Art / Dancing / Drama
Sports
Music
Staglands
Guess what? Those irresistible, fluffy marshmallows you all love so much are back at Staglands!
And here’s the sweetest part – we’ll be serving them up for FREE to all our visitors throughout the July School Holidays (6th – 21st July).
Come toast your own on the cozy Barn campfire and enjoy some wilderness haute cuisine in the great outdoors
We will also be running our ever-popular, free Tractor-Trailer Rides (circumstances permitting).
https://mailchi.mp/staglands.co.nz/schoolsjsh2024?e=c9d18cd879
Kat Theatre: Alice a Musical Play in two acts
Does Alice go down the rabbit hole? Does she go through the looking glass? Not this time – this time she follows the White Rabbit to a technology-inspired ‘sorting room’.
Will she be accepted or rejected? Or will she find another way into the wonderfully wacky world of Wonderland? Of course she will – and there she’ll meet some of your favourite Wonderland characters. Suitable for all ages
Cochran Hall – July 18,19,20,25,26,27 – 7pm / 20,21,27 – 4pm
Booking details at – www.kat-theatre.org.nz
2024 Karori Community B O O K F A I R
Lions Club of Karori & Rotary Club of Karori raising funds for community projects
Karori Baptist Church Hall, Marsden Village, Karori Road.
Fri 12 July 12pm-8pm
Sat 13 July 9am-4pm
Spend $25 and be in to win prizes! For more information, contact:
Beth Anders (Lions Club of Karori) 021 264 1481
David Watt (Rotary Club of Karori) 027 246 6339
8th to 19th JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – NORTHLAND KIDZ CLUB
We’ll be visiting the Battlehill Farm Regional Park. the Makara Windmills, going to a
Gamelan Workshop (learning to play Indonesian musical instruments) and having more art
adventures.
A Movie Day, a Wheels Day, baking biscuits and making pancakes are also on the
programme.
$45 per child per day (third child onwards :$20), 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m each day.
For more info, check out our website ( www.nkc.org.nz ) , or contact Jan on cell (022-140-2612) ,
e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com).
CAPITAL BMX
Schools BMX Nationals
In October 2024 Capital BMX Club will be hosting BMX NZ’s inaugural Schools BMX Nationals. This event is focused on growing the participation of new riders. Now is the time to start preparing your riders, and Capital BMX’s coaches are ready to help!
For more details follow this link School Events Detail & Flyer. If your child/ren are interested in sport on bikes, please take a minute to complete an Expression of Interest here.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Is your daughter or son looking for something a little different to do in Term 4? Come along to a Rhythmic Gymnastics class and give it a try! Email info@rhythmicgym.nz to arrange a FREE trial. For more information about Elements and our classes, visit www.rhythmicgym.nz
Megan
Elements Rhythmic Gymnastics Inc.
30 – 50 Glenmore Street, Thorndon, Wellington, NZ
FAMILY TIMES SUMMER ISSUE
Onslow Gymnastics
Kids got energy to burn? Gymnastics is the answer! Have Fun – Learn Skills – Build Confidence! Onslow Gymnastics has Recreational, TeamGym and Competitive classes for girls ages 5+ years. Recreational Gym-for-All classes are held at Khandallah School Hall (ages 5-9 years) and Onslow College Rec Centre (ages 7-14+). No previous experience is required to join any of our recreational classes. TeamGym (ages 10+) brings together tumbling, mini-tramp and dance to provide an energetic and creative performance. Register now at www.onslowgymnastics.org.nz or email onslowgym@xtra.co.nz
What’s all the buzz about NFTs!
We cater to all skill levels, from kids who have never touched programming but want to get stuck in, to those that are already developing on their own! Projects are student driven allowing them to make something that they’re truly excited and passionate about! With tutors on hand to help with any problems!
Our programme follows a four day structure, with the children breaking off into groups working in same language! Spending the four days planning, refining and creating, Culminating in presentations on the final day, allowing you to come in and see first hand what your child has made!
