Community News
Check out lots of exciting things happening in our community
SMASH PLAY AT BURWOOD PARK - starts this week!
Perfect for our youngest and new to cricket members. We would love for your wee ones to join our Pukeko Smash Play sessions.
These sessions run for an hour (max) on Friday afternoons 4-5pm at Burwood Park. The focus of this is having fun, using the NZ Cricket Smash Play 'games' to teach the kids cricket skills in an engaging way. If numbers allow we can then move players into a Saturday morning cricket team (min 6 players needed) after Christmas for the second half of the season.
New entrants - Year 2, however older (and younger) welcome if you want to test your child's interests/aren't sure about committing to a team.
$75 for the season (hardship fund available to subsidise 50% of fees if required) which is October to March
All new members get a ECSCC cap to keep
Our Pukeko tamariki all get a club shirt for the season so they look just like the other teams
Free team photo
team nights and end of year/season celebrations
Last year's Pukeko were lucky enough to be Anthem kids for a Black Caps game at Hagley Oval
*note most of our teams are now full for this coming season but we would love some more Smash Play Pukekos!
Register at: https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/b5d8b0 or email Sus Black at juniorcricketecscc@gmail.com
Mainland Football is piloting a new Introductory Football Programme in Term 4 for children aged 4–8 years old.
The aim of this programme is to provide children with their first football experience in a way that is:
Low commitment – just 4 weeks long.
Affordable – only $20 for the full programme.
Accessible and fun – sessions are local, 45 minutes, and focused on enjoyment.
This programme is designed for children who are not currently involved in football and offers an exciting, safe, and engaging way to try the game for the first time.
We would love your support in sharing this opportunity with your school community. Please let us know if this is something you could help us advertise (for example, via your school newsletter, social media, or parent notices).
The link on our website can be found here - https://www.mff.nz/GET-INVOLVED/kickstart
Softball sign up link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/358204?teamid=394551
Spencer Park Junior Surf
Come join the fun at Spencer Park Surf Life Saving Club. Junior Surf is back for another exciting season, and we’re welcoming kids aged 5 to 14 to learn, play, compete and grow their water confidence with surf sports.
Why join?
Learn beach and surf safety from qualified instructors
Build swimming confidence and board skills
Make new friends in a supportive, fun group
Enjoy Sunday mornings at beautiful Spencer Park Beach
Weekday training options
Opportunities to take part in local and national competitions surf sport competition
No prior experience needed just your enthusiasm to try something new!
Want to join us? Visit https://spencerparkslsc.org.nz/application-for-club-membership or email us at juniors@spencerparkslsc.org.nz to register or learn more. All are welcome to join ius for our open day on October 12th 2-4pm.
Or contact our Junior Co-Ordinator on 021 247 7207.
Humanatix event: https://events.humanitix.com/parenting-anxious-kids
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvtaNMnPB/
Are you going overseas for the school holidays?
When you return, you can now complete a digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you fly back into New Zealand – replacing the need to fill out a paper declaration card on the plane.
Everyone coming into New Zealand needs to complete an NZTD. You’ll answer questions about your trip and what’s in your bags. You can complete it at a time that suits you, on the NZTD website or by downloading the NZTD app, and submit it 24 hours before your trip back to New Zealand.
Download the NZTD app today!
Futsal
What is futsal? Futsal is a fast-paced indoor variation of football/soccer that is played inside on a hard court with a low bounce ball. Futsal emphasizes skillful footwork, quick passes, and close control due to the smaller playing area and reduced number of players on each team. It promotes agility, technique, and creativity while also developing teamwork and decision-making abilities. Futsal is known for its dynamic nature, high-scoring matches, and exciting displays of individual and team skills.
Click on this link to register your interest
Marching
Looking for a summer sport? Want to try something new? Do you like being part of a team?Then look no further and try Marching! We have teams all around Christchurch and may even train right here at your school. We cater for all ages from 4yrs to 50yrs.
If you are looking for a bit of fun, want to find friends and travel NZ then message us now.
find us on facebook "Marching Canterbury" or email your interest at: publicitymarchingcanterbury@gmail.com
The Loft Clinic in Shirley. A Community Connector from The Loft will be in Shirley on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (excluding school holidays), 11am to 12.30pm at the Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Acheson Ave. See attached poster for more info.
