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Wellington Harrier Children's Athletic Club
Our season open day is Saturday 11th October at Newtown Park, and starts at 9.30am.
Come and join the fun!
At our club days, athletes practice all events, Including long jump, hurdles, high jump, sprints, middle distance and throws.
There's also a children's interclub competition which is held on Sundays, for those that are keen!
Our children's club day caters for all abilities and is great in assisting with fitness for other sports.
As Seen on the Screen – bring your favourite films, TV shows, and games to life at the library these holidays, 20 September – 5 October! Craft your own mini TV, write an original script in a hands-on scriptwriting workshop with Andrew Thomson, let loose with games inspired by your favourite blue dog, create your own stop-motion film, and much more!
All events are totally free, but some do require registration as spaces are limited. Visit wcl.govt.nz/kidsholidays/ to browse the full programme on our event calendar.
Join us this school holidays for a fun, engaging football environment that includes:
Technical, tactical and physical development run by our Wellington Phoenix Staff.
Workshops that give insight into life as a Wellington Phoenix Player.
Build new friendships and deepen your love for the game.
For further information including how to register please visit: https://wellingtonphoenixacademy.com/girls-only-camp-auckland/
1/2 Price Kids Entry
1/2 Price Kids Entry
To celebrate the opening of our new Main Entrance & Cafe, all kids get ½ price entry to Staglands these school holidays!
It’s the perfect chance to gather the whānau, explore our beautiful new space, and enjoy a fun day out together.
Plus, our always-popular free tractor trailer rides will be running (weather and circumstances permitting) , and with spring in the air you're guaranteed to meet lots of adorable new babies
Hope to see you at Staglands these holidays!
Your local Performing Arts School.
Dance, Drama and Singing for students aged 4-15 yrs old. Led by a London West End performer! AOTEA-JOHNSONVILLE-KARORI-LOWER HUTT-NEWTOWN-UPPER HUTT Book your child’s two-week trial for next term NOW! www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz
Need to entertain the kids these school holidays? Join Conservation Volunteers on a volunteer day. Bring the whole family along to one of our conservation events. Conservation Volunteers (CVNZ) have planting days, coastal dune restoration, weed control events. Something for everyone, at various location around Wellington. CVNZ provides all the tools needed, including gloves, vests and a light morning tea. Even transport to the sites, though spaces are limited so email Wellington@cvnz.org.nz to reserve a place.
Head to their website ConservationVolunteers.co.nz for all the available days.
Let me know if there is anything else I can do to make it easy for you to share about our events.
TAKE YOUR CHILD TROUT FISHING
WHERE CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE (Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay)
WHEN Sunday 28th SEPTEMBER 2025
A fishing experience for children aged 2 to 11 years.
You must have a Capital Trout Center licence/registration
FREE licences/registration forms will be available from 16th July 2025
At Capital Fishing, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall) Hutt Valley Hunting & Fishing, 8 Te Puni Street, Petone
Your donation is appreciated
This is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations
For further information, contact Strato Cotsilinis 04 386 3740
Ever wanted to swim in shark-infested waters, travel with a troop of Gorillas, or walk alongside a giant Triceratops? Well, now you can!
Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo is so excited to announce the launch of Wild Explorer, a brand-new immersive virtual reality experience that transports you around the world and through time to meet some of the world’s most amazing creatures – just time for the school holidays!
Choose from three amazing adventures: a Shark Dive in the Bahamas, a Gorilla Trek in the Rwandan rainforest or a step back in time with Dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution !
Tickets cost $12 each ($10 if you’re part of the Zoo Crew) so when you visit the Zoo next, add on a Wild Explorer experience too!
For more information and to book online, head to our website.
Join Harbour City Gymnastics for an action-packed holiday programme during the term 3 break! Our programme, suitable for ages 5-12, combines exhilarating gymnastics with fun creative projects. Kids will get to play games and learn new skills in our dedicated gymnasium, while also taking part in mind-stimulating crafts. Located in Hataitai, each session is $45."
Spring is upon us, and our latest issue is jam-packed with content to help Kiwi parents: issue2509.totstoteens.co.nz
What’s in this issue for parents?
» Spotting microagressions in kids
» Not a fan of your child’s friends?
» Raising an entrepreneur
» Fiji with kids
» When it’s not just picky eating…
» Easy air fryer recipes
» Cool wool craft
We’re excited to welcome whānau back for After School Hockey Club in Term 4. If your child has been part of our programmes or competitions before, this is a fun and supportive way to keep them active and growing their hockey skills.
Hubs, Days, Dates & Times
National Hockey Stadium (Newtown) – Mondays, 13 Oct–24 Nov*
Years 1–3: 3:30–4:15 PM
Years 4–6: 4:15–5:00 PM
*No session Monday 27 Oct (Labour Weekend).
TOYMAKER kids' workshops are back these school holidays! Experience hands-on work with real tools, craft amazing wooden toys, learn important skills, and collaborate with others. All classes are limited to 8 children, so book early: https://www.toymaker.co.nz/book-online
We’re excited to share that, after many months of dreaming, planning and hard mahi, our brand-new main entrance & café is now officially open!
