COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Cooking with Anna!
I'm Anna, a primary school teacher turned foodie creator since winning The Great Kiwi Bake Off.
I'm on a mission to get kiwi kids and their whānau in the kitchen this school holidays!
I'll be posting a brand new recipe video at 9am EVERY single day of the school holidays over on my YouTube @KiwiKidsintheKitchen.
All the recipes are easy to follow, budget friendly and SUPER delicious!
Big Air Gym Sports & cheerleading - Holiday Programme
- Morning sessions are 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Afternoon sessions are 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Full Day sessions are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wellington College Enrolments
Wellington college are getting ready for new enrolments for 2025 year 9's classes, if Year 8 parents and Whānau could enrol their young person for the 2024 academic year by submitting an application through the online enrolment form provided by your chosen secondary school prior to Monday, 24 July 2023.
This assists each school with their planning for the 2025 academic year, including allocating resources, class sizes, organizing facilities and teaching staff.
Here is a link attached to their enrolments page.
AUT ADHD/Anxiety Survey
Auckland University are doing a survey to understand and try provide more information on Anxiety and/or ADHD experiences.
If you would like to help and take the survey, the link will be attached here, https://aut.au1.qualtrics.com/
Karori Arts & Crafts- Term 3 classes
In addition to our tried-and-true popular arts classes, Karori Arts & Crafts is excited to offer some new classes for Term 3.
Art for 5 to 7 years old begins on Tuesday 30 July, and runs each Tuesday for 8 weeks. Young Writers' Workshop, geared for ages 10 to 12, begins on Wednesday 31 July, and runs each Wednesday for 8 weeks. Sewing for Term 3 will be taught in 3 one-day workshops, Sew a Top for ages 8 to 11 on Sunday 25 August, Sew a Top for teens 12 & Up on Sunday 4 August, and Sew Pants for teens 12 & Up on Sunday 8 September.
For a full description for all of our children's afterschool classes please visit https://www.kacc.org.nz/
Spotlight Performing Arts Programme
Performing arts classes are led by a London west end performer!
We have afterschool and weekend classes available in Aotea, Johnsonville, Karori, Newtown and the Hutt valley.
Two week trials are avaliable!
If you would like more information or to inquire about classes head over to our website wwww.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz
Toymaker Workshops- Holiday programme
TOYMAKER kids' workshops are back these school holidays!
Experience hands-on work with real tools, craft amazing wooden toys, learn important skills, and collaborate with others.
All classes are limited to 8 children, so book early: https://www.toymaker.
Big Air Gym sports
Is your child bursting with energy for cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or even parkour? Bigair Gym is their perfect playground! Our classes blend fun, focus, and fitness, offering a dynamic environment where kids can learn new skills and build confidence. Each session emphasizes safety and proper technique, accommodating everyone from novices to advanced enthusiasts.
At Big Air Gym, children engage in structured learning that promotes progress and a sense of achievement. Our diverse range of classes includes Gymnastics, Trampolining, Tumbling, Free Running (yes, parkour with flips!), and Cheerleading. Don't forget to ask about our Big Air Birthday Parties too! Join us at Big Air Gym and let your child's gym journey begin!
Exciting news - bookings are now open for Bigair Gyms popular Holiday Programme, with full and half-day sessions available.
Book online for the July Holiday Programme & Term 3 Gym Classes at www.bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay:
ph. 383 8779
email: wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz
In The Wings- Afterschool Drama Classes
Rugby Holiday Program
Brooklyn Festival- November 2024
Very excited to announce that the Brooklyn Twilight Festival will be happening again this year on Saturday 16 November from 2pm - 9pm right down on Harrison street.
Last year's inaugural festival was a fantastic success and we are looking forward to doing it all again. The layout will be much the same as last year with food vendors, a stage, and community stalls on Harrison Street, and a community stage, more food vendors, and an indoor market in the Community Centre grounds.
We are now taking applications for community stalls so please get in touch if you are interested in having one. We are also looking for volunteers to help in the lead up to the festival and on the day, so if you are able to assist please let us know. Let's make this festival even better than last year's!
If you are interested please contact manager@brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz or visit our website linked here.
Good Time Music Academy- Holiday Program
Matariki Celebration at Pukeahu Park
The Matariki themed Whānau Open Day at the park will consist of tours, crafts, waiata and tākaro.
Celebrate the final day of Matariki with your whānau at Pukeahu Park. We've got a variety of free activities for tamariki and the whole whānau, exploring the mātauranga of Pukeahu Park and Matariki.
Pukeahu Park has partnered with Tū Mātau Ora and Wellington Museum to deliver a day of tākaro, waiata, crafts and park tours.
10am - Taonga Tākaro Magic with Tū Mātau Ora (RSVP)
11am - Waiata with Awerangi and Andy (RSVP)
1pm -Make your own Matariki star (Walk in)
Park walking tours will be running between 10am and 2pm.
Limited spaces are available, please RSVP to come along:
https://bit.ly/Pukeahu-Park-
https://bit.ly/Pukeahu-Park-
Pukeahu Matariki Whānau Open Day | Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage (mch.govt.nz)
AKOTECH Code Camps July School Holidays
AKOTECH holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Learn AI, make games, code robots & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games and apps for a big client.
Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.
We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation.
Queen Margaret College, Thorndon: 8th-11th & 15th-18th July
Programs: 2 & 4 Day Programs
Book Now at www.akotech.nz
Scots College and Tottenham Hotspur- Technical Development Camp
This July, Scots College, in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, will be hosting a Technical Development Camp which will be led by one of Tottenham Hotspur's Development Coaches, Sonny Sturgess. This programme is best suited to students from Years 6-9 and promises to offer an exceptional experience, providing young football enthusiasts with top-tier training and development opportunities.
Further information can be found on our website at https://www.scotscollege.
Make Room (Holiday Program, Afterschool care, and weekend care)
Make room is a program to STEM activities for children in the wellington region, They have 6 holiday programs that run between Miramar, Kilbirnie, Petone, Newlands and Kapiti.
If you are interested in finding out more information about Make room visit their website which is linked here.
New Zealand Traveller Declaration
Winter holiday art classes
The link to my booking page is: www.enrolmy.com/artbrain
Wellington Hockey Programs- Year 7&8 (U13), And Year 9&10 (U15)
Wellington Hockey is pleased to announce we are running development programmes for Year 7&8 (U13) and Year 9&10 (U15) players.
The programme is structured to enhance the development experience for our young athletes. Find attached the graphic for your school newsletter and, and summary of the key details for the 2024 In-Season Development Programme (ISDP):
- Programme Structure: The ISDP is broken down into three blocks, with internal game weeks scheduled at NHS every 3rd week. This structure is designed to maximise skill development and provide regular competitive play through games as a progressive approach towards the Festival and Tournament. There will be goalkeeper specific trainings offered as part of the programme.
- Training Locations: The programme will be held at three locations around the Wellington Region: Fraser Park in Lower Hutt, National Hockey Stadium, Newtown, and Kapiti sports Turf in Paraparaumu.
- Festival and Tournament: At the conclusion of the programme, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in either the U13 Festival (4th - 6th Oct) in Whanganui or Wairarapa or the U15 Tournament (28th Sep - 1st Oct) in either Wairarapa or Napier. All athletes who wish to attend these events are welcome to participate. Please ensure you select the correct group and training location if attending the festival or tournament via PlayHQ when registering.
- Cost: A deposit is required on Registration - and payment plans are available (U13 programme only $230 // U13 Programme and 3-day Festival $630) (U15 Programme $230 // U15 Programme and 4-day tournament $730)
Registration is via the following links:
U13s https://www.playhq.com/hockey-
U15s https://www.playhq.com/hockey-
If you have any question regarding the In Season Development Programme, please contact Jack at jack@wellingtonhockey.org.nz for U13s and Kieran at kieran@wellingtonhockey.org.nz for U15s.
Wellington Play Bridge - School Holiday Program
Northland Kidz Club- Holiday program
Northland kidz club is hosting a holiday program from the 8th to 19 th of July
We'll be visiting the Battlehill Farm Regional Park. the Makara Windmills, and going to a
Gamelan Workshop (learning to play Indonesian musical instruments) and also having lots of art
adventures. A Movie Day, a Wheels Day, baking biscuits and making pancakes which is also on the
program. The cost is $45 per child per day (third child onwards :$20), 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m each day.
For more info, check out our website ( www.nkc.org.nz ) , or contact Jan on cell (022-140-2612) ,
e-mail (nkc.jan@gmail.com).
Inverlochy Art School- Holiday arts program
Island Bay United hosting Holiday program
Join us for some football fun these school holidays!
Super coach Leo Villa and our senior youth players are excited to be back offering the holiday programme this July. Island Bay United holiday programme is run in conjunction with Wellington United and the Brooklyn Northern United Junior football clubs.
The holiday programme will be held at Wakefield Park rain or shine.
Bring lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, boots + shinguards and a change of clothes if the weather is looking wet. We'll move indoors for table tennis, foosball, teqball and watch movies if it's raining.
Who: Children aged 5 -12 years
Where: Wakefield Park, Adelaide Road, Island Bay
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $45 per day with a discount of 10% when booking 5+ days
When: Tuesday 09 July - Thursday 11 July
Tuesday 16 July - Thursday 18 July
Register now via Friendly Manager here
Ka Manawatai a Matariki
The arrival of winter heralds the countdown to Matariki and we would like to invite you all to our Matariki celebrations, happening all weekend from the 28-30th of June.
As the stars of the Matariki cluster rise in the winter sky, they signal a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal across Aotearoa. Matariki is a special period that connects us to the land, the sky, and each other, through a series of events, traditions, and celebrations that are deeply rooted in Māori culture.
Ngā Manu is celebrating this special time of year with a number of offerings for the whole whānau.
We are introducing a brand-new Star Hunt Nature Trail, combined with a Seed Bomb Workshop which enables tamariki to make their own seed bomb to take home.
We will also have a sausage sizzle and hot drinks on offer, along with guided bush walks at 12:15pm. Not to mention our ever-popular Eel Feeding at 12pm and 2pm. These will be running across the whole weekend (28-30 June).