Wellington Ballet
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Art / Dancing / Drama
Sams Art House – the home of creativity
Enrolments for both our awesome October School Holiday Programme and Term 4 are open now.
Please check out www.samsarthouse.co.nz or email sam@samsarthouse.co.nz for more information.
Wonderhouse Art
Embark on an artistic journey in Term 1, 2024! Our weekend art classes, spanning from February 10th to April 12th, offer an immersive experience for kids aged 5-12.Choose from diverse sessions at Johnsonville Community Centre and Petone Library. Dive into the world of creativity and expression with our engaging instructors. Secure your child’s spot by booking now at wonderhouse.co.nz/booknow. Let’s make Term 1 a canvas of imagination and discovery!
WELLINGTON BALLET offers Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary for children from the age of 3 – adult. We teach the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus and DanceNZmade. Our lessons are held in Khandallah and walking distance from school. This business belongs to one of our very own St Benedict’s mum. We are now taking enrolments so take a look at our website: www.wellingtonballet.
Encore Drama Academy
(previously known as Helen O’Grady Drama Academy)
Encore Drama Academy based in Wellington is all about giving children self confidence to succeed in life. Our classes help build creative thinking and literacy skills while also teaching children positive social skills including effective team interaction, leadership, confidence and public speaking. Our programme also helps every child to develop performance skills, overcome shyness, develop positive self esteem, grow imagination, and make new friends in a fun filled learning environment. After-school classes for 5 – 17 year olds are held in Khandallah, Tawa, Whitby, and Lower Hutt. If you wish to enroll or require more information please visit our website www.encoredramaacademy.co.nz .
Sunshine Drama
Sunshine Drama and our exciting new class ‘Sunshine Sing’ start up next week! Sessions offer a creative and fun learning space for students aged 4 – 16 years. Our classes engage and challenge imaginative minds to build performance technique, ability and talent whilst growing young people’s confidence, communication, and social skills. For class timetables and enrolment information, or to arrange a free trial class, visit sunshinedrama.com or contact Jenae 0274 380 533 / sunshinedrama.nz@gmail.com.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnasts don’t do flips! Rhythmic gymnasts perform balances, pivots, flexions, leaps and throws, rhythmic steps and pre-acrobatic elements such as cartwheels and walkovers. They develop great hand-eye coordination from handling the apparatus. Rhythmic gymnastics relies more on flexibility than strength, although strength is necessary to support great flexibility, and ensure safety in training.
Wonderplay – Drama
Leaping Lizards School of Dance
DancePoint Academy
DancePointe Academy Enrollments are open for classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz for Term 3/23. Children from 4 years of age upwards through to Adult Ballet and Tap classes which include complete beginners. New class of Contemporary Dance for boys and girls 6-9yrs commencing Term 3 Wednesdays. Dance is for everyone to enjoy. Classes at St Francis Church Hall and St Johns Anglican Church Hall in JohnsonvilleContact Sharon, dancepointenz@gmail.com, www.dancepointe.co.nz mobile 021-2151222
Wellington Dance
Spotlight Performing Arts
Does your child love to SING, DANCE and ACT? Come and be part of our Musical Theatre Show! Led by London West End performer Sherene Clarke. AOTEA-JONSONVILLE-LOWER HUTT
Book your child’s two-week trial for next term NOW! ! www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz
Beginner’s Dance and Beginner’s Jazz
Join the Jennifer Evans Dance Academy at St Barnabas Church Hall in Khandallah. Specialising in classical ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and tap. Call Jennifer on either: 4762821 or 0276350191 or email: j.evansdance@gmail.com
Spiritus Dance Company – Adult Dancing
Speech and Drama Lessons
Speech and Drama lessons: All ages, group and individual lessons in drama, public speaking and general speech quality. Trinity College London exam tutoring and competition entry available on request.
Email eminardsblack@gmail.com for more information.
