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Papanui Bush tree planting opportunity with Rotary. Sat 24 September 9am (rain day Mon 26 Sep), Bridgestone Reserve, 42 Langdons Rd near the railway crossing opposite Mitre 10. Take the chance to plant native trees (supplied). All welcome, wear gloves, strong footwear or gumboots, planting spades provided. See attached flyer for more information.

Papanui Toc H Athletics open day - Sunday 9 October,  2-4pm at Papanui High School or the first Club Night Tuesday 11 October, 5.30-7pm. Come and throw a shot put like Tom Walsh, Try to high jump like Hamish Kerr, Fancy being a sprint queen like Zoe Hobbs? See attached flyer for contact and registration details

We are excited that the MacFarlane 2022/2023 Junior Touch is just around the corner. We can't wait to get started again with another awesome season down at MacFarlane Park. Our competition is suitable for primary school students of all ages and abilities and registrations are now open. Teams can register at the following registration link.

• Grades: Boys, Girls & Mixed

• Term 4 2022 Dates 26 October - 7 December & Term 1 2023 Dates 8 February - 22 March 2023

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: tracey.bryce@stfrancischch.school.nz. See attached flyer

Papanui High School Adult & Community Education - Night Classes.  Term 4 begins 25 October 2022, weekly evening or weekend classes.  See all our courses: www.papanui.school.nz/adult-education.  See attached flyer

Christchurch Junior Cricket Association - Register now to play junior cricket at your local club.  Boys & Girls, all ages, all skill levels, all over Christchurch.  See attached flyer for more information or visit www.cjca.org.nz

Biketober - Festival of cycling - Biketober has many family friendly activities planned for just children and the whole family.  Visit: https://biketoberchch.nz/ for more information.

Selwyn House School Open Day - 19 October
Selwyn House School is a leading girls' school for Years 1-8, with boarding options available. We provide exceptional educational opportunities for girls, in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Please join us for our Open Day on Wednesday 19 October from 9am- noon and experience all that Selwyn House has to offer. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by following this link (https://enrol.selwynhouse.school.nz/open-day). If you are unable to attend our Open Day, a personal tour can be arranged by appointment, please contact Leanne Glasson, l.glasson@selhouse.school.nz

Coding NZ - In today’s world, it’s essential for young people to learn how to create technology not just consume it. Coding NZ’s lessons empower students with the tools they need and help give students the best chance at being successful in our increasingly digital age. Extend your child’s awareness and horizons. Free trial lessons available now at codingnz.com/signup. See attached flyer for more information

People for Information - Looking for something a bit different? People For Information (PFI) co-ordinates people to take part in paid research all over the country.

We are always on the lookout for new faces it might be focus groups, user testing, or depth interviews via Zoom with a researcher, and on a huge range of topics such as issues facing business owners to a new banking app, advertising ideas for new drinks or buying a car.

No expertise is necessary, just be happy to share your thoughts and take part. Every participant is always thanked for their time and input with either vouchers or a direct credit.

If you’d like to know more please join our panel at www.people4info.co.nz or email Pip on pip@people4info.co.nz with your name, age, contact telephone number, occupation, suburb and city.