Private Numeracy and Literacy Tutoring.  Available on a one on one basis or in small groups. Tutoring offered by a trained teaching assistance using proven programmes for students that have learning difficulties or require a confidence boost. Programmes are individualised depending on need.  Available for students at primary and intermediate levels outside of the school environment.  Please contact Julie Whitmore on 0272959260 to discuss individual needs. References available.  “Every child can learn. Just not on the same day or in the same way"

St. Albans Tennis Club.  Mike Nicol (coach) is retiring after 17 years of coaching 100s of budding St. Albans tennis champions.  Mike’s very last coaching session is 14th April 2018.

If you or your family had any coaching from Mike or you are a previous member of St. Albans Tennis Club - we warmly invite you to come to the club on Dover street at 12pm on April 14th to help the club celebrate Mike’s contribution to St. Albans tennis.

International Antarctic Centre Holiday Programme.  Looking for something different for your child to do during the school holidays, then have them join the holiday programmes at the International Antarctic Centre during the April Holidays.

Join the Antarctic Explorers, Husky Musher or Penguin Keeper programmes.

All information and bookings are on our website www.iceberg.co.nz 

St Andrew's College secondary school and boarding Open Day, Thursday 10 May 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.  Visit stac.school.nz for further information and to register online.

He Toko He Tūāhu is for Ngāi Tūāhuriri rangatahi aged between 8-15 years old who are keen to connect with their hapū. We will be learning about the history and interconnected relationship with Koukourārata marae and the hapū of Ngāti Irakehu and Ngāti Huikai. We will explore the Banks Peninsula environment, learning about whakapapa and the traditions and stories that connect us together. With all of the knowledge we have gathered, we will be creating projects that encourage and strengthen our relationship with Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Rangatahi who whakapapa to Ngāi Tūāhuriri and/or Koukourārata will be prioritised, although we encourage all interested Ngāi Tahu youth to register.

Registrations of interest can be made here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZzaUX2ln_nR7dGgFbNODKP4LOnLNM0t5RksCLCTnMZrcyA/viewform?usp=sf_link

SURFKIDS Childrens Surfing April Holiday Programme.  Learn the skills of Surfing in a fun, safe environment. All equipment provided and professional instruction from Aaron Lock and team.  For kids 8 - 14 years.  April Holidays Week 1 and 2.  16 -20th and 23 -27th April 10am to 12pm.  Cost $30 per day or $135 for five. Bookings essential.  Venue :Sumner.  Call Aaron on 0800 80 SURF (7873) or register online at www.surfcoach.co.nz

Shirley Boys' High School 

• Parent Information Evenings, Monday 7 - Thursday 10 May, 6.00- 7.30 p.m., SBHS Spartans Room (PE block, entrance off North Parade).
  
• Community Open Night, Thursday 24 May, 6.30 - 8.30 commencing in the Assembly Hall (entrance off North Parade). 
  
• CV Gallagher Trust Scholarship Exam, Thursday 7 June, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m., Assembly Hall (North Parade).  Please register on the school website or at the school office.  
  

Car parking is available at Shirley Boys' High School and Shirley Intermediate School, North Parade.  Phone: 375 7057, office@shirley.school.nz, www.shirley.school.nz

Papanui High School Term 2 2018 Nightclasses.  As daylight saving ends and the evenings become longer why not take the opportunity to take up a new hobby, learn a new skill, meet some new people and have fun at the same time then join one of Papanui High School’s exciting range of Adult and Community Education Courses for Term 2 beginning from 7 May. We have a wide range of courses to choose from and guarantee you will find something to appeal regardless of age or interests.

We offer classes in languages, woodwork, dressmaking, art, cooking, mosiacs, yoga, pilates, bee keeping, ukulele, English for speakers of other languages, photography and more. For further information and enrolment in these or any of our courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz or email rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

Girl Guiding New Zealand, Take a Hike!  Free event.  Join us for a walk around Halswell Quarry and a picnic, Sunday 22 April, 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.  Head to Halswell Quarry with your friends, family or dog for a walk around the outer rim.  There's heaps of activities for all ages to do along the way.  Bring a picnic and join us for food and games after the walk!  You don't have to be a Guiding member to take part, this is a social event and a chance for us all to get together and have fun.