schools
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 >>
PARENTING FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD
Robin Grille is a 25-year psychologist, author of this book and HEART TO HEART PARENTING as well. Through Robin’s research and experience he will take you on a journey of … 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 >>
Autumn/Winter Seed’s fundraiser – only $10pp
Go on Gift an edible garden. These varieties go really well in our environment. ON Sale NOW…
Friendship Soup Week
Plunket Garage Sale – Saturday 24th May
Tipu excursion to Wanaka Station Park
Our yearly excursion to Wanaka Station park is always a favourite as we enjoy a frolick in the Autumn leaves. There was lots of conversation amongst the group about the … Read More >>
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 >>
AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Please come along to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th April starting @ 7.30. We would love to share what we have achieved over the last 12 months and … Read More >>
Cybersafety – What is it?
Cybersafety’ is: − the safe and responsible operation/use, at any time, on or off the centre site, and by any person, of the centre’s Internet facilities, network, and associated ICT … Read More >>
Wanaka Library recommended reads
Here is 4 books Frankie discovered in our local library that we highly recommend If family circumstances keep changing such as moving house, new siblings, change of job or financial … 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 >>
Wanaka Sun edition – 19/2/14
Healthy Habits Workshop
When: 2nd April 2014 What time: 7-9 pm Where: at Mt Aspiring College A Sport Central initiative together with Oral Health, the Heart Foundation and Active movement are offering a Healthy Habits … Read More >>
Speech Therapy Screening
We are very pleased to advise that from the proceeds of a generous grant from the Elsie & Ray Armstrong Trust, we are able to provide communication screening for children … Read More >>