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Community News - Term 3, 2021

Administration —

OSCAR AT HALSWELL Before School Programme runs from 7.15am. After School to 6pm. All enquiries please email our Supervisor, Leanne: halswelloscar@gmail.com

Lost Property:

The office has a large amount of unnamed lost property,  please make sure your child's clothing is named so we can return it to the classroom.

Absences:

Please remember to advise the office of any absences, this can be done by either leaving a message on the absence line or by using the School App 

Please also include the reason for the absence.

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Dental Care during the School Holidays

The Community Dental Service will be providing dental care for children enrolled with our service during the upcoming school holidays. The clinics will offer check-ups, treatment and relief of pain sessions by appointment only. To make an appointment please call/email our Contact Centre which operates between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday throughout the holidays.

The following Dental Clinics will be open during these school holidays:

· Northcote Clinic, 24, Tuckers Road, Casebrook,

· Hillmorton Clinic, Hillmorton Hospital, Sylvan Street,

The clinics will offer appointments between 8.15am and 4.15pm for school age and preschool children. If your child has dental pain because of an accident, please contact your dentist in the first instance.

To book an appointment at one of our clinics please: call 0800 846 983

Or email commdental@cdhb.health.nz

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CodeCamp 

Code Camp allows kids from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Creating games, websites and apps as well as robotics.

4th - 8th October Book Now at https://codecamp.co.nz


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 2021/2022 season is Wednesday 20th October.

Saturday Inter-Club Competition is available with top-quality coaching provided.

REGISTRATION DAYFOR ALL NEW MEMBERS:

DATE: Monday 18 October

TIME: 5.00-6.30pm

PLACE: Christchurch Avon Club Rooms – Burnside High School

(access from Greers Rd beside tennis courts)

FEES: $100 per child (with reductions for 2 or more children in the same family)

$65 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 Monday 18 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

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CLEVER LITTLE BEES - OCTOBER BEEKEEPING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME FOR KIDS

Ever wanted to learn more about bees? Want the opportunity to see inside a hive? Now’s your chance!

Learn practical beekeeping skills in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Tuesdays – Phillipstown Community Hub

The holiday programme is for children aged 7-13 years

Time: 9am-3pm

Single days - $60 per child

For the week - $285 per child

For enquiries and bookings, please contact Kathryn at dodowithbees@gmail.com or 027 863 8730.

All PPE provided (except footwear)

Children and adult Term 4 classes are also available, please contact Kathryn for more information.

www.cleverlittlebees.co.nz - dodowithbees@gmail.com.

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Studio One Performing Arts, your local dance school, is currently giving Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary lessons in your area. The school’s director is teacher, choreographer & ex-ballet dancer Patricia Paul A.R.A.D. (London). Ballet lessons from 3 years through to Advanced, and all levels in Jazz and Contemporary starting from age 7. For all enquiries please phone 372-9191 or email info@studioone.co.nz

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