19/06/2026
We proudly celebrated Samoan Language Week, embracing the beautiful language, culture, and traditions of Samoa.
Our tamariki enjoyed learning simple Samoan greetings and songs, exploring Samoan arts and crafts, and participating in cultural activities that helped deepen their understanding of Samoa's rich heritage. Through these experiences, children developed an appreciation for diversity, respect for different cultures, and a sense of belonging within our multicultural community.
We would like to thank our families for supporting our celebrations and sharing their knowledge, experiences, and cultural treasures with us. Together, we continue to create an environment where every language and culture is valued and celebrated.
Fa'afetai tele lava to everyone who helped make this week so special. We look forward to continuing our journey of learning and celebrating the many cultures that make our centre unique.
❤️💙🤍
08/06/2026
🚧 Construction Zone in Action! 🚧
Our tamariki have been busy exploring, building, and creating. Through hands-on play with blocks, tools, loose parts, and building materials, children are developing problem-solving skills, teamwork, creativity, and confidence.
Construction play encourages mathematical thinking, spatial awareness, communication, and perseverance—all while having lots of fun!
It has been wonderful to see imaginations come to life as our young builders create houses, roads, towers, and construction sites. We can't wait to see what they build next!
🏗️ Building skills for life, one block at a time. 🏗️
31/05/2026
Big smiles, little learners, and moments that matter 🌱✨
At The Vines Early Learning Centre, every day is filled with discovery, creativity, friendship, and fun. Watching children grow in confidence while exploring the world around them is what we love most 💛
Enrolments now open — come and see where learning begins!
27/05/2026
By learning through the senses, children understand how to use their bodies, express themselves, and make sense of the world around them. Tasting a lemon for the first time produces some interesting facials😳😝🥹
19/05/2026
Sunshine, laughter and outdoor adventures - that’s what happy days are made of! 🌞 Outside playtime helps our tamariki gain confidence, share giggles with friends and explore their world 🌏❤
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09/05/2026
The Vines wishes a Happy Mother's Day to all the special women in the lives of our beautiful tamariki!💐💚🩷
13/04/2026
Our ākonga in the Pihi room have been bringing The Very Hungry Caterpillar to life through a range of experiences - check out our recent blog to see some of what we have been doing!
https://www.thevineselc.co.nz/sensory-learning-bringing-stories-to-life/
08/04/2026
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