To celebrate this huge milestone, all kids will get ½ price entry to Staglands these school holidays!
It’s the perfect chance to gather the whānau, explore our beautiful new space, and enjoy a fun day out together.
Plus, our always-popular free tractor trailer rides will be running (weather and circumstances permitting) , and with spring in the air, you can expect to meet lots of adorable new babies too!
Please spread the word amongst your families
Hope to see you at Staglands these holidays!
Offer valid: 20th September - 5th October
Not valid with any other offers.
CAPITAL BASKETBALL HOLIDAY CAMPS 2025
Walter Nash Centre | Term 3 Holidays (Sep–Oct)
Fun • Friends • Skills • Confidence
Camp Dates
All Star Camp (Y6–8) → Sep 22–23
Level Up Camp (Y7–9) → Sep 25–26
Swish Camp (Y3–6) → Sep 29–30
Bounce Camp (Y1–3) → Oct 1
Girls Got Game (Years 5-10) 24 Sep
All registrations go in the draw to WIN prize packs!
Financial Assistance Available
Times are tough — we get it. Apply for support through the JT Trust to help make camp possible.
Apply at: www.jttrust.co.nz
Register now:
capitalbasketball.org/bnz-kiwi-hoops-sign-up
Stay connected:
Instagram: @capitalbasketball | Facebook: Capital Basketball
To help celebrate Father's Day, Staglands are delighted to send home some special vouchers designed as a fun, colour-in bookmarks for tamariki to decorate for their dads to all primary and intermediate schools across the Wellington region.
Each voucher allows one dad to enter Staglands for free on either Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th September!
Love Tennis Open Day
Love Tennis Open Day
Sunday 7 September 2025 (10am-2pm) Island Bay Tennis and Squash Club ,2 The Parade, Island Bay
Love Tennis is Tennis NZ's annual event where tennis clubs around the country open their doors and courts to their community. Bring the whole family and give tennis a go for FREE.
There will be fun activities off and on court including; coffee, baking, face painting, games and giveaways. We will also have on-court sessions for children and adults.
We will have games/ coaching for all ages and abilities – no experience necessary.
On the day discounted offers to join the club.
Meet some of the Island Bay Tennis Club members.
Colour in the colouring-in sheet sent home with your child. Bring it along to Love
Tennis at Island Bay Tennis Club on Sunday 7 September. We are a vibrant, friendly club and we would welcome you, your whānau and friends
to our club community!
Club Website: https://www.islandbaytsc.co.nz/
Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IslandBayTennisSquashClub
Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/island_bay_tennis_squash_club/#
Tennis NZ Love Tennis website: www.lovetennis.kiwi
Hoop Kids Spring Camp
Hoop Kids Spring Camp
Three days of basketball fun for kids in Years 3-8. They’ll build skills, play plenty of games, and enjoy being part of a team.
Why join us?
Open to all skill levels
3 full days of basketball and teamwork
Coaches focused on growth, not pressure
Date: 22 - 24 Sep 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Cost: $160
Explore the South Coast Arts trail on 13-14 September 2025
Get ready to discover something special with the South Coast Arts Trail 2025. A relaxed, self-guided tour through Wellington’s South Coast where you can connect with local artists in their creative spaces, visit community venues, and enjoy public artworks on display across the community.
Bring your whānau, rally your friends and discover creativity around every corner. While you're here, be sure to check out our cafes, local shops, and all the natural sights the South Coast has to offer.
The Island Bay United Holiday Programme will be held at Wakefield Park & will run rain or shine.
Week 1: Mon 22 Sept to Fri 26 Sept
Week 2: Mon 29 Sept to Fri 3 Oct
Who: Children aged 5 -12 years
Where: Wakefield Park, Adelaide Road, Berhampore
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $50 per day with a discount of 10% when booking 5+ days
What to bring: a packed lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, boots + shin guards and a change of clothes if the weather is looking wet. We'll move indoors for table tennis, foosball and movies if it's raining.
Register here or feel free to reach out to the club administrator at clubadministrator@islandbayunited.org with any questions.
Love Tennis Open Day
Love Tennis Open Day
Sunday 7 September 2025 (10am-2pm) Island Bay Tennis and Squash Club ,2 The Parade, Island Bay
Love Tennis is Tennis NZ's annual event where tennis clubs around the country open their doors and courts to their community. Bring the whole family and give tennis a go for FREE.
There will be fun activities off and on court including; coffee, baking, face painting, games and giveaways. We will also have on-court sessions for children and adults.
We will have games/ coaching for all ages and abilities – no experience necessary.
On the day discounted offers to join the club.
Meet some of the Island Bay Tennis Club members.
Colour in the colouring-in sheet sent home with your child. Bring it along to Love
Tennis at Island Bay Tennis Club on Sunday 7 September. We are a vibrant, friendly club and we would welcome you, your whānau and friends
to our club community!
