COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Notices
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join the Fun – Celebrate 100 Years of Cricket!
Register now and be part of the action!
https://www.southerndistrictscricket.co.nz/
CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH TOY LIBRARY
We’re a not-for-profit, toy library based in the Somerfield Community Centre, offering affordable access to hundreds of quality toys, games, and play equipment for tamariki aged 0–8.
Families join as members and can borrow their choice of toys for a 2 week period – just like a book library, but full of fun and play-based learning.
We have toys for every stage and interest – from baby sensory items to puzzles, dress-ups, ride-ons, and imaginative play sets.
Full Standard Membership ($100/year): Unlimited borrowing + duty once per term
Duty Membership ($48/year): Includes 4 x rostered duties per year (one per term, 2-3 hours per time)
Temporary or Grandparent Membership ($10/month):
Borrowing fee: $1-4 per toy for two weeks
47 Studholme St, Somerfield.
Open: Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 & Saturdays 9–11.30am
https://www.christchurchsouthtoylibrary.co.nz/
BUMBLE BEES SWIM SCHOOL
We are a locally owned and operated business in Beckenham – Bumble Bees Swim School. The swim School has been operating for about 40 years and has a great reputation in the community.
We already have many students from your school swimming with us during the term and understand the importance of water safety and swimming.
We are currently open for bookings for term 4 and have spaces in many levels from 1.5 years – 8 year olds.
We are a small boutique swim school and offer lessons with a maximum of 5 swimmers per lesson. We also only run 1 lesson at a time. This makes distractions minimal. Our swimmers are very important to us and they aren’t just a number, they become part of our Bumble Bees Family.
For more information, please get in touch
Phone 03-332-4617
Web: bumblebeesswimschool@xtra.co.nz
SPORT PERFORMANCE AND WELLBEING SUPPORT
Warrick Wood, a parent at our school, is a sport psychology lecturer and consultant with experience across various levels of sport (youth through to Olympic level). He is passionate about helping individuals (ages 13 and up) achieve a healthy balance between sport and wellbeing, ensuring that their sporting experiences are positive and fulfilling. While Warrick typically works with older clients, he is open to discussing options for supporting younger children and families upon request.
Warrick works out of Balance Pilates in Cashmere two days a week and is offering a 15% discount to Thorrington families with the code THORRINGTON15. For more information or inquiries about his services, feel free to reach out to him at warrickwood@gmail.com
CLICK HERE for more information and to make a booking.
TALK TOGETHER
Talk together is a private specialist social skills provider. Our mission is to equip students with social skills to succeed at school, in their wider communities, in friendships and in all relationships with others.
We support kids with mild to moderate social communication challenges find their tribe!
Visit www.talktogether.co.nz for more information
FREE PARENTING HELPLINE
Get support, advice and practical strategies. We can help you with any of your parenting concerns. Call 0800568856 or visit www.parenthelp.co.nz
PRESCHOOLS AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
PEBBLES MONTESSORI CASHMERE
Pebbles currently have spaces available for children up to 18 months at Pebbles Montessori Cashmere. We are open every day (including school holidays) from 8.00am til 5.30pm. Please do email or call us to find out more about us: admin@pebbles.nz or 021 274 1944
THE HOMEWORK CLUB
The Homework Club After School Care is currently taking bookings. The Club offers a high standard of quality care and operates from 3-6pm. You are most welcome to visit our website: www.thehomeworkclub.co.nz or email Sara info@thehomeworkclub.co.nz, for further information.
PLAYCENTRE - LANDSDOWNE TERRACE
Landsdowne Terrace Playcentre is a parent run Early Childhood Education Centre with a friendly and diverse group of local parents. We believe that child led play is central to development, and recognise the value of parents as first educators. We run sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday mornings 9-12, and explorer outings on Thursdays.
SPORTS CLUB
SURFKIDS
Childrens Surfing Programme.
Learn the skills of Surfing in a fun, safe environment.
All equipment provided and professional instruction from Aaron Lock and team.
For kids 8 - 16 years.
Sundays 10am to 12pm.
Dec/Jan Holidays : From 18th Dec to 31 Jan, 10am-12pm
Cost $35 per day or $165 for five lessons.
Bookings essential.
Venue : Sumner.
Call Aaron on 0800 80 SURF (7873) or book online atsurfcoach.co.nz/book
⚽ Try Christchurch United’s Football Programmes – FREE! ⚽
Christchurch United is offering Golden Ball Vouchers for a free trial week in their U4–U8 and U9–U12 Technification Programmes!
Come along, meet the coaches, and experience top-quality training.
Just bring the voucher to the CUFC office to get started!
Spaces are limited and weekly costs are now reduced for the rest of the term.
📍 Learn more: www.cufc.co.nz
📩 info@cufc.co.nz
AFTER SCHOOL SQUASH COACHING - JOIN THE FUN
Location - Christchurch Squash Club, 52 Colombo Street
Days and Times - After school Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday
Ages - 9+ All equipment provided
Spaces are limited. Contact Tim McVie at coaching@christchurchsquash.co.nz for more details and to sign up!
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS - THE VALLEY SWIM SCHOOL
Is your child ready to make a splash in the pool?
The Valley Swim School is very excited to be able to offer private swimming lessons in term 4! Located at 46a Colombo Street.
Our lessons are designed to help kids build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun in the water! With a patient, supportive approach, we create a positive and safe environment where your child can learn at their own pace. Whether they’re just starting out or looking to improve, we’ll help them feel comfortable and excited about swimming.
We are still taking new enrolments so book a lesson today and watch your child grow in the water!