Sports
Hockey
Would your child like to play Hockey? We have opportunities for Years 1 and 2 to start their hockey journey. We are still accepting registrations for our Fun Sticks Programme which is an 8-week hockey programme designed for children aged 5-6 years (School Year 1 & 2).
FunSticks is running at the following location across the region.
NHS: Saturdays, 10am to 11am
Fraser Park: Saturdays, 8am to 9am
Elsdon: Saturdays, 9am to 10am
Karori/Kelburn: Tuesdays, 3:45pm to 4:45pm (starts Tuesday 14th May)
Maidstone: Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm (Starts Wednesday 15th May)
Join the fun and register online via PlayHQ: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/5e7939
Kelly Sports
For beginners and those wanting to learn more about Football.
What we will work on:
Game Rules, Ball Control, Dribbling, Passing, Tackling, Defence, Team Work, Goalkeeping, Practice and Warm up Drills. Its ideal to improve skills and confidence and to get to know a bit more about “The Beautiful Game”.
Held in the Green Room, Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton
Friday’s 3.30pm-4.30pm – starts Friday May 10 2024 for 8 weeks.
You can enrol online at www.kellysports.co.nz
Little Dribblers
https://www.sportzone.org.nz/little-dribbles/club-information/how-to-join
Get Squashing!
Khandallah Squash Junior Night – coaching and games. Open to all ages 7 – 16 years (under 10s must bring a parent/ caregiver). Runs 5pm – 6.30pm Friday nights. Free first trial session, $5 casual fee per session, and Junior Club membership options are available. Drop down to Court 4, Khandallah Tennis and Squash Club, 55 Delhi Crescent, Khandallah. Supper and drinks available on site. Please contact Robyn on nicholl@xtra.co.nz for more information or just turn up.
Olympic Harriers
The new year seems so long ago now and if you, as parents/carers, have spent time running the kids around to their various activities and aren’t achieving your goal to be more active Olympic Harriers is here to help. But wait if the kids need more activities we are here to help as well. Olympic Harriers is a running and walking club based at Alex Moore in Johnsonville for adults and Grenada North Park in Tawa for the kids. We cater for all levels of the sport, from social running and walking through to competitive harriers (cross country and road) and athletics (track and field). As parents/carers your aim may be to get fit, have someone to walk or run with, to improve 5km fun run times or complete a half marathon. Others may want support in achieving a full marathon, or improve their running for multisport. And for the kids they get to try out the various track and field events as well as the cross country and road (depending on age) and have fun with other kids.
For the parents/carers have a look at our website for more details. And as we know how special our kids are they have their own website. If you read this before Saturday 1st April (no April’s fool) come and join us for our official opening day of the winter season.
Where: Waiora Hub, Alex Moore, Johnsonville.
When: 1.45pm for a 2 – 2.15 start
What: ~1 hour run/walk in groups of varying speeds, followed by afternoon tea so bring a plate to share. All welcome adults, kids, dogs etc.
Rippa Rugby
Give Rugby a try – Play for Marist St Pat’s
Johnsonville Rugby
Junior Squash club night!
Khandallah Tennis & Squash Club (KTSC), located at 55 Delhi Cres runs a Junior Squash night on Fridays from 5 till 6:30 during Term 2 & 3. Our resident squash player James, who also works in the Pro-shop, teaches kids and facilitates play. Games are organised on a couple of the courts with a competition running throughout the term with points awarded for each game played.
After play, the kitchen will be running again this term. $3 per serve for the special on the night (could be hot dogs, pizza, burgers, etc).
Club night is free for members and $5 per night for non-members. It is a great opportunity to give Squash a go. Parents will be pleased to watch kids play in a warm environment, or relax by the bar in the club house.
