by Rachel | Sep 3, 2025 | News
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....
by Rachel | Jul 29, 2025 | News
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...
by Rachel | Jul 1, 2025 | Activities, News
Looking to the future with hope As Matariki rises in the winter sky, we are reminded to reflect on the past and celebrate the present. But it is also a time to contemplate the promise that comes with each new year. It’s a chance to look ahead with hope and intention....
by Rachel | May 27, 2025 | News
At The Vines Early Learning Centre in West Auckland, we believe that some of the best learning happens outside. There’s no better way to help our young people connect with the world around them than with muddy knees, curious minds and wide eyes. However, as we’re told...
by Rachel | Apr 7, 2025 | News
A strong sense of belonging is at the heart of a happy, confident learner. Children thrive when they feel connected, not just to their immediate environment, but also to their whānau, peers, and the wider world around them. One of the ways we foster these connections...
by Rachel | Jan 22, 2025 | News
Holistic learning at The Vines A holistic approach to learning and development sees the child as a person who wants to learn, the task as a meaningful whole and the whole as greater than the sum of its parts. Human development can be thought of in terms of cognitive...
