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...

June 2025 Newsletter From The Vines

Welcome to the June 2025 Newsletter From The Vines  Thank you … Thank you so much for all your lovely Google reviews!! The Winner of the $100 Pak N Save voucher is …..   Tayler Alexander (Isla’s Mum) Get In Touch MATARIKI – Honouring The Past,...
Connecting Through Play

Connecting Through Play

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...
Multisensory learning in action

Multisensory learning in action

Exploring the world through multisensory experiences in our Karepe room At The Vines Early Learning Centre in Henderson, our Karepe room is buzzing with creativity and curiosity! Karepe is for our 4+-year-old adventurers. This is our transition-to-school programme...