Art / Dancing / Drama
Sports
Music
Other / Holiday Programmes
S T B R I G I D ’ S S C H O O L
2025 FOOD FESTIVAL
C O M E A N D C E L E B R A T E T H E V I B R A N T
C U L T U R E S W I T H I N O U R S C H O O L C O M M U N I T Y !
WHERE: ST BRIGID’S SCHOOL
WHEN: FRIDAY, 28 MARCH, 5-7 PM
CASH ONLY
The Learning Connexion School of Creativity
This April, The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art in Taitā is running a School Holiday Art Programme tailored for children aged 5–13 years. This programme is designed to spark creativity, boost confidence, and offer a fun, enriching experience for young artists.
Details and Registration:
Visit https://enrolmy.com/the-learning-connexion/book-now/192-Kids-Art-Autumn-School-Holiday-Programme
Wellington Phoenix Experience Camp
We are excited to announce we are hosting another Wellington Phoenix Experience camp in Wellington at Fraser Park during the April School holidays. This camp will take place on the 17th & 18th of April between 9am and 3pm and is targeted for children born between 2011 – 2016.
Our Experience Camps provide a unique opportunity for us to engage with young football enthusiasts from diverse communities across New Zealand. It serves as a platform for local talents to interact with Wellington Phoenix Staff, offering from a glimpse into the life of New Zealand’s sole professional football academy. Moreover, it marks the initial step in our talent identification process. Promising players identified during these camps may be invited to join a Discovery Camp later in the year. Additionally, we will be conducting coaching and parent workshops aimed at fostering growth within football communities and bridging the gap between grassroots and academy-level football.
For further information including how to register please visit: https://wellingtonphoenixacademy.com/experience-camps/
APRIL 2025 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
(Mon 14 – Thursday 24/4/25)
NORTHLAND KIDZ CLUB
We’ll be making marshmallow Easter eggs for Easter, and
ANZAC biscuits for ANZAC Day.
We’re also visiting the Makara Windmill Farm, having fusion
bead fun and exploring more art techniques with Maria.
Join us for Wheels Day, Movie Day and fish & chips !
$45 per child per day (third child onwards, $20), 8.30 am
to 6 pm each day.
More info on www.nkc.org.nz or contact :
Jan – cell (022-140-2612), e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com).
Looking for something creative to do during the April school holidays? Karori Arts & Crafts Centre is offering morning and afternoon sessions for children with fun and creative activities. Tuesday, 15 April, is our Family-Friendly Day; kids are invited to come along with their favourite adult. Visit: www.KACC.org.nz/school-holiday for full details
Monday 14 April
9 am to 12 pm Orizome: folding and dying paper in colourful, bold patterns
1pm to 4 pm Kite Making: with internationally known kite artist, Yvonne de Mille
Tuesday 15 April
Family-Friendly Day – kids, bring along your favourite adult
9 am to 12 pm Paper Marbling: swirl paint colours on top of water and transfer the magic to paper
1pm to 4 pm Kumihimo: learn the art of Japanese cord braiding using a kumihimo disk
Thursday 17 April
9 am to 12 pm Shadow Play: Create Shadow puppets and your own shadow puppet theatre
1pm to 4 pm Driftwood Sculpture: Use pieces of driftwood and your imagination to create fabulous sculptures.
Easter School Holiday Computer Classes
Grand Training runs educational and fun computer classes over the holidays at our Wellington City location for ages 5 to 16.
- Minecraft from Introduction to Mods.
- Learn to Code; Scratch or Python.
- Discovery Course in Computing – suitable for younger children
- Build Your own Computer
Information & bookings: grandtraining.co.nz or call 499-2211
Code Camp
The Stag Rag
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Art / Dancing / Drama
Leaping Lizards (2)
Dance school for boys and girls, we offer classes focused on fun and inclusivity for all children, starting from age 2 and running right through to teenagers. We offer jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, ballet, tap, and pre-school classes.
All sign-ups are eligible for a 10% discount on their term fees if they quote “LIZARDS10” in their first email.
Wellington Ballet
DancePointe Academy
Enrolments for Term 2 now open for Ballet, Jazz and Tap lessons after-school and Saturday mornings at St Johns, Uniting Church, & St Peter & Pauls are available to give your child the opportunity to learn the joy of dance.
Beginners welcome of all ages from 3.5 years old. Adult beginners Ballet classes also available, fitness with the delight of movement for all.
Contact Sharon
dancepointenz@gmail.com
www.dancepointe .co.nz
mobile 021-2151222
Khandallah Dance Classes
Tuesday, Wednesday or SaturdayAt Khandallah Town Hall, we offer fun ballet and jazz classes for 5, 6, and 7-year-olds. Choose from Tuesdays or Saturday mornings and let your child move and shine! Find out why Wellington families love our dance classes at wellingtondance.co.nz.
Sports
Kelly Sports
Little Dribblers
https://www.sportzone.org.nz/little-dribbles/club-information/how-to-join
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
Kirsten Robertson Piano Studio