Club Website: https://www.islandbaytsc.co.nz/
Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IslandBayTennisSquashClub
Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/island_bay_tennis_squash_club/#
Tennis NZ Love Tennis website: www.lovetennis.kiwi
Goodtime Music Academy’s Battle of the Bands 2025!
This epic event will be held on Tuesday, 21st October (Term 4) at the Little Theatre, Lower Hutt. After what has been an incredibly busy year, we can’t wait to host this highlight competition — a true celebration of music, talent, and teamwork.
A few key details:
Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Venue: Little Theatre, Lower Hutt
Who can enter: Primary and Intermediate school bands from across the Greater Wellington region
Multiple bands welcome: If your school has more than one band, you’re welcome to sign them all up!
Wellington Harrier Children's Athletic Club
Our season open day is Saturday 11th October at Newtown Park, and starts at 9.30am.
Come and join the fun!
At our club days, athletes practice all events, Including long jump, hurdles, high jump, sprints, middle distance and throws.
There's also a children's interclub competition which is held on Sundays, for those that are keen!
Our children's club day caters for all abilities.
New members are welcome!
You can register through http://www.whac.org.nz
For more information please contact:
Julie Richards
juliemaerdy@yahoo.co.uk
0212959026
St Patrick's Kilbirnie - Centenary Celebrations
St Patrick's Primary School, Kilbirnie, is celebrating 100 years on its current site.
All Welcome
Mass: Sunday 14th September
Time:10:30am
Where: St Patrick's 3 Childers Tce
Followed by a Luncheon in the School/Parish Hall
(Food supplied by our current families)
Year 3–4 sessions begin Monday, August 11th, from 3:45–4:30 pm
Year 0–2 sessions begin Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00–4:30 pm (We encourage parents to join their child on court)
ISLAND BAY SCHOOL 125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Calling all ex-pupils! Island Bay School warmly invites you on Saturday 23 August, 1.30-3pm to an afternoon of sharing memories, reminiscing over old photos, catching up with childhood friends and sharing a delicious Devonshire afternoon tea! All welcome, spread the word!
South Coast Arts Trail | Te Ara Toi o Te Ākau Tonga
13-14 September 2025
An amazing trail of art all around the South Coast of Wellington at wonderful places - a one-off opportunity to see how creative and special our South Coast community is!
PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SOUTHERN PRIDE: SOUTH WELLINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (SWIS) HALL, NEWTOWN
14th APR – 25th APR 2025 from 7.00am-6pm daily. Age range is 4 – 17 years with overnight sleepover activities provided with Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games.
Kai Cubs Cooking, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available.
Daily $84.04/cub per session or $142.87 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $336.16 per cub/week or $571.47 for two siblings/week
. MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Qualified 1st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed
at $14/hr
ACTION (Home support 1-on-1) Mentors is also available if needed at $37/hr per mentor.
Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.PRIDELANDS.co.nz or Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare
Here To Support All Tamariki & Rangatahi (Neurotypical and Neurodivergent)
At Pride Lands, we welcome neurotypical and neurodivergent children and youths with on-on-one support available to those that need it in our communities.
Suzanne Aubert and Island Bay Scouts have space for youth between the ages of 5-14. Keas age 6-8, Cubs 8-11, Scouts 11-14
Every year we help 13,000 young people in New Zealand enjoy new adventures, experience the outdoors, make new connections, and gain confidence. This includes outdoor activities and Leadership.
We are also on the lookout for new Leaders in our Group, it is a great and fun opportunity.
To make contact with us, please email
suzanneaubert@group.scouts.nz
1stislandbay@group.scouts.nz
What’s better than a trip to the Zoo in a winter? A half-price trip to the Zoo in winter!
Wrap up warm and enjoy a mid-winter treat with Winter Wednesdays at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo this August. Visit the Zoo any Wednesday in August and get half price standard adult and child tickets.
Visting the Zoo in wintertime is a great opportunity to get outside for some fresh air and see some of the animals that prefer the cooler months, like Snow Leopards, Kea and Kororā.
Plus, book your half-price Wednesday ticket in advance and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win a Tiger Close Encounter for two!
South Coast Arts Trail | Te Ara Toi o Te Ākau Tonga
13-14 September 2025
An amazing trail of art all around the South Coast of Wellington at wonderful places - a one-off opportunity to see how creative and special our South Coast community is!
TAKE YOUR CHILD TROUT FISHING
WHERE
CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE
(Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay)
WHEN
Sunday 10th AUGUST
2025
A fishing experience for children aged 2 to 11 years.
You must have a Capital Trout Center licence/registration
FREE licences/registration forms will be available from
28th July 2025
At
Capital Fishing, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall)
Hutt Valley Hunting & Fishing, 8 Te Puni Street, Petone
Your donation is appreciated
This is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations
For further information, contact Strato Cotsilinis 04 386 3740
Strato Cotsilinis
CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE
ph +64 4 3877878
email: strato.cotsilinis@gmail.com
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
HELP US CHOOSE ONE FOR OUR NEWEST ARRIVAL
We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our Ngā Manu whānau — a cheeky, clever young kea chick who’s already winning hearts (and causing a bit of mischief!).
