Crofton Downs Primary School Enrolment / Ballot Information
For Terms 1&2 2024
The Board of Trustees invites applications from ‘out of zone’ parents who wish to enrol their children at Crofton Downs Primary School for 2024. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment zone, details of which are available from the school office or at www.cdps.school.nz
Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for those students who will be eligible for enrolment in Terms 1 & 2 in 2024. Applications are to be submitted on the official enrolment form, which is available at the school office or online enrolment on the school website.
There are:
6 Out of Zone places available in NE / Year 1
Where there are more applications for enrolment than there are places available the Board is required to fill any vacant out of zone places by ballot.
The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Monday 18 September at 12 noon.
If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, selection will be by ballot. The ballot, if required, will be held on Wednesday 20 September under external supervision. All applicants will be notified by Friday 22 September.
If you live within the home zone and have not yet signaled your intention to enrol your child, please contact the school office to assist us to plan appropriately for 2024.
If you would like a tour of our amazing little school please contact Justin Potter, Principal. (principal@cdps.school.nz)
Please contact the school office on 04 479 2429 for details regarding the enrolment process, or email office@cdps.school.nz
For Terms 1&2 2024
The Board of Trustees invites applications from ‘out of zone’ parents who wish to enrol their children at Crofton Downs Primary School for 2024. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment zone, details of which are available from the school office or at www.cdps.school.nz
Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for those students who will be eligible for enrolment in Terms 1 & 2 in 2024. Applications are to be submitted on the official enrolment form, which is available at the school office or online enrolment on the school website.
There are:
6 Out of Zone places available in NE / Year 1
Where there are more applications for enrolment than there are places available the Board is required to fill any vacant out of zone places by ballot.
The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Monday 18 September at 12 noon.
If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, selection will be by ballot. The ballot, if required, will be held on Wednesday 20 September under external supervision. All applicants will be notified by Friday 22 September.
If you live within the home zone and have not yet signaled your intention to enrol your child, please contact the school office to assist us to plan appropriately for 2024.
If you would like a tour of our amazing little school please contact Justin Potter, Principal. (principal@cdps.school.nz)
Please contact the school office on 04 479 2429 for details regarding the enrolment process, or email office@cdps.school.nz
Kia ora koutou,
If you know that your child is starting school at CDPS in 2023, 2024 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
office@cdps.school.nz
If you know that your child is starting school at CDPS in 2023, 2024 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
office@cdps.school.nz
Tuia te rangi e tū nei, tuia te papa e takoto nei, tuia te taura here tangata, ka rongo te pō, ka rongo te ao tihei mauriora. Kei ngā mate huhua o te motu haere, haere kautau ki te kauhanga nui o rātau mā e iri nei ki tua ukiuki, mā reira whakangaro atu ai. Mate ki te mate, ora ki te ora, tēnā kautau katoa.
Āwhinatia tō hapori ki te pōti hei te Pōtitanga ā-Motu
Help your community vote in this year's electionTēnā koe
Voting in the 2023 General Election starts on Monday 2 October and will end at 7pm on election day, Saturday 14 October.
You can help your community by sharing information about voting in this year’s General Election.
On our website you can find information and links to resources to share in a variety of ways – on social media, on your website, in newsletters or direct communications, or as display materials at your workplace, marae, library, or community centre to help spread the word to your friends, whānau and community.
Resources are available in different languages, te reo Māori dialects, and alternate formats.
You can see a list of voting places here.
Voters who enrolled before Saturday, 10 September and have an up-to-date address on the electoral roll will receive an EasyVote pack in the mail before voting starts.
This pack includes an EasyVote card which makes voting faster and easier.
You can help your community to enrol and vote. People can enrol and vote at any voting place from 2 October up to and on election day, 14 October.
For more information about enrolling and voting visit vote.nz, or free call 0800 36 76 56.
Together, we can make sure all eligible New Zealanders have their say in the 2023 General Election.
Enrol. Vote. Be Heard.
Āwhinatia tō hapori ki te pōti hei te Pōtitanga ā-Motu
Help your community vote in this year's electionTēnā koe
Voting in the 2023 General Election starts on Monday 2 October and will end at 7pm on election day, Saturday 14 October.
You can help your community by sharing information about voting in this year’s General Election.
On our website you can find information and links to resources to share in a variety of ways – on social media, on your website, in newsletters or direct communications, or as display materials at your workplace, marae, library, or community centre to help spread the word to your friends, whānau and community.
