Community notices and updates can be found here.

MAC would like to extend a big thanks to MedEnterprises (https://www.medenterprises.com/) for a generous donation of their computers. Staff and students will make great use of them this year.

WORD MOUNTAIN BIKING

WORD Term 1 youth mountain biking afterschool programme starts 7 February!  Registrations are open HERE

https://www.word.org.nz/wanaka-bookings

We still have plenty of spaces in our Term 1 after-school programmes. The WORD term runs for 7 weeks meeting once a week from 4.00-6.00pm. We split into groups based on abilities (1:8 ratio) and head out for a ride. Each week these groups focus on one or two new skills:

- MTB riding skill (ie. cornering, braking, fitness etc)
- MTB community skill (ie. trail building, bike maintenance)
- Life skill (ie. self confidence, kindness, helpfulness, etc)

Mondays
7 - 9 yr old boys - 13 February (due to Waitangi day)

Tuesdays
10 - 12 yr old boys - 7 February

Wednesdays
7 - 9 yr old girls - 8 February
10 - 12 yr old girls - 8 February

Thursdays
13 - 17 yr old girls - 9 February
13 - 17 yr old boys - 9 February

Costs: $275/term (includes Bike Glendhu pass for the sessions at this location).

Free Pre Mac Enduro Mountain Bike Skills Session with WORD

Date: Tuesday 21 February

Time: Lunchtime (1:30pm - 2:15pm)

Location: Meet at the Pump Track

Are you participating in the MAC Enduro in just a couple weeks and want to get a bit more confidence on your bike, or develop a few new skills? WORD is coming to school to help you with just that! We'll break into groups based on abilities, where you'll spend half an hour with a qualified and experienced WORD mountain bike instructor, focusing on some key skills, to make sure you have a great time riding your bike at the MAC Enduro just around the corner!
We'll see you there!  Any questions, email Pete at: wanaka@word.org.nz

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

MOTATAPU VOLUNTEERS

What are you up to on Saturday 4 March between 6am-10am? I know you might think you’ll be sleeping, but the sunrise from Glendhu Bay is stunning and we’d love your help! We’re looking for lots of volunteers for the Motatapu off-road event in particular to help hand out race plates to 2000 mountain bikers. It’s easy, fast, fun and a family friendly activity. Online registration here www.motatapu.com/volunteer or email Jo Guest on volunteer@motatapu.com with any questions. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WANAKA SAMURAI KARATE CLUB

Shukokai Karate is taking new students for 2023!  Join the Wanaka Samurai Karate Club for self defense, sports karate and traditional karate.  Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Wanaka Primary School Hall.  Kids classes from 6 years old, classes for teenagers and adults.

Check us out on Facebook: Wanaka Samurai Karate and contact Sensei Gabriela on 027 2106459 or gabriela_schmidt@hotmail.com

PORK PIE CHARITY RUN

Please see here for further information.

UPPER CLUTHA RUGBY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB

Please see the document attached below for information on 2023 registrations.