This curious little character is always watching, learning, and following in his dad’s footsteps — and soon, he’ll have a name that reflects his bold personality.
Our team has come up with a shortlist of three names, and we’d love to hear what you think:
Pākiki – curious, questioning, analytical
Mahira – inquisitive, nosy, always prying
Kaiora – impressive, majestic, awe-inspiring
Head over to our Instagram or Facebook and let us know in the comments which name you think suits him best — and why.
We’ll reveal the final name in time for his birthday
Thanks for being part of the journey — we can’t wait to share more of his antics with you soon!
Noel Leeming Friends & Family deals are officially live!
Head instore or shop online between the 21st July - 3rd August 2025 to grab some amazing deals on a huge range of tech and appliances. Don't forget to share the news with your friends and family, and enjoy some mid-winter shopping!
You'll also find multiple easy ways to pay with Afterpay, Zip, Gem Visa, and Purple Visa options.
Enjoy half-price entry every Wednesday this August at Wellington Zoo
Winter can be dreary and a bit depressing – but it’s hard to feel despondent when you’re looking at Lions and Giraffes Hack yourself out of a bad mood by heading down to the Zoo during Winter Wednesdays and get half price entry!
Sometimes a walk around in nature admiring Te Taiao’s most wacky and wonderful animals is all you need to kick the winter blues. You can just rock up on the day, OR...
Pre-book a ticket online for any Wednesday in August and you'll go in the draw to win a Tiger Close Encounter!
Help shape your neighbourhood’s climate resilience!
Wellington City Council is recruiting a Community Panel to help build a shared understanding of local climate disruption. Panel input will be captured in a report to inform future planning for climate resilience in Island Bay, Houghton Bay, Southgate, Berhampore, Mornington, Vogeltown and Kingston. Young people’s voices are especially welcome (ages 16+ please). Panel members will take part in discussions and workshops, usually on Tuesday evenings, with light kai provided. Panel members will be paid $150 per meeting.
Learn more and apply: Local Climate Adaptation Pilot. Applications will be open from 11 to 28 July.
Karate, Self Defence and Fitness at Your Doorstep!
Check out our collection that includes a Self Defence workshop on 24 August as well as FREE Trials for 2-weeks of our Karate and Fitness classes. Click on the Eventbrite link below:
Thank you and remember I am happy to assist with vouchers as well as running tailored workshops for you that can be fun events and fundraisers too as we share the ticket price 50% each.
My contact number is 027 297 6049.
From Monday 21st of July to Sunday 3rd of August 2025, there will be amazing deals on a huge range of tech and appliances available both instore and online. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy some mid-winter shopping!
What are the deals?
Cost + 5%* on Computers, Whiteware, TVs and Cellular#
Cost + 7.5%* storewide (some exclusions apply#)
15%* off tech support and product protection^ (excludes Zagg screen protector services)
Basketball Starts Soon
Basketball Starts Soon
We've got morning and after-school training options, and there's still time to sign up.
Whether your child's just starting or already building their game, there's a session that fits.
Beginner-friendly and open to all
Drills that push and grow their game
Coaches who keep it fun and focused
https://www.wellingtonbasketball.co.nz/
Letter from Wellington City Council
Letter from Wellington City Council
Safe Speed Limits Outside Our School
Wellington City Council is rolling out safe speed limits outside schools across the city, including ours.
As part of this programme, a new variable speed limit of 30km/h will operate during school travel times on roads outside our school gates. This change will apply within 150 metres of the school gates, helping to create a safer environment for our whānau as they arrive and leave each day.
You can find more information about the project, including which schools are included and when the changes are expected to happen, on the Council’s website:
�� http://wellington.govt.nz/safe-speed-limits-outside-schools
DIGITAL VERSION - WelCom - Issue 1 - June 2025 (1).pdf
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN FOR KIDS AT NGĀ MANU!
28th June - 13th July
Looking for school holiday plans that will keep the tamariki happy no matter the weather?
Come and join us at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve for a series of fun, affordable, and family-friendly activities.
Whether you're escaping the rain or looking for a cosy way to spend a winter's morning, we've got a lineup that's sure to entertain.
From magical live shows to movie mornings, Ngā Manu is the place to be these holidays.
Want to give badminton a go?
Join us on Thursday 26 June for a fun, relaxed session where students from across the city can try out badminton, play easy games, and be in to win spot prizes!
Choose from either a 4pm or 5pm session at the Wellington Badminton Centre, 1 Ruahine Street, Hataitai. Bring your friends and just turn up — no experience needed and we provide all the gear!
Capital Gymnastics Club offers exciting opportunities for children to enjoy and excel in
gymnastics. Led by experienced coaches, safety and wellbeing are paramount.
