Community Notices - December 2014

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER

Searching for someone to care for your kids these summer holidays? I can help!

·       I am a friendly 18 year old female student, with plenty of experience minding children

·       I am a qualified Emergency Medi

·       I hold a certificate in First Aid and Baby Sitting Skills (child-specific first aid, care protocols for infants, child development and behaviour management techniques)

·       I am available 24/7 throughout most of the break, and I am more than happy to cook and do some general house cleaning. 

·       $13/h for up to 3 children until 5pm, $12 from 5pm-onwards (negotiable for 4+)

Contact Genie van Paassen on 0272003371/04 4789959, and please don't hesitate to email me at genie.vanpaassen@gmail.com if you would like to see a copy of my CV.

Happy Holidays!

 KELLY CLUB January 2015 Holiday Programmes - Our programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 12 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. They are packed with variety to entertain, inspire and challenge children. 

We will be operating for 4 weeks during the January school holidays from 5 January 2015 at  AmesburySchool.

Please note - We will also be operating a pre-Christmas Holiday Programme on Thursday 18^th and  Friday 19^th December 2014 at Amesbury School from 8am – 6pm.

For full details and to enrol on all our programmes visit www.kellyclub.co.nz or emailamesbury@kellyclub.co.nz  or call 04 972 7201.

Community fun day

Raroa Normal Intermediate School would like to extend an invitation to year 6 students who are enrolled at Raroa Intermediate for 2015 to join us on Wednesday 10th December (pp 12 December) from 11am for an hour of fun activities such as Inflatable race,horizontal bungee, sack race, leaky pipe challenge, pool balloon, bobbing for apples, Firefighter 111 call challenge and much more. This will be followed by a byo picnic lunch for those who wish to stay.

All students must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or caregiver.

RAROA MUSIC CENTRE ENROLMENTS FOR 2015: Raroa Music Centre offers Saturday morning group music lessons for primary school children at low cost.  Classes include choir, keyboard, recorder, drums, guitar, violin,
cello, clarinet, flute and trumpet.

To enrol for 2015 visit our website at www.raroamusic.org.nz and enrol online.  Enrolments open in January.

Free tennis session group for the parents of students who participated in  the "Hot Shots Tennis programme" at Amesbury School. The venue will be at Churton Park Tennis Club, 13-15 Lakewood Avenue, Churton Park on Sunday the 30th of November at 2:30pm. Contact Roman Cruz to book a space. Mob: 021 160 3279.  E-mail: supertennis@hotmail.co.nz

Stop Motion Animation

Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 January 2015 (3 days) - 9am to 5pm. $220. iPad Animation

Saturday 24 January 2015 - 9am to 5pm - $75

www.newtownmovieschool.co.nz for more details and other dates or contact Craig Lauridsen on 021 966 277 or nms@acumen.net.nz

Kids Have FUN at Craft House - School Holiday Craft Classes and Birthday Parties

Have you ever wanted to make your own Snow Dome? Our Casual Christmas Craft classes will give you the chance to make one. Drop in for just an hour or stay all day and craft up some real Christmas magic. We also have our January school holiday schedule available now. Projects include candle making, sand art, calendars, puppets and even a 'Jazz up your Jandals' class. Join us for a two hour session, a whole day, a week … it’s up to you!

See all the details at www.CraftHouse.co.nz or call in to Craft House at 108 Hutt Rd, Kaiwharawhara. (Just along from Spotlight in the Otis Elevators building.)

For more information or to book, call us on 499 4499 or email info@CraftHouse.co.nz

Karori Junior Hockey - Save the Date

The five pre-season training sessions for juniors will begin on Sun 8th February 2015, followed by trials during March. Save the date now and visit www.kjhc.org.nz/2015-season-information/for full details. Registrations open in January.

CIGNA KIDS WATERFRONT FUN RUN

Come and be a part of the Cigna Kids Waterfront Fun Run on Tuesday 16 December at Frank Kitts Park.  Personalised race bibs, certificates, coloured wristbands, spot prizes and a Cigna Carnival including a free BBQ.  Races for all primary, intermediate and college age kids.  First race starts at 4.30pm.  Only $7 to enter at www.athleticshub.co.nz or contact Jo Murray for more info atjo@athleticswellington.org.nz.  Enter before 7 December for your personalised bib and certificate.

Starz on Stage is coming to Wellington city as of Jan 2015! We offer a weekly two-hour performing arts workshop for children aged 8-14 years (or 90 minutes for 5-7 year olds). Workshops are split between three disciplines; singing, drama and dance (with a specialised teacher for each). To learn more or to enroll, go to starzonstage.co.nz or call Serena on 0221842126. No auditions or experience required.
“Starz on stage…building confidence through performance”

Have you heard? Bigair Gym is moving to a bigger and better premise which will have easy parking and is just around the corner at The Tawa Junction, 10 Surrey St. The new premise will open for the ever popular Bigair Holiday Programme on the 12^th Jan 2015 so book NOW!! Term 1 bookings are open for Preschool and School aged Gymnastics, Trampoline, Cheer and Tumbling, plus our NEW CLASSES in Dance and Free Running. BOOK NOW on P. 232 3508 or E. office@bigairgym.co.nz

Kelly Sports will be back in Term 1 2015 with their fun and exciting classes. Kelly Sports encourages children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go. We believe that sport and physical activity has so much to offer young people; it improves fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives children a place to channel their energy – all while having FUN!