Resources are available in different languages, te reo Māori dialects, and alternate formats.
You can see a list of voting places here.
Voters who enrolled before Saturday, 10 September and have an up-to-date address on the electoral roll will receive an EasyVote pack in the mail before voting starts.
This pack includes an EasyVote card which makes voting faster and easier.
You can help your community to enrol and vote. People can enrol and vote at any voting place from 2 October up to and on election day, 14 October.
For more information about enrolling and voting visit vote.nz, or free call 0800 36 76 56.
Together, we can make sure all eligible New Zealanders have their say in the 2023 General Election.
Enrol. Vote. Be Heard.
The Book Fair is coming November 21st (Term 4, week 7)
Celebrate the joy of reading with our biennial Book Fair!
Our Book Fair opens on Tuesday 21st, the day of the first parent/teacher conference. We will be in the hall, and you'll be able to browse a fantastic selection of books. It will be a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, too! As always, every purchase earns us reward points that I can spend on brand new books for our Library.
Some families choose to donate a book or two from the Fair to our school Library. These books will have a personalised book plate with your family name on it. It's a lovely legacy, ensuring that your family remains part of our school community, even after you've moved on.
I am also seeking volunteers to help run the fair. If you're free to help between 8.30-9am, and after school for any period of time, please let me know.Rachel (library@cdps.school.nz)
The Book Fair ends on the evening of Tuesday 28 November.
Celebrate the joy of reading with our biennial Book Fair!
Our Book Fair opens on Tuesday 21st, the day of the first parent/teacher conference. We will be in the hall, and you'll be able to browse a fantastic selection of books. It will be a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done, too! As always, every purchase earns us reward points that I can spend on brand new books for our Library.
Some families choose to donate a book or two from the Fair to our school Library. These books will have a personalised book plate with your family name on it. It's a lovely legacy, ensuring that your family remains part of our school community, even after you've moved on.
I am also seeking volunteers to help run the fair. If you're free to help between 8.30-9am, and after school for any period of time, please let me know.Rachel (library@cdps.school.nz)
The Book Fair ends on the evening of Tuesday 28 November.
Zero Together | Everyday actions for a better climate future
Concerned about climate change? Want to make a difference but not sure where to start or what's effective?
Zero Together is a series of practical interactive workshops for Wellingtonians wanting to reduce the carbon emissions from their daily lives. Led by locals, Kena and Sue, you'll look at transport, energy use, waste, food, shopping habits and more. Join us from Wednesday 11 October, 7pm, for five weeks of exploring new ideas, sharing experiences, and being inspired to take action. Cost? Registration by koha.
Details and registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../zero-together-ngaio
* Timing doesn't work for you? Register at https://wellington.govt.nz/zerotogether to hear about other upcoming courses *
Concerned about climate change? Want to make a difference but not sure where to start or what's effective?
Zero Together is a series of practical interactive workshops for Wellingtonians wanting to reduce the carbon emissions from their daily lives. Led by locals, Kena and Sue, you'll look at transport, energy use, waste, food, shopping habits and more. Join us from Wednesday 11 October, 7pm, for five weeks of exploring new ideas, sharing experiences, and being inspired to take action. Cost? Registration by koha.
Details and registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../zero-together-ngaio
* Timing doesn't work for you? Register at https://wellington.govt.nz/zerotogether to hear about other upcoming courses *
Girls Skills Sessions – Give football a go!
Fun football sessions for girls aged 6–14 run by qualified club coaches and open to players of all experience and abilities. Give football a go this term!
Sessions will run on Friday afternoons until the end of term 3.
Times:
4 - 5pm - Foundation Football (ages 6-8)
5-6pm - U10 girls (ages 9-10)
6-7pm - U12 & U14 girls (ages 11-14)
Location: Terawhiti Turf
Cost: Koha/donation-based model
Payments can be made to the club bank account using the reference code: GIRLST3
03-0502-0595972-000
All funds raised will go toward supporting the Waterside Karori Women's First Team as they head into the National League for the first time.
Questions? Please email maggie@karorifootball.co.nz
Fun football sessions for girls aged 6–14 run by qualified club coaches and open to players of all experience and abilities. Give football a go this term!
Sessions will run on Friday afternoons until the end of term 3.
Times:
4 - 5pm - Foundation Football (ages 6-8)
5-6pm - U10 girls (ages 9-10)
6-7pm - U12 & U14 girls (ages 11-14)
Location: Terawhiti Turf
Cost: Koha/donation-based model
Payments can be made to the club bank account using the reference code: GIRLST3
03-0502-0595972-000
All funds raised will go toward supporting the Waterside Karori Women's First Team as they head into the National League for the first time.
