Community Notices
Events, Fundraisers & Holiday programmes
Kelly Sports - TIP OFF 2026 - Monday's 3.05pm-4.05pm
The New Year is underway so let's JUMP in with a Kelly Sports Summer Multi Sport Programme! Come and try some new sports, sharpen some existing skills!
This weekly programme gives children 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 confidence to join sports clubs in the future!
For term 1 the sports we are focussing on are:
Basketball, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Rippa Rugby (2 weeks of each).
Classes start on Monday 9 February and run for 8 weeks.
Go to 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
Brownies
We have places available for youth to join Brownies across Porirua in Term One. Brownies is an amazing opportunity for 7 & 8 year old girls to get outdoors, learn new skills, be active in the community, challenge themselves, and make new friends.
Our local units are:
Paremata Brownies, Monday 4.30pm - 6pm at St Barnabas Church Hall
Titahi Bay Brownies, Tuesday 4pm - 5.30pm at Tireti Hall
Papakōwhai Brownies, Wednesday 5.15pm - 6.45pm at Tairangi School Hall
Whitby Brownies, Thursday 5pm - 6.30pm at Western Suburbs Football Club
To arrange a free visit, please contact Katrina at katrinaclokie+ggnz@gmail.com or 0220963973 (text only) or enquire via the Girl Guide website (scroll down to the form): https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/join-us/
Little Jig & Rising Stars - Irish Dance Classes in Plimmerton
Looking for a fun and confidence-building activity for your 4–7 year old?
The Kerry School of Irish Dancing is enrolling now for our Plimmerton classes:
Little Jig (4.5 & 5 years)
Rising Stars (6 & 7 years)
Irish dancing helps develop coordination, rhythm, focus and self-belief all while having lots of fun and making new friends.
Free trial class available
Contact Kristina:
kerryschoolofirishdancing@gmail.com
kerryschoolofirishdancing.co.nz
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.
Location
2 Pullen Lane, Whitby
Porirua, Wellington 5024
New Zealand
Office hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm
School hours: 8.55am-3.00pm
