Kia ora koutou,
If you know that your child is starting school at CDPS in 2022 or 2023, please contact Carolyn in the office to pre-enrol as soon as possible. Your enrolment information helps us to plan for a smooth ECE to School transition and manage our numbers.
If you would like to visit CDPS for a tour, meet our tamariki and have a coffee with Justin Potter (Principal) please don't hesitate to book an appointment. We'd love to meet you.
Ngā mihi
Carolyn
CDPS School Office
If you know that your child is starting school at CDPS in 2022 or 2023, please contact Carolyn in the office to pre-enrol as soon as possible. Your enrolment information helps us to plan for a smooth ECE to School transition and manage our numbers.
If you would like to visit CDPS for a tour, meet our tamariki and have a coffee with Justin Potter (Principal) please don't hesitate to book an appointment. We'd love to meet you.
Ngā mihi
Carolyn
CDPS School Office
New Year’s Eve
8pm-12pm, 31 Dec
Whairepo Lagoon
Join us for a fun evening of toe-tapping music. Cover band Zephyr will entertain from 8pm, followed by a special Kids Countdown at 9.30pm. Orchestra Wellington will fill the air with tunes of a ‘Royal’ theme with its free concert from 10pm, followed by the New Year’s countdown, and a blast of fireworks to bring in 2023. wellington.govt.nz/events
Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Registration For
Wellington 2022-2023 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Kilbirnie Park, Kilbirnie
Sunday, 19 March 2023
School Group: Crofton Downs Primary School Link
Registration For
Wellington 2022-2023 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Kilbirnie Park, Kilbirnie
Sunday, 19 March 2023
School Group: Crofton Downs Primary School Link
Enrolling at Rāroa for 2023
Rāroa Normal Intermediate appreciates those who have enrolled for 2023. In order for Rāroa to effectively place your child for 2023 this is a friendly reminder for those who haven’t enrolled yet. They would appreciate enrollment completed as soon as possible.
If you have any queries or questions regarding the enrolment process please do not hesitate to make contact with the Rāroa School Office or the Senior Leadership Team at Rāroa.
Click Here to Enrol at Rāroa for 2023
Rāroa Normal Intermediate appreciates those who have enrolled for 2023. In order for Rāroa to effectively place your child for 2023 this is a friendly reminder for those who haven’t enrolled yet. They would appreciate enrollment completed as soon as possible.
If you have any queries or questions regarding the enrolment process please do not hesitate to make contact with the Rāroa School Office or the Senior Leadership Team at Rāroa.
Click Here to Enrol at Rāroa for 2023
Karori Recreation Centres January School Holiday Programme is now open for bookings!
From Mega Inflatables and Amazing race, to a Fire Station visit, Everything Animals day and Movie day, there will be something for everyone. Bring your friends along for an action packed January School Holiday Programme.
For any enquiries, please call us on 04 476 80 90 or email karori.rec@wcc.govt.nz
To book, please head to https://enrolmy.com/wellington-city-council/activity/54-Karori_Recreation_Centre_January_2023_Holiday_Programme
From Mega Inflatables and Amazing race, to a Fire Station visit, Everything Animals day and Movie day, there will be something for everyone. Bring your friends along for an action packed January School Holiday Programme.
For any enquiries, please call us on 04 476 80 90 or email karori.rec@wcc.govt.nz
To book, please head to https://enrolmy.com/wellington-city-council/activity/54-Karori_Recreation_Centre_January_2023_Holiday_Programme
RĀROA MUSIC CENTRE REGISTRATION FOR 2023
Rāroa Music Centre offers Saturday morning group music lessons for primary and intermediate school children at low cost ($70 per year + $40 koha or parent volunteering). We offer music basics, cello, clarinet, drums & percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, orchestra, recorder, saxophone, ukulele, and violin.
You are welcome to come along to see what it’s all about. Orientation tours will be held on Saturday 3rd December between 10:00am – 12:30pm at Rāroa Intermediate School.
To register for 2023 visit our website and enrol online. Registrations close 18th February 2023.
www.raroamusic.org.nz
Rāroa Music Centre offers Saturday morning group music lessons for primary and intermediate school children at low cost ($70 per year + $40 koha or parent volunteering). We offer music basics, cello, clarinet, drums & percussion, flute, guitar, keyboard, orchestra, recorder, saxophone, ukulele, and violin.
You are welcome to come along to see what it’s all about. Orientation tours will be held on Saturday 3rd December between 10:00am – 12:30pm at Rāroa Intermediate School.