Questions? Please email maggie@karorifootball.co.nz
If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, 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(thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!
GET IN QUICK FOR TERM 4 GYM CLASSES & BIGAIRS POPULAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! Bookings are open NOW. Book online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact your local Bigair Gym office today.
Bigair Gym Tawa ph. 232 3508 e. office@bigairgym.co.nz
Kia ora everyone,
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Sabry, and I'm the co-founder of 3Dfy.me, a locally owned and operated 3D-photography studio in Wellington. We specialise in offering a range of digital 3D-scanning, 3D-modelling, and 3D-animation services for media production companies, VR experience creators, video game developers, and the wider artists' community.
I'm reaching out today with an exciting opportunity for the students of the Crofton Downs Primary School. As part of our commitment to bringing more diversity and inclusiveness to the world of 3D visualization and animation, we are on the lookout for young local models, both female and male, of all ethnicities, aged 8 to 14 years old. These young talents will be photographed and transformed into their "3D-digital replicas" (3D avatars). These avatars will be anonymised and made untraceable, and they will be used by other 3D artists, virtual reality creators, and architects to "populate" and "interact" with virtual 3D spaces.
The 3D-photography process we use is completely safe, utilising a multi-camera photo booth with no scanning or radiation involved.
Why Should Your School Get Involved?
We offer $120 per shoot session, which lasts only 15-20 minutes, making it convenient for students.
We prioritise the children's safety and privacy. Our studio is a professional, secure space, and data protection is our utmost priority.
This is a fantastic opportunity for interested students to be part of a cutting-edge project. They will also have the chance to learn about the process of creating 3D avatars, a valuable skill in today's digital world.
Application Process:
For students or guardians interested in participating, we require two full-length photos of the talent wearing a summer outfit and two photos wearing winter clothes (4 photos in total). These photos, along with their contact details, can be sent to info@3dfy.me. The deadline for submissions is ideally by 12th September, although the earlier, the better.
For more information, interested students, guardians, or parents can contact us at 04 881398 or reach out to me directly at 021 357481.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance and advice on how to convey this opportunity to interested students/parents.
Could you consider distributing this email among your school's parent community or sharing it in your school newsletter?
Together, we can make this project a rewarding experience for our young talents and future creators :)
Thank you for your time and support. We look forward to the possibility of working with some of your students on this exciting venture.
Best regards,
Sabry Macher
Director
Full-Body 3D-Digital Capturing | 3D-Modelling | 3D-Printing | 3D-Lifestyle Services
https://3Dfy.me | email: info@3dfy.me
16 Westra View | Tawa | Wellington 5028 | New Zealand | Tel: +64 4 8881398
Copyright © 2023. 3Dfy.me Limited. All rights reserved.
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Sabry, and I'm the co-founder of 3Dfy.me, a locally owned and operated 3D-photography studio in Wellington. We specialise in offering a range of digital 3D-scanning, 3D-modelling, and 3D-animation services for media production companies, VR experience creators, video game developers, and the wider artists' community.
I'm reaching out today with an exciting opportunity for the students of the Crofton Downs Primary School. As part of our commitment to bringing more diversity and inclusiveness to the world of 3D visualization and animation, we are on the lookout for young local models, both female and male, of all ethnicities, aged 8 to 14 years old. These young talents will be photographed and transformed into their "3D-digital replicas" (3D avatars). These avatars will be anonymised and made untraceable, and they will be used by other 3D artists, virtual reality creators, and architects to "populate" and "interact" with virtual 3D spaces.
The 3D-photography process we use is completely safe, utilising a multi-camera photo booth with no scanning or radiation involved.
Why Should Your School Get Involved?
We offer $120 per shoot session, which lasts only 15-20 minutes, making it convenient for students.
- We are flexible with late afternoon/evening as well as weekend appointments.
- Shoots are scheduled to start from 13th September in Wellington.
We prioritise the children's safety and privacy. Our studio is a professional, secure space, and data protection is our utmost priority.
This is a fantastic opportunity for interested students to be part of a cutting-edge project. They will also have the chance to learn about the process of creating 3D avatars, a valuable skill in today's digital world.
Application Process:
For students or guardians interested in participating, we require two full-length photos of the talent wearing a summer outfit and two photos wearing winter clothes (4 photos in total). These photos, along with their contact details, can be sent to info@3dfy.me. The deadline for submissions is ideally by 12th September, although the earlier, the better.
