Thank you to Spencer Park Surf Life Saving Club for visiting us on Monday. If your child is interested in having a go or seeing what it is all about, there is an Open Day coming up.

Boost Your Learning - Help your tamariki grow in confidence through one-to-one tuition. We are a team of teachers committed to empowering students to achieve individual success in their learning. We offer well structured support in English, Maths and Structured Literacy.
Funded Tuition options for ākonga Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Whātua.

For more information visit our website.

Ilam School 75th Jubilee - Ilam School turns 75 this year. Celebrations will take place October 31st and November 1st. Registrations are open now. Visit www.ilam.school.nz/jubilee75 See info attached.

Creative Classes for Children - These Creative Exploration Sessions are not your typical skills-based art classes; they’re a whole-body, integrated exploration, using creative methods. 

Perfect for children who are uniquely creative, gifted in any way, or who are experiencing, disconnect: emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually, or require additional learning/growth support. 

This environment offers a new form of reconnection, rehabilitation and advocation of the child's unique essence/needs. In many scenarios I work with both the child and the parent/s, to support the entire transformation.

For children aged 7 - 12 years.

For more information on my artistic practice and the specific methodology I use to guide children and adults through creative and energetic exploration - here is a link to my website. See info attached.

Envirokids - Envirokids is a free program for kids aged between 5-13 years old that runs every Saturday from 10am-1pm in the kiosk at the Botanic Gardens. The activities run incorporate a mix of interactive fun and environmental education. See info attached.

Anna Lee School of Dance -  Don't miss out! Mid-term enrolments are open!

Offering exciting classes for pre-school and beginners to the more experienced dancer. Classes in Lincoln, Halswell and Papanui. Why wait until term 4 or next year to start your dance journey!

Contact us today office@annaleeschoolofdance.co.nz
See info attached.

School Holiday KiwiVolley Sessions - We have opened registrations for the upcoming School Holiday KiwiVolley Sessions. The sessions are suitable for Year 5-8 Students and start from $20.00 a session.

See info attached.

Steampunk Market Day - Sunday, 9th November at the St Martins School hall. 10.00am - 4.00pm. Market stalls, displays, fun for the kids. See info attached.

Papanui Toc H Athletic Club - Our club welcomes all athletes from the age of 6 up to 14 years of age.  We will be holding our Open Day on Sunday 5th October from 2pm - 4pm. See info attached.

Ice & Sky Explorers Day - The event incorporates elements of STEAM alongside visual displays and interactive experiences that bring Antarctica and aerospace to life in ways that spark curiosity and capture young imaginations.

Date: Saturday 11 October 2025, 10am – 3pm
Venue: Air Force Museum
Programme: Explorers' Day | Ice and Sky : Christchurch City Council

See info attached.

Christchurch Avon Athletics Club - We are a well organised, friendly Junior Athletics Club – Catering for children of all abilities in the 5-14yr age groups. 

Club nights are Wednesdays 5pm -6.45pm (5/6yrs finish by 6.30pm) – at Burnside High School. 

First Club night for the 2021/2022 season is Wednesday 8th October. 

Saturday Inter-Club Competition is available with top-quality coaching provided for grades 10-14yrs 

• REGISTRATION DAYS – FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS: 

• There are 2 dates to register: 

• 1. Sunday 5th October-  have a go day. 

• 2.00- 4.00pm - Chav athletics track at Burnside High School 

• Come and try out some athletic events -then register in the club rooms afterwards.  

2.  DATE:  Monday 6 October 

    TIME: 5.00-6.30pm 

    PLACE: Christchurch Avon Club Rooms – Burnside High School  

(access from Greers Rd beside tennis courts) 

FEES: $124 per child ($104 for the 2nd and subsequent children in the same family) 

$76 for children in the Kiwisport Group – 5/6 yrs 

Fees are payable following registration by internet banking 

Note -  Until payment has been received, the child’s registration is incomplete. 

Our very popular Junior club fills up quickly – so it is essential that all new members attend registration night on Sunday 5th /Monday 6th October to secure a place. 

Please note that Kiwisport numbers will be restricted to 32 in the group. 

For any other information contact Marilyn Morrison (Junior Club Captain) by email at marilynmorrison52@gmail.com  

Girls Touch Competition - Come along to our All Girls Touch Competition run on Mondays in Term 4 at Nunweek Park. We are also offering touch sessions for coaches. See info attached.