Contact us for more information:
021 153 1312
Thevalleyswimschool.info@gmail.com
KELLY MINI SPORTS PROGRAMME
Kelly Sports has now expanded in Christchurch and we are operating our Kelly Mini Sports Programme for children between 1 & 5 years of age. This programme is designed to allow children to discover sport while developing their fundamental motor skills, confidence and social skills. We have a new venue at Opawa School Hall on a Sunday morning with other venues across the city. For more information please contact Steve at christchurch@kellyminisports.co.nz
OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Creative Kids Art Workshops Andrea Baker Art
Now enrolling for Term 4: 8 week programme for children aged 8-12 years old.
Thursdays 3.30-5pm. Starting 16 October.
Also taking enquiries for other days if Thursday does not suit.
Based at The Bull Room, Risingholme, Opawa
Experienced Art Educator All material provided. Limited spaces
Please contact Andrea for further info. andreabakerart@gmail.com 0212327141
MATHS BUDDY FREE TRIAL
MathsBuddy is here to help your child succeed and build maths confidence.
Get started with a free trial today!
Start your MathsBuddy Free trial today at www.mathsbuddy.co.nz or call us at 0800299182
AFTER SCHOOL PROCESS DRAMA CLASSES - STORYBOX DRAMA
Storybox Drama is a local business in the area offering after school drama classes to children 5-10yrs old. It is run by one of our Thorrington parents - Sam Bates.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram or email us to register your interest:
facebook.com/storybox.chch
instagram.com/storybox.chch
storybox.chch@gmail.com
SHARP PERFORMING ARTS
Sharp Performing Arts is a vibrant after-school option for tamariki aged 8-12 (Years 4-8) offering after-school and holiday drama and theatre classes.
Classes for Term 4 are available and will be held at SHOWBIZ Christchurch.
https://www.sharpperformingarts.co/ for more information and to sign up.
DRAMA CLASSES RESTARTING AT THE MALTHOUSE
Exciting Announcement! The Malthouse, home to Canterbury Children's Theatre and Malthouse Costumes, is open for enrolments into term three Drama Classes! The reformed Malthouse Drama School team is thrilled to offer your child a front-row seat to creativity and confidence-building in the world of drama. With head tutor Briar Patrick, your child will explore the art of storytelling, build confidence, and work collaboratively with others, all while having a big bucket of fun. And because the courses are co-designed by theatre industry veteran Dan Bain, you can rest easy knowing what they’re learning is well worth your investment. Watch as your child's talents blossom in the heart of Canterbury Children's Theatre! Places are limited, so for more information and enrolments, visit https://www.malthouse.co.nz/malthouse-drama-classes/ or call 03 332 3278
CODING LESSONS
Learn to code with expert tutors. Gain the ability to create with technology (instead of just consuming it).
All skill levels welcome. Grab a free trial lesson at codingnz.com
GIANT LEAPS SPEECH AND DRAMA
Speech and Drama Classes. Enrol now for Term 4. Visit www.giantleaps.nz or email info@giantleaps
THE CREATIVE CLUB - Creativity and Therapeutic-Art for Wellbeing
A club for kids that uses art therapy and creativity to: Build self-confidence in a supportive small group environment
• Increase resiliency and coping skills
• Learn about social and friendship-making skills
• Practice emotional regulation skills
• Develop strategies to reduce anxiety
• Build a stronger connection between parent and child (parents can stay and play/create or drop and go in the 5-8 year group) 10-Week Program $300 - Lump sum or weekly options.
St Martins Community Center 122 Wilsons Rd South
5-8yrs, Friday 3.45-4.45 pm. 9-12yrs, Friday 5.00-6.00 pm creativetherapiescollective.com to book
MUSICAL TUITION:
THE CSM JUNIOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
If you have been learning a string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument for 1 year or more come and join us!
8.45-9.55 Saturday mornings at Avonhead School in term time. Lots of support provided $122.50 per term
Plenty of great performance opportunities
ENROL NOW WWW.CSM.ORG.NZOFFICE@CSM.ORG.NZ
03-366-1711
SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, KEYBOARD LESSONS
Lessons for all ages.
Justine Snelgrove BMus Arts
justinesnelgrovemusic@gmail.com or 021 1694416
UKELELE LESSONS
My name is Anne McMahon I am the itinerant ukulele teacher at Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington and I offer small group ukulele lessons for year 1 to 6 students (all 5-year-old students must have 2 full terms at school before starting ukulele). The 30-minute lessons are held on Wednesdays during school time, at school. Each term there are 8 lessons per term and the cost is $72 per student per term.
Your child will need a ukulele for class (Soprano size Makala brand is my top recommendation but most ukuleles are fine) and a clear file or folder to store printed music handed out in class.
Spaces are limited so if your child wishes to learn to play the ukulele next year (or if you have any further questions) please email me at: mcmahon.am@gmail.com
ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITAR LESSONS
My name is Jayden Watkinson. I have a great passion for music. I have been playing guitar for 10 years and tutoring for 5 of those years.
Lessons are $30 for a 30 minute private lesson, $25 for 30 minute group lesson (2 people), held weekly during school hours at Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington.
Contact Jayden 021 02931269 or email:jayden.watty@gmail.com
PIANO LESSONS
I'm a piano tutor in the Hoon Hay area. I love showing people how much enjoyment you can gain through playing an instrument. I do individual lessons after school. If anyone is interested in this please contact me, Lauren Ford for more information on 022 1618941.
My name is Heidi Cooper and I am currently studying for a Batchelor of music in performance and a bachelor of arts in history and Spanish at the University of Canterbury. I teach both group and individual lessons. For more information ring me on 022 5942265.
OTHER INFORMATION
If your child is experiencing any dental pain/discomfort, you can call us on
0800 846 983 and/or email: commdental@cdhb.health.nz and one of our clinicians will contact you.