Community Notices
Events, Fundraisers & Holiday programmes
Nōku te Ao Capital E's Young Photographers Competition
Photographers aged 8-18 from across the Wellington region are invited to take part in the Nōku te Ao Capital E Young Photographers Competition.
Click on this link if your child is interested in entering the Young Photographers Competition.
Kelly Sports - Spring into action - note starts Monday 13 October
This weekly programme gives children the skills and confidence in a fun and enjoyable environment. It also encourages their enthusiasm for sport and the life skills that such involvement brings, Giving them the confidence to join sports clubs and teams in the future. Starts Monday 13 October 2025 for 8 weeks. www.kellysports.co.nz
Mana Athletics
Calling those who are interested in Athletics!
We cater for everyone from 5 years and up - whether they're interested in fitness, fun or competition.
If you want to join, but you're unsure about a whole season, we also offer quarter-season registrations for October to December.
CLUB NIGHTS - see website for full details, season October - March
Tuesdays 5.45pm - 7.30pm
Ngāti Toa Sea Scouts–Spaces Available!
Do you have a child aged 11-17 years who loves the water and might be keen to learn to sail? We offer sailing, camping, tramping, and so much more!
We have spaces available for both Scouts (11-14 years) and Venturers (14 - 18 years)
If your child is looking for adventure and new experiences, get in touch for more details and to secure their spot today!
Email ngatitoaseascoutstreasurer@gmail.com for more information.
Extracurricular activities
Mana Music Centre
Mana Music Centre operates after school Wednesdays and Thursdays at Discovery School, Whitby and on Saturday mornings at Maraeroa School, Cannons Creek. We offer low-cost music lessons designed to give primary age students (up to Year 8) an affordable opportunity to try out music - $25 per term.
Please contact Larcy at themanamusiccentre@gmail.com (Maraeroa enrolments). If you would like to waitlist your child for keyboard or guitar lessons at Discovery School, please contact Catherine at themanamusiccentrediscovery@gmail.com
Please note that our keyboard and guitar lessons have a minimum age requirement of 8 years. Lessons for 5 to 7 year olds are only available at Maraeroa School: Music Appreciation for 5 to 6 year olds and ukulele, or recorder, for 7 year olds. The following lessons are also offered at Maraeroa School: violin, flute, piano/keyboard and guitar.
Arty Farty Kids Term 4 Art Classes are now open!
Your Arty Farty Kid will learn - drawing skills colour theory painting techniques by an experienced Art Teacher & Fully Qualified Primary School Teacher. Your child will create high quality art in a fun, safe & welcoming environment.
Term 4 sessions start on Saturday,18th October and are as follows -
Junior Sessions'Folk Art'ages 5 - 10 years@ 10.00 am - 11.15 am
Senior Sessions'Gems & Disco Balls'ages 10 - 15 years@ 11.30 am - 1.00 pm
Location
2 Pullen Lane, Whitby
Porirua, Wellington 5024
New Zealand
Office hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm
School hours: 8.55am-3.00pm
