Community Notices

Parihaka Network – Nga Manu Korihi Otautahi Trust 

The New Zealand History Curriculum offers wonderful opportunities for sharing the Parihaka story. Our Trust is here to help. Our mission is to 'promote Parihaka philosophy, ideals and beliefs of peace and reconcilliation through non-violence.'
On Sunday 5 November, we are providing three opporunities for people to connect with the story of Parihaka. You may wish to share this with your teaching staff or school community and share the Facebook link below.
5 November 2023
10.30am - Parihaka Commemorative church service @ St Mary the Virgin, Church Square, Addington, followed by silent walk to old Addington Prison for karakia and laying of flowers.
2.30pm - Silent Hikoi starting at Lyttleton Rose Garden: a pilgrimage walk from the old gaol around the coastal track to Rāpaki and the Parihaka Memorial*
5pm - Memorial service at Rāpaki Church and karakia at the Parihaka Memorial, followed by light refreshments
*wet weather alternatives will be posted on Facebookwww.facebook.com/ParihakaOtautahi/ and Instagram www.instagram.com/parihakaotautahi/
Contact: parihakaotautahi@gmail.com | 021-405-039

For the interest of our Chinese families

Here is a link to Asian Community Transformation Trust, this group organise parenting support classes. 

GirlGuiding NZ Halswell and Cracroft Pippin

Do you have a desire to give back to the community and help build happy, confident, and resilient young women? Then becoming a leader in GirlGuiding could be for you. Our Leaders come from various places, ages, and backgrounds. No previous Guiding experience is needed; many of our leaders have never been involved before.
Our units (girls aged 5-6, 7-9½ & 9-12½) need volunteer adult leaders to join them today!
If you are passionate about positive outcomes and experiences for Girls and Young Women in your community, apply now on our website at https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/volunteers/

Kings Swim School

As a special new pool offering, exclusive to our attending Schools only, Kings Swim School will be running a limited time offer. Sign up for lessons before the end of 2023 and not only will you receive your first lesson free, but you will go in the draw to win 1 of 10 prizes for a year’s worth of free lessons for one child. Already a Kings customer? Not to worry, refer a friend and you will both go in the draw to win. Simply mention to our staff that you are a Wigram parent and you’ll go in the draw

The new facility is located at 218 Main South Road, Sockburn, behind Chipmunks.

Christchurch Rock n Roll Club

Family Fun - Free
Have a go night. Monday 25 September 6.00pm - 6.45pm at the Hornby Club. See the poster below for more info.

Piano Lessons

Angela Ingrosso
Beginner Piano and Keyboard Lessons
444 Old West Coast Road, Templeton, 7676, Christchurch
phone 021329371

Pioneers of Canterbury Intro Marching Team

Looking for a new sport.  We are looking for girls and boys aged 5 to 10 to join us this season. Currently training at Templeton Community Hall every Thursday 5 - 6 pm. Contact Sharon 027 309 4145