In this section we add details of activities or events that would be relevant to our students and whānau.
KidsBase
You can plan ahead with this summers KidsBase program.
Epic Holiday Workshop
January 2026
Is your child or teen interested in technology?
Workshop for beginner and advanced coders, ages 9 to adult!
For more information and to sign up click the link below:
https://codingnz.com/freeactivity
Weka 1
Play Equipment Wanted:
If you are having a clear out and wish to donate any toys, Weka 1 would greatly appreciate puzzles, matchbox cars or construction equipment eg. mobilo, junior meccano, k'nex, magnetic tiles etc.
Thank you.
Need a Babysitter?
See advert below for Lucy's Babysitting Services.
KAIAPOI TENNIS CLUB
Hot Shots and tennis coaching .
Groups are Mondays and Wednesdays after school with private lessons available.
Information on Kaiapoi Tennis Club Facebook page.
or contact Lois. 0211330154
Parenting in a Digital World
Free E-learning for parents and families.
This short online course helps parents and caregivers feel more confident guiding children and young people to stay safe, well, and connected in the digital world.
The course takes just 30-40 minutes and is suitable for parents, caregivers, grandparents, whānau and anyone supporting children and young people.
Learn how to:
-Understand how children and young people are engaging online today.
-Recognise common digital risks.
-Practical strategies to support your child's safety.
-Have open conversations that build trust about their online lives.
-Find the right tools, support and resources when you need them.
Empowering Tamariki
New parenting recourse through Empowering Tamariki in written and audio form.
Learn how to support your child with:
Bully Prevention
Manners & Good Behaviour
Emotional Regulation
Strong Character & Leadership
https://www.empoweringtamariki.co.nz/parents
Structured Literacy Online Platform
Is your child needing a little extra practice with reading, writing, or spelling?
With Word Whizz, children can learn at their own pace, while we provide you with practical tools to support their learning at home.
Lifetime Access
Self-paced learning
Structured Literacy approach
Visitwww.wordwhizz.co.nz to find out more.
Dyspraxia Support Group
The Dyspraxia Support Group is a charitable, non-profit organisation, committed to providing support, practical advice, and educational programmes for those who support and care for children, youth and adults affected with Developmental Dyspraxia/DCD. This neurological disorder affects at least 6% of the population.
If you wish to learn more regarding our child and youth programmes we hold in Christchurch or just learn about dyspraxia/DCD, please feel free to contact us.
Email: dyspraxai.centre@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.dyspraxia.org
School for Young Writers
If you have an enthusiastic writer in your whānau? A writing summer school and other opportunities are advertised below, for more information follow this link:
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