Our holiday programme is affordable and lots of fun, with sessions from 9 until 12:30
PM and 12:30 until 4 PM. You can book here for whole or half days.
https://www.capitalgymsports.org.nz/holiday-programme
Our term time programmes cater to all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes,
covering gymnastics and tumbling. Our structured approach fosters skill development
and confidence. Book online for Term 3 classes, birthday parties, or school groups at
www.capitalgymsport.org.nz or contact us at 027 239 9139 or
office@capitalgymnastics.nz.
World Refugee Week screening of Simon Kurian's film "Stop the Boats" Roxy Cinema, Miramar Tuesday 17th June 5:30pm. Catholic Social Services and partners invite everyone to this screening and korero with Behrouz Boochani. Entry by koha or a book a $2 ticket to guarantee your seat at: https://www.roxycinema.co.nz/movie/stop-the-boat
We’re excited to announce that The Rock Academy will be running one epic music holiday programme this July — perfect for young creatives who love to sing, strum, jam or just make joyful noise.
Fun Music Holiday Programmes – EBIS HALL
Looking for something fun, musical, and slightly louder than average for the July school break?
We’ve got you covered with: Rock Band School
Songwriting workshops Daily busking trips (confidence AND pocket money builder!)
Group jam sessions and fun musical challenges
Plus four square and table tennis action in the EBIS hall Whether they’re beginners or mini rock legends in the making, we welcome singers, guitarists, ukulele players, keyboardists — and kids who just love music!
Venue: EBIS Hall, Wellington
Dates: Monday 7th July – Friday 11th July
Contact: geoff@therockacademy.co.nz | 021 565 750
Video Highlights: Watch here (Warning: may cause spontaneous air drumming)
Basketball, friends, and fun. All in one camp!
Hoop Kids Winter Camp is packed with smiles, skills, and plenty of game time.
Why join us?
Open to girls & boys in Years 3 - 8 (All skill levels welcome)
3 full days of skills, teamwork & confidence-building
Coaches focused on positive growth, not pressure
Spots are filling fast!
Date: 30 Jun - 2 Jul 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Cost: $160
Easyswim Swim School – LEARN TO SWIM
Easyswim runs lessons for babies through to adults out of six school pools around Wellington. Locations include Plimmerton, Tawa, Johnsonville, Rewa Rewa, Khandallah and Newtown School Pools. Birthday Party bookings are also available. For more information call 2347946 or email book@easyswim.co.nz
July School Holiday Computer Classes
Grand Training runs educational and fun computer classes over the holidays at our Wellington City location for ages 5 to 16.
Minecraft from Introduction to Mods.
Learn to Code; Scratch or Python.
Discovery Course in Computing - suitable for younger children
Build Your own Computer
For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz
IBU Holiday Programme (3).pdf
St Catherine's College Enrolments are open for 2025
St Catherine's College Enrolments are open for 2025
Please contact us on office@scc.school.nz or phone 04 939 8988
Or to complete the enrolment form please click here.
Open Night
Open Night
11th June 6.00pm - 7.30pm
To register for a tour go to
https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/yavac
Open Day flyer poster (1).pdf
St Mary's College Open Day - Tuesday 20th May
Our Open Day is a wonderful opportunity for students and their whānau to visit St Mary's, meet staff and other students, tour the school, and ask any questions you might have about being a student at St Mary's College.
OPEN DAY DETAILS
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 9:00-11:00am
Meeting Place: Gabriel Hall
Parking: Limited parking is available on our sports courts which are accessible from Hawkestone Street. Parking attendants will be at the entrance from 8:30am to guide you. Please do not use the Guildford Terrace entrance.
Please register on our website: www.stmw.school.nz
Jump, Flip, Thrive!
Ready to flip, tumble, and soar? Bigair Gym is the ultimate destination for kids who want to learn cool skills, achieve and build unstoppable confidence! Whether it's cartwheels, flips, tramp tricks, or parkour, Bigair Gyms action packed classes combine fun, fitness, and focus, in a safe, supportive space.
Classes to Help Your Child Shine:
Crashmat Kids Sessions (walking-4 years) – Great for little ones to become familiar with the gym.
Pocket Rockets Gym Classes (3-4 years) – Start building coordination and confidence early!
Gravity Busters Gym Classes (5+ years) – Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics and tumbling.
Team Extreme Gym Classes (Advanced) – Take your skills to the next level!
Free Running (5+ years) – Parkour + flips = epic agility and body control.
Trampoline (5+ years) – Boost spatial awareness and acrobatic abilities.
Recreational Cheerleading (5+ years) – Strength, flexibility, performance—Cheer style!
Tumbling (5+ years) – Learn walkovers, handsprings & aerials—perfect for Cheerleaders and Dancers wanting to boost flexibility and stage skills.
Hurry – Book Online Now for Term 2 Before Spaces Run Out at www.bigairgym.co.nz! Don’t miss out on the chance to help your child grow, achieve, learn, and have fun at Bigair Gym! Contact us at:
Bigair Gym Wellington: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.
