Some interesting events and opportunities here.

Free Event - Our Fabulous Freshwater Fish - Margaret Mahy Playground, 177 Armagh St, Friday 20 April 10am - 2pm.  Learn about fish, visit fish in the gazebos, become a stormwater hero and pollution detective.  Families welcome - Lots of games and activities for all.  Fore more information visit: www.doc.govt.nz/fishpassage or www.worldfishmigrationday.com/about

Dear Marrzipan Schools, We are sad to announce the farewell of our Marrzipan Extraordinaire, Stef - who is off to her homeland, the UK come Term Two. She may have informed some of you in passing already herself, though I thought I'd tale the opportunity to provide you ample notice and let you know we're well and truly on the hunt for a worthy replacement for Term Two.  From meeting Stef (and some, Jack), and from witnessing our end of term shows and having staff and parents (students too of course) speak of us around the water cooler, you know us and what we do. You might therefore know what it takes to BE a Marrzipan Teacher.
If you know of someone who may be well suited, have them click the link below for more on the role itself, what we're after, AND info on how to submit an application:
https://www.marrzipandrama.co.nz/about
Start Date: End March / Early April.Otherwise, we'll look to have Term Two roll on as usual, in true Marrzipan style.
Jex Moore
Office Manager & Waikato Rep
Marrzipan - Igniting the You in You
027 217 0693
jex@marrzipandrama.co.nz
www.marrzipandrama.co.nz

School Holiday Programme - St Lukes Church Hall, Daniels Road.  23-27 April (not Anzac Day) 9am to 12 noon.  $3/day + cost of movies.  Contact Margaret Moore on 352 5153 to register.

Each year Jennian Homes works alongside the Heart Foundation to hold an amazing Mother’s Day 5km Fun Run/Walk held in Hagley Park and in the Rangiora Showgrounds to bring awareness to heart disease in women – especially mothers. Heart disease is the biggest killer of New Zealand women, claiming the lives of over 3000 ladies every year. We are asking women to band together to love their hearts.

The Fun Runs are wonderful family friendly ‘can do’ events and we encourage people of all ages and abilities to have a go. Each participant receives a collector t-shirt designed by Dick Frizzell and all proceeds go directly to the Heart Foundation.

Register online at jennianmothersday.com

Mega Air Trampoline Arena - JumpStars! Due to popular demand MegaAir's famous skill training program is now taking Term 2 Enrolments! Basic and Intermediate Trampoline classes with New Zealand's TOP Trampolinist - Maddie Davidson.  Three age groups available for both programs: 5-7 years,  8-10 years, 11-16 years. Classes are held weekly. Small class sizes. ONLY $96 for for 9 Classes! For more information contact: 

Mega Air Trampoline Arena106A Carmen RoadHei HeiChristchurch 8042 03 3442446 info@megajump.co.nz

Invitation from Redwood Kea Section of Scouts
We'd like to invite children aged between 5 and 8 years old to join our Redwood Kea group. Meetings are held on a Thursday evening from 5:30-6:30pm at the Redwood Scout Den on Sturrocks Rd, Redwood.
Our Kea motto is "We Care, We Share, We Discover, We Grow".
Each week brings a new opportunity to have fun and learn about science, road safety, water safety, the community, conservation and much more. During the year there is opportunity to attend camporees, sleepovers, mudslide day and be involved with community events like the santa parade and anzac parade.

For more information come along to one of our meetings or contact Patrice Hocken (Leader) on phhocken@gmail.com

PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL TERM 2 2018 NIGHTCLASSES

As daylight saving ends and the evenings become longer why not take the opportunity to take up a new hobby, learn a new skill, meet some new people and have fun at the same time then join one of Papanui High School’s exciting range of Adult and Community Education Courses for Term 2 beginning from 7 May. We have a wide range of courses to choose from and guarantee you will find something to appeal regardless of age or interests.

We offer classes in Languages, Woodwork, Dressmaking, Art, Cooking, Mosiacs, Yoga, Pilates, Bee Keeping, Ukulele, English for Speakers of other languages, Photography and more. For further information and enrolment in these or any of our courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz or email rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701

Get back into netball - Action Indoor Sports Daytime Ladies Netball - Tuesday mornings, games from 9.30am during the school term.  $56/team, per game.  Social, friendly grades, individuals welcome.  FREE supervised creche while you play!!  Register today - ph 03 366 6601

Real Madrid coaching in Christchurch - Real Madrid's UEFA Pro Licensed Coach CARLOS GUSTAVO ALBERT GARCIA will be the Head Coach of the Christchurch Clinics - Sat 21st and Sun 22nd April 2018. Carlos has worked for Real Madrid for many years across all levels including the professional ranks. 

The world's most successful club is hosting a 2-Day clinic in Christchurch. This is an incredible opportunity for children to appreciate football at its best.

• World class coaching
• Suitable for boys and girls aged 8 to 15 of all abilities
• Players will be grouped by ability and age
• Real Madrid Foundation Clinics training kit for every player
• Individual player assessment from Real Madrid Clinic Head Coaches
• 1 coach to every 12 players
• Exclusive opportunity for an overseas camp to Real Madrid's 1st team training complex in Spain

Register your child to be the first players to experience Real Madrid's world class coaching here in NZ.  http://www.frmclinicsnz.com/player-clinics-christchurch/

Tsunami Siren Testing, Sunday 1 April at 11am: The tsunami sirens installed along Christchurch's coastline from Brooklands to Taylors Mistake will be tested as part of a biannual testing exercise to coincide with daylight savings. The sirens will sound for up to 3 minutes and can usually be heard a few blocks from the coastline. If you live near the coast, it’s a good time to check whether you are in a tsunami evacuation zone and to work out a plan with your family. To find more information about the different tsunami evacuation zones and to learn what to do, please click on the following link: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/services/civil-defence/hazards/tsunami-evacuation-zones-and-routes/ 

Drop-In Session at Papanui Library/Service Centre - Long Term Plan 2018-2028: Wednesday 4 April, 12.30-3.30pm, at the Board Room (situated at the rear of the building). If you would like to pop in to meet with local Community Governance Team staff, or to know more about how to make a submission on the Long Term Plan, please do come and visit us between the hours of 12.30-3.30pm on 4 April. Please note: submissions can be made up until 5pm Friday 13 April 2018. Every three years the Council reviews our 10-year plan. We want your views on how best to manage the infrastructure and services that make Christchurch work. Have your say today. For more information please click on the following link: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/plans-strategies-policies-and-bylaws/plans/long-term-plan-and-annual-plans/ltp/

Papanui Walk (Free): Wednesdays (during term time*), 1.15-1.45pm. Join us on a gentle 30 minute walk and exercise programme. Meet new people and feel great! All walks leave from St James Park, St James Road (entrance opposite Dalriada Street). Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain, go to Newstalk ZB 1098 am, or website newstalkzb.co.nz/whats-on/cancellations/. For more information please contact us on 941-8999. [Term one: 14 March-4 July. Term two: 23 July-19 December 2018].