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

News & Views – December

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.

Hotel quality sheets for sale

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

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 and challenge their gross motor skills. Thank you to Rae for making this possible. We look forward to coming again soon.
   

Birthday Celebrations

 
we can make birthday cakesWe love to share in the celebration of birthdays with the children. Parents can provide a cake to share at morning or afternoon tea OR alternatively give Elizabeth plenty of notice, and we can make a very reasonably priced cake for you.  Any other special food should be provided from home except products containing nuts as we are a nut free centre. 

Parents are most welcome to join us or leave cameras for us to record the celebrations.

Spring Disco – Tuesday 1st November

artist - Vinnie

artist - Vinnie

The invitations are out and your whanau is invited.

It’s time to party, AB’s is turning 14!!
To celebrate  the opening of our newly named  Tipu (Seedling) and Kaho (Sapling) Areas, and our birthday, we are having a Spring Disco.
So get dressed up, tell us your families
favorite music and lets party.
Bring along a either a main, dessert or salad to share.
Plates, cutlery and drinks will be supplied by us. 

See you from 4.30 onwards.  Continue reading 'Spring Disco – Tuesday 1st November'»

Welcome Nick

reading

reading

puzzle matching
puzzle matching

Nick has been helping relieve at the centre on a regular basis and intends to study next year for a Diploma in ECE.

Welcome Nick to the team. We have enjoyed your innovative ideas and challenges for the tamariki.

News & Views – September/October

We have been negotiating with The Rotary Club of Wanaka to relocate our fixed playground structure…..
Please read our latest newsletter

 

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 Elizabeth for the delicious picnic basket of goodies.

Random Act of Kindness Day (RAK)

Random Act of Kindness Day

As a special treat on Random Act of Kindness Day, Richard and Tracey
(who is also a teacher at the centre) brought in some samples of their delicious
Pure New Zealand icecream. Made right here in Wanaka and sold at Fresh
Mediterranean, Wanaka Butchery, Lonestar cinema and selected restaurants
or cafes in the area.  Also available in a waffle cone from the Tarras store.  

Yummy Yummy