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Win Sal’s Pizza and a visit from the Canterbury Rams to your classroom!!The classroom with the MOST votes will win Sal’s Pizza delivered by the Canterbury Rams straight to their classroom one lunchtime the week of March 18th. The winning classroom will also receive tickets to attend the Rams’ first game of the season against the Nelson Giants, where we will be raising our 2023 championship banner!The winners will be announced on Friday, March 15th at 12:00pm.
Entries close Monday, 11th March 9:00am.There is only one entry per person but increase your chances by sharing the competition with friends and whanau and encouraging them to vote for your classroom! Canterbury-based schools only.

Enter now: https://canterburyrams.basketball/win-sals-pizza-with-the-rams/

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Interested in Football? Try out the free street football at Burnside High School on their Netball Courts opposite Jellie Park on a Friday afternoon for a four-week block. With the first one starting in March. 

Street Football is played on outdoor Netball, Basketball or Tennis Courts and all players must wear appropriate footwear for playing on outdoor hard courts. It’s a rock up and play version of football, no coaching involved just encouragement. Children can show up with friends in teams or as individuals and make new friends. It’s basically just an hour and a half of running around and starting to understand the basics of football and general play. Below are all the details plus a registration link. 

Age Groups: 9 to 12 years
Dates: March 1st – March 22nd (4 weeks)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Venue: Burnside High School Netball Courts
Cost: FREE

Registration Link: Click Here
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Children's Day 2024

Date: Sunday 3 March
Time: 11am-3pm

Website for details: ccc.govt.nz/childrensday  (flyer attached)

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Kids in the City

Date: Saturday 9 March
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Address: 20 - 26 Welles Street

Entry by donation (flyer attached)

Exciting news! There's a fantastic new market in town, and you won't want to miss out on the fun.

What’s on offer?
High-quality stallholders for the best shopping experience

Local eateries to try, Face painting and bouncy castles for endless entertainment!

And the best part? No tickets needed—just bring a donation and you're in!

Additional perks:
Ample street and paid parking available Pram-friendly for our littlest attendees Dog-friendly

Worried about the weather? Don't be! We've got a backup date if needed, and we'll announce it over on our Facebook page if required. 
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Click on this link to catch up on the latest 'Parent to Parent' information.
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English Language Classes

We here at St Christopher’s are a church family from every continent! UK & China, Australia & Europe, SE Asia, Africa, Middle East, Indian Sub-continent & the USA, and Tanga te Whenua… yet we are one people, God’s family and His church. Everyone is welcome – there is room at the table!

In helping our kiwi families from other lands who do not speak English with confidence, we host free informal English lessons, designed around normal “get along” and thrive in New Zealand society. We have dozens of people in our classes. There is no expectation or requirement to join, other than wanting to become more confident.

Our classes are led by qualified education professionals and they have a team of people committed to walk with you in gaining confidence. We hold our classes on once weekly, both morning and evening, for 90minutes during school terms.

Interested?
Venue: St Christopher's Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Christchurch
Contact: (03) 358.8780 or connect@stchristophers.org.nz.

We look forward to meeting you!

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Please refer to the attached flyers for community information.