Community News - Week 11 - Term 1 2024
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Art Workshop with Amelia Green
Investigation work in Bishopdale and Papanui between Monday 25 March and early May 2024 - Message from the Christchurch City Council
Kia ora,
I’m getting in touch to let you know that we’re doing some investigation work on and around Harewood Road between Monday 25 March and early May 2024.
These investigations will confirm what is under the road to help plan the most efficient construction approach for several large infrastructure projects around Harewood Road, including:
- A Harewood Road watermain renewal
- New traffic lights at the Langdons Road and Greers Road intersection
- The Wheels to Wings Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway
Construction of these three projects is not programmed to begin until later in 2024.
Proceeding with the Wheels to Wings cycleway is dependent on securing funding from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). If we do not receive this funding contribution, the elected Council will need to decide on the next steps for the cycleway.
Why do we need to carry out investigations?
We’re taking a coordinated approach to this work to ensure that disruption to the area is minimised. It is common practice to conduct detailed investigations when preparing for the construction of large projects.
These investigations help us to:
- Confirm the location and condition of key services (i.e. water pipes) beneath the roads.
- Identify any potential clashes and risks to our construction approach.
- Create a construction approach that makes efficient use of time, resources and budget.
- Get a clearer picture of the expected costs of construction.
Will there be traffic impacts?
There will be traffic impacts while we work in the area. Please see page two of this letter for an overview of the location, timeline and traffic impacts of this investigation work.
Please visit ccc.govt.nz/bishopdale-works for more information about this work.
Ngā mihi,
Kelly Griffiths
Senior Project Manager
Project Management
Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
PO Box 73014, Christchurch 8154
Canvas Bag Drama School - Merivale Campus
Is your child dramatic? Do they love acting out stories?
Join for Term 2 and get to be in our fabulous Showcase Performance.
Term 2 begins on 29th April. Age ranked classes for 5-17 years.
Our classes combine a structured fun-filled social environment with extensive use of improvisation and role-play to develop positive feelings of self-worth and the ability to confidently express thoughts and feelings.
Free first-class trial!
Please enquire at info@canvasbag.nz. or 021 222 7273 or check out our web page for fees and more information. www.canvasbag.nz
Activities at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library in the holidays
We have a Storywalk happening on the field behind The Kind Foundation (formerly known as YMCA) and a visit from Dr Morgane Merien from the Museum with live stick insects and other nature specimens. Both of these events are on Tuesday 16 April. Poster for each of these events attached below.
Arts Centre April School Holiday Fun Programme
Crafty Kids Club
Craft Supplies Bazaar
Glass Ceiling Arts Initative at Northcote School
Clarkville School Parent Session with Nathan Wallis
We have Nathan Wallis (https://www.nathanwallis.com/) attending our school to hold a presentation in April. He is a well-known neuroscience educator and his presentation may be of interest to your parents (or even your staff).
Our primary school is just over the Waimakariri Bridge so travel from Christchurch to us takes very minimal extra time. I understand that parents from all over Christchurch would be interested in hearing Nathan's brand new talk.
See flyer attached below.
Be part of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr
Are you as mad as a hatter? Have the grin of a Cheshire Cat? Are you always running late? Or a cool caterpillar? Are you a curious adventurer? Glass Ceiling Arts Collective NEEDS YOU! Come and be part of our inclusive youth musical production, the incredible Disney's Alice in Wonderland Junior! Playing 13th and 14th July at Papa Hou Theatre with rehearsals taking place at Showbiz Christchurch on Tuesdays 4.30 - 6pm and Saturdays 3- 4.30pm. It's only $70 to take part so register and you're in the show! Come Zipadeedoodah with us! To launch this production we've two awesome low key audition workshops on Tuesday 30th April 4.30-6pm and Sunday 5th March 3- 4.30pm. so register now at www.glassceilingartscollective.com or for more information email christchurch@glassceilingartscollective.com
Silhouette Studios Boys Dance
Christchurch United Holiday Programme
Enjoy fun and development this holiday break at Christchurch United Football Club, home of the Chatham Cup Champions!
TWO GREAT CAMPS WEEKS THIS HOLIDAY BREAK:
Week 1: April 15-16-17 (M-T-W) Week 2: April 22-23-24 (M-T-W)
EVERY AGE AND EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Our holiday camps cater to every age and experience level, from the young and beginning player, to the older and more experienced.
Each is designed to inspire your son or daughter to new levels of enjoyment and abilities in the game and are taught by our very own professional coaches and qualified football teachers!
