AllianceFrançaise Christchurch holiday programme.  

Week 1 - 2-6 October, join the AF Detective team.  

Week 2 - 9-13 October - Comics week.  

Join us for two weeks of fun, French-flavoured activities for kids.  Each week is structured around a different theme.  Programme costs $45 per day/$200 for a whole week.  Suitable for children 5-11 years, of all levels of French ability.  Direct enquiries to enquiries@afchristchurch.org.nz, ph: 365 8370 

The School for Young Writers Saturday morning classes - spaces available in Term 4 for Years 4-13.  Rhythm and Rhyme Writing Competition - deadline 30 October.

Our Summer Writing School for teenagers is currently in the planning stages. January 22-26, 2018. Details and updates can be found here: https://youngwritersnz.wordpress.com/Please direct all queries to young.writers@xtra.co.nz

Christchurch Avon Athletics Club – Junior Section http://christchurchavon.com.  We are a well-organised 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 new season is Wednesday 18 October.  Saturday Inter-Club Competition is available and top-quality coaching is also provided.  Registration Day  - for all new members.  Date: Monday 16 October . Time: 5.00-6.30pm.  Place: Christchurch Avon Club Rooms – Burnside High School (access from Greers Rd beside tennis courts).  Fees: $85 per child (with reductions for 2 or more children in the same family).  $55 for children in the Kiwisport Group – 5/6 yrs.  Fees are payable online at time of registration.  The preferred method of payment is by credit card.  Note - we do not have eftpos available. Until payment has been received, the child’s registration is incomplete.  Our very popular Junior club fills up quickly – so it is essential that new members attend registration on Monday 16 October to secure a place.  For any other information contact Marilyn Morrison (Junior Club Captain) by email at marilynmorrison52@gmail.com

Write like an Author.  We are excited to let you know that Burnside High School has been chosen as a venue for a school holiday camp for young writers, called “Write like an Author”.  It is an internationally acclaimed writing course that teaches young writers the skills and techniques that professional authors use to create their stories.  During the camp, each participant will develop and write an original creative story under the guidance of well-known author Maria Gill.

Write like an Author camps are set up by NZ author and writing coach, Brian Falkner. Brian is an internationally published children’s author with fifteen books published in more than thirteen countries. He won the New Zealand Young Adult Book Award last year, and was shortlisted for the same award this year.

The camp will be held during the school holidays, starting on Monday, 9th October 2017 and running until Thursday, 12nd October 2017.

The camp is for enthusiastic young writers to develop their natural writing and story-telling talents. It is ideal for young people who have a dream of becoming a published author or anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.

The number of places on the camp is strictly limited and is also open to students across Canterbury - and further afield, so we recommend that you register early if your child is interested in attending the camp.  The camp is non-residential, and runs from 9am - 4pm each day.  Students will need to bring their own device (a laptop or tablet to write their stories on).  The course fee is just $195.00 (with early registration).

We highly recommend this camp to budding young writers who would like to learn how to turn their wonderful ideas into wonderful stories.

A flyer about the camp is attached. For more information and to register, please visit www.writelikeanauthor.com.

Papanui High School night classes.  As the weather gets warmer and the evenings get longer it is the ideal time to get out of the house and learn something new and meet some new people by taking part in one of the wide range of night classes on offer at Papanui High School for Term 4 beginning week of 23 October.

From Art to Yoga and everything in between we are sure, regardless of your age or interest, you will find something to tempt you. Classes at Papanui High School are held in a warm, friendly relaxed environment and our tutors are supportive and well qualified in their chosen fields.

For further information and enrolment in these or any of our Term 4 courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz to see our full range of courses or email Barbara Roper on rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

Friday night American Football, Term 4.  Marshland Domain, Prestons Road, October 20 - December 8 (8 week competiton).  Ages 10-14.  Registrations due before October 1st.  For registration information Email americanfootballcanterbury@gmail.com or contact Junior Football Manager, Mason Shaw 027 391 3287.  Teams/players can be registered separately.  Get in quick as interest is high.  The competition will be capped at 12 teams.  Subs are $20 per player for the entire 8 week tournament.

OSCAR in St Albans.  We are running a holiday programme from 2nd Oct to 13th Oct - we are open 7.30am to 6pm.  Our programme includes theme days full of fun activities, outings and special guests.  Contact our office on 033554918 or email oscarstalbans@vodafone.co.nz for an enrolment form and activity sheet. 

YMCA After School Recreation Programmes, Term 4 Enrol now!  The YMCA Christchurch offers a wide range of after school recreational activities to cater for those of all ages and abilities, during school term time.

Miniball & Basketball

Get your child involved and see them develop skills, friendships and a team spirit while also staying fit and healthy.

Gymnastics & Dance

Both programmes are designed to help children develop their motor skills, confidence, balance and body awareness.

All programmes are $95 a term. To enrol pop in and see us at 13a Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall, or for further information and online booking go towww.ymcachch.org.nz/children/recreation/

Science Alive School Holiday Programme Get Connected!  A fun two hour holiday programme about electricity.  "Get Connected" to Christchurch city centre and the rebuild.  Then "Get Connected" to electricity through circuit building and design.

When: 3rd, 4th and 5th of October.
Price: $18 per child

Click the link below to book for the programme.

Get Connected for 7-9 year olds.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/get-connected-juniors/christchurch

Get Connected for 10-13 year olds.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/get-connected-seniors/christchurch

Presented by Science Alive in partnership with Ōtākaro