Community

FREE Second hand Piano!! If you are interested please contact the school office via office@sfds.school.nz

Introduction to Self Defence & Karate - Two Day Holiday Programme on Thursday and Friday 21 & 22 December.

They learn how to avoid situations, defend themselves and have fun while you get your Christmas Shopping done! We have full-day and half-day options available. Contact Sensei Patricia on 027 297 6049 or email patricia@familyfitkarate.co.nz for more information.

December '23 and January '24 Holiday Programme

When: December 18 -21 & January 15-19; 23-26

Where: Wakefield Park (artificial turf)

Time: 9am - 3pm

Cost: $45 per day; 10% discount for 5 consecutive days

Bring: lunch + snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, boots + shinguards and a change of clothes if the weather is looking wet. We will move indoors for table tennis, foosball and movies if it's raining.

Registration link: https://islandbayunited.fmweb.nz/holiday-program

Please email Robyn at clubadminstrator@islandbayunited.org if you have any questions or need help with the Friendly Manager booking system.

The Suzanne Aubert Scout is fundraising for Jamboree. Come along to their movie night:

WONKA

Monday 18th December, 6.30pm

Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn

$20 per ticket

It's set to be a great family night out and just the (golden) ticket to get you in the Christmas spirit. There will also be spot prizes on the night!

To book your ticket, go to: https://forms.gle/o9CXP8ehrLz4EXaR9 or email suzanneaubert@group.scouts.nz

Wellington WORD flyer.pdf

Dover Street Guides and Island Bay Guiding units currently have space to take more girls aged 5-12½ who are keen to join in on the fun GirlGuiding NZ offers.

We offer a non-competitive learning environment that is open-minded and values-based. It's a supportive place to grow confident, adventurous girls ready to be tomorrow's leaders. We offer a programme where they learn about community and advocacy, the girls have a say in their activities and are offered opportunities to do activities they don't usually get to do, showing Girls that they really can do anything, rewarding them with badges as they learn new skills.

To register your interest and learn more about our rewarding programme, complete the form here: Register Your Interest - GirlGuiding New Zealand - You be the Guide! (girlguidingnz.org.nz)

BIGAIR GYMS popular December Drop & Shop Holiday Programme is back, running Mon 18th – Wed 20th December 2023! Full day and half day sessions are available. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep active, while you get those final pre-Christmas preparations done! BIGAIR GYMS January Holiday Programme is also running Mon 8th – 26th Jan 2024. Bookings are open online now at www.bigairgym.co.nz

Please contact us with any inquiries:

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.

Bigair Gym Tawa: ph. 232 3508, e. office@bigairgym.co.nz at 10b Surrey Street, Tawa.

AKOTECH CodeCamps Summer School Holidays - FREE PRIZE & EARLY DISCOUNTS

Our holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Create and train your own AI Avatars, make games, code drones & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games for a big pretend client.

Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.

We also have Literati Lab just for girls

Enter our competition to win a FREE 4 day pass to one of our CodeCamps

Venues: Thorndon, Khandallah & Silverstream

Dates: 8th - 11th & 15th - 18th January

Book Now at www.akotech.nz

Competition: www.codecamp.co.nz/competition

EarlyBird Save Up to 21% Until 14th December

Siblings Save 6%

EVERYONE OUT HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Everyone Out Holiday Programmes, in Island Bay and Crofton Downs, offer tamariki the opportunity to play and follow their own interests in an amazing natural environment. Whether they want to build huts in the bush, test out our slackline, learn how to start a campfire or just hang out in the hammock - there is something for everyone.

Bookings are open for our summer programme, 15 - 26 Jan, at enrolmy.com/everyone-out or for more information check out our website www.everyoneout.co.nz

CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE

(Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay)

Sunday 3rd December 2023

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

20th November from

Capital Fishing, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall)

Hutt Valley Hunting & Fishing, 8 Te Puni Street, Petone

This is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations

Your donation is appreciated

For further information, contact Strato Cotsilinis 386 3740

WCL Summer Reading Adventure

This summer, Wellington City Libraries is inviting kids, teens and adults on a Summer Reading Adventure! From the 1st of December 2023 – 31st of January 2024, you’ll be able to log your reading, write, draw or film book reviews, and complete activities and challenges to earn rewards like collectible badges, free books, ice-cream vouchers, and go in the draw to win one of our fabulous Grand Prizes.

Visit the library website today at wcl.govt.nz/summerreading to pre-register for the Summer Reading Adventure, or visit any of our libraries from the 1st of December to pick up your Adventurer’s Guide and get started.