For more information, interested students, guardians, or parents can contact us at 04 881398 or reach out to me directly at 021 357481.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance and advice on how to convey this opportunity to interested students/parents.
Could you consider distributing this email among your school's parent community or sharing it in your school newsletter?
Together, we can make this project a rewarding experience for our young talents and future creators :)
Thank you for your time and support. We look forward to the possibility of working with some of your students on this exciting venture.
Best regards,
Sabry Macher
Director
Full-Body 3D-Digital Capturing | 3D-Modelling | 3D-Printing | 3D-Lifestyle Services
https://3Dfy.me | email: info@3dfy.me
16 Westra View | Tawa | Wellington 5028 | New Zealand | Tel: +64 4 8881398
Copyright © 2023. 3Dfy.me Limited. All rights reserved.
WKAFC Football Holiday Programmes
Waterside Karori AFC are running two football holiday programmes during the September/October holidays. Open to players of all abilities aged 7–12.
Mixed Sept/Oct Programme
$65 per day!
Girls October Programme
$50 per day!
Register here: https://www.karorifootball.co.nz/holiday-programme
Waterside Karori AFC are running two football holiday programmes during the September/October holidays. Open to players of all abilities aged 7–12.
Mixed Sept/Oct Programme
- Week 1: Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 September
- Week 2: Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 October
$65 per day!
Girls October Programme
- Monday 3 & Tuesday 4 October
$50 per day!
Register here: https://www.karorifootball.co.nz/holiday-programme
KIDS ARE FREE on our new Overnight Wildlife Adventure Package these school holidays
From $270 – save up to $90
What you get in this package:
An overnight stay in our self-contained cottage inside Ngā Manu Nature Reserve (Theo’s Cottage)
And a choice between:-
Kiwi Night Encounter – for 2 adults and up to 2 children (children must be aged 7+)
OR
Native Bird Close Encounter – for 2 adults and up to 2 children (children must be aged 7+)
Additional inclusions:
Have the reserve all to yourself after hours
Do a night time forest walk
Listen to the dusk and dawn bird chorus
Unlimited reserve entry during your stay
Late check out at 11amTo book - call 04 2934131 or email hello@ngamanu.org.nz
For terms and conditions and pricing options please refer to our website
https://ngamanu.org.nz/overnight-wildlife-package/
Package accommodates up to four people, 1 and 2 adult options available
Valid from the 23rd Spetember – 8th October 2023
From $270 – save up to $90
What you get in this package:
An overnight stay in our self-contained cottage inside Ngā Manu Nature Reserve (Theo’s Cottage)
And a choice between:-
Kiwi Night Encounter – for 2 adults and up to 2 children (children must be aged 7+)
OR
Native Bird Close Encounter – for 2 adults and up to 2 children (children must be aged 7+)
Additional inclusions:
Have the reserve all to yourself after hours
Do a night time forest walk
Listen to the dusk and dawn bird chorus
Unlimited reserve entry during your stay
Late check out at 11amTo book - call 04 2934131 or email hello@ngamanu.org.nz
For terms and conditions and pricing options please refer to our website
https://ngamanu.org.nz/overnight-wildlife-package/
Package accommodates up to four people, 1 and 2 adult options available
Valid from the 23rd Spetember – 8th October 2023
The Entertainment Book
Campaign4 Month Membership Extension-Flash Sale
Promotion OfferFree 4 Month Membership extension on all 12 and 24 Month Membership purchases
Promotion Dates6.00, Thursday 24th August - 11.59pm, Thursday 31st August
T&C’sWhen you purchase a 12 or 24 month Single City or Multi City Membership between 6.00pm, Thursday 24th August – 11.59am, Thursday 31st August AEST you will receive an extra four months for free that will be applied automatically to your chosen Membership.
3 month Memberships are excluded from this promotion.
Offer excludes Entertainment Merchant waitstaff offers and Corporate Partner offers.
Website linkhttps://www.entertainment.com.au/current-promotion
Campaign4 Month Membership Extension-Flash Sale
Promotion OfferFree 4 Month Membership extension on all 12 and 24 Month Membership purchases
Promotion Dates6.00, Thursday 24th August - 11.59pm, Thursday 31st August
T&C’sWhen you purchase a 12 or 24 month Single City or Multi City Membership between 6.00pm, Thursday 24th August – 11.59am, Thursday 31st August AEST you will receive an extra four months for free that will be applied automatically to your chosen Membership.