On Friday we will also have Daisy Design face painting from 12-2pm and your chance to meet a life size Moa, courtesy of Stringbean Puppets.
Musical Theatre Holiday Program
Good Time Music
Get ready to ignite your child's musical passion! Goodtime Music Academy teaches at Ridgway School and is offering award-winning in-school music lessons. Say goodbye to post-school commutes! Dive into the world of music in a vibrant group setting with the following instrument lesson: Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Ukulele, or our 'Intro to Music' course. But the excitement doesn't stop there! Your child will have the chance to shine in our thrilling concerts.
Little Kickers!
Kids Saturday yoga!
Teaching ages from 5-10,and starts from 9:30- 10 am every Saturday morning!
If you'd like more information please email Alejandra directly.
In the Wings:
Afterschool Drama classes for students 10-14 years old (*will consider students outside this age so please enquire), Wednesday, 4-5pm, Hataitai Centre. Welcome to join anytime - Free trials available.
Email katie@inthewings.co.nz
Wonderplay has spaces available for 9-14 year olds in Advanced Drama (4pm Weds, Toi Poneke, Abel Smith St), join us for intro to Shakespeare, Swordplay and Stage Combat). First class free. Register today www.wonderplay.co.nz
Island Bay United holiday programme is run in conjunction with Wellington United and the Brooklyn Northern United Junior football clubs.
Who: Children aged 5 -12 years
Where: Wakefield Park, Adelaide Road, Berhampore
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $45 per day with a discount of 10% when booking 5+ days
Week 1: Monday 15 April - Friday 19 April
Week 2: Mon 22 April - Wed 24 April + Fri 26 April excludes Thurs April 25 - ANZAC Day
Children's Asthma Study
Goodtime Music Academy
Get ready to ignite your child's musical passion! Goodtime Music Academy teaches at Ridgway School and is offering award-winning in-school music lessons. Say goodbye to post-school commutes! Dive into the world of music in a vibrant group setting with the following instrument lesson: Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Ukulele, or our 'Intro to Music' course. But the excitement doesn't stop there! Your child will have the chance to shine in our thrilling concerts.
Act fast, as spots are limited. Enrol now at www.goodtimemusicacademy.
Big Air Cheerleading
Does your child love dance, gymnastics, and tumbling? Cheerleading at Bigair Gym is a highly dynamic and skilled sport that provides opportunities to develop not only athletic skills and fitness but also leadership, discipline, and teamwork. This makes it a multifaceted and highly rewarding sport. Bigair has one of the finest cheerleading programs in the country, offering exceptional pathways for development as athletes progress and enter competitions.
Tryouts for the 2024 Cheer Teams are currently taking place, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Contact Bigair today to confirm your interest or to find out more.
Bigair Gymsports Kapiti ph. 297 0400 e. kapiti@bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay ph. 383 8779 e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gym Tawa ph. 232 3508 e. office@bigairgym.co.nz
Free Swimming Lessons for Women and Children - Location Changed
Brooklyn Junior Cricket Club
If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym! Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING(thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!
GET IN QUICK FOR TERM 4 GYM CLASSES & BIGAIRS POPULAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! Bookings are open NOW. Book online at www.bigairgym.co.nz or contact your local Bigair Gym office today.
Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay ph. 383 8779 e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz
Capital BMX
Brooklyn Northern United Football Club
After School and Saturday Computer Classes
Our term time classes are smaller just 3 to 6 children. Classes are focused on what you want to learn. Class runs from 3:30 to 5:30 pm class fee $45 or 10 sessions $400 (doors open from 3:15). Saturday 1:30 - 4:30 pm. class fee $65 or 10 sessions $600.
Learn to Code Scratch, Python, Java, JavaScript, or Learn to Code & Create 3D Games, Minecraft, Roblox, and A Discovery Course in Computing (suitable for younger children), Build Your Own Computer.For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz
Wonderplay Drama
Join us for Term Two! Thursdays at Island Bay Community Centre: 3.45-4.30pm: New Wonders (Intro to drama, 5yrs+), 4.30-5.30pm: Star Players (8yrs+).
Also ask about our award-winning Wellington Young Actors class for teens and Advanced Drama for 10-13 year olds (Wednesdays, CBD). First lesson is free to try.
Please contact Debs debs@wonderplay.co.nz
Pippins
Join in the fun at Island Bay Pippins. Being a Pippin with GirlGuiding NZ is a very popular choice for 5 and 6 year old girls.
We welcome all girls interested to join our Unit in Island Bay at St Hilda's Church from 6-7pm on a Tuesday night during the school term.
If you have a 5 or 6 year old daughter who would like to have fun then contact Dianna on phone: 04 3837518 or email meates21@gmail.com
Harbour City Gymnastics
Harbour City Gymnastics, Hataitai Park, are currently taking in enrollments for term 1 and have spaces available in our Monday and Tuesday Ribbon Award 5-6 y/o class!
We also offer fun, safe, and educational preschool classes for your younger ones ages 3+.
Email our office office@hcg.org.nz for further information or to register
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