EVOLVE TENNIS COACHING
Evolve Tennis Coaching is running a tennis-specific holiday
ONSLOW GYMNASTICS CLUB
Kids got energy to burn? Gymnastics is the answer! Have Fun – Learn Skills – Build Confidence! Onslow Gymnastics has Recreational, TeamGym and Competitive classes for ages 5+ years. Recreational Gym-for-All classes are held at Khandallah School Hall (ages 5-9 years) and Onslow College Rec Centre (ages 7-14+). No previous experience is required to join any of our recreational classes. TeamGym (ages 10+) brings together tumbling, mini-tramp and dance to provide an energetic and creative performance. Registrations at www.onslowgymnastics.org.nz or email us with any questions at onslowgym@xtra.co.nz. Classes do fill up so please enrol early.
SportAnalytik
SportAnalytik finds the right sport for ALL children. We recommend the five most suitable sports for your child based on their natural talents. 3 hours of sporting fun and EVERY child leaves with tailor made sport and talent reports! Over 400,000 children have participated worldwide, get involved in the first Wellington event for a special price of $49. Visit our website www.sportanalytik.co.nz to sign up or to find out more. Hi5!
Springboard & Platform Diving at Kilbirnie Pool
Wellington Diving Club has a range of diving classes for kids aged 5 years and up (plus separate Adult training sessions).
Visit our website and come along for a free trial lesson! We have several after-school sessions and cater for kids of any level from beginners to competitive. We also run fun casual sessions on Sundays.
For more information, please visit our website www.wellingtondiving.org.nz or call/text Barbara on 027 485 8888.
Cheerleading
All Star Victory Cheerleaders have added more one-hour cheer basics classes.
A fun but disciplined team sport with positions for everyone. We are offering free trial classes for boys and girls, you don’t need any skills to get started. We can teach you .
10 – 18 yrs 7.30 – 8.30 Wednesday at The Circus Hub 11 Hutchinson Rd Wellington.
5 – 9 year classes Wednesday 4.30 – 5.30pm or Sunday 2.30 – 3.30pm.
For more information call 0800CHEERL or email or office@allstarcheerleaders.co.nz
http://www.allstarcheerleaders.co.nz/
Music
St Benedict’s School Keyboard Lessons – Mondays
Students from Year 3 and upwards can learn how to play the keyboard at St Benedict’s School on a Monday. The lessons are run during school hours and all ages are welcome! The Wellington Music Academy has been providing music lessons in the Wellington region for over 23 years. Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers will ensure all lessons are fun and appropriate for your child’s level of musical development. Please contact the Music Academy at any time for more information and to book a place.
Phone: 0272115077
email: admin@musicacademy.co.nz
www.musicacademy.co.nz
St Benedict’s School Guitar Lessons – Fridays
Students from Year 3 and upwards can learn how to play the guitar at St Benedict’s School on a Friday during school hours. Jake Church offers guitar tuition that gives students the tools and experience to explore musical landscapes to find their musical voice. There are two styles of lessons: group lessons and private lessons. Group lessons will teach students the general foundations to have fun playing the guitar by themselves and with others. Private lessons are tailored to the student and their goals. These goals range from learning a certain song, a specific technique, gaining a classical guitar Trinity College London certificate, or exploring a particular genre like rock, jazz, pop etc. Please contact Jake Church for more information and to book a place.
Jake Church, M.M.A – 027 746 7203 / email:jakechurch7@gmail.com
www.jakechurchguitar.com
Young Voice Angels
Piano Lessons
Singing / Performance Teacher
Experienced singing/performance teacher avail for individual lessons. 35min $35 60min $50. Casual for fun or competitive training, great for confidence/self esteem/personality development. Based in Te Aro in a lovely comfortable space. Weekdays or Weekend slots avail. Jazz/pop/musical theatre. All ages but specialises in youth. Check out vocal and performance lessons with Jacquie Fee on Facebook for further info and videos! Free consultation – whanau welcome to observe :) Open to have a korero about payment options. 0220976101-jacquiefee@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Jacquiefeesinging
Kirsten Robertson Piano Studio
Wellington Young Voices Children’s Choir
Does your child love to sing?