Ages U4-U8 FUNdamentals - First Skills Program
Ages U9- U12 Juniors – World Cup Camp
Ages U13-U17) Academy – IDP Camp (Individual Development Camp
MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER:
For more information on these holiday camps or to register online today, please go to https://cufc.co.nz/academy/holiday-program
Camp sizes are limited. Register online or call +64 21 446 212 to secure your spot!
Belfast RFC
Belfast RFC welcomes new and returning players for 2024!
We look forward to a great season. We seek to be more than just a club and have been working behind the scenes to ensure everyone feels at home at Belfast. We welcome all players, regardless of age and experience.
Below you will find important information for the season. Please read through carefully and feel free to contact us with any questions at juniorsbrfc@gmail.com
REGISTRATIONS & SUBS
Our registrations are open, click here to register for our 2024 season. We strongly recommend you register BEFORE registration day as it will speed everything up for you.
Subs are $90 per single player, and $30 for each subsequent family member. Subs include a Belfast Rugby bucket hat and mouth guard per player.
Subs can be paid online to our Junior Rugby account, or by cash/EFTPOS at our Registration Day.
01-1188-0106687-00
Particular: Subs
Code: Grade (e.g. Year 2)
Reference: Surname and 1st initial (e.g. Blogs J)If paying for a family then please show reference: Surname and FAM (e.g. Blogs FAM)
If you need to arrange a payment plan, please email our Treasurer Mike at brfcjuniorstreasurer@gmail.com to get this set up before the season starts.
If you’re in financial hardship, please contact us to see what support may be available to you.
Belfast Rugby shorts and socks can be purchased through our online store. Playing jerseys will be allocated to each player at the start of the season and need to be returned at the end of the season.
Bucket hats will be distributed at the start of the season to players who have paid their subs or entered into a payment plan.
SEASON DATES
Junior rugby (Years 1 - 8) are due to start Saturday 11th May and run through to Saturday 31st August. Teenage rugby (Years 9 - 13) are due to start Saturday 4th May and run through to Saturday 24st August.
There are no games on Saturday 1st June (King’s Birthday weekend) or during school holidays (Saturday 13th & 20th July).
NAMES OF RUGBY GRADES HAVE CHANGED TO ALIGN TO SCHOOL YEARS
This season NZ Rugby has switched the naming of junior grades to align with school years. Under 6 becomes Year 1, Under 7 becomes Year 2 and so on. Eligibility is now based on school year as opposed to age as of 1 January. Lightweight players born in January-March may still be eligible to drop down a grade and play in their same team as last season. Refer to junior weight limits or reach out to us for more information.
Pre-school players are still eligible for our Year 1 rippa teams.
RIP RUGBY (Year 3 - 5)
This year we are aiming to run another team of girls and boys playing rip rugby. This is for kids in Years 3 – 5 at school that don’t want to or aren’t ready to tackle. This is a great option for kids that love playing touch over summer, but don’t want to tackle If you have a child in this age group wanting to play rip, select “rip rugby” as their playing grade. If you know of friends, siblings, whanau etc that would love this grade, or enjoy playing touch over summer, please let them know about our Year 3 – 5 rip grade.
Rippa rugby is still available for our Year 1 and 2 teams (previously Under 6 and Under 7). Pre-school players are still able to play in our Year 1 rippa teams.
TEENAGE RUGBY
We’re excited to expand our teenage rugby offering at Belfast RFC in 2023. This year we will field a Senior Girls team (Year 9 - 13) and a Senior Boys team (Years 11 - 13). This year Canterbury Rugby have introduced a new combined Junior Boys grade made up of Year 9 and 10 Boys. If numbers permit, we will also field a Junior Boys team.
We encourage all teens to register or get in touch with any questions. It is not too late even if you’ve already registered elsewhere but prefer to play for Belfast.
TEAM FORMATION
Teams will be formed following our registration day and weigh-ins to give teams and coaches time to get to know each other and start training before the season starts. Coaches or managers will contact you with details once the teams have been formed.
COACHES, MANAGERS, & SUPPORT
Our junior club is run entirely by volunteers. We have had great family support over the years and believe this is a key part of creating a club with a true community feel. All families will be asked to contribute if they can. You can help our junior club by:
· Coaching a team (full training provided)
· Managing a team – communications role, no rugby knowledge needed
· Running a sausage sizzle on a Saturday morning
· Joining the junior committee
· Taking photos and sharing success stories
· Help coordinate the club fundraiser (ie. Whittakers chocolate sale) initiatives
Thanks for your support and look forward to seeing you all this season.
