Community News - Week 10- Term 3 2024

NB: Community News is added unedited. This is a community service and in no way means Cotswold School endorses groups advertising in the Community News section

Marie Bianco

— Sep 26, 2024

Pink Caps Wanted

Do you have a daughter in Y3/Y4 or possibly a new to cricket in Year 5, who wants to be one of the famous Pink Caps?

We are nearing on the potential of having not just 2, but 3 Pink Caps teams at Marist Harewood Cricket Club this year! We just have a couple of spaces to fill.

Games Saturday morning starting 19th October.

Please get in touch ASAP and we can answer any questions mhjuniorcricket@gmail.com

Bishopdale Library Holiday Activities

Bishopdale Community Trust Quiz Night

Canterbury Kidz Kartz

REGISTRATION NIGHT An invitation for anyone interested in joining Kidz Kartz, and a friendly reminder for our Kidz Kartz Families!

Kidz Kartz offers horse crazy children the opportunity to learn everything about horse care, maintenance, how to handle and drive ponies, race day preparation, and even the chance to race at official race day meetings!

The Kidz Kartz initiative is to offer all children (aged 8-16 years) the opportunity to experience working with miniature horses and ponies. And learn everything they need to know to be able to pursue a career in the equine industry or own a horse of their own one day!

Registration Details:

Wednesday 25th September

Riccarton Park Racecourse, training area off Racecourse Road

4:30pm - 5:30pm

For more information please find us on Facebook - Kidz Kartz & Pony Trust Canterbury or email kidskartscanterbury@gmail.com.

World of Games - 19th October 12- 4pm

CHRISTCHURCH AVON ATHLETICS CLUB – Junior Section

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 2023/2024 season is Wednesday 16th October.

Saturday Inter-Club Competition at Nga Puna Wai all-weather track is available and top-quality coaching is provided.

REGISTRATION DAY – FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS:

DATE: Monday 14th October

TIME: 5.00-6.30pm

PLACE: Christchurch Avon Club Rooms – Burnside High School

(access from Greers Rd beside tennis courts)

FEES: $122 per child ($102 for the 2nd and subsequent children in the family)

$75 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 recommended that all new members attend registration night on Monday 14th October to secure a place.

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

Papanui Toc H Summer Athletics

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Ahoy there me hearties! Luminaires is seeking singers, dancers and actors for their next major show, “Pirates of the Curry Bean”

For ages 8-25. No experience necessary.

For more information and to register go to

https://forms.gle/PaGDwAc7gNDMP49P7

If you have any questions or would prefer to be involved behind the scenes then find us on social media or email us luminairescharitabletrust@gmail.com

Brain Play

FREE family coding workshops this September!

Brain Play has landed in Christchurch & will be running free coding club trials for all of September to show off our STEM activities & meet our new local community. We offer after-school group sessions, and in-home 1:1 sessions. To meet our team & learn some coding, please register for a local event through our website: www.brainplay.co.nz/events-and-holidays or email us on info@brainplay.co.nz.

Loop Holiday Programme

Krafty Kids Club

Marist Harewood Junior Cricket Club

Canvas Bag Drama School - Merivale Campus

Is your child dramatic? Do they love acting out stories?

Our classes promise to be joyful creative adventures, so join us for Term 4 for theatrical fun and learning.

Term 4 drama classes begin on 14th October.

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.

Age ranked classes run weekly for 5-17 years.

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

Sockburn Swim Club

The Child Psychology Service

The Child Psychology Service has started a new practice in Papanui Christchurch with Psychologist Keleigh Bruning who has immediate availability.

Keleigh's bio can be found here and the full team can be found here

We have immediate availability for Keleigh and would love to hear from you if you have a child or family that you would like to refer or chat about.

Please email us on info@thechildpsychologyservice.co.nz or follow this link

Christchurch United FC, one of the most historic clubs in New Zealand, will be hosting several weeks of football camps over the upcoming Holiday Break at the United Sports Centre designed for young children (ages 4-13).

These are great camps for families and kids that want to be active and enjoying playing and learning football. Participants can come for the day or the duration of these developmental camps!

FUNdamentals - First Skills Camp (ages 4-7)
World Cup - Juniors Football Camp (ages 8-12)
https://cufc.co.nz/holiday-program

AFS Intercultural Programmes - AFS is now looking for host families for 2025!

Welcome the world into your home and become a Global Family with AFS AFS Intercultural Programmes is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation that provides exchange programmes and intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. Hosting an AFS exchange student is your family’s chance to experience a new culture right here, in your own home. AFS friendships last a lifetime, expand your horizons and give you a new family member. We welcome all types of families and offer support throughout the hosting experience. Check out our website for more information and to see the students looking for host families for 2025: https://www.afs.org.nz/hostastudent/