Community Notices
Papanui Youth Development Trust, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui. Encouraging young people to be all they can.
Term 3 Fear Factor, Year 7 & 8 only, Thursdays 3.30 - 5.00 p.m. Only $2. Call 027 279 3802 or email youthcoordinator@pydt.org
NZAGC www.canterburyexplorers.org.nz
Canterbury Explorers - Discussion PanelGifted Education - Parent Evening
The Canterbury Explorers would like to invite interested parents and professionals to attend our parent evening next week. Could you please forward this to any of your parents or staff who you think would be interested.
Date: Tuesday 7th August
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: The Medbury Centre, Medbury School
Cost: Gold coin donation
A panel of Canterbury Explorers parents and professionals will lead a discussion on giftedness. E-mail your questions in advance if possible to info@canterburyexplorers.org.nz After the panel discussion, stick around for coffee and a chat.
If you have any questions please contact us: info@canterburyexplorers.org.nz
Canterbury Explorers is the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Association of Gifted Children (NZAGC). The Canterbury Explorers is run by a group of parent volunteers with the aim of supporting gifted and talented children, including twice-exceptional (2e), and their families from Christchurch and Canterbury. For more information on the Canterbury Explorers please visit www.canterburyexplorers.org.nz
The Southern Astros Baseball Club will be holding a Registration Day at Sporting Edge Store (501 Wairakei Road, Burnside) on Sunday 12 August from 12pm to 3pm for those wishing to play in the 2018/2019 season.
Come join the team! Registration Day will happen rain or shine.
We have teams for all ages and skills, from 5-9 (Kiwaball), U13, U16, U19, and Seniors;
Online registration will be available on site;
Several committee members and coaches will be available to answer any questions you may have about playing baseball in Christchurch;
Indoor skills area will be set up at Sporting Edge;
Weather permitting, baseball skills demonstration/training session will be available at park across from Sporting Edge.
For more information, contact Lynn Torgerson on 0273 388 918 or go to the Southern Astros Baseball Club website: http://www.sporty.co.nz/southernastrosbaseballclub
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School is delighted to present Stellar Strings 2 - Stephen Larsen@Rangi Ruru on Saturday September 1st 2018.
Limited seats are available for both events - click here to book your tickets
1. Workshops with Stephen Larsen
Saturday September 1st, 1.15 – 3.15pm, Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Workshop A 1.15 – 2.15pm Sound production for string players
Workshop B 2.15 – 3.15pm Practical session on effective practice techniques for string players
Active participants and observers welcome. Participants please bring your instruments.
Admission: $10 per workshop, $15 for both workshops.
2. Stellar Strings 2 in Concert
Saturday September 1st, 4pm Merivale Lane Theatre, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Stephen Larsen’s students in Concert, featuring Rangi music scholars/violinists, and Rangi alumni who are currently studying with Stephen at the University of Auckland. The concert will include a performance of Peter Warlock’s Capriol Suite.
Admission: $20 adults, $15 students aged 18 years and under
Limited seats are available for both events - click here to book your tickets
Light refreshments will be available between the end of the workshops (3.15pm finishing time) and the start of the concert (4pm).
Rolleston College Enrolments for 2019 Intake. Rolleston College is currently taking enrolments for our 2019 intake of learners. To assist us in this process it would be appreciated if we could have enrolments returned to us by Friday 17 August 2018, either by post, email or hand delivered. Our office is open 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 3.30pm on Fridays. We are still happy to accept enrolments for in zone learners after this time, however your enrolments will be processed at a later date in the term. Please refer to our website for further information www.rollestoncollege.nz
Week of Engineering Expo – Come along and get inspired!
Interested in learning more about engineering or just want to learn more about how the world works? If you’re looking for a fun family day, are considering engineering as a career pathway or wish to answer your child’s tricky questions about how things work, head along to the Week of Engineering public open day. There’ll be drones, robots and virtual reality to get involved with! Find out more at www.weekofengineering.co.nz/engineer-expos-2018
When and where:
Canterbury University’s College of Engineering
69 Creyke Street, Christchurch
Saturday 18 August from 10am – 4pm.
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Learn more about engineering and how the world works at the free Engineering Expo! There’ll be drones, robots and more! http://www.weekofengineering.co.nz/engineer-expos-2018/
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