Free Music Lesson Voucher

Would you like some free music lesson vouchers for your school or community fundraising events? Please say the word and I can send you some electronically as a way of saying thank you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

Music Holiday Programmes

Are you looking for a holiday programme that is suited to creative and musical children? Busking trips to build their confidence, rock band school, songwriting sessions and lots of fun activities. Perfect for singers, guitarists and keyboard players. Beginners to advanced. Contact us today. geoff@therockacademy.co.nz or 021 565 750.

December 2023.

Monday the 18th to Thursday the 21st.

January 2024.

Tuesday the 23rd to Friday the 26th.

Women's Netball Poster.pdf

Women’s Netball League

Monday evenings
(starting Monday 29th January)

Games are between 7.30pm – 10pm

Men’s Futsal League

Wednesday evenings
(starting Wednesday 31st January)

Games are between 6pm – 10pm

Men's Futsal Poster.pdf

Get ready for an absolutely incredible adventure alongside Pat the Pāteke and the amazing Orchestra Wellington in The Adventures of Pat the Pāteke!

This magical children's show, brought to life by the talented composer Janet Jennings, will take you on a joyous journey filled with bravery, protection and the wonders of our environment.

Narrated by the brilliant Gareth Tiopira-Waaka, you'll join Pat, the extraordinary brown teal pāteke, as he embarks on a fantastic trip from the Coromandel to Wellington, meeting other adorable wildlife along the way and discovering awesome initiatives to keep them safe.

Just like the beloved story of Peter and the Wolf, each instrument and orchestra section represents a unique character or natural element, creating a mesmerizing symphony of sound. Don't let this exceptional experience slip away!

Mark your calendars for Saturday 18 November at 3pm in the fantastic Michael Fowler Centre. There will even be several indoor bouncy castles; so come down early for some fun before the show!

Tickets are just $15 for adults and $10 for children.

WSBHS Newsletter - November 2023 (1).pdf

Last week - order lunch to go in the draw!

We don't want you to head out to the supermarket with this stormy weather to pick up lunch box supplies. Starting tonight we are launching an ezlunch promotion.

Order ezlunch for delivery between Tuesday 31 October and Friday 10 November to be in the draw to win one of three $50 Countdown/Woolworths vouchers. Every lunch order gets you a chance to win. Three vouchers, three winners!
T&C's - Winners will be selected randomly and notified by phone or email. Every order has the chance to win a $50 voucher. Open to NZ residents with a myKindo account, at schools with a lunch service available between Tuesday 31 October & Friday 10 November 2023. Competition ends and will be drawn on Friday 10 November at 11am. No correspondence will be entered in to. *Vouchers may be exchanged for ezlunch credit if preferred.

PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES

SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SOUTH WELLINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
(SWIS - BERHAMPORE)  AND WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB (WILTON)

18th DEC 2023 – 2nd FEB 2024 from 7.00am-6pm daily. 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 $82.04/cub per session or $139.47 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $328.16 per cub/week or $557.87 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 $12/hr
ACTION (Home support 1-on-1) Mentors are also available if needed at $35/her per mentor.

Order lunch now - Term 4 Giveaway!

We don't want you to head out to the supermarket with this stormy weather to pick up lunch box supplies. Starting tonight we are launching an ezlunch promotion.

Order ezlunch for delivery between Tuesday 31 October and Friday 10 November to be in the draw to win one of three $50 Countdown/Woolworths vouchers. Every lunch order gets you a chance to win. Three vouchers, three winners!
T&C's - Winners will be selected randomly and notified by phone or email. Every order has the chance to win a $50 voucher. Open to NZ residents with a myKindo account, at schools with a lunch service available between Tuesday 31 October & Friday 10 November 2023. Competition ends and will be drawn on Friday 10 November at 11am. No correspondence will be entered in to. *Vouchers may be exchanged for ezlunch credit if preferred.

Does your child love dance, gymnastics, and tumbling? Cheerleading at Bigair Gym is a highly dynamic and skilled sport that provides opportunities to develop not only athletic skills and fitness but also leadership, discipline, and teamwork. This makes it a multifaceted and highly rewarding sport. Bigair has one of the finest cheerleading programs in the country, offering exceptional pathways for development as athletes progress and enter competitions.

Tryouts for the 2024 Cheer Teams are currently taking place, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Contact Bigair today to confirm your interest or to find out more.