3 month Memberships are excluded from this promotion.
Offer excludes Entertainment Merchant waitstaff offers and Corporate Partner offers.
Website linkhttps://www.entertainment.com.au/current-promotion
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!
Junior Summer Programme for players in Years 1 to 6 (Monday/Tuesday afternoons)
Wellington Hockey’s Junior Summer programme is a great opportunity for young players to try the sport for the first time or for existing players to grow their skills in a fun and inclusive environment.
This programme is led by WHA Coaches and involves a combination of skill development, and small games suitable for the age and stage of the players.
We are aiming for the programme to run the in following locations, however, the exact locations will be registration-dependent.
Elsdon, Porirua
TBC, Karori/Kelburn
National Hockey Stadium, Newtown
Fraser Park, Lower Hutt
Maidstone Upper Hutt
The 6-week programme starts on Monday 30th October/Tuesday 31st October, with the last session the week of 4th December 2023. The hour-long sessions start at 4pm.
An individual registration fee of $45 is due at registration.
https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/b9182c
Entries close: Tuesday 24th October
Year 7/8 Twilight Competition (Monday Evenings)
The competition is for years 7/8 players and is suitable for experienced hockey players or those new to the sport. It is a 6-week league and starts on Monday 30th October. The last game will be played on December 4, 2023. Teams can be school-based teams or just a group of friends.
Locations are Elsdon, Fraser Park and the National Hockey Stadium, Newtown. These locations are registration dependent.
It is a 6-a-side competition with one game per night 2x20 mins with 5 mins break on half turf. The earliest game will start time 5.00 p.m. and teams will need to provide their own umpires.
A team registration fee of $90 is due at registration.
Entries close: Tuesday 24th October
https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/e1f15e
Wellington Hockey’s Junior Summer programme is a great opportunity for young players to try the sport for the first time or for existing players to grow their skills in a fun and inclusive environment.
This programme is led by WHA Coaches and involves a combination of skill development, and small games suitable for the age and stage of the players.
We are aiming for the programme to run the in following locations, however, the exact locations will be registration-dependent.
Elsdon, Porirua
TBC, Karori/Kelburn
National Hockey Stadium, Newtown
Fraser Park, Lower Hutt
Maidstone Upper Hutt
The 6-week programme starts on Monday 30th October/Tuesday 31st October, with the last session the week of 4th December 2023. The hour-long sessions start at 4pm.
An individual registration fee of $45 is due at registration.
https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/b9182c
Entries close: Tuesday 24th October
Year 7/8 Twilight Competition (Monday Evenings)
The competition is for years 7/8 players and is suitable for experienced hockey players or those new to the sport. It is a 6-week league and starts on Monday 30th October. The last game will be played on December 4, 2023. Teams can be school-based teams or just a group of friends.
Locations are Elsdon, Fraser Park and the National Hockey Stadium, Newtown. These locations are registration dependent.
It is a 6-a-side competition with one game per night 2x20 mins with 5 mins break on half turf. The earliest game will start time 5.00 p.m. and teams will need to provide their own umpires.
A team registration fee of $90 is due at registration.
Entries close: Tuesday 24th October
https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/e1f15e
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
OJFC’s popular holiday training camp is returning to the Nairnville Artificial Turf during the October School Holidays.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
Select the "Sign In" button
Week 1 U10-U15: Mon 25th– Fri 29th September 9am – 12pm: U10–U15 (born 2008 – 2013 only)
Week 1 U8-U14 *Girls Only*: Mon 25th – Fri 29th September 12:30 – 3:30pm: U8–U14 (born 2009 – 2015 only)
Week 2 U7-U9: Mon 2nd – Thu 5th October 9am – 12pm: U7–U9 (born 2014 – 2016 only)
Programme enquiries: Merrick coaching@onslow.org.nz
Registration enquiries (before 29th September): Rachel training@onslow.org.nz
Evolve Tennis Coaching is running a tennis-specific holiday programme during the September and October school holidays at Khandallah Tennis & Squash Club and Thorndon Tennis and Squash Club. The camps will run from 9am-12pm on the dates specified. For further information or to book please contact Evolve Tennis Coaching on 479 1386 or info@evolvetenniscoaching.co.nz "
Together We Make a Difference!
Our Annual Street Appeal for Te Wao Nui regional children's hospital is gearing up for an action-packed day on Saturday 30th September, and we need your help to make it a massive success!