Parenting in a Digital Era.pdf1. Mother's Day WORKFIT Online Daily Movement Programme Special of USD$55.50 only for April up to Mother's Day on the first Sunday of May, usually lifetime membership is USD$149. Check out the first week of our programme for free at https://fitnessmove.co.nz/free-videos
2. Mothers & Daughters Special (other family members welcome too!) Come along in April for your free trial Beginners Karate class and get your second (plus any other additional) family members term fee with 50% discount when you join. For more information go to https://familyfitkarate.co.nz
The King of Kings
Just letting you know of the upcoming screening of The King of Kings, a heartfelt animated journey of faith, scheduled for 10 April 2025. To watch the trailer please visit: https://youtu.be/Ddiqz3BT7i8%0D
This inspiring and well-crafted film is suited for children and families. It follows a boy (Walter) discovering hope through Jesus’ story, it features the beautiful original song “Live Like That” by Kristin Chenoweth—a perfect reflection of love and redemption. Look out for it at your nearest cinema.
New Zealand Traveller Declaration
Going overseas for the school holidays? Everyone travelling into New Zealand must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration, including returning New Zealand passport holders.
Its FREE and you can do it on the online form or on the NZTD app.
If you’re travelling as a family or group and completing multiple declarations, the NZTD app allows you to copy your travel details into another declaration, making it easier to complete multiple declarations for the same journey. The submitted declarations are then all easy to see within the app.
The New Zealand Traveller Declaration collects travel, customs, immigration and biosecurity information and aims to improve the safety and security of New Zealand. It replaces the paper card you used to fill out on the plane.
To make your arrival easier, do your digital declaration before your flight back to New Zealand.
Head to travellerdeclaration.govt.nz today!
These school holidays KidzStuff Theatre for Children are presenting Badjelly The Witch, Adapted by Alannah O'Sullivan from the book by Spike Milligan,
What: Badjelly The Witch
When: 12th - 25th April 2025
Where: Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington
Times: Weekdays 10am & 11:30am, Saturdays 10am, no show Sundays
Tickets $16.00pp, Children under 2 Free.
Bookings: www.kidzstufftheatre.co.nz
Job opportunity at St Catherine's College
Job opportunity at St Catherine's College
St Catherine’s College, a high-performing Catholic school located in Kilbirnie, is looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Principal in managing daily administrative and operational tasks. This is a pivotal role that requires exceptional communication skills, discretion and the ability to multitask in a dynamic educational environment.
The full advert along with the application form and job description can be found on the St Catherine's College website.
Applications close on Friday 2 May at noon.
Check out the latest free copy of Tots to Teens!:
The RNZB is pleased to offer school students and their families $10 tickets to our upcoming performances of Dazzlehands: The Ballet. In Wellington on 12th and 13th April, Kāpiti on 16th and 17th April and Upper Hutt on 23rd April.
Use the code “SCHOOL25” when booking. Get tickets at https://rnzb.org.nz/show/dazzlehands.
Ts&Cs apply. Discount cannot be applied to existing bookings.
Basketball, friends, and fun — all in one camp!
Basketball, friends, and fun — all in one camp!
Hoop Kids Autumn Camp is packed with smiles, skills, and plenty of game time.
Why join us?
✅ Open to boys & girls in Years 3 to 8 — all abilities welcome
✅ 3 full days of skills, teamwork & confidence-building
✅ Coaches focused on positive growth, not pressure
Spots are filling fast!
Spots are filling fast!
When: Mon 14 - Wed 16 Apr
Time: 9am - 3pm
Where: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Cost: $160
Join The Circus Hub this school holiday, April 14th-24th, for an action-packed programme! Kids aged 5-15 can learn aerials, juggling, acrobatics, and more. No experience needed! Enroll at circus.org.nz/school-holiday-programme and let the circus fun begin!"
We have come up with some exciting FREE activities for our younger citizens all based around A MINECRAFT Movie. Everyone goes into a draw to win some brilliant prizes!
Two Scavenger Hunts running from 11-27 April - the children have to find the Minecraft "Creeper" in business windows along Jackson Street:
5-12 years (6 x creepers to find): prize is 4 x tickets to "A Minecraft Movie", plus a $50 voucher for Light House Cinema
13+ years (8 x creepers to find): prize is 4 x tickets to "A Minecraft Movie", plus a $50 voucher for Light House Cinema
note the shops they find on their Scavenger Hunt "maps" which they can collect from our office or participating businesses along Jackson Street
there will be a competition box up outside the Historic Police Station's front door (our office) for completed Scavenger Hunt maps
Minecraft Building Competition running from 11-27 April:
this would most likely suit older children / teens
prize is $100 cash
participants will need to send a picture or screenshot of their build to us by email
TAKE YOUR CHILD TROUT FISHING
WHERE CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE (Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay)
WHEN School Holidays April 12th to 24th
A fishing experience for children aged 2 to 11 years.
The Capital Trout Centre is only open by appointment
You must phone 386 3740 to book
Your donation is appreciated
This is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations
For further information, contact Strato Cotsilinis 386 3740
Strato Cotsilinis
CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE
ph +64 4 3877878
email: strato.cotsilinis@gmail.com
sKids Easter Countdown Poster (2).pdfMEET THE SKIDS TEAM AT SFDS!!!!