To register for 2023 visit our website and enrol online. Registrations close 18th February 2023.
www.raroamusic.org.nz
PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB (WILTON) AND
SOUTHERN SUBURBS SWIS (BERHAMPORE - NEWTOWN)
Dates: 19th – 23rd DEC 2022 and 9th JAN – 3rd FEB 2023, from 7.00am-6pm daily
Fees: Daily $81.04/cub per session
Weekly: $324.16 per cub/week
Social Development: Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Cooking, Fitness, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Teas
Qualified 1st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed at $11/hr
MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
SHUTTLE SERVICES (with booster seats) AVAILABLE
Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.pridelands.co.nz or Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare
PRIDE IN ACTION (1-on-1 Home support) Mentors are also available if needed at $33/hour
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB (WILTON) AND
SOUTHERN SUBURBS SWIS (BERHAMPORE - NEWTOWN)
Dates: 19th – 23rd DEC 2022 and 9th JAN – 3rd FEB 2023, from 7.00am-6pm daily
Fees: Daily $81.04/cub per session
Weekly: $324.16 per cub/week
Social Development: Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Cooking, Fitness, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Teas
Qualified 1st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed at $11/hr
MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
SHUTTLE SERVICES (with booster seats) AVAILABLE
Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.pridelands.co.nz or Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare
PRIDE IN ACTION (1-on-1 Home support) Mentors are also available if needed at $33/hour
Summer tennis is coming – register now! Anyone interested in
playing tennis or receiving some tennis coaching this summer can
contact the Ngaio Tennis Club on email at:ngaiojnrtennis@gmail.com (or visit the website
www.ngaiotennis.co.nz) to find out more info on how to join,coaching, interclub and more!
playing tennis or receiving some tennis coaching this summer can
contact the Ngaio Tennis Club on email at:ngaiojnrtennis@gmail.com (or visit the website
www.ngaiotennis.co.nz) to find out more info on how to join,coaching, interclub and more!
Marrzipan Drama
“I can’t work like this! Where is the dinosaur?”
Marrzipan Drama is halfway through the term. But it isn’t too late to come give it a go!
Does your little human get a bit shy from time to time? Then Marrzipan is for them. Does your little human love to show off and get up on a stage? Then Marrzipan is for them!
As well as playing a bunch of drama-based games, we also work on a performance each term. This term we are doing a play called: ‘The Play Where Everything Goes Wrong”. It’s a play about a play that goes wrong…right?
For a free trial please contact Joshuwawa on 022 436 5608 or check out our website: www.Marrzipandrama.co.nz
“I can’t work like this! Where is the dinosaur?”
Marrzipan Drama is halfway through the term. But it isn’t too late to come give it a go!
Does your little human get a bit shy from time to time? Then Marrzipan is for them. Does your little human love to show off and get up on a stage? Then Marrzipan is for them!
As well as playing a bunch of drama-based games, we also work on a performance each term. This term we are doing a play called: ‘The Play Where Everything Goes Wrong”. It’s a play about a play that goes wrong…right?
For a free trial please contact Joshuwawa on 022 436 5608 or check out our website: www.Marrzipandrama.co.nz
Pohutukawa Tutoring
One on One tuition with qualified and experienced Teachers.
Does your child struggle with Reading, Writing or Maths? Do they need a confidence boost? Do they need help to prepare for NCEA? Or do they want to extend their knowledge and skills to a higher level? Our qualified and experienced Teachers are located around NZ and can work with your child using our very own virtual classroom. We cater for 5 year olds up to Year 13 College students. Contact us today to secure a spot for your child.
Email: pohutukawa.opo@gmail.com
Facebook: Pohutukawa Tutoring
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGY4AXxwRE0
One on One tuition with qualified and experienced Teachers.
Does your child struggle with Reading, Writing or Maths? Do they need a confidence boost? Do they need help to prepare for NCEA? Or do they want to extend their knowledge and skills to a higher level? Our qualified and experienced Teachers are located around NZ and can work with your child using our very own virtual classroom. We cater for 5 year olds up to Year 13 College students. Contact us today to secure a spot for your child.
Email: pohutukawa.opo@gmail.com
Facebook: Pohutukawa Tutoring
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGY4AXxwRE0
Kelly Sports Summer Series Football/Netball Competition 2022/2023
Join us for another fun-filled year of Friday night Football and Netball!
Football is a 5 aside competition held at Ian Galloway Park.
Netball caters for 5/ 6/ 7-a-side and is held at Marsden & Karori Normal Schools.
Competition runs from term 4 through to term 1 (with a break over Xmas).
To register and for more information go to:
www.kellysports.co.nz/netball2022
www.kellysports.co.nz/football2022
Join us for another fun-filled year of Friday night Football and Netball!
Football is a 5 aside competition held at Ian Galloway Park.
Netball caters for 5/ 6/ 7-a-side and is held at Marsden & Karori Normal Schools.
Competition runs from term 4 through to term 1 (with a break over Xmas).
To register and for more information go to:
www.kellysports.co.nz/netball2022
www.kellysports.co.nz/football2022
GREAT NEWS! Bigair Gym is holding its Annual Cheerleading Trials for next years 2023 teams! NZ Cheerleading is a mix of dance, gymnastics & tumbling. Don't miss out on this opportunity to find out more by signing up today via emailing office@bigairgym.co.nz! Cheerleading is a rewarding individual & team sport that young people love and adore, and continue right through and into their teens, having a positive impact on their health and development. Your cheerleader will also create friendships that last a lifetime!