Any of us who have had the experience of a sick child who needs hospital treatment, knows how traumatic that can be. And with 87,000 visits to the children’s hospital from tamariki across our region every year, they're counting on us for a brighter, healthier future.
Volunteer collectors are needed in Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Petone, Porirua and Kapiti.
If you can spare just 2 hours of your time to collect, please sign up to your preferred location at https://signup.com/go/WCHStreetAppeal
Our Annual Street Appeal for Te Wao Nui regional children's hospital is gearing up for an action-packed day on Saturday 30th September, and we need your help to make it a massive success!
Any of us who have had the experience of a sick child who needs hospital treatment, knows how traumatic that can be. And with 87,000 visits to the children’s hospital from tamariki across our region every year, they're counting on us for a brighter, healthier future.
Volunteer collectors are needed in Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Petone, Porirua and Kapiti.
If you can spare just 2 hours of your time to collect, please sign up to your preferred location at https://signup.com/go/WCHStreetAppeal
- This is a great holiday opportunity to teach children about the importance of giving back and helping others. Younger children (16 years and younger) are welcome with an adult.
- Maybe you know of an older student (Year13 & beyond) who’d like to chalk up a few volunteer hours for their CV/Duke of Edinburgh Community Service?
- Alternatively, your family might be aware of a community or corporate group in search of a meaningful volunteering opportunity.
Racketlon Holiday Programme,
Once again Tawa Tennis, Tawa Squash and Wellington North Badminton are running the Racketlon holiday programme these school holidays.
Players rotate around each sport spending 1.5 hours at each club. Qualified coaches will take each session.
Please note holiday programme is for age 6 years and older.
Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 September 2023, 9am - 3pm
Cost per day: $55 a day or $150 for all 3 days.
Registrations: https://rb.gy/s556m
For more information contact Babette at babette@wnba.org.nz
Once again Tawa Tennis, Tawa Squash and Wellington North Badminton are running the Racketlon holiday programme these school holidays.
Players rotate around each sport spending 1.5 hours at each club. Qualified coaches will take each session.
Please note holiday programme is for age 6 years and older.
Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 September 2023, 9am - 3pm
Cost per day: $55 a day or $150 for all 3 days.
Registrations: https://rb.gy/s556m
For more information contact Babette at babette@wnba.org.nz
Junior Softball - Register now for Softball 5 - 14 years at https://www.sporty.co.nz/jvillesc/ or contact johnsonvillejuniorsoftball@gmail.com, by Friday 30th September 2023. Check out Johnsonville Softball Club on Facebook, or contact Sue on 027 2760644 for more information.
Why not also come and join us for:
Have a go day!
Why not also come and join us for:
Have a go day!
- Sunday 17th September 2023
- Newlands Intermediate
- 12pm until 1pm
- Free Sausage sizzle for kids!
- New & existing players welcome
KELLY SPORTS NETBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Raroa Normal Intermedial School, Johnsonville
Week 1 – Tues, Weds, Thurs, 9am-12pm.
Years 1-4
For Beginners, these sessions will work on improving basic netball skills.
Children will work towards the following skills: Passing, Shooting, Spatial Awareness and Defensive skills.
Years 5-8:
These sessions will work on sharpening the basic skills - Passing and Shooting and we will start to develop
a better understanding of the 7-aside game and the different positional roles.
KELLY SPORTS FOOTBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME!
Week 1 - Tues, Weds, Thurs, Week 2 - Tues, Weds, Thurs
9.30am-12.30pm, for children aged 5-12 years
This programme is perfect for "Beginner's" and those wanting to find out more about the game and have lots of fun, improve technique, knowledge and skills.
We focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing but MOST importantly having as much FUN as possible!
To book for either programme go to www.kellysports.co.nz
SUMMER SERIES FOOTBALL/NETBALL COMPETITION!
Get your friends/teams together and enrol for the Kelly Sports Summer Series
Football or Netball!!
Competition starts on Friday 27 October 2023.
Football is held at Ian Galloway Park, Netball is held at either Marsden or Karori Normal School.
To enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz/netball2023 or www.kellysports.co.nz/football2023
KELLY CLUB SEPT/OCT HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Join us for a fun filled holiday programme!
We have lots exciting days including:
Book Day, Daring Detectives Day, Ginormus Galaxies Day, Kelly Club Favourites Day, Smiles All Round, Year of World Cups Day
plus trips to:
Te Rauparaha Arena for a Swim, Gymnastics, Roller skating and a Magician is coming to Kelly Club.
