Leaders for Education scheme - I am proud to support Karori Normal School under the Leaders for Education scheme. If you or someone you know is thinking of selling your home, arrange for a free, no obligation appraisal from Martin Binks. If you sell your home with me I will make a donation of $250 to the school. This is only available from Martin Binks at Ray White in Karori. I can be reached by e-mail at martin.binks@raywhite.com, and Ph: 022 066 3170 or 04 212 3170. Martin Binks, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, REAA 2008, Ray White Karori.

Is "Clean the Windows" on your To Do list? Save time & hassle, get the job done professionally & support the KNS by getting Karori local Bernard from Ultimate Cleaning 0277550107 to do them for you. $150 for inside & out ($120 for small house with easy access). Bernard will donate $10 from every job to KNS. Referee: Stacey Wilson 0274154849 or fin.stacey@xtra.co.nz

Celebrate that next birthday, graduation, baby shower, or Friday with a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Cake. Available in 3 sizes the cakes can be made to order with 48 hours notice. Go to https://www.benjerry.co.nz/wellington to order and enter KNS Cakes in the special instructions and we will give $5 for every cake ordered back to KNS. As proud parents of a KNS student and owners of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shops in Wellington we are thrilled to be able to give back to the Karori community. 

KELLY CLUB KELBURN JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.

The July programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned:

"Manic Monday", Kelly Club Speed Races Day", "Pyjama Party Day", "Bricktastic Day", "A Magical Madness day with Zappo the Magician who is coming to Kelly Club with his brand new Magical Workshop"
Plus trips to: The movie "Lightyear", Laserforce, Ten Pin Bowling!

To see the activity plan go to: Kelburn Activity Plan

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellyclub.co.nz email kelburnnormal@kellyclub.co.nzor call 021 744 636

FOOTBALL MORNING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

(Yrs. 1–8) Green Room, Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Wilton (all weather indoor surface).

WEEK 1 - Tues 12 July, Weds 13 July, Thurs 14 July - 9.30am-12.30pm
WEEK 2 - Tues 19 July, Weds 20 July, Thurs 21 July - 9.30am-12.30pm
Perfect for beginners and those just wanting to have some Football Fun! Come along and improve Technique, Knowledge and learn more about the Basic Skills of "The Beautiful Game" (Football).
We will focus on the core skills of Control, Dribbling, Passing, Tackling, Shooting but most importantly having as much fun as possible!

NETBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – NORTHLAND MEMORIAL HALL

Week 2 ONLY – Tues 19 July, Weds 20 July, Thurs 21 July - 9am-12pm

Come along and grow your child’s confidence at the Kelly Sports Netball Holiday Programme.

Years 1-4 - For Beginners, these sessions will work on improving basic netball skills and help start to develop technical and tactical knowledge in accordance with the Future Ferns Programme. Children will work towards the following skills Passing, Shooting, Spatial Awareness and Defensive Skills.

Year 5-8 - These sessions will work on sharpening the basic skills (from the above session) Passing and Shooting and we will start to develop a better understanding of the 7-aside game and the different positional roles.
We will use fun drills and games to develop and challenge young players focusing on the key skill areas for their level of development while also have fun!!.

KELLY SPORTS WINTER WARM UP SPORTS! – TERM 3 (Yrs. 0-4)

Kelly Sports will be back in Term 3 with their fun and exciting classes!

Years 0-2, Monday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm

Years 2-4, Monday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm

This 8 x weekly programme gives children the skills and confidence in a fun and enjoyable environment. It also encourages their enthusiasm for sport and the life skills that such involvement brings, giving them the confidence to join sports clubs and teams in the future. Come and try Football, Basketball, Hockey and Tag Games! It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability and have lots of fun!!

Starts Week 2 of Term 3.

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201 

Deliverers Wanted:

Want to earn some pocket money and/or get paid to exercise?

GenX Distribution is looking for local deliverers to deliver a new community newspaper and real estate circulars to letterboxes in the Karori area.

Deliverers must be at least 10 years old (younger children may apply with parental assistance). Adults are also welcome to apply!

Background: GenX Distribution used to manage the distribution of the Independent Herald in your local area.

For further information, please contact Michelle McGuire – michelle@genxbuilders.co.nz or text (027) 230 6191

SwimWell is experiencing labour shortages like many other businesses. We are finding it particularly challenging finding staff for next term to teach our schools programme and are currently running another recruitment campaign. We have multiple vacancies at all our facilities. We would appreciate your support in promoting the attached job ad through your communication channels to parents. We are looking for staff who are available to work Monday to Friday between 9am – 2.30pm during term time. 