Easter School Holiday Computer Classes
Grand Training runs educational and fun computer classes over the holidays at our Wellington City location for ages 5 to 16.
Minecraft from Introduction to Mods.
Learn to Code; Scratch or Python.
Discovery Course in Computing - suitable for younger children
Build Your own Computer
For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz
Name Labels For School Click Here To Join Our Fundraiser To Earn Commissions, And Keep A Lid On Lost Property!!
Perfect Personalised Name Labels For School Name Your Child's Boxes, Bottles, Stationery etc For Just $6.99!!
Name Your Child's Uniform For Just $6.99!! Stick On & Iron On Clothing Labels Don’t lose your precious belongings, keep track of them with Precious Labels! Click here to order
April 2025 creative writing workshop flyer.pdfWBF DLE artwork (1) (1).pdfColouring Competition templates are in the school office if you would like to enter
Fun Music Holiday Programmes @ EBIS
Looking for an engaging holiday programme for creative and musical kids? Our programme includes:
Busking trips to build confidence (and earn pocket money!)
Rock Band School & songwriting sessions (Thursday)
Fun activities—perfect for singers, guitarists, ukulele players & keyboardists
All levels welcome—from beginners to advanced
Table tennis & four square in the EBIS hall
Week 1: April 15th–17th. Tuesday to Thursday
Week 2: April 22nd–24th. Tuesday to Thursday
Video Highlights: Watch here
Contact: Geoff@therockacademy.co.nz | 021 565 750
The Island Bay United Holiday Programme will be held at Wakefield Park & will run rain or shine.
Who: Children aged 5 -12 years
Where: Wakefield Park, Adelaide Road, Berhampore
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $50 per day with a discount of 10% when booking 5+ days
Week 1: Mon 14 April to Thu 17 April
Week 2: Tuesday 22 April - Thursday 24 April
What to bring: a packed lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, boots + shin guards and a change of clothes if the weather is looking wet. We'll move indoors for table tennis, foosball and movies if it's raining.
Please feel free to reach out to the club administrator at clubadministrator@islandbayunited.org with any questions.
We are excited to announce we are hosting another Wellington Phoenix Experience camp in Wellington at Fraser Park during the April School holidays. This camp will take place on the 17th & 18th of April between 9am and 3pm and is targeted for children born between 2011 – 2016.
Our Experience Camps provide a unique opportunity for us to engage with young football enthusiasts from diverse communities across New Zealand. It serves as a platform for local talents to interact with Wellington Phoenix Staff, offering from a glimpse into the life of New Zealand’s sole professional football academy. Moreover, it marks the initial step in our talent identification process. Promising players identified during these camps may be invited to join a Discovery Camp later in the year. Additionally, we will be conducting coaching and parent workshops aimed at fostering growth within football communities and bridging the gap between grassroots and academy-level football.
For further information including how to register please visit: https://wellingtonphoenixacademy.com/experience-camps/
Harbour City Gymnastics, Hataitai Park.
As a first choice sport gymnastics covers all the bases! It’s fun and the fundamentals of the sport provides multiple opportunities for children to develop balance, coordination, flexibility, agility, strength and spatial awareness.
Our low coach-to-gymnast ratio and thoughtfully sized classes ensure each child receives personalized attention and ample opportunity to develop their skills in a safe and stimulating environment.
Check out our April School holiday programme: https://hcg.org.nz/holprog
Contact us by emailing office@hcg.org.nz or calling 04 386 4443.
Visit our website: https://hcg.org.nz
Registrations are now open for the annual Nairnville Cup 7’s Rugby Tournament, taking place on Thursday, 22nd May, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Nairnville Park.
Important Update
This year, we will be focusing solely on Tackle Rugby for Years 5-8. Ripper Rugby 7’s has been separated into its own tournament, which will be held in Term 3 on Thursday, 11th September.
Team Requirements
All registered teams must complete at least two rugby clinics with WRFU, unless they have a certified Small Blacks Plus coach. These clinics will be held at your school during your available time to help prepare your teams for the tournament.
If you have any questions or need further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to another great tournament!
Welcome to the Tiny Show!
Meet a quiet clown and her troupe of toys as she recounts fables and tales. Encounter a jealous witch, a lonely wolf and a very sorry piggy. Be dazzled with sassy looks and spine-tingling harmonies. This clown can sing, dance and eat pink wafers like no one else. Grab a pillow and lean in close for a tiny, intimate theatre show for the whole family to enjoy.
The Tiny Show debuted at the Whangarei Fringe festival 2022, where it received the 'Best Performer award'. Finalist for the 2024 PAYPA awards in recognition of a commitment to and excellence in Theatre for Young People.
Suitable for deaf and hearing audiences aged 3 years and up.
Created and performed by Tomasin Fisher-Johnson.
Tomasin is a brilliant actress with an ability to mesmerise audiences using her skills in clown, mime and sign language. She has also worked as a teacher of the deaf and for Ko Taku Reo.
