Welcoming Summer at The Vines ELC

Welcoming Summer at The Vines ELC

At The Vines ELC, we believe that Water play creates confident, capable learners, one splash at a time. About Us Welcoming summer with water play outside at The Vines ELC Summer has arrived, and with it come warm days and plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning....
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...