Bigair Gymsports Kapiti ph. 297 0400 e. kapiti@bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay ph. 383 8779 e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Tawa ph. 232 3508 e. office@bigairgym.co.nz

CompassionFest 23 – celebrating Kae Miller – a compassionate and bold local activist

Come to our Kae for Kids session, 2-3pm, Saturday 28 Oct at Island Bay Presbyterian Church!

In the 1970s, Kae lived in Porirua tip in a tent to draw attention to the plight of the homeless

Join us to construct shelters and share real fruit slushies for afternoon tea, while hearing her story!

There’s something for everyone in CompassionFest ‘23, including:

· Using seaweed in the kitchen and garden

· Natural dye techniques

· Making gifts by upcycling waste

· Jazz concert by Bay local, Ian Logan

· Restorative retreat at Te Raekaihau Reserve

· Symposium on Compassionate responses to trauma, housing and the environment

Is your daughter or son looking for something a little different to do in Term 4? Come along to a Rhythmic Gymnastics class and give it a try! Email info@rhythmicgym.nz to arrange a FREE trial. For more information about Elements Rhythmic Gymnastics Inc. and our classes, visit www.rhythmicgym.nz

Homestay Needed

"We are keen to hear from families who would like to host the students who come from around the world to study at St. Mary’s. The girls are here to improve their English language skills and to experience life in New Zealand.

The host family needs to offer a warm comfortable room, lots of chat, and outings to showcase our beautiful city and surroundings, the beaches, rivers, hills and mountains, Te Papa, Wellington Museum, Zealandia etc, AND of course our wonderful food options. The fee paid to families is $330 per week, Payment is made fortnightly

We need short and long term options for hosting. students stay for a year, a term or two, 6 weeks or 2 weeks. It can be a rewarding , educational and fun experience for all the family .

If you think your household would like to be a part of our school's international family please get in touch with Philly Smyth, HomeStay Coordinator, and she will send out the Guide to Homestay booklet for you to see if your family and lifestyle would be a good fit for our international students."

If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym! Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING(thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!

GET IN QUICK FOR TERM 4 GYM CLASSES! Book NOW. Book online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact your local Bigair Gym office today.

Bigair Gymsports Kapiti ph. 297 0400 e. kapiti@bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay ph. 383 8779 e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Tawa ph. 232 3508 e. office@bigairgym.co.nz

The Capital Trout Centre

15th October 2023

See details below

TAKE YOUR CHILD TROUT FISHING

WHERE: CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE (Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay)

WHEN: Sunday 15th October 2023

A fishing experience for children aged 2 to 11 years.

You must have a Capital Trout Center licence/registration form.

Get your licence/registration from:-

Capital Fishing, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall) or Hutt Valley Hunting & Fishing, 8 Te Puni Street, Petone

The Centre is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations

Your donation is appreciated

For further information, contact Strato Cotsilinis 386 3740 or email strato.cotsilinis@gmail.com

Girls Smash is fun cricket programme for girls only and is best suited to girls in school years 3-6. Sessions involve activities and skills followed by a six a side game. The whole session takes about an hour and is held after school for six weeks. Our focus is learn-as-you-play, and every girl is supported to participate at their own level. All equipment is provided, no experience is necessary, and every participant receives a free t-shirt!

Your local hub is at Wakefield Park, Island Bay, on the grass fields (not the turf). Sessions will be held on Tuesdays (31 October, 7, 14, 21, 28, November and December 5 2023) from 4.00-5.00pm.

Participants can register here

If you have any questions please contact sarah@cricketwellington.co.nz

Do you know a child who loves to sing?

Bring them along to our CHORISTER OPEN DAY, where they can experience what it is like to sing with the Cathedral Choristers.

Includes a tour of the Cathedral and Fish and Chip supper.

Thursday 19 October, 3:30-6:30pm

Register here: https://www.wellingtoncathedral.org.nz/chorister

St Catherine’s College seeks applications for the position of Finance Administrator

As part of the administration team, you will be responsible for accounting and assisting with reception and backup payroll (EdPay) support within the College. Predominantly accounts payable, accounts receivable and daily banking. Knowledge of Xero, and GST would be preferable.

This is a permanent position.

You will have: strong attention to detail, with accurate numeracy skills being paramount: computer literacy; excellent communication and time management skills; a positive attitude with a commitment to teamwork and sharing tasks.

Hours are: 18 hours per week in the school term time. A few hours maybe required to be worked in the school holidays. All days and hours are negotiable.

