Community Notices
Information on upcoming events happening in our community.
GENERAL
Support Life Education and Your School
Get ready to quack up some fun! Join Life Education at the Annual More FM Canterbury Duck Race on Sunday, November 3rd, from 12pm at the Bridge of Remembrance on the Avon River in Christchurch.
Features:
Two races:
Businesses of Canterbury Race showcasing creatively decorated ducks
Community Race for all supporters
Meet Harold
Activities for kids
Prizes for Race winners
Entry for the community is just $10 per duck!
Help us win – The school with the highest percentage of entries based on student numbers will win $500 worth of books for their library, thanks to EK Books, a visit from Harold, and 1 free day of Life Education's Healthy Harold Program. The more entries we get, the better chance we have of winning!
For more information and to register your duck, visit www.lifeeducationcanterbury.org.nz/community-duck-race
See attached flyer
Melanie Poppins
Term 4 Night Classes - Papanui High School
World of Games
We are hosting a "World of Games" event on October 19th, from 12 PM to 4 PM as part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival. This event will be a fun-filled afternoon showcasing traditional games and sports from various cultures around the world. The day will include engaging activities for children, families, and the wider community, with food, sports, and great community vibes – and entry is free!
Kids Yoga Day
SENSE RUGBY - coming to Christchurch
We are launching Sense Rugby in your city this coming holidays. Sense Rugby is an occupational therapy led rugby program designed to help tamariki and rangatahi participate in active recreation and sport.
Our mission is to help all tamariki and rangatahi to love movement and sport.
We provide high quality, high impact, and accessible opportunities for disabled tamariki and rangatahi to participate in rugby.
We believe that sport and active recreation has the power to help create positive physical and mental health and wellbeing, and a sense of belonging and connection within our local communities.
Kelly Sports - Holiday Programme
See attached flyer/programme
Waitākiri Primary School Fundraiser - 170 Burwood Road
Brick by Brick Show
Saturday 21 September 9-4pm. $2 entry
Community friendly school fundraiser for new community swimming pool
See flyer below
Christchurch United Football Camp - Holiday Camp Programme
Held at 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)
See flyers below.
Nomads United Holiday Programme October 9, 10 & 11
Holiday camp in October for kids aged 9 to 12 years.
Register through our club shop on our website: https://www.nomadsafc.org/product-page/juniorholidaycamp-9th-12thgrade
See flyer below.
After school hula hoop circus classes - for children and parents to have some fun and do some fitness together.
Every Thursday during school team - 3.15-4.45pm
At St Albans community center hall - Koha donation based
Hoops and other circus props included
Suit both parents and kids
Children must be supervised
FB event link
https://www.facebook.com/share/yomjUayZwG4xR1eJ/?mibextid=9VsGKo
WIN A VISIT FROM THE POUĀKAI + FREE TICKETS TO A GAME!
It's competition time! The classroom with the MOST votes will win a visit from the Mainland Pouākai during the week of October 14th as well as tickets to attend the Pouākai home opener against the Northern Kāhu!
Everyone who enters the competition will also get 30% off on Pouākai season memberships!
The winning classroom will be announced the week of September 16th. Entries close Friday, September 13th at 5:00pm!
Enter today by heading to https://pouakai.basketball/win-a-visit-from-the-mainland-pouakai/
Christchurch Horticultural Society - Holiday Workshops
Join us these school holidays and unleash your child’s imagination with a range of enchanting workshops:
Workshops are as follows:
Creative Clay Pot Plant & Planting Fun
Create your own Magical Kingdom
Scented & Glitter Fragrance Making Workshop
Posy Jar: a Blooming Adventure of Creativity & Scent!
Choose from two morning or afternoon sessions per day: Monday 30th September, Tuesday 1st, 3rd & 7th October
Suitable for children aged 3 – 12yrs (please support under 7’s by remaining for the session)
$25 per session. Purchase 4 or more workshops and receive $10 off your order with coupon code fun-filled (applied at cart)
Price includes materials and self-serve tea & coffee
Spaces are limited—sign up today and let your child’s imagination blossom!
Waimairi Life Saving
See attached flyer.
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 yr
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
French Classes for Children - Beginners
Give your child the opportunity to start learning French!
Alliance Française Christchurch is offering a beginners' class for children in Term 4. These fun and interactive classes are perfect for children who want to explore a new language and culture.
When? Thursdays, starting October 17th
Time? 4 PM - 5 PM
Where? Alliance Française Christchurch, 275 Cashel Street
Cost? $150 per term
For more information or to enrol, visit https://www.afchristchurch.org.nz/learn-french/children/crocos/?course_id=1691All welcome!
Neurodiverse Kids Yoga
A 4 week programme. Mondays 4:15 - 5pm
2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd September.
See flyer below
Brain Play
Brain Play has arrived in Christchurch! We teach all things science & technology to Kiwi kids - coding, robotics, science experiments, Minecraft & more.
Book a free trial of our after-school classes - group sessions for ages 7 - 12. Or send us an email to hear more about our 1:1 sessions - these are a great match for students who are looking for extension, are looking for a new hobby and to build confidence and skills, and/or for students with high and complex needs.
Visit brainplay.co.nz to read more, or email us on referrals@brainplay.co.nz.
See attached flyer.
Junior Indoor Sports
Football and Netball - see attached flyer
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.n
Footlocker fundraiser
Please see leaflet attached.
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