Kelly Club is available at the following schools:
Amesbury, Churton Park, Island Bay, Kelburn, West Park
to Enrol go to www.kellyclub.co.nz
Raroa Normal Intermedial School, Johnsonville
Week 1 – Tues, Weds, Thurs, 9am-12pm.
Years 1-4
For Beginners, these sessions will work on improving basic netball skills.
Children will work towards the following skills: Passing, Shooting, Spatial Awareness and Defensive skills.
Years 5-8:
These sessions will work on sharpening the basic skills - Passing and Shooting and we will start to develop
a better understanding of the 7-aside game and the different positional roles.
KELLY SPORTS FOOTBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME!
Week 1 - Tues, Weds, Thurs, Week 2 - Tues, Weds, Thurs
9.30am-12.30pm, for children aged 5-12 years
This programme is perfect for "Beginner's" and those wanting to find out more about the game and have lots of fun, improve technique, knowledge and skills.
We focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing but MOST importantly having as much FUN as possible!
To book for either programme go to www.kellysports.co.nz
SUMMER SERIES FOOTBALL/NETBALL COMPETITION!
Get your friends/teams together and enrol for the Kelly Sports Summer Series
Football or Netball!!
Competition starts on Friday 27 October 2023.
Football is held at Ian Galloway Park, Netball is held at either Marsden or Karori Normal School.
To enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz/netball2023 or www.kellysports.co.nz/football2023
KELLY CLUB SEPT/OCT HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Join us for a fun filled holiday programme!
We have lots exciting days including:
Book Day, Daring Detectives Day, Ginormus Galaxies Day, Kelly Club Favourites Day, Smiles All Round, Year of World Cups Day
plus trips to:
Te Rauparaha Arena for a Swim, Gymnastics, Roller skating and a Magician is coming to Kelly Club.
Kelly Club is available at the following schools:
Amesbury, Churton Park, Island Bay, Kelburn, West Park
to Enrol go to www.kellyclub.co.nz
KELLY SPORTS IS BACK FOR TERM 4 – SPRINT INTO SPORTS!!
The Kelly Sports sessions are a great way to improve your child’s 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.
In Term 3 we will be focusing on the following sports:
T-Ball, Athletics, Cricket and Football!
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!
Kelly Sports is available at the following schools:
Amesbury, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Houghton Valley, Karori Normal, Kelburn, Khandallah, Ngaio,
Northland, Paparangi, St Marks, Wadestown, West Park
To Enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz
The Kelly Sports sessions are a great way to improve your child’s 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.
In Term 3 we will be focusing on the following sports:
T-Ball, Athletics, Cricket and Football!
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!
Kelly Sports is available at the following schools:
Amesbury, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Houghton Valley, Karori Normal, Kelburn, Khandallah, Ngaio,
Northland, Paparangi, St Marks, Wadestown, West Park
To Enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz
Ngaio Brownies has space to take more girls aged 7-9½ years keen to join in on GirlGuiding NZ's fun.
We offer a non-competitive learning environment that is open-minded and values-based. It’s a supportive place to grow confident, adventurous girls ready to be tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a programme where the girls themselves have a say in their activities and offer experiences like camps, crafts, and real-life experiences, rewarding them with badges as they learn new skills.
To register your interest and learn more about our rewarding programme, complete the form here: Register Your Interest - GirlGuiding New Zealand - You be the Guide! (girlguidingnz.org.nz)
We offer a non-competitive learning environment that is open-minded and values-based. It’s a supportive place to grow confident, adventurous girls ready to be tomorrow’s leaders. We offer a programme where the girls themselves have a say in their activities and offer experiences like camps, crafts, and real-life experiences, rewarding them with badges as they learn new skills.
To register your interest and learn more about our rewarding programme, complete the form here: Register Your Interest - GirlGuiding New Zealand - You be the Guide! (girlguidingnz.org.nz)
NORTHLAND KIDZ CLUB - SEPT/OCTOBER 2023 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
These holidays we'll be creating gingerbread art, making mosaics for the community garden at
the Northland Community Centre, and learning more innovative painting techniques. The
Little Dog Barking Puppet Theatre will be putting on a production, and we'll be having a
Wheels Day and a Movie Day.
We'll be scavenger hunting, exploring play areas in Highbury and Kelburn, and going to the
Cable Car Museum. The Island Bay Beach and play area (Shortland Park) are beckoning,
and fish & chips and make-your-own-pizzas are on the menu for our afternoon teas.