Tickets: $15.00
Sat 1 Mar 2025, 10:30am
Sat 1 Mar 2025, 3:30pm
Sun 2 Mar 2025, 10:30am
Sun 2 Mar 2025, 3:30pm
Run time approx. 45 mins
Venue: Te Auaha, 65 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
For more information and to book tickets, see the Fringe website.
Happy Children's Day Weekend!
Happy Children's Day Weekend!
Kia ora koutou, we hope you're all enjoying this fabulous summer sunshine
Every year, on the first Sunday of March, people across our motu celebrate Children’s Day. This special day honours the joy, curiosity, and potential of our tamariki.
We will be celebrating at Staglands this year by giving away free return tickets to all children!
To take advantage of this offer, visit us this weekend (1st or 2nd March) with your children and they will each receive a free return ticket to come back again!
Offer available 1st and 2nd March only!
Terms & Conditions apply. See website for more details.
Calling All Kids!
Whether you’re a dancer, an active go-getter, or just love to move – Enhance Your Skills at Bigair with Gym and Tumbling Classes! If you haven’t booked your child’s spot for Term 1 Gym Classes at Bigair Gym yet, there’s still time! Classes are almost fully booked, but the great news is we still have spaces left. But that’s not all – these classes build resilience, confidence, determination, and the ability to receive and apply feedback – valuable life skills for school, sports, and all life’s adventures.
Classes to Help Your Child Shine:
Pocket Rockets Gym Classes (3-4 years) – Start building coordination and confidence early!
Gravity Busters Gym Classes (5+ years) – Perfect for beginners looking to develop fundamental gym and tumbling skills.
Team Extreme Gym Classes (Advanced) – For those ready to take their skills to the next level.
Free Running (5+ years) – Enhance agility and aerial awareness through parkour and flips.
Trampoline (5+ years) – Boost spatial awareness and acrobatic abilities.
Recreational Cheerleading (5+ years) – Build strength, flexibility, and performance skills.
Tumbling (5+ years) – Focused on mastering walkovers, handsprings, aerials, and more – perfect for dancers, mastering fundamental tumble moves like walkovers, aerials, and handsprings which can significantly enhance performance, flexibility, and overall stage presence.
Hurry – Book Now Before Spots Run Out! Don’t miss out on the chance to help your child grow, learn, and have fun at Bigair Gym! Contact us at: Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph.383 8779, e.wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.
Skylight Counselling Services (Tamariki) Poster A4 size PDF.pdf
Every Ezlunch order = another chance to win!
Every Ezlunch order = another chance to win!
Exciting news! Every time you order Ezlunch this term, you’ll get an entry into our Term 1 Rewards draw.
What’s up for grabs?
Weekly Prize: $100 Kindo Credit for you + $100 Kindo Credit for your school
Term 1 Grand Prize: $1,000 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card for you + $500 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card for your school!
A magical puppetry experience for the whole whanau!
DI FILIPPO MARIONETTE 'APPESO AD UN FILO' (Hanging By a Thread)
Pōneke is delighted to welcome, for 1 show only, the artisan theatre company, Di Filippo Marionette from Italy!
For families and puppet fans alike, delight in the playful interaction between puppet and puppeteer, as they share stories through poetic movement and music, creating an enchanting and intriguing show described as a magical experience for both children and adults. This is a rare and precious opportunity for your whanau to experience high quality marionette theatre from Europe, not to be missed!
Sunday 16 Feb 2025, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Vogelmorn Bowling Club (Upstairs), 93 Mornington Road, Brooklyn, Wellington
$14 General admission (under 3’s free on laps) or $50 for family x 4
Ticket link: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/di-filippo-marionette/wellington
Every Ezlunch order = another chance to win!
Every Ezlunch order = another chance to win!
Exciting news! Every time you order Ezlunch this term, you’ll get an entry into our Term 1 Rewards draw.
What’s up for grabs?
Weekly Prize: $100 Kindo Credit for you + $100 Kindo Credit for your school
Term 1 Grand Prize: $1,000 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card for you + $500 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card for your school!
HASC Promo 2025.pdfSkids Term-1-10-Feb St Francis.pdf
RĀROA MUSIC CENTRE REGISTRATION FOR 2025
Rāroa Music Centre offers Saturday morning group music lessons for primary and intermediate school children at low cost ($70 per year + $40 koha or parent volunteering). We offer music basics, cello, clarinet, drums & percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, orchestra, recorder, saxophone, ukulele, and violin.
You are welcome to come along to see what it’s all about. We have our end of year concert on 7th December 2024 at 10:00am.
To register for 2025 visit our website and enrol online. Registrations close 22nd February 2025.
After School Hockey Club
This program is perfect for introducing and developing hockey skills in a fun and supportive environment.
- Age Groups: Years 1-3 and Years 4-6
- Dates: 10th February – 27th March
Sign up link - https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/f46872
4 Fun Basketball Activities for Kids This Term!
Netball skills sessions with Blitz!
Registration link
Blitz Website
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