Opportunity to try Scouting
Malvern Scout Kea Club has room for more. If your child or children are looking for an after-school activity that provides hands-on experiences, lots of opportunities to get messy, get out and about in nature, contribute positively to the community and learn leadership skills, then Keas may be for them. Kea Clubs provide safe and nurturing environments for children to have fun and develop their creativity.
Kea Scouts are aged 5 to 8.
As a Kea you will:
Have lots of fun and go on awesome adventures
Play heaps of games and make lots of friends
Learn the Kea Promise and Motto
Learn to sing the Kea Song and Kea Yell
Take part in National Events such as Kea Day, Founder’s Day, and Mudslide Day
The first 4 weeks are free
Please contact us to register your interest on 0800 726 887 or email Jeff on malvernsanz@gmail.com
Te Puna Oraka
When you refer a child to our Early Learning Centre and they enroll for 8 weeks with a minimum of 15 hours, we will give you a choice of a $100 credit on your fees or a $50 gift voucher.
We will also give the family you refer the same rewards so you both benefit from this wonderful offer.
If we do not currently have spaces available, then your referral can be on a waiting list along with your rewards to be activated once they have been enrolled for 8 weeks and meet the minimum hours.
Our team would like to thank you in advance for referring new families to our Centre so that more tamariki can enjoy our early learning environment.
To learn more about the Centre visit: https://barnardosearlylearning.org.nz/locations/early-learning-centres/te-puna-oraka/?search=1
Boys Brigade is coming to Shirley & Richmond. Games, Adventure, Awards, Crafts, Stories, Activities, Challenge. At Crossway Community Centre Church Hall corner of North Avon and Crystal St (parking off Chrystal St entrance). Thursday nights starting from August 5th. 5-7yrs 6-7pm, 8-10yrs 6-7:30pm, 11-19yrs 6:50-8:20pm. For more info contact Chris 027 828 0162 or Ben 021 344 255.
Creators homebased childcare
Spaces available. WINZ subsidies available. 20 hrs ECE funding for 3-5 year olds. 1 - 4 ratio. Contact: 0800Creators (0800 27328677)
Cranford Pippins are looking for members!
Pippins is for girls aged 5-7 and marks the beginning of an adventure with the Girl Guides. Make friends, tackle challenges, find adventure and earn cool badges that show off what you’ve learned along the way.
Girl Guiding is a place where you can be the guide of your life.
You can make decisions that help shape who you are and the future you're moving into.
Benefits to becoming a girl guide!
-Increased self confidence and self esteem
-Development of personal values
-Learn to use courage and resilience to overcome challenges
-Ability to embrace diversity and appreciate others
-Development of leadership skills
-Understanding of a healthy lifestyle
-Gain knowledge and skills to become a global citizen
-Understand the benefit of working for others in our communities
-Become active in the outdoors
-Become committed to caring for the environment
Cranford Pippins meet every Monday from 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Elmwood Bowling Club. Register your interest at https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/join-us/
Martial Arts club Tae Kwon Do
Did you know Shirley Primary School has a Martial Arts club Tae Kwon Do in Te Whare Putahi. Having recently moved back into the area the club are looking for Shirley Primary students, teachers & perhaps parents keen on trying something new for Fitness, Self Defense & Discipline!
Students, Parents, Teachers of Shirley Primary School
For those that want to ‘Try It Out’ first 2 weeks of complimentary sessions are provided just bring a towel, drink bottle and comfortable clothing for working out.
For more information or to reserve a spot to a particular class please email: shirleytaekwondo@gmail.com
Training Times: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5.30-7.30pm in the Shirley Primary School Hall / Te Whare Putahi
Cost: Membership is only $10 per week each for all Shirley Primary School students, parents / caregivers.
Sunrise Yoga
Tuesday 6 - 7:30 pm in Te Whare (Shirley Primary School Hall)
Contact: Asmita. admin@sunriseyoga.co.nz 0212309574
All levels welcome. Booking is essential.
Just Brass
A community music program for children.
Registration forms are available at the school office.