BIGAIR GYMS Drop & Shop December School Holiday Programme is running Mon 19th – Wed 21st December 2022! Full day and half day sessions are available. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep active and to learn something new during the holidays! BIGAIR GYMS January Holiday Programme will run Mon 9th – 27th Jan 2023. Bookings will be open on Monday 28th Nov! Book through our online website: www.bigairgym.co.nz
BIGAIR GYMS Drop & Shop December School Holiday Programme is running Mon 19th – Wed 21st December 2022! Full day and half day sessions are available. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to keep active and to learn something new during the holidays! BIGAIR GYMS January Holiday Programme will run Mon 9th – 27th Jan 2023. Bookings will be open on Monday 28th Nov! Book through our online website: www.bigairgym.co.nz
If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dance, or parkour moves, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym!
Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING (that’s parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too! GET IN QUICK FOR TERM 4 GYM CLASSES! Booking is easy online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact your local Bigair Gym office today.
Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING (that’s parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too! GET IN QUICK FOR TERM 4 GYM CLASSES! Booking is easy online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact your local Bigair Gym office today.
Kelly Club
Join us for a fun filled Pre-Xmas and January School Holiday Programmes, they are packed with lots exciting days including:
Pre-Xmas holiday Programme – From Mon 19 Dec – Thurs 22 Dec
Super Summer Fun Day, Santa's Little Helpers Day, Xmas Party Day plus a trip to Mini Golf and lots of more Xmas fun!
Jan 2023 Holiday Programme – Mon 9 Jan – Mon 30 Jan 2023
Slimetastic Day, It's Game Day (with Inflatable & Giant Games), Movie Madness Day, Postively Pawtastic Day, H20 Let's Go Day, Child VS Wild Day, Wet N Wild Day, plus trips to:
The Kelly Sports Carnival Day (held at Ngatitoa Domain, Porirua), Bowling, Wellington Zoo, Laser, Force, Mini Golf, Roller Skating, Picnic in the Garden plus lots more!! (check centre for trip days as each centre differs)
Kelly Club is available at the following: Kelly Club Amesbuy, Kelly Club Churton Park, Kelly Club Kelburn, Kelly Club Island Bay, Kelly club West Park.
To Book go to www.kellyclub.co.nz
Join us for a fun filled Pre-Xmas and January School Holiday Programmes, they are packed with lots exciting days including:
Pre-Xmas holiday Programme – From Mon 19 Dec – Thurs 22 Dec
Super Summer Fun Day, Santa's Little Helpers Day, Xmas Party Day plus a trip to Mini Golf and lots of more Xmas fun!
Jan 2023 Holiday Programme – Mon 9 Jan – Mon 30 Jan 2023
Slimetastic Day, It's Game Day (with Inflatable & Giant Games), Movie Madness Day, Postively Pawtastic Day, H20 Let's Go Day, Child VS Wild Day, Wet N Wild Day, plus trips to:
The Kelly Sports Carnival Day (held at Ngatitoa Domain, Porirua), Bowling, Wellington Zoo, Laser, Force, Mini Golf, Roller Skating, Picnic in the Garden plus lots more!! (check centre for trip days as each centre differs)
Kelly Club is available at the following: Kelly Club Amesbuy, Kelly Club Churton Park, Kelly Club Kelburn, Kelly Club Island Bay, Kelly club West Park.
To Book go to www.kellyclub.co.nz
2022 TERM DATES
Term 1 Wednesday 2th February to Thursday 14th April
Staff only day Tuesday 1st February
Term 2 Monday 2rd May to Friday 8th July Staff only day Friday 3rd June
Monday 27th June
Term 3 Monday 25th July to Friday 30th September
Term 4 Monday 17th October to Thursday 15th December (finish at 12.30pm)
Staff only day Monday 14 November
Public Holidays 2022
Waitangi Day Monday 7th February
Good Friday Friday 15th April
Easter Monday Monday 18th April
Easter Tuesday (for schools) Tuesday 19th April
Anzac Day Monday 25th April
Queen’s Birthday Monday 6th June
Matariki Day Friday 24th June
Labour Day Monday 24th October
Term 1 Wednesday 2th February to Thursday 14th April
Staff only day Tuesday 1st February
Term 2 Monday 2rd May to Friday 8th July Staff only day Friday 3rd June
Monday 27th June
Term 3 Monday 25th July to Friday 30th September
Term 4 Monday 17th October to Thursday 15th December (finish at 12.30pm)
Staff only day Monday 14 November
Public Holidays 2022
Waitangi Day Monday 7th February
Good Friday Friday 15th April
Easter Monday Monday 18th April
Easter Tuesday (for schools) Tuesday 19th April
Anzac Day Monday 25th April
Queen’s Birthday Monday 6th June
Matariki Day Friday 24th June
Labour Day Monday 24th October