Some exciting ideas for School Holiday Programmes, After School Activities and Community events!

The material and information contained in this article is for general information purposes only and has been supplied by the individual businesses/organisations.

Free Dental Care

Reminder for rangatahi and whānau that from Years 9 to their 18th birthday ‘Free Dental’ is available, book in with your dentist for your yearly check-up.

Yearly dental check-ups are one of the best ways to prevent poor oral health and protect youthful smiles

If you can’t remember what dentist you are enrolled with or have any questions, please contact the Adolescent Regional Coordinator 0800 825 583 / freedentalcare@cdhb.health.nz / www.cdhb.health.nz/freedentalcare

If your child is experiencing any dental pain/discomfort, you can call us on 0800 846 983 and/or email: commdental@cdhb.health.nz and one of our clinicians will contact you.

Tuition in Academic Writing

Please see attached flyer for after school tuition in academic writing in term 3.

Trailblazers programme

See attached image for information.

Steampunk Market Day

Please see below flyer for an upcoming Steampunk Market on November 9th

Shoebox Christmas

Ways to help

Do you know any rangatahi who would be interested in helping with this initiative so that we can keep Shoebox Christmas going for your tamariki and organisation? 

Ideally, think about someone who:
- Wants to make a difference in their community
- Wants to learn skills related to: leadership, entrepreneurship, project management and anything where communication is important!
- Is 16 or older (not a requirement, but this age and up is better suited for the work).

There's a little more information and a form they can register interest here: www.kohatree.co.nz/rangatahi

or emailpera@shoeboxchristmas.co.nz

Rod Donald Hut Challenge

Please click on the below link to see more information

https://mailchi.mp/03e94fe3541e/rod-donald-challenge-get-up-to-20

Luminaires Charitable Trust

There are still some spaces available!

Term 4 Acting and Singing Workshops

The Barn, Cracroft Guiding Centre

Ages 8+

https://forms.gle/3gJT3Yk6VkxXgkH66

and also:

Do something different this Halloween!! 

Join us if you dare for the Luminaires 

Halloween Scare-venger Hunt

The Curse of Cracroft is upon us… help us to defeat the devilish ghosts and ghouls who haunt the grounds…

Friday 31 October

6-8pm (family friendly)

8.30pm-midnight (recommended for ages 15+)

events.humanitix.com/scarevengerhunt 

Prepare to be scared!

See attached images

Bike Bridge

We’re getting ready to start a new Bike Bridge season on 15 October, and we’re looking forward to welcoming both returning riders and new participants to our free bike lessons for women. It’s always exciting helping people get pedalling for the first time!

At this stage, we still have room for more learners, and we’d love to help as many women as possible gain confidence on a bike.

Season details:

Addington School

(entrances off Somerset Crescent or from Simeon Street)

5–7pm Wednesdays

15 Oct – 27 Dec 2025, and 28 Jan – 1 Apr 2026

Taught by women, for women (female-only environment).

All abilities welcome — from complete beginners to those wanting to build confidence on the road.

Bikes and helmets provided.

Come when you can between 5–7pm; no worries if you arrive late or need to leave early. No booking needed.

Please wear closed footwear.

Check our Facebook page for updates (e.g. weather cancellations): Bike Bridge Christchurch

More information: www.radbikes.co.nz/bikebridge

See attached flyer for more details