July Holiday Programmes

Kelly Club Holiday Programme

EVENTS

Mana Arts Society Exhibition 10-11 June

Host Families Wanted Aotea College 

Aotea College is looking for host families for a short stay group of male students visiting from Japan, July 22nd-July 30th. 

We also have a second co-ed group from Wednesday 11th October and Sunday 22nd October.  

Why host?

Hosting a student is an enriching experience for both yourselves and the student. You’ll experience a true cultural exchange, sharing knowledge of your culture whilst learning about the many different cultures represented by our students. Often host families build lasting relationships with their students

What is expected from host families?

• Involve their student in their life,  spend time talking with their students to give them confidence speaking in English and treat them as a member of the family.

• Be caring and understanding,  patient but able to set boundaries

• Show their students how to get to and from school (e.g. where the bus stop is, how to access the bus schedule, how to walk to school).

• Provide three meals a day and snacks (including a packed lunch during the school week).

• Provide a furnished bedroom

• Provide bed linen (sheets, pillow, and blankets) and towels

• Provide wifi

What we provide

Aotea College has a well-resourced International Department, with a Homestay Co-ordinator who is able to provide you with advice and support.

 Homestay families are paid a weekly fee of $300.  

For more information about hosting a student please check out: international.aotea.school.nz/homestay or email cox@aotea.school.nz

DRAMA/DANCE/CLUBS/MUSIC

Mana Music Centre

Mana Music Centre operates after school Weds and Thurs 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 - $20 per term. We have lesson spots available for Wed & Thurs guitar, and Sat keyboard. Please contact Larcy at themanamusiccentre@gmail.com (Maraeroa enrolments) or Nina at themanamusiccentrediscovery@gmail.com (Discovery enrolments). You can also check out www.manamusiccentre.org.nz for more details.

Spotlight Performing Arts

Marsipan Pottery Studio Classes

My name is Marie Enslin and I run Marsipan Pottery Studio in Whitby. I am a Early Learning teacher and local artist. Each class is an hour and a half long. Your child is given clay and glaze, and  encouraged to be creative and innovative.

Pottery builds esteem and self expression in your child. Important skills are learnt through problem solving and each class builds spatial awareness. Pottery has a calming effect but also teaches discipline and the ability to follow instruction 

The classes are:

Monday-Thursday

15:30-17:00

Cost of $250 per term 

Please contact me on mobile: 021 024 39672 

marieenslin@yahoo.com  for any enquiries.

Pippins, Brownies & Guides

Pippins is the beginning of an exciting adventure in Guiding. We help girls aged 5 - 6 years to make new friends, tackle challenges, enjoy activities, earn badges and learn to appreciate and respect the environment and the community.

• Papakowhai Pippins, Wednesday 4pm - 5pm, papakowhaipippins@gmail.com

• Cooks Pippins, Thursday 4pm - 5pm, *Waiting List Only*

Brownies is about learning, developing self-confidence, making new friends and, of course, having lots of fun outside school! Our programme for girls aged 7 -  9 ½ years includes outdoor adventures, conservation activities, cooking, crafts, games and community action projects – all challenging the girls to achieve and grow.

• Endeavour Brownies, Monday 5.15pm - 6.45pm, browniesendeavour@gmail.com

• Papakowhai Brownies, Wednesday 5.15pm - 6.45pm, browniespapakowhai@gmail.com

• Cooks Brownies, Thursday 5.15pm - 6.45pm, browniescooks@gmail.com

Guides take part in community projects, outdoor adventures, cultural awareness activities, and camping. Girls who are 9 to 12 ½ years develop leadership skills at Guides as they become more independent in making decisions. Activities are more demanding and the girls take the lead in defining their own programme.

• Whitby Guides, Tuesday 6.30pm - 8pm, *Waiting List Only*

• Captain Cook Guides, Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm, captcookguides@gmail.com

Fees at all levels are $90 per term. To arrange a free visit contact the unit directly, or email Katrina at ggnz.rangituhi@gmail.com, or enquire via the Girl Guiding NZ website.

ARTY FARTY KIDS - Term 2 

Sessions work like this:

• 'Cactus Artwork' - Monday @ 5.00pm - 6.30pm

• 'Whimsical Artwork' - Wednesday @ 5.00pm - 6.30pm

• 'Art Journaling' - Saturday @ 9.30am - 10.45am (ages 5 - 10 years)

• 'Art Journaling' - Saturday @ 11.00am - 12.15pm (ages 10 - 15 years)

Arty Farty Kids LTD

022 174 8558

Wonderhouse Artspace

SPORTS

Athletics

Junior Squash - Mana Squash Club

FUN Sticks 8 week Hockey Programme

FUN Sticks is an 8-week hockey programme designed for children aged 5-6 years (school Years 1 & 2)  

2023 FUN Sticks will focus on individuals’ movement and motor skill development, helping build a young person's physical literacy and preparing them for sport. Hockey skills will be taught through fun, games-based activities.  

FUN Sticks offers 

-  An introduction to hockey with an emphasis on having fun
-  An opportunity to develop fundamental skills - running, dodging, striking
- A positive and quality coaching environment
- Full involvement for all participants
- Regular changes of activities to maintain enthusiasm and interest                          
- A safe environment for all activities
- Equipment required to play hockey (Hockey Stick & Ball) is provided
- We encourage parents to join in with kids if they want 

Festival Day:  

On the last week of the programme, there will be a festival day held at the National Hockey Stadium on the morning of Saturday 1st  July. FUN Stick participants will be able to play games with players from different locations. 

Please Note: There are no postponement days scheduled (excluding the festival day)
Where: FUN Sticks is run at the following locations across Wellington, - National Hockey Stadium (NHS), Wellington = 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Saturday starting 6th May 
- Hutt (Fraser Park) - 10:00 am – 11:00 am Saturday starting 6th May - Porirua (Elsdon Park) –

3:45pm – 4:45 pm – Tuesday 9th May  - Kelburn (Kelburn Normal School) – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Tuesday 9th

The cost for the 8-week programme is $50. 

Register using the following link for the Player registration system PlayHQ  

https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/5a8236