Please find information attached for:

KidsFest - runs in the school holidays from Saturday 7 July to Saturday 21 July 2018 and is aimed at children aged between 0 -13 years old. The KidsFest brochure has been sent home with your child. Our very own year 8 Zoe Barson will be performing in the production of Alice Through The Looking Glass, 10 - 21 July at the Elmwood Auditorium. For bookings visit: imaginetheatre

KidsFest Give Squash a Go! - this school holidays. 17 sessions available at 4 venues located around the city: Burnside, Linwood, Sockburn and Central City. For further information, including how to book, times, dates and venues go to: Website www.squashcanterbury.co.nz email: info@squashcanterbury.co.nz Look in your kidsfest booklet or search squash on the Kidsfest website www.kidsfest.co.nz

Lyttelton Festival of Lights, 29 June 2018, 6:30 - 10:30 pm - 

• 6:30 pm Food, stalls, DJ
  
• 7:00 pm Parade
  
• 7:15  pm music and MCs Shay Horay and Backyard Davey
  
• Main stage at Collett's Corner, Family Zone at Albion Square, Youth Zone with DJ at Skate Park, Lindon Puffin, The Settlers and more.
  
• 8:00 pm Lyttelton Port of Christchurch Fireworks
  
• Art Installations around the town
  

DH Rugby Club Junior Disco, Friday 13th July, 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Get your groove on! $8.00 per ticket, includes sausage and a drink. Tickets on sale from Alex Foster and Chrissy wright-Stow or from the school office. Please have correct change.

Flim Night Fundraiser, Saturday 7th July, 5:00 7:30 pm, $15 pp  - The Green Room. Raising funds for Alizé Mouhica to attend a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel with her Cashmere School Music Group to the USA to perform at events and attend workshops. Hot drink and nibbles supplied.

Christchurch City Libraries July School Holiday Programme, Tuesday 17th July, 10.00 - 12 pm OR 1.00 - 3.00 pm, cost: FREE -  Recommended for ages 6 - 12 years:  Come learn about Tuna through Tuna storytelling, Tuna games and Tuna Lantern making that you can not only use in the KidsFest parade but also at home. See flyer for more information.

KidsFest Volleyball - give it a go: It's our first time taking part in KidsFest. Designed for beginners, no prior experience is needed, just a keen attitude and loads of enthusiasm! We are really excited to be delivering fun kiwivolley skills and games to this age group. Information & registration

Stoddart Cottage Ceramic Mug Painting, Saturday 14th July and 21st July, 10:30 - 12 noon, $25 per person - Limited spaces available. To book contact Charlotte 027 6329709

Diamond Harbour Youth and Community Trust (DHYCT) Photography Workshop, Tuesday 17th July, 9:30 - 12 noon, St Andrews Church Hall, cost $5.00 - Come and learn the basics of photography with a professional. For school years 8 and up. To book your place contact Helen Cobby 021 0785112 or helencobby@gmail.com

Diamond Harbour Youth and Community Trust (DHYCT) Art Workshop, Wednesday 11th July 10:00 - 12:30 pm, St Andrews Church Hall, cost $5.00 - We are teaming up with a local artist and the painting group to give you a chance to use your skills. 12 places available for school years 8 and up. To book your place contact Helen Cobby 021 0785112 or helencobby@gmail.com

Cashmere High School Choral Celebration, Thursday 26th July, St Marys Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street - Door sales only: adults $10.00 students $5.00 and family $20.00, tea, coffee and mulled wine will be available.

Diamond Harbour Youth and Community Trust (DHYCT) presents "Where we live" - submit an entry for one or more of the categories: lego model, nature collage, photography, drawing/painting, modelling (junk/clay etc). See flyer for more details.