Celebrating Māori Language Week at The Vines

Celebrating Māori Language Week at The Vines

Through September, tamariki and kaiako at The Vines Early Learning Centre joined in recognising Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week. This year’s theme was “Ake ake ake – A Forever Language”. This special week is about more than learning new words and...
Painting as a Pathway to Learning and Growth

Painting as a Pathway to Learning and Growth

At The Vines Early Learning Centre in West Auckland, we see every child as a creative thinker, a curious learner, and a capable explorer. One of the many ways we nurture tamariki is through painting: a powerful tool for creativity, confidence, and self-expression....
Little Builders, Big Learners

Little Builders, Big Learners

Construction play at the vines This July, our four-year-olds in the Karepe Room have been busy building, creating and learning together through our current topic: Little Builders, Big Learners. It’s been exciting to see what our tamariki come up with when they’re...