EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS/GENERAL

Discovery School All Stars Netball Aims Games Fundraiser - 28 July

Porirua has talent

Otaki Players Society proudly presents The Wedding Singer

Start Care Asthma Study

Do you know someone 5-11 years old, with asthma, who may be open to participating in a world-leading study? 

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ) are currently running a groundbreaking asthma trial for tamariki. The START CARE Asthma Study compares two different inhalers to find out which one is better at preventing asthma attacks in children.  This potentially world-changing research, by Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading independent medical research institute, aims to help kids everywhere, particularly tamariki here in Aotearoa, which has some of the worst asthma rates in the world.

Watch the little video below to find out more, or head straight to the START CARE STUDY summary to get all the details.

Aotea College Hockey Firewood Fundraiser

DRAMA/DANCE/CLUBS/MUSIC

Mana Music Centre - lesson spots available

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 beginner lesson spots available for Sat keyboard and guitar. Please contact Larcy at themanamusiccentre@gmail.com (Maraeroa enrolments). You can also check out www.manamusiccentre.org.nz for more details.

Coding NZ

Spotlight Performing Arts

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 3 Art Sessions

Wonderplay 

Wonderplay has places available for kids drama in Churton Park on Tuesdays at Churton Park Community Centre; 4pm Star Players (7-14 year olds). Contact Debs debs@wonderplay.co.nz 021-172-2836, www.wonderplay.co.nz

Join the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream! Wonderplay has places in its award-winning drama classes on Tuesdays at Churton Park Community Centre; 4pm (7-14 year olds). Join now to take part in our annual show First class free to try. Also ask about our teen acting programme. Contact Debs debs@wonderplay.co.nz www.wonderplay.co.nz 

Wonderhouse Artspace

Kerry School of Irish Dancing - Discover the Magic of Irish Dance

Calling all budding dancers ages 4 to 7! Are you ready to leap into the world of Irish Dance? We're thrilled to announce that our school is now offering Irish Dance classes tailored just for you!

Saturdays, Plimmerton School 

4 & 5 Years - 10.00 - 10.45am

6 & 7 Years - 10.45 - 11.30am 

Mondays, Plimmerton School 

4 & 5 Years - 3.30 - 4.15pm

6 & 7 Years - 4.15 - 5.00pm 

Thursdays, Ngati Toa Domain

4 & 5 Years - 3.30 - 4.15pm

6 & 7 Years - 4.15 - 5.00pm 

Enroll Today and Let the Dance Begin!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to introduce your child to the enchanting world of Irish Dance! Book your free trial today by emailing us or visiting our website.

kerryschoolofirishdancing.co.nz, kerryschoolofirishdancing@gmail.com

North City Knights Chess Club

SPORTS

29 Jul 2024 — 16 Sep 2024, years 0-4

***PLEASE NOTE***
"We are implementing automatic re-enrollment for Kelly Sports After School Session attendees.  If your child no longer wishes to attend Kelly Sports then please let us know by emailing adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz and we will cancel their re-enrollment for the following term, otherwise their name will appear on the roll".
Go For Gold! (Yrs 0-4) is a great way to improve your Childs motor skills and coordination within a FUN environment. We aim to develop and enhance balls skills; catching, kicking and throwing, while improving strength, flexibility, hand/eye coordination and spatial awareness.
Give the following sports a go: Hockey, Dodgeball, Football and Mini Ball!!. We teach new skills and improve ability by using games, drills and exercises. It’s a great way to try new sports, improve skills and maintain fitness – all while having FUN!
Classes start Mon 29 July 2024 (week 2) for 8 weeks. Cost is $112.
Meeting Place - The children meet at the bottom field by the bench seats.
Available Sessions

Kelly Sports Clinic (8 weeks) (3:05pm to 4:05pm)

Junior Squash - Mana Squash Club

Busy times at Tawa Squash Club

Mums' n Bubs' Squash (and Dads') Relaunches Thursday 29th February

Finally, after Covid 19 and 7 months of roadworks, it's business as usual again at Tawa Squash and Mums' n Bubs' squash is resuming on Thursdays from 9:15 - 11am. $5 a week (first week free) with safe area for kiddies to play while watching mum (or dad!) on court. Non marking shoes required, all gear available for loan, coaching provided. Bringing kiddies is optional. More details on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tawasquash/  Ease your way back into exercise while having fun with other like minded people.

Tawa Junior Squash Thriving

Junior club night is humming at Tawa Squash on most Friday's during the school term (not on tournament weekends.) Free for junior members, $5 for non members (first week free).

5:00pm - 5:30pm 5-8 year old beginners with coaching, 5:30pm - 6:30 pm more accomplished kids with coaching, 6:30pm - 7:00pm casual hits with other kids supervised by parents (no coach.) Next club night Friday March 8th.

Tawa Ladies Open supported by Briscoes (March 1st & 2nd)

Tawa Squash's popular womens only tournament is on Friday March 1st (6pm-9pm) and Saturday March 2nd (12 noon - 5pm.) Public are welcome to come and watch - see if squash is for you. Refreshments and food available.

Win a Free one month membership for you and a friend

Go to our facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/tawasquash/ ), find the promotion and tag a friend to go into the draw for a free one month membership for both you and your tagged friend.

Tawa Squash, 67 Main Road Tawa (next to St Francis Xavier School) www.tawasquash.co.nz 04 232 8200

Kiwiskate Classes - Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club