Anxiety in children. A free talk to demystify anxiety and provide strategies you can use to support your anxious child. Monday, 22 May, 7.00 p.m. Elmwood Normal School Auditorium. Presented by Catherine Gallagher MA(Hons): Dip.Clin.Psyc.MNZCCP

YMCA After School Recreation Programmes Term 2 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 to www.ymcachch.org.nz/children/recreation/

Papanui High School evening classes.  If you have always wanted to learn something new, or meet some new people then come along to Papanui High School and take part in one of our wide range of Night classes on offer for Term 2, beginning week of 8 May.  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 any of our courses please visit our website http://www.papanui.school.nz/papanui-high-school/ or email rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

M*A*S*H - My After School Headquarters. The best fun your kids can have. Enrol today. QINZ subsidies. After school $18, before school $10. Location: The Malvern Scout Club. April senior school holiday programme available to book. www.mashkids.co.nz, 0800 420 520.

Surfkids, Learn to surf.  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.  Sundays 10am to 12pm until 30 April.  April Holidays : 18 - 21 April, 24 - 28 April, 10am -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

St Margaret's College Open Day, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch.  Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm.  Principal's Address: 11:45am.  For further information: 03 353 2563 or enrol@stmargarets.school.nz

Motivationz Netball for our “Young Guns Holiday Programme”.  When: 26/27/28th April.  Where: Graham Condon Centre.  Time: 2:30pm-4pm. Cost: $70.  Ages: 7-12 yrs (years 4,5,6,7).  For those looking for a daily fix of netball skills.  A lot of fun, challenge and game time makes this popular with the youngsters. To book, please contact Marg or Anthony on 3562110 or email through your name, DOB, address and phone number to marg@motivationz.co.nz.  For more info, go to our website: www.motivationz.co.nz

Motivationz Netball for our “Future Champions Programme”. When: 26/27/28th April.  Where: Graham Condon Centre.  Time: 9am-2pm. Cost: $220.  Ages: 12yrs + (year 7/8 and year 9/10).  Topics covered: nutrition (eating well), sports psych – goals and strategies, cross training, fitness principles, skills specific, confidence, self - belief.  A lot of fun, and challenge makes this popular with the netballer who really wants to achieve big things in netball. To book, please contact Marg or Anthony on 3562110 or email through your name, DOB, address and phone number to marg@motivationz.co.nz.  For more info, go to our website: www.motivationz.co.nz

Shirley Boys' High School Open Night, Thursday 25 May, 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. commencing in the Assembly Hall (entrance off North Parade).  All welcome.  www.shirley.school.nz

Shirley Boys' High School CV Gallagher Trust Exam, Thursday, 8 June 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m., Assembly Hall (North Parade).  Please register on our website or at the school office.  www.shirley.school.nz, office@shirley.school.nz, Ph: 375 7057.