Summer Sports (Yrs 1-4) – Fridays 3:05-4:05pm - Come and try Football, Athletics, Cricket and Ultimate Frisbee. Learn new game skills and improve ability. 

Football - January Holidays - Kelly Sports is offering their popular 3 day Football Holiday Sports Workshops for yrs 1-6 at the Wests Club Rooms in Wilton. 

Work on core skills of control, dribbling, passing & improve technique with our experienced coaches led by head coach Martin.

TUE 13th, WED 14th THUR 15th Jan 2015, TUE 20th, WED 21st, THUR 22nd Jan 2015& TUE 27th, WED 28th, THUR 29th Jan 2015 (All sessions from 9.30am-12.30pm).

ENROL ONLINE FOR ALL PROGRAMMES AT www.kellysports.co.nz or emailadminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201. 

Cooking & Craft Holiday Programmes for children aged from 4 - 11 are being offered by Hayley Balmer, a teacher, in Redwood, Tawa on 18/12 &19/12/14 and 21/1; 22/1 & 23/1/15. Each session is different and children can come for as many sessions as they like. All groups have limited places and a reservation is necessary.

E-mail hayley.balmer@xtra.co.nz for further details.

Do you want to help your child be more successful with their reading comprehension?  Are you unsure how to do that, as you're not a teacher?  If you would like to learn how to understand how different texts work, and how to create great questions to ask your child as they are reading, then this course may be just what you're looking for.  "Help your child excel: Comprehension strategies that work!"  is aimed at parents and caregivers, to allow them to work alongside their child's teachers in enabling a better understanding of reading comprehension for their child.  It is an online course, that you take at your own pace, and you can ask questions of and have discussions with the tutor and other people who are learning the strategies for their own children.  It covers texts aimed at children from three years old and up through their school years.  Why not take a look and see if it would help your family?  https://www.udemy.com/help-your-child-excel-1/

Make My Own… School Holiday Gardening Classes at Twigland Gardeners World - Glenside

Tuesday 20^th to Friday 23^rd January 2015

Classes start at 9.30am and finish at 11.30am.  Cost is $20 per child per class, you can book in for one or more classes.

All product and equipment including morning tea is supplied for the children.

The caregiver will receive a 10% discount voucher to be used in store on the day and a FREE coffee voucher to use at Café Thyme next door.

This holidays classes are: Tuesday = Fairy or Dino Garden, Wednesday = Build a Bug Hotel, Thursday = Hanging Herb Garden and Friday = Veggie Garden & Signs

Please contact Vicky on 04-477 4090 or email: mail@twigland.co.nz for bookings and further information.  Or head to our website www.twigland.co.nz or facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/TwiglandGardenersWorldforKids?ref=ts&fref=ts

Author of the Gruffalo Julia Donaldson In Wellington. Macmillan Publishers, Scholastic NZ, and The Children's Bookshop in Kilbirnie invite children and the young at heart to join Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and other beloved children's books, for a very special concert.St Peter's on Willis, 211 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington Thursday 12 February 2015 11:00am – 12:00pm.Julia will speak, read and sing from her wide range of children's books. A special treat for Gruffalo fans everywhere!All profits from the concert will go to the Graduate Support Programme at He Huarahi Tamariki - The School for Teenage Parents in Tawa.Bookings essential at    http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2015/julia-donaldson-in-wellington/wellington

SWIMMING LESSONS - Easyswim Swim School Ltd is now taking bookings for term one next year

and holiday courses in the last two weeks of January 2015.

To book call: 2347946, email: book@easyswim.co.nz or visit www.easyswim.co.nz

Churton Park Tennis Club will have a Christmas family day party for parents and children, with tennis games for children and parents.

It's free for non-members.

Venue: Churton Park Tennis Club 13-15 Lakewood Avenue Churton Park Wellington.

Day and time: Sunday 14th of December from 4pm to 6pm.

Contact person for details: Roman Cruz on 0211603279 E-mail:supertennis@hotmail.co.nz

Are you keen to try Hockey in 2015?

Come along to Hockey ‘Have a Go’ coaching sessions with Northern United Junior Hockey Club. 3 weeks - Weds afternoon sessions of 1 hour consisting of coaching followed by a game.

Dates:   18th February to 11th March inclusive 

Times:      Years 3 to 6 - 3.30pm till 4.30pm, Years 7 & 8 - 4.30pm till 5.30pm

Total cost:  $15 per child

Email:  nujhockey@gmail.com to book.  

For more details check our website http://www.nujhc.org.nz, or contact Sandy on 027 677 4955

All sessions are at Raroa Intermediate New Turf , Haumia St Johnsonville

Push Play in your neighbourhood January 2015

Push Play in your local park and open spaces with friends and family this summer. The Push Play team will be out there with fun equipment and exciting games to keep everyone active and entertained. There are activities for all ages including  T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc. ‘Crazy Cricket’ for all ages will be a special feature. With the Cricket World Cup coming to Wellington we’ll be playing all sorts of fun versions of cricket.

Alex Moore Park,  Johnsonville,

Fri. 9 Jan. 2- 4pm 

Fri. 16 Jan. 2- 4pm 

Fri. 23 Jan. 2- 4pm 

“Looking for something to do in the School Holidays?  Enroll now for a Wellington School of Cricket Holiday Programme, running from 20 to 23 January at the Westpac Stadium in our indoor training facility.  To enroll please send registration to ivan@firebirds.co.nz.  Full details and costs, check our website onwww.cricketwellington.co.nz, under the Wellington School of Cricket tab”