Does your child love to sing? Wellington Cathedral of St Paul is currently recruiting for more singers aged 8-15 to join the Cathedral Choristers. This is a terrific way to gain a musical education and learn vocal technique from one of the foremost conductors in the country free of charge. Please see this link for more information, and this link to hear the Choristers talk about their own experience. For further information or to organise an audition, please contact Michael Stewart at dom@wellingtoncathedral.org.nz

PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES

SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB (WILTON) AND
SOUTHERN SUBURBS SWIS (BERHAMPORE)


11th – 22nd JULY 2022
 from 7.00am-6pm daily 
 from 7.00am-6pm daily
. Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Cooking, Fitness, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available. 
Daily $81.04/cub per session or $137.77 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $324.16 per cub/week or $551.07 for two siblings/week
. MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.

Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.PRIDELANDS.co.nz or 
Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare

sKids St. Teresa’s specialises in delivering quality before school, after school and holiday programmes. We strive to create a fun and safe environment that our kids just love! We are now taking bookings for our action-packed Winter Holiday Programme and Term 3. For more information, please call Jools Da Silva on 021 0254 3249 or email jools@skids.co.nz

We have exciting opportunities available at both sKids St. Teresa’s Karori and sKids Cardinal McKeefry for energetic individuals to join a team of dedicated Programme Managers and Programme Assistants. Applicants must have a passion for growing awesome Kiwi kids. These are permanent part-time positions. Hours of work 2.30pm-5.00pm (5 afternoons a week) with additional hours available during the school holidays. Full drivers licence essential.

Training will be given, and the successful applicant will be police vetted. Job Description available upon request. CVs to jools@skids.co.nz.

Karori Recreation Centres July School Holiday Programme is now open for bookings!

From Gala Day and Space Place, to WOW and MasterChef, there will be something for everyone. Bring your friends along for a fun action packed July School Holiday Programme.

For any enquiries, please call us on 04 476 80 90

To book, head to wellington.govt.nz/holidayprogrammes

St Ninian's upcoming holiday programme which runs for the first week of the July school holidays with the theme of friendship.

• Starting date: Tues 12- Sun 17 July, from 9am – 1pm
• Ages 5 years to 12 years old
• Cost – by donations
• Morning tea and lunch will be provided
• Activities include - drawings, painting, collage, stories, poetry, music, performing and wearable arts, and indoor/outdoor games.

Numbers are subject to availability so parents will need to register to secure their child's place.

To register – email stnup@xtra.co.nz or call our office 04 476 7137 

These school holidays KidzStuff Theatre for Children are presenting Kiwi Courage, Written by Amalia Calder

What: Kiwi Courage

When: 9th - 22nd July 2022

Where: Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington

Times: Weekdays 10am & 11:30am, Saturdays 10am, no show Sundays

Tickets $12.50pp, Children under 2 Free

Bookings: www.kidzstufftheatre.co.nz

PRIDE LANDS ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS

We are happy to provide coordinated and structured activities for children and young people for all kinds of events in the Wellington Region.

Resources, space and age of the children, young people and adults who wish to participate is not an issue.

We know how to improvise and delivered some of the best and most quirky activities you have ever seen.

Book us in for your next event and give us at least a week to plan our activities to suit your needs and budget.

JULY 2022 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – NORTHLAND KIDZ CLUB

We'll be out on scavenger and treasure hunts, making “jelly jars” & going to the Botanic Gardens.

We'll be having a Wheels Day, discovering the hidden walkways of Kelburn, and visiting Petone for the Settlers Museum, beach & play area.

We'll also be creating more beautiful art using the paint pouring technique, and visiting our favourite Time Cinema for another selection of early cartoons & films, stopping to play at Lyall Bay Beach beforehand. We'll also be going to local parks and play areas, and having food like pancakes, fish & chips and barbecued sausages for afternoon tea.

$45 per child per day (third child onwards :$20), 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m each day.

For details, check out our website (www.nkc.org.nz) , or contact Jan on cell (022-140-2612), e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com).

Deliverers Wanted: Want to earn some pocket money and/or get paid to exercise?

GenX Distribution is looking for local deliverers to deliver a new community newspaper and real estate circulars to letterboxes in the Karori area.

Deliverers must be at least 10 years old (younger children may apply with parental assistance). Adults are also welcome to apply!

Background: GenX Distribution used to manage the distribution of the Independent Herald in your local area.

For further information, please contact Michelle McGuire – michelle@genxbuilders.co.nz or text (027) 230 6191

Nanny Work Wanted - Flexible hours, experienced nanny and teacher-aid, current First Aid certificate, References available. Please contact Nicola 027 3419044 Email NJBbrown@xtra.co.nz