Inclusion of these items does not imply endorsement or recommendation by the school.

STEAMS School is a one-day-a-week programme that aims to involve children in hands-on learning around a topic that integrates the STEAMS subject areas (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths and social sciences). During the past year topics covered were as diverse as: light, energy, birds, and the Earth.
STEAMS School is recommended for students who:

• Have an enquiring mind and a thirst for knowledge-they are curious
• Are willing to sustain concentration and effort-they are in-depth learners
• Will actively contribute to a positive learning environment-they share knowledge

When does it meet, and where?
The school is held during school terms, from 9:00 am to 2:45 pm, at 173 Rutherford St in Nelson and Brightwater Town Hall on Lord Rutherford Rd.

To register for a class, please go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steams-school-2023-term-1-registration-476703873117

Little STEAMerS (ages 5-6) Nelson (Tues/Thurs)
STEAMS Jr (ages 7-9) Brightwater (Wed) and Nelson (Tues/Thurs/Fri)
STEAMS Sr (ages 10-13) Brightwater (Wed/Thurs) and Nelson (Tues/Fri)
STEAMS Low Sensory (ages 9-14) Nelson (Wed)

How much does it cost?
Payment is by term, with a cost of $63 per day plus GST for Junior and Senior students, $25 per day plus GST for Little STEAMerS. We have a limited number of partial scholarships available that are awarded on a term by term basis for those with financial need.
Students come for a three week trial (which you pay and attend in a block) then if both family and teacher feel there is a good fit for the child in the class they continue for the rest of the term and you are billed appropriately.

Will my child’s school mind that they miss a day per week?
You will need to inform the child’s school that he or she will be at STEAMS School one day per week. To date we have not encountered any issues around accommodating a child’s participation in STEAMS School, and many of the region’s schools are very supportive of the programme. Once enrolled, you are encouraged to inform the teacher and office staff that your child should be marked present for the day they attend STEAMS School, as they will be attending an academic school as opposed to being absent due to illness or other reasons.

If you have any questions about STEAMS or other MOI programmes, please contact web@ministryofinspiration.org

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Bookings now open for Term 1 2023 Adult and Community Education night classes & weekend workshops starting Jan- Mar 2023. SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SOME COURSES.

New courses include Practical Self-Defence, Get More From Your Garden, Life-Writing, Mark-Making and Animal Care. For details visit www.waimea.school.nz/community-education or email ace@waimea.school.nz or phone Jo Johnston 544-6099 (870).

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Does your child require further support, over and above what can be offered at school?

Would your child benefit from bespoke and nurturing learning sessions from a highly experienced teacher designed to accelerate learning and boost confidence? We would love to help. We are a team of dedicated teachers, specialising in English and Maths support, for primary, intermediate and college students.

Talia Ryan will be operating Boost Your Learning Māpua based at 123 Aranui Road. There are spaces for lessons in English and Maths on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Visit www.boostyourlearning.co.nz or call Talia (0220494182) for more information. Click here to book a free consultation

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Nelson Tri Club

We are delighted to start again in term 1 the Nelson Tri Club junior and teen programme to help develop the next generation of triathletes and multisport athletes and more importantly to focus on having lots of fun!

Tri NZ Accredited Coach Britta Reid will be once again heading up these sessions. We had lots of great feed-back from last terms programme.

A huge thanks to ChiaSisters who are sponsoring the training, each child will receive an ice-cold bottle of Chia after every session and there will be 8 sessions in the term.

Programme details:

Dates: Term 1 and 4 (every Monday during these terms)

Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm

Start date: Monday 13th Feb (last session Monday 3rd April)

Location: Tahuna beach feild (location may vary)

Age: 10 - 15 yrs (9 yrs can sign up if they are competent swimmers and can safely ride on the road)

Equipment: Mountain or road bikes, helmet, togs and trainers

Cost: $5 per session (or $35 for the whole term paid in advance)

These fun sessions will help children with triathlon and multisport specific skills across all three sports and will be great training for the upcoming Nelson Weet-Bix Tryathlon on Sunday 12th March.

A couple of other keys dates to add to the diary for Nelson Tri Club events:

• Friday 17th February 6pm Tahuna Beach Richmond Aquatic Centre Aquathlon (1km run/300m swim/1km run - longer distance and option to compete as a team also available)
• Sunday 26th February 9am Rabbit Island Proper Crisps Team Triathlon
• Sunday 26th March 7am Rabbit Island Chia Sisters Olympic Tri/Multisport

These are all great family friendly events with some awesome spot prizes and free BBQ after every race.

If you have any queries or would like to book in please email info@nelsontriclub.co.nz or call me on 0220794062.

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