$45 per child per day (third child onwards - $20), 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m each day.
For details, check out our website ( www.nkc.org.nz ) , or contact Jan on cell (022-140-2612) ,
e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com).
These holidays we'll be creating gingerbread art, making mosaics for the community garden at
the Northland Community Centre, and learning more innovative painting techniques. The
Little Dog Barking Puppet Theatre will be putting on a production, and we'll be having a
Wheels Day and a Movie Day.
We'll be scavenger hunting, exploring play areas in Highbury and Kelburn, and going to the
Cable Car Museum. The Island Bay Beach and play area (Shortland Park) are beckoning,
and fish & chips and make-your-own-pizzas are on the menu for our afternoon teas.
$45 per child per day (third child onwards - $20), 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m each day.
For details, check out our website ( www.nkc.org.nz ) , or contact Jan on cell (022-140-2612) ,
e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com).
AKOTECH CodeCamps October School Holidays - FREE PRIZE & EARLY DISCOUNTS
Our holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Create and train your own AI Avatars, make games, code drones & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games for a big client.
Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.
We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation.
Enter our competition to win a FREE 4 day pass to one of our CodeCamps
Thorndon School: 25th - 28th September & 5th - 8th October
Book Now at www.akotech.nz
Competition: www.codecamp.co.nz/competition
EarlyBird Save Up to 21% Until 25th Aug
Siblings Save 6%
Our holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Create and train your own AI Avatars, make games, code drones & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games for a big client.
Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.
We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation.
Enter our competition to win a FREE 4 day pass to one of our CodeCamps
Thorndon School: 25th - 28th September & 5th - 8th October
Book Now at www.akotech.nz
Competition: www.codecamp.co.nz/competition
EarlyBird Save Up to 21% Until 25th Aug
Siblings Save 6%
If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, 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 (thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too! Booking online is easy at www.bigairgym.co.nz.
Bigair Gymsports Kapiti ph. 297 0400 e. kapiti@bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay ph. 383 8779 e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gym Tawa ph. 232 3508 e. office@bigairgym.co.nz
PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SOUTH WELLINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
(SWIS - BERHAMPORE) AND WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB (WILTON)
25th SEP – 6th OCT 2023 from 7.00am-6pm daily. Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Kai Cubs Cooking, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available. Daily $82.04/cub per session or $139.47 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $328.16 per cub/week or $557.87 for two siblings/week . MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Qualified 1st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed at $12/hr
ACTION (Home support 1-on-1) Mentors is also available if needed at $35/her per mentor.
Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.PRIDELANDS.co.nz or Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SOUTH WELLINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
(SWIS - BERHAMPORE) AND WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB (WILTON)
25th SEP – 6th OCT 2023 from 7.00am-6pm daily. Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Kai Cubs Cooking, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available. Daily $82.04/cub per session or $139.47 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $328.16 per cub/week or $557.87 for two siblings/week . MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Qualified 1st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed at $12/hr
ACTION (Home support 1-on-1) Mentors is also available if needed at $35/her per mentor.
Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.PRIDELANDS.co.nz or Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare
2023 TERM DATES
Term 1 Wednesday 1st February to Thursday 6th April (10wks)
Term 2 Wednesday 26 April to Friday 30 June (10weeks)
Staff only day Monday 24 April
Term 3 Monday 17th July to Friday 22nd September(10weeks)
Term 4 Monday 9th October to Friday 15th December (finish at 12.30pm)
(10weeks)
Public Holidays 2023
Waitangi Day Monday 6th February
Good Friday Friday 7th April
Easter Monday Monday 10th April
Easter Tuesday (for schools) Tuesday 11th April
Anzac Day Tuesday 25th April
King’s Birthday Monday 5th June
Matariki Day Friday 14th July
Labour Day Monday 23th October
Term 1 Wednesday 1st February to Thursday 6th April (10wks)
Term 2 Wednesday 26 April to Friday 30 June (10weeks)
Staff only day Monday 24 April
Term 3 Monday 17th July to Friday 22nd September(10weeks)
Term 4 Monday 9th October to Friday 15th December (finish at 12.30pm)
(10weeks)
Public Holidays 2023
Waitangi Day Monday 6th February
Good Friday Friday 7th April
Easter Monday Monday 10th April
Easter Tuesday (for schools) Tuesday 11th April
Anzac Day Tuesday 25th April
King’s Birthday Monday 5th June
Matariki Day Friday 14th July
Labour Day Monday 23th October