Belfast Junior Rugby Committee
Amy, Lesha, Aimee-Noel, Connie, Mike & Grinder
PYDT Holiday Programmes
Merivale Papanui RFC
Marist Albion Rugby Female Touch
The Marist Albion Rugby Club are wishing to connect with all our female touch players from the 2023/2024 season and invite you to join our girl’s only rugby or mixed teams.
Our club grounds are based at Edgar MacIntosh Park on Condell Avenue, which is not far from Nunweek Park.
We have the following teams we wish to inform you about and hope you want to find out more about this growing sport and opportunities for women:
- Years 0/1 & 2 rippa MIXED teams Saturday Games
- Years 3,4,5,6,7 & 8 tackle MIXED teams Saturday Games
- Year 4-6 tackle GIRLS’ ONLY Teams Monday Games
- Year 7- 9 tackle GIRLS’ ONLY Team Monday Games
- Year 10-13 tackle GIRLS’ ONLY Team Saturday Games
The girls’ only Monday night competition starts on May 6th and we have our next training this Monday, March 25th at Edgar MacIntosh Park from 6-7pm. Our mixed teams have their first game on May 11th and preseason training starts in April and our senior girls’ (Years 10-13) train at South Hagley Park.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me or look on our website (www.maristalbion.co.nz) or join our club facebook page for further updates (Search up: Marist Albion Rugby Club).
Ngā mihi nui, Sophie Thompson
022 388 7312 juniorrugby@maristalbion.co.nz
Marist Albion RFC
Rippa Rugby
This is an open to all skill levels opportunity aimed at Girls and Boys aged Year 3 to 8. We will be running skills and then a game. It is across two different dates, you have the opportunity to go to both or one. This event is individual registrations. Email claudia.bethell@crfu.co.nz for any questions.
Register at this site: https://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/events/hvze9ftsn8n3jzf78io8rpa4kja1ig
Rams & Pouākai Holiday Camps
Sharpen your game these April holidays with Rams & Pouākai basketball camps, coached by Tall Blacks Taylor Britt, Walter Brown and Max Darling, and Tall Fern Esra McGoldrick!
There are junior camps available for school years 5–8 and senior camps available for school years 9–13. Registrations close April 14th.
Rams Camps: https://canterburyrams.basketball/camps/
Pouākai Camps: https://pouakai.basketball/camps/
Rip Rugby
This is an open to all skill levels opportunity aimed at Girls and Boys aged Year 3 to 8. We will be running skills and then a game. It is across two different dates, you have the opportunity to go to both or one. This event is individual registrations. Email claudia.bethell@crfu.co.nz for any questions.
Register at this site: https://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/events?fbclid=IwAR0rA65x-HDXEjWrfdxISRAbe-bOurBLGEcd7aGfkmbj6LgFhEOuHUBnlPI
Boost your Learning Tutoring
If you believe your child would benefit significantly from highly focussed one-to-one learning sessions from a highly committed and expert teacher, who will not only help build their confidence but also accelerate their learning, then Boost Your Learning is the answer. And you can be confident that everything taught to the individual student will help to complement and reinforce what is being taught in the classroom.
We are a strong team of dedicated teachers, specialising in English, Maths and Science for intermediate and college students. To find out more about us, please visit our comprehensive website at www.boostyourlearning.co.nz or contact Sandra on 020 4031 6035 to book a free consultation.
Needing extra academic help?
Spaces available at locally owned & operated Burwood Education Centre (www.nztutoring.org). We have been working alongside schools in assisting struggling Year 2 - 11 students in Maths / English / Reading / Spelling / Comprehension & Extension Tutoring over many years, resulting in greater student confidence and improving educational results. Call Paul on 027-460-3765 for a free student assessment.
With kind regards,
Paul
Ph.: 027-460-3765
website: www.nztutoring.org
Methven Scarecrow Trail: Saturday April 13 – Sunday April 28, 2024
The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a hugely popular and fun family event run in the April school holidays. It is suitable for all ages!
Every year, members of the Methven community build scarecrows to a particular theme and these scarecrows, usually around 30+ in number, are scattered around the town for families to find and try to identify the name of the character. This year's theme is Children's Movie - Animated Characters. Families or small groups purchase a Trail Map/Entry form from the iHub Information Centre and there are sponsored prizes for the most correct entries and for the most popular scarecrows.
Don't forget to like the Scarecrow Trail FB page if possible - this is where we post messages and the results - https://www.facebook.com/MethvenScarecrowTrail/
Papanui High School Night Classes
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