Relax, get active, experience, learn, perform ...

Relax Kids offers a unique system of children's relaxation and mindfulness that will help children decrease stress and anxiety, increase attention span and improve concentration. Relax Kids also supports good mental health, pupil self-esteem and resilience. Relax Kids has also shown to improve emotional well being and behaviour in children.  See advertisement below.

Active Kids Holiday Programmes - Sport Canterbury - Registrations now open for October School Holidays.   Ph 373 5060, email: activekids@sportcanterbury.org.nz or www.sportcanterbury.org.nz.  See advertisement below.

I love Korea 2018 event "Taste, Experience, Enjoy" - Saturday 29 September, 10am-4pm, 260 Riccarton Road, Kirkwood Intermediate School. Organised by Christchurch Korean School. Entry fee $20 (free canvas bag included). Entertainment, Korean food and much more!

Papanui High School Term 4, 2018 - Night Classes -  As the weather gets warmer and the evenings get longer it is the ideal time to get out of the house and learn something new and meet some new people by taking part in one of the wide range of nightclasses on offer at Papanui High School for Term 4 beginning from Tuesday 23 October. We have a wide range of courses to choose from and guarantee you will find something to appeal regardless of age or interest.

We offer classes in Languages, Tui-Na (Traditional Chinese Massage), Woodwork, Beekeeping, Dressmaking, Art, Cooking, Yoga, Pilates, 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, go to the Adult Education Tab at the top right of your screen and then select browse courses, or email Barbara Roper on rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 352 0701.

Marrzipan Drama Holiday Workshops - Developing self confidence and public speaking ability in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.  1-5 day courses available running 8.30am-5pm for $60 per day or $270 for the whole week.  Spaces limited to 16 per group so your child gets the special attention they deserve. For more information check out our website: www.marrzipandrama.co.nz, email: workshops@marrzipandrama.co.nz, or phone: 027 217 0693

Act 2 Drama Group - Audition Call - Beauty and the Beast Saturday 13 October, audition times available from 10am, Quaker House, 217 Ferry Rd, Christchurch.  To book an audition call or text Fay on 021 043 1108.  

Give athletics a go - Papanui Toc H Juniors - Open nights Tuesdays 2 & 9 October, season starts Tuesday 16 October, at Papanui High School, Langdons Rd.  Register online www.papanuitochathletics.org.nz.  Contact: jcc@ptoch.org.nz , visit our website or facebook

Join Scouts today! - It's been going on every week, for more than 100 years.  Boys and girls, young men and women, all around the globe taking part in Scouts ... the world's leading voluntary youth movement.  Keas (5-8 years), Cubs (8-11 years), Scouts (11-14 years).  Contact Redwood Scout Group today.  Kea leader: Patrice Hocken: redwoodkeagroup@gmail.com; Cub leader: Andrew Couch: redwoodakela@gmail,com; Scout leader: Steve MacManus: scouterkotare@outlook.com.

AquaGym - Learn to swim and coaching.  Leaders in aquatic education,  459 Cashel St, Christchurch.  Ph 381 0299.  Book now for October holidays and term 4.

MegaAir Trampoline Arena - JumpStars - Enrol now for Term 4.  Basic and Intermediate trampoline classes with New Zealand's top trampolinist Maddie Davidson.  106A Carmen Rd, Hei Hei.  Ph: 344 2446 or email: info@megajump.co.nz 

Junior Football and Netball Summer League 2018/2019 - Held on Friday afternoons & evenings at our Christchurch Central, Hornby and Howzat stadiums this is a 6-aside indoor football competition for all junior players, 8’s & under through to 18’s & under (15’s – 18’s 5-aside) while indoor netball is 7-aside 10’s & under through to 16’s & under being catered for.

Our last season’s competition was very successful with over 500 children participating. As well as social teams, many were club teams playing together in their off – season, keeping up their fitness & skill levels whilst staying in contact with team mates. The season will commence on Friday 19th October & continue through until finals are held 13th April 2019. Teams and individuals can enter via our website www.actionindoorsports.com. For more information, details or  registration forms ph: 366 6601 or email Football@actionindoorsports.com

AllRight? Amble - Sunday 7 October.  10.30am to 2.30pm starting at the Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, Rolleston Ave.  Distance: 2km, Rain date: Sunday 14 October.  NO dogs. 

Part treasure hunt, part orienteering, this is a fun family walk with a difference.  Pick up your map from the Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre by 1.45pm and scout out hidden delights.  Collect a stamp at each point and return your map for a prize!  Great day out for friends and family.

Spring is on the way and so is The Breeze Walking Festival, 29 September to Sunday 14 October 2018.  Now in its seventh year, the festival offers 50 free walks with a range of easy, medium and challenging routes. Many of the walks combine the chance to learn more about nature, culture, history and new developments around our city and region.

The opening weekend sees the return of the popular feature walk 'Dogs Day Out' that begins with a guided scenic walk in the Heathcote Valley and then the opportunity to explore Ferrymead Heritage Park at your leisure with doggie-tram rides, free micro chipping for Christchurch registered dogs, and lots of treats for dog lovers of all ages!

Exciting new additions to the 2018 event are: Discover Quail Island, Walking Netball, walk from the Malthouse to Cracroft along the Heathcote river, view the Historic Glentunnel Museum and surrounds, the stunning Hinewai to Look Out trek, explore the East with the Rawhiti Roam and the NEW Allright? Amble in Waimakariri. Back by popular demand are the exciting and interactive walks designed specifically for pre-schoolers and children: the Gruffalo Explorers, Pukeko Stomp and the ever muddy Going on a Bear Hunt, as well as many other family friendly walks.

So get your family and friends together, head outdoors and put some spring into your step with The Breeze Walking Festival.

Pick up a copy of the festival booklet with all the walk details from your local Library, Service Centre or Recreation and Sport Centre, or check out the programme online here.

JUNIOR TRIATHLON PROGRAMME

Canterbury Triathlon will be running its annual summer programme for children aged 10 year and above. With 2 sessions per week incorporating swimming, cycling and running triathlon is an inclusive sport that is fantastic for overall fitness and skill development.

The programme starts in the first week of term 4.

For more information visit https://www.canterburytriclub.co.nz/junior

PAK’nSAVE TRIATHLON FESTIVAL

This event is held the weekend before the primary schools triathlon championship on the same course. It is open for children of all levels so is an ideal build up for those doing the champs race or an option for those that might have missed out. For more details visit www.triathlonfestival.co.nz