Community Notices
Events, Fundraisers & Holiday programmes
Aotea College Homestays needed - Short Stay group July.
We are getting ready to welcome 20 students from Takanawa High School in Japan, they will be here from July 21st (4:30pm arrival) to 30th (9am departure)These students are all male.Homestays are paid $65 per night.For more information contact cox@aotea.school.nz
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Kelly Sports - Shorter Days bigger Plays Term 2 2026 - Monday's 3.05pm-4.05pm
As the days grow shorter and winter starts to set in our after-school sports programmes are here to keep the afternoon bright, active and full of fun!! Join us to sharpen your skills, try new games and burn of that extra energy in a positive structured environment!
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 2 the sports we are focussing on are:
Football, Handball, Netball and Hockey (2 weeks of each).
Classes start on Monday 20 April 2026 (Week 1) and run for 8 weeks, 3.05pm-4.05pm
Go to www.kellysports.co.nz
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.
Arty Farty Kids - Term 2 Art Sessions in Whitby
Shake Off the Autumn Grey with a Burst of Colour!Is your child ready to get messy, get creative, and master the art of printing? This term, we’re diving into the vibrant world of Print & Pattern—the perfect antidote to those chilly Autumn mornings!
What’s on the Palette?
Your young artist will explore professional techniques in a warm, friendly, and super-creative environment:
Gel Plate Printing – The magic of monoprinting.
Stencilling & Layering – Building depth and design.
Patterned Rollers & Stamps – Creating unique, repeatable art.
The Details
Where: Whitby
When: Starts Saturday 2nd May
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Term: Term 2
Ready to Create, Spaces are limited! Email us today to secure your child’s spot for a term full of colour and imagination. office.artyfartykids@gmail.com
Let’s make something beautiful together!
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
