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CodeCamp July School Holidays CodeCamp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment.

Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create games, apps. Thorndon School: 3rd - 6th & 10th - 13th JulyBook Now at https://codecamp.co.nz EarlyBird Save15%Siblings Save 6%

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There is lots to do at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve these July school holidays - see https://ngamanu.org.nz/ for more details:

• Scavenger Hunt – Find the Matariki stars hidden around the reserve, answers the questions correctly and go into win a Ngā Manu annual family membership
• Wall-e and The Lorax conservation themed movies
  Enjoy the Ngā Manu movie experience with a big screen, bean bags, chairs, pillows and throw rugs to cuddle up with as you watch. $5 includes movie entry, a hot chocolate and bag of popcorn (admission to the reserve not included)
  • Monday 3rd July 2.30pm: Movie Wall-E
  • Monday 10th July 2.30pm: Movie The Lorax

• “The Penguin and the sea monster”

Puppet show by String Bean Puppets

• • Tuesday 4 July, 11am
  • Koha entry

Matariki Weekend

• Come and see our new kiwi, the Giant Kiwi

Introducing our new life-like and life-sized costume replica of the North Island Brown Kiwi, we have aptly named the ‘Giant Kiwi’.

• • Friday 14 July, 11am (official reveal), and 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing
  • Saturday 15 July, 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing
  • Sunday 16 July, 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing

• Seed Bomb workshops. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

Learn how Matariki marks a time of year of new life through seed regenerating.

• • Saturday 15 July, 2.30pm and
  • Sunday 16 July, 11am
• Sausie sizzle and hot chocolates for sale
  • Friday 14 July, 10-2pm
  • Saturday 15 July, 10-2pm
  • Sunday 16 July, 10-2pm

Child friendly wildlife experiences
Check out the new Wildlife experiences available. There are lots of opportunities to experience the Nature Reserve behind the scenes and up close.

• Native Bird Close Encounter, $20 per child/$30 per adult
• Ranger Experience, $75 (8.30am – 12.30pm shadow a ranger)
• Kiwi Night Encounter, $30 per Child/$50 per adult. Discover the secret lives of Kiwi at dusk, ages 7+
• Stay overnight in Theo’s Cottage with this special winter rate of $140 per night (valid until 31 August 2023). Stay over after your Kiwi Night Encounter and experience the reserve all to yourself after hours.

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Don't miss our volleyballcamps for all ages July 3 and 10!Years 5-8 Camps: July 3 & 10thTime: 8:30AM - 12:30PM (both days)Location: St Oran's College gym
Cost: $30 Per Day. ($60 for both days) PAID IN ADVANCE
PAYMENT- Prepay BEFORE camp in this account: 01-0530-0515415-00 (Include student's first/last name and Reference Code: NZFIRE-11 in payment) 2nd child is $25

Signup Form: https://forms.gle/ZetYMKHD9d9USDpp9-----------------------------------Years 9-10 Camp: July 3 & 10Time: 1:00 AM-5:00 PM (both days)
Location: St Oran's College gym
Cost: $30 Per Day ($60 for both days) PAID IN ADVANCE
PAYMENT- Prepay BEFORE camp in this account: 01-0530-0515415-00 (Include student's first/last name and Reference Code: NZFIRE-12 in payment) 2nd child is $25Signup form: https://forms.gle/oTSV7EfLQnaZ5eJt6-----------------------------------
Years 11-13 and above OPEN GYM: July 3 & 10Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (both days)Location: St Oran's College gym Cost: $15 per player per day ($30 for both days) PAID IN ADVANCE or Cash on the dayPAYMENT- Prepay BEFORE camp in this account: 01-0530-0515415-00 (Include student's first/last name and Reference Code: NZFIRE-13 in payment)
Signup Form: https://forms.gle/kbY7GdchG4wYAMRb6*Note years correspond to the year in schoolOur Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/Nzfirevolleyball/
Questions: NZFireStaff@gmail.com
Hope to see you all there!NZFire Volleyballnzfirestaff@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Nzfirevolleyball 

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Join Wonderplay's production of Alice in Wonderland! Wonderplay has places available for kids drama in Churton Park on Tuesdays at Churton Park Community Centre; 4-5pm: Star Players (7-14 year olds). Contact Debs debs@wonderplay.co.nz 021-172-2836, www.wonderplay.co.nz 

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School Holiday Art Programme 

 Please let me know if you have any questions, we would love to see our local tamariki get creative in the studio.I have put the sessions below as well as the link to the website: Sessions | Pinot & Picasso Wellington CBD (pinotandpicasso.nz)Under the Sea: Tuesday 4th July at 10.30am
Donut Worry: Thursday the July 6th 10.30am King of the jungle: Monday the 10th of June at 10.30am
Sid: Wednesday the 12th of July at 1pm
Matariki: Friday the 14th at 10.30am

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“Whakanuia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with Wellington City Libraries these holidays, 1 – 16 July. Join us at the bonfire for hot chocolate and cosy stories, become a celestial navigator with our star maps and introductory D&D sessions, unleash your creativity with nature-inspired art and LEGO® sessions as well as puppetry performances and much more! All events are totally free, but some require registration as space may be limited – visit wcl.govt.nz/kidsholidays for the full schedule.”

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Western Suburbs No Limit Ballers Basketball Academy is continuing running our early morning sessions for (year 6, 7, 8) we start back 2nd next week of Term 3 - 25th July.

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