Check out lots of exciting things happening in our community

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!

travellerdeclaration.govt.nz

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.

Vikings Rugby

Shirley Vikings Rugby invite you to give rugby a go this season!
Whether you are Under 6 or Under 13, or anywhere in between, we will have a team for you.
We have affordable subs, you get a playing jersey for the season and a free mouthguard!

Training and clubrooms at Burwood Park.
For more info phone our Junior Club Captain Deb on 027 679 2042 or email juniors@shirleyrugby.co.nz
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all club news and views - @shirleyrugbyclub
Register online - www.shirleyrugby.co.nz

Marching Canterbury

Don’t knock the sport of Marching, until you try it!

We cater for all ages 4yrs- 30yrs+ We are currently looking for more members to join our teams.

Marching encourages teamwork, discipline, and friendship. It’s great for coordination, posture and brain development. If you would like to see what we are all about and give it a go, get in touch with us at Publicitymarchingcanterbury@gmail.com or Kylie Dowers 021930434.

We have teams in all areas of Christchurch.

The Shirley Tool Shed now has over 300 items in it, a great range of tools, and now expanding into other items, e.g., Food Dehydrator, cake mixer, icecream makers, a surf casting rod. If you have items that would be useful additions to the Shirley Tool Shed, it could be tools, household items, camping gear, sports gear, please get in touch. Here is a link to the website: Shirley Tool Shed

It is open to anyone, not just people in Shirley, friends and family from across the city. 

Zac has started up a repair workshop called Repair Revolution. It's a place where people can take a whole range of items and get help to repair them, rather than throwing them in the scrap heap. The workshops are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Richmond Community Garden, 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, 5pm to 8pm. Here is a link to the Repair Revolution Facebook Event, and here is a link to the Repair Revolution Facebook Group.  Here is Zac's email address: zimhoof@gmail.com, contact him if you have any questions, or if you want to send him a message telling him how awesome this repair workshop is, or if you know someone who is talented at fixing things who would like to help (could be any sort of skill - sewing, upholstery, woodwork, metal work, electronics, tinkering skills, etc)

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

If you are interested in trying out Yoga in our school hall on a Tuesday night we have some vouchers for two free sessions, feel free to drop by the school office to pick one up. Booking is essential.  

Tuesday 6 - 7:30 pm in Te Whare (Shirley Primary School Hall)

Contact: Asmita. admin@sunriseyoga.co.nz 0212309574

All levels welcome

Just Brass  

A community music program for children.

Registration forms are available at the school office.