Wellington Young Voices offers a choral programme to foster a lifelong love of singing and music.
Who: Children 6–14+ years old
When: Mondays 4 – 6pm
Where: Queen Margaret College
Contact wyvchoir@gmail.com for more information. www.wellingtonyoungvoices.org.nz
Music Learning Centre in Tawa
Dr. Elizabeth Sneyd QSM and Craig Utting MMus. LTCL QSM are offering expert tuition for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Theory and Composition at the Music Learning Centre in Tawa. Contact us on 027-630-7435 or info@musiclearning.co.nz
All ages, and all levels, from Beginners, through the Grades to Diplomas.
MOGMUSIC
MOGMUSIC Private tuition available in PIANO, RECORDER, GUITAR & UKULELE
Places available now. All lessons held at MOGMUSIC studio in Brooklyn.
Please phone MOGGIE GRAYSON 3848-213 to book in.
$20 will be donated to the school for each new enrolment.
Fantastic music lessons at Encore! school of music
Join us for music learning and heaps of fun in Johnsonville, Churton Park and Mt Victoria! We offer a wide variety of individual and group music classes including piano, keyboard, singing, violin, drums, guitar, ukulele, flute, recorder, band, music theory and others. All ages welcome! We also have classes for toddlers & preschoolers and are always delighted to welcome adult students too!
You will love your music classes with us! Sign up now for the new term!
Check out: www.encoreschoolofmusic.c
Contact: info@encoreschoolofmu
Tel: 04-976 8742
Theory Tutor
Online music school – Music Lessons Online NZ. If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch, Tas Richards- Ph: 0212504155.
Other
Sea Dogs Swimming
Reach Education, Mathematics Programme
Reaching Competence, by Reach Education, is a mathematics programme presented in booklet form that is aligned with the the New Zealand curriculum. It involves a range of activities including worksheets, hands-on tangible play, board games and online applications that parents can use at home to support their children with their maths. Our aim is to deliver our programme to parents and caregivers at a price they can afford, and at a time when it is suitable for the family. Our booklets start from just $20 and we also have maths resources available for purchase on our website.
Reach Education is directed by JJ Purton Jones, who holds a Master in Professional Studies in Education and is herself a qualified primary school teacher, and Lucy Patston, who holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology, has taught in the tertiary sector for over 15 years, and has (nearly) three children at primary school. We are passionate about empowering informed parents and caregivers to help improve their children’s maths confidence and skills in an affordable manner that delivers quality time and connection to both parties.
We ask for your support in tapping our parent/caregiver market to promote this product, which we believe can help so many NZ children in a fun, colourful and interactive way.
Please free feel to have a look at the samples available on our website: www.reacheducation.co.nz
Mandarin Lessons
Due to demand, Ni Hao Children’s Community Charitable Trust is providing Beginners Mandarin classes (Level 1) in the Khandallah area, on Tuesdays 3:30-4:40pm at The Village Church. This is open to children in Years 1 to 8 (however if there is large mix of ages, we will split into two classes: Years 1-4 and Years 5-8).
Your child will learn Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign/Additional Conversational Language in a fun and engaging way, in a full immersion environment with their peers. Our programme is for those from non-Chinese backgrounds and Chinese heritage families who do not use Mandarin.
The children will learn in a way that is meaningful and relevant to life (practical, not academic), with social interaction/conversation, games, raps. We do not spend time painting or making crafts as the focus is on developing oral language skills. Your children will also be introduced to some basic Chinese character writing related to the curriculum. (Please note that learning a new language once a week is a long term commitment. Our programme is planned for children to attend consecutive terms / school years).
Please email us at info@nihaocc.org.nz or visit nihaocc.org.nz for more info, view the schedule and to sign up for a trial! There are also opportunities to provide lunchtime or after school classes in your child’s school if the school permits and has suitable space.