Community Notices
Events, Fundraisers & Holiday programmes
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 1Girls 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 Special 2025 Camp Singlet!
Exclusive Capital x Triple Threat reversible singlet — available as an add-on this year only. Don’t miss your chance to Level Up these holidays!
www.facebook.com/capitalbasketball
www.instagram.com/capitalbasketball
Wellington Phoenix Girls Only Experience Camp at Fraser Park
We are excited to announce we are hosting a Wellington Phoenix Girls Only Experience Camp at Fraser Park on the 24th and 25th of September between 9am – 3pm for girls born between 2011 and 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 a life of New Zealand’s sole professional football academy. Moreover, it marks the initial step in our talent identification process and aid us on our mission to bridge the gap between grassroots and academy-level football.
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/experience-camps/
WRFU Junior Girls Rugby Festival - Sunday 28th September
Kia ora
WRFU is hosting a Junior Girls Rugby Festival on Sunday 28th September at North Park, Petone. This festival is open to team and individual registrations for girls year 5 to 8. Please see attached registration forms if your daughter is interested.
*There is no registration fee
Individual Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/w3bHgepEpd
Team Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/PeXNsEykex
If you have any questions feel free to reach out
Nga Mihi
Mollie Leota
Head of Women & Girls
Community Activator for Women & Girls
Wellington Rugby Football Union
021 153 0017 | mollie.leota@wrfu.co.nz
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
Arty Farty Kids - Mini Holiday Art Sessions
It's nearly that time again ?
Have you thought about what your kids will get up to during these holidays?
Well, why not sign them up for one of my art classes!
Bookings are open for these fun, colourful painting & creating sessions -
WEEK 1 -Thursday 25th September - Chirpy Bird Wall Decor Friday 26th September - Springtime Birds
WEEK 2 - Monday 29th September - Flower Doodle Art Tuesday 30th September - Full of Joy
Please get in touch ASAP as there are limited spaces available!
Each Session costs $80 for a 2-hour experience with a fully qualified teacher & trained illustrator! All equipment is provided.
Don't delay, sign up today!
Olé Football Academy Holiday Program
Looking for something exciting these holidays? Join us for two action-packed days of football fun at Olé!
Day 1: Build skills, sharpen technique & grow confidence
Day 2: Olé World Cup – games, competition & fun!
22nd & 23rd September
9:00am–3:00pm
Ages 7–13
https://olefootballacademy.co.nz/experience-camp-registration-form/
Sports
Kelly Sports - note starts Monday 13 October
Spring into Action! (Yrs 0-4) This is a great way to challenge and improve your child’s motor skills and coordination within a FUN environment. We aim to develop & enhance ball skills, catching, kicking, throwing, co-operative skills and teamwork while improving strength, flexibility, hand/eye co-ordination and spatial awareness. It’s the best way to learn, it is challenging and FUN! In term 4 we will be focusing on the following sports - Cricket, Basketball, T-Ball and Football.
Classes start on Monday 13 Oct and run for 8 weeks. The cost is $112.
enrol at 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
Location
2 Pullen Lane, Whitby
Porirua, Wellington 5024
New Zealand
Office hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm
School hours: 8.55am-3.00pm
