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Job Opportunity - School Administrator
School Office Administrator
Newtown School
Te Kura o Ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown School has an exciting opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic office administrator. They will provide a warm welcome and inclusion for all visitors. This position has a wide variety of tasks and is ideal for someone who seeks to work in a vibrant, multicultural community.
The ideal applicant will be culturally aware and responsive as they work to support the daily organisation and running of the school. They will be on their Te reo Māori journey and understand the importance of bicultural Aotearoa. The successful applicant will be helpful, flexible and able to problem solve, while being positive and approachable.
This role is suited to a ‘people person’ who is solutions-focused and shows attention to detail in a busy open plan environment. You will be a confident ICT user who knows or is able to learn how to use Google tools and our Student Management System.
Term time only
8.30am-2.30pm
Monday - Friday
25 hours per week
This is a rewarding position where you can make a difference for all who come into our kura. If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you by Thursday 1st June.
Please contact admin@newtown.school.nz for an application pack
Nicki Read | Principal
admin@newtown.school.nz
Massey University - Something Something Club
On Saturday 3 June (King’s Birthday Weekend), we are hosting an all-ages gig at Vogelmorn Hall called ‘The Long Weekend