Find my Tribe Clue - Social groups for Tamariki identifying as Neurodivergent.

Providing the opportunity of connection based around a choice of activities.

Low demand, high acceptance. Come and try, first session is free. Sessions Details:

Tuesdays 3:30pm to 4:30pm

All Saints Church, New Brighton Road

See info attached.

Merivale Papanui Cricket Club - 2025-2026 Registrations now open. See info attached.

Marist Harewood Cricket Club - Registrations open until 21st September. See info attached.

Tuition in Academic Writing - Online after school tuition for students in Years 5-8. Term 4. One hour lessons $68.00. See info attached.

Community Dental Clinic - The Community Dental Service will be closed for the upcoming school holidays:

Closed from:      Friday 19th September,

Reopening on:   Monday 6th October.

Six of our community dental clinics will be open during this School Holiday period:

Aranui (240 Breezes Road)

Burnside (96a Memorial Avenue)

Kaiapoi (65 Raven Quay)

Hornby (2 Hei Hei Road)

Ashburton (38 Elizabeth Street)

Timaru (18 Woollcombe Street)

If your child is experiencing any dental pain/discomfort, you can call us on 0800 846 983 and/or email: commdental@cdhb.health.nz and one of our clinicians will contact you.

Junior Indoor Sports - Junior/Youth football and netball Friday nights. Join as a team or an individual. See info attached.

Burnside Ukulele Club - Term 4 Thursdays 3.30 - 4.30pm at Burnside Elim Church. Gold coin donation per session. See info attached.

Luminaires Charitable Trust - Bad Jelly the Witch - Knickers knickers knickers!!

Badjelly the Witch is back and she's extra hungry for some Boy-Girl Soup! Will Tim and Rose manage to save their cow Lucy from her evil clutches, or will they become Badjelly's next meal?!!

Come see Luminaires’ latest youth production of Badjelly the Witch these school holidays

Tickets from $5. Shows 1-5th October. Papa Hou, Christchurch.

Sensory Relaxed Performance 2.30pm Thu 2nd October

events.humanitix.com/badjelly

See info attached. Also attached is a colouring competition.

Singing and Acting Workshops -

Ages 8+

Want to learn how to sing or act?

Keen to improve your confidence? 

We work with all abilities and personalities. 

Weekly workshops Thursdays16 October to 11 December

4pm-5.15pm Acting / 5.30pm-6.30pm Singing

$150 per term / $120 (CSC Holders)

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Sign up for both workshops and get 15% discount

Cracroft Guiding Centre, 151 Cashmere Road

Register via link forms.gle/9XH1AbmspXseZYGu8 

Or email general@luminairescharitabletrust.org

See info attached.

Christchurch Brain Play STEM Activities - Racing Robotics - Wednesday 1st October. Mind blowing Minecraft - Thursday 2nd October. See info attached.

From Bellies, Babies to Tweens Family Pre Loved Market - Looking to save on quality baby, kids, and tween items – or keen to turn your own pre-loved gear into cash? Come along to the From Bellies, Babies to Tweens Market – a community focused buy/sell market dedicated to all things maternity, baby, kids, and tweens. You’ll find a wide range of new and gently used items at affordable prices – all in one convenient location.

Sunday 19 October
9:00am – 12:00noon
The Pukeko Centre, 30 Chadbury Street, Parklands

It’s the perfect opportunity to shop sustainably, support local whānau, and snap up a bargain. Bring your friends, spread the word, and mark your calendar!

To book a stall or find out more, email: fbbtmarket@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @fbbtmarket

See info attached.

The Court Theatre: Mess, Magic and Mayhem - When magic is accidentally let loose in the kitchen, everything is turned topsy-turvy.

Spray and Wipe are messy magicians, and they’ve been invited to a surprise party. But after a terrible cake squishing accident, magic is let loose in the kitchen, everything is turned topsy-turvy, and they have to figure out how baking works before the party starts...

Circus, slapstick and magic combine in this very special adventure for children aged 3 to 8 (and their caregivers).

"Riveting, delightful, exciting and highly amusing.” John Smythe, Theatreview

“A winning combination of slapstick, sight gags, sound effects, sleight of hand, general silliness and puns, proves irresistible.” - Richard Mays, Stuff

BOOK HERE: Kitchen Chaos » The Court Theatre

See info attached.

Garden City Miniature Display Day - Saturday 18th October from 10.00am - 3.00pm at the Opawa Community Church. Adults $5, free for accompanied children. See info attached.