Written application including CV and the names of two referees should be directed to Katrina Kerr-Bell, Principal, St Catherine’s College, P. O. Box 14076 Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241 or emailed to chris.perry@scc.school.nz To obtain a copy of the job description or if you have any queries please contact Chris Perry, PA on (04) 939-8988.

Closing date is Friday 22 September 2023 at noon.

Junior Summer Programme for players in Years 1 to 6 (Monday/Tuesday afternoons)

Wellington Hockey’s Junior Summer programme is a great opportunity for young players to try the sport for the first time or for existing players to grow their skills in a fun and inclusive environment.

This programme is led by WHA Coaches and involves a combination of skill development, and small games suitable for the age and stage of the players.

We are aiming for the programme to run the in following locations, however, the exact locations will be registration-dependent.

Elsdon, Porirua

TBC, Karori/Kelburn

National Hockey Stadium, Newtown

Fraser Park, Lower Hutt

Maidstone Upper Hutt

The 6-week programme starts on Monday 30th October/Tuesday 31st October, with the last session the week of 4th December 2023. The hour-long sessions start at 4pm.

An individual registration fee of $45 is due at registration.

https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/b9182c

Entries close: Tuesday 24th October

Year 7/8 Twilight Competition (Monday Evenings)

The competition is for years 7/8 players and is suitable for experienced hockey players or those new to the sport. It is a 6-week league and starts on Monday 30th October. The last game will be played on December 4, 2023. Teams can be school-based teams or just a group of friends.

Locations are Elsdon, Fraser Park and the National Hockey Stadium, Newtown. These locations are registration dependent.

It is a 6-a-side competition with one game per night 2x20 mins with 5 mins break on half turf. The earliest game will start time 5.00 p.m. and teams will need to provide their own umpires.

A team registration fee of $90 is due at registration.

Entries close: Tuesday 24th October

https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/e1f15e

October 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 and Servers
Learn to Code; Scratch, Python or Java.
Code and Create 3D Games.
Web Design, HTML and CSS
Build a PC
Film and Video Editing
Discovery Course in Computing - suitable for younger children
Online Safety and Privacy

For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz

If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym! Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING(thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!

GET IN QUICK FOR TERM 4 GYM CLASSES & BIGAIRS POPULAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! Bookings are open NOW. Book online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact your local Bigair Gym office today.

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay ph. 383 8779 e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz

St Catherine’s College seeks applications for the position of Finance Administrator

As part of the administration team, you will be responsible for accounting and assisting with

reception and backup payroll (EdPay) support within the College. Predominantly accounts

payable, accounts receivable and daily banking. Knowledge of Xero, and GST would be

preferable.

This is a permanent position.

You will have: strong attention to detail, with accurate numeracy skills being paramount: computer literacy; excellent communication and time management skills; a positive attitude with a commitment to teamwork and sharing tasks.

Hours are: 18 hours per week in the school term time. A few hours maybe required to be

worked in the school holidays. All days and hours are negotiable.

Written application including CV and the names of two referees should be directed to Katrina

Kerr-Bell, Principal, St Catherine’s College, P. O. Box 14076 Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241 or

emailed to chris.perry@scc.school.nz To obtain a copy of the job description or if you have

any queries please contact Chris Perry, PA on (04) 939-8988.

Closing date is Friday 22 September 2023 at noon.

Public transport fares are changing

Metlink’s new fares, with new concessions for children and young adults, start Friday 1 September 2023, bringing ‘half price fares for all’ to an end.

The move is in alignment with the fare changes outlined in the Government's 2023 Budget announcement in May.

This is a reminder that if you are eligible for the new concessions for children 5-12 and young adults 19-24 you can apply now to ensure you receive the benefits as soon as possible.

From September 1:

Under 13s can apply for a Child Under 13 Free Pass on a green Snapper card to enable free travel
13 - 18 year olds (or older if still at secondary school) will receive 75% off the full price adult fare when using a green Snapper card, no application is required
19 - 24 year olds can apply for a Young Adult Connect concession on a red Snapper card to receive 50% off the full price adult fare
Over 25s will return to full price fares*

*Over 25s eligible for Tertiary, Accessible, and Community Connect will still have access to those concessions.

To quickly check what fare you should be paying, you can use Metlink's Find Your Fare tool.

Alternatively, for an overview on the available concessions and how to apply for these, you can visit our Concessions page.

Capital Basketball are holding three basketball camps over the Term 3 holidays at Walter Nash Stadium for all keen basketballers; for more information check out https://www.capitalbasketball.org/kiwi-hoops-sign-up or visit their instagram @capitalbasketball”

There is also opportunity for those students who would love to come to one of our camps- but has financial difficulties to apply for assistance via the JT Trust. It is a simple process and anyone can apply on behalf of the student (doesn’t have to be a family member).

The application form can be found here:

https://www.capitalbasketball.org/jt-trust

Wellington Harrier Children's Athletic Club

Our season open day is Saturday 14th October, at Newtown Park.

We have a new start time of 9am this season and a new Hurdles, High Jump coach!

At our club days athletes practice all events, Including long jump, hurdles, high jump, sprints, middle distance and throws.

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

Playing cricket at Easts is fun. We have a great team of volunteers who provide engaging experiences for players of all genders, abilities and levels of experience. If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Ngā mihi

Gregor Fountain

0212010446

Celebrate the Father figure in your life!

Whether it's a Dad, Uncle, Grandad or Poppa in your life, make them feel extra special this Father's Day with our ezlunch giveaway. Every lunch order gets you a chance to win one of THREE $50 'Bunnings' vouchers.

Order ezlunch for delivery from Monday 21 August - Friday 1 September 2023 to be in the draw to WIN!

Three vouchers, three winners!

The winners will be drawn on Friday 1 September and notified by email/phone.
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz to start ordering.

Bee Aware Month educational resources 2023.pdf

This event aims to raise awareness on human trafficking that is happening around the world (including NZ); and fundraise towards A21 mission - to abolish human slavery everywhere, forever.

Date: Saturday 14 October 2023

Time: 1-2pm

Where: meet at Civic Square, up Cuba St, down Taranaki St, along Courtenay Place, then back to Civic Square.

Be a peaceful and silent, single file walk as we give fact sheets to passersby.

For more information and/or to register (free): https://www.a21.org//shop-event.php?intid=3659

Let’s walk together and use our freedom to fight the freedom of others.

Free Music Lesson Voucher

As a way of showing our appreciation for including the Rock Academy in your newsletters and your Facebook page, we would like to offer your school three (3) free music lesson vouchers for up-and-coming fundraising events or silent auctions. Please let me know if you would like to receive the vouchers offered so I can arrange vouchers with your school name on each voucher.

You may want to watch this short video to get an idea of the programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

Music Holiday Programmes

Are you looking for a holiday programme that is suited to creative and musical children? Busking trips to build their confidence, rock band school, songwriting sessions and lots of fun activities. Perfect for singers, guitarists and keyboard players. Beginners to advanced. Contact us today. geoff@therockacademy.co.nz or 021 565 750.

October 2023.

Monday the 2nd to Friday the 6th of October

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

St Anthony’s School, Seatoun We would love to have you join us at our centenary weekend events on 13th-14th October 2023. Click the link below to book your tickets and tables! All event information is on the booking page.

See you in October! BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

https://www.trybooking.co.nz/OUW

Proudly supported by Steve Farrell Ray White Real Estate, Kilbirnie

Celebrate the Father figure in your life!

Whether it's a Dad, Uncle, Grandad or Poppa in your life, make them feel extra special this Father's Day with our ezlunch giveaway. Every lunch order gets you a chance to win one of THREE $50 'Bunnings' vouchers.

Order ezlunch for delivery from Monday 21 August - Friday 1 September2023 to be in the draw to WIN!

Three vouchers, three winners!

The winners will be drawn on Friday 1 September and notified by email/phone.
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz to start ordering.

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This Father’s Day is Sunday 3 September and DADS ARE FREE at Ngā Manu!

Bring your family to Ngā Manu this Father’s Day and Dad’s get in for free (adult admission normally $15). Quote DADISFREE at the counter.

Please visit https://ngamanu.org.nz/education-visits/ for more information.

We look forward to seeing you all at Ngā Manu soon.

Ngā mihi nui,

Jane

Jane Carruthers

Marketing, Communications and Events Manager

74 Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

PO Box 126

Waikanae 5250

Phone: +64 (0)4 293 4131

www.ngāmanu.co.nz

We consider the most important first step of any successful conservation to be strengthening the connection between people and the natural world.

The Capital Trout Centre Reopens 3rd September 2023

CAPITAL TROUT CENTRE

(Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay)

Sunday 3rd September 2023

A fishing experience for children aged 2 to 11 years.

You must have a Capital Trout Center licence/registration form.

Get your licence/registration from:-

Capital Fishing, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall)

or

Hutt Valley Hunting & Fishing, 8 Te Puni Street, Petone

The Centre is manned by volunteers from the Wellington Flyfishers Club and is funded by your donations

Your donation is appreciated

For further information, contact Strato Cotsilinis 386 3740 or email strato.cotsilinis@gmail.com

The General Election is on 14 October 2023. To vote, you need to be enrolled and your details need to be up to date.

It's easy to enrol, check or update your details online: vote.nz/enrol

More information and additional resources are available on the Electoral Commission's website here: https://vote.nz/2023-general-election/resources/resources-to-share-with-your-community

Spring Flyer 2023 welly-compressed_1.pdf

Celebrate the Father figure in your life!

Whether it's a Dad, Uncle, Grandad or Poppa in your life, make them feel extra special this Father's Day with our ezlunch giveaway. Every lunch order gets you a chance to win one of THREE $50 'Bunnings' vouchers.

Order ezlunch for delivery from Monday 21 August - Friday 1 September2023 to be in the draw to WIN!

Three vouchers, three winners!

The winners will be drawn on Friday 1 September and notified by email/phone.
Go to www.mykindo.co.nz to start ordering.

AKOTECH CodeCamps October School Holidays - FREE PRIZE & EARLY DISCOUNTS

Our holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Create and train your own AI Avatars, make games, code drones & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games for a big client.

Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.

We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation.

Enter our competition to win a FREE 4 day pass to one of our CodeCamps

Thorndon School: 25th - 28th September & 5th - 8th October

Book Now at www.akotech.nz

Competition: www.codecamp.co.nz/competition

EarlyBird Save Up to 21% Until 25th Aug

Siblings Save 6%

Solway College Dressage Day Event Flyer_2022.docx (1) (2).pdf

St Catherine’s College seeks applications for the position of Finance Administrator

As part of the administration team, you will be responsible for accounting and assisting with reception and back up payroll (EdPay) support within the College. Predominantly accounts payable, accounts receivable and daily banking. Knowledge of Xero, and GST would be preferable.

This is a permanent position.

You will have: strong attention to detail, with accurate numeracy skills being paramount: computer literacy; excellent communication and time management skills; a positive attitude with a commitment to teamwork and sharing tasks. Hours are: 10.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday (22.5 hours) in the school term time. Some hours will be required to be worked in the school holidays. These are negotiable. Written application including CV and the names of two referees should be directed to Katrina Kerr-Bell, Principal, St Catherine’s College, P. O. Box 14076 Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241 or emailed to chris.perry@scc.school.nz. To obtain a copy of the job description or if you have any queries please contact Chris Perry, PA on (04) 939-8988.

Closing date is Friday 18 August 2023 at 3.00pm

Suzanne Aubert Scout Group

Develop teamwork, life skills, personal resilience whilst having fun in the outdoors.

The Suzanne Aubert Scout Group is open to both girls and boys: Keas (aged 5 – 8), Cubs (aged 8 – 11) and Scouts (aged 11 – 14) on Monday nights 6.30 – 8pm at St Anne’s Hall, 22 Emmett St Newtown.

This terms activities include: camping, campfire cooking, mountain biking, outdoor adventure, archery and swimming. Come along and join the adventure.

For more details email SuzanneAubert@group.scouts.nz.

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KELLY SPORTS IS BACK THIS JULY 2023 WITH THE EVER POPULAR FOOTBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME!
Week 1 - Tues, Weds, Thurs, Week 2 - Tues, Weds, Thurs
9.30am-12.30pm
For children aged 5-12 years
Held in the Green Room (artificial turf) at the Wests Rugby clubrooms, Ian Galloway park, Wilton.
This programme is perfect for "Beginner's" and those wanting to find out more about the game and have fun.
Come along and improve technique, knowledge and skills.
In this programme we will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling and shooting but MOST importantly having as much FUN as possible!

KELLY SPORTS NETBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
RAROA NORMAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, JOHNSONVILLE
WEEK 1 TUES, WEDS, THURS 9AM-12PM.
Years 1-4
For Beginners, these sessions will work on improving basic netball skills and help start to develop technical and tactical knowledge in accordance with the Future Ferns Programme. Children will work towards the following skills Passing, Shooting, Spatial Awareness and Defensive Skills.
Years 5-8:
These sessions will work on sharpening the basic skills - Passing and Shooting and we will start to develop a better understanding of the 7-aside game and the different positional roles.
We will use fun drills and games to develop and challenge young players focusing on the key skill areas for their level of development while also have fun!!.

To book for any programme go to www.kellysports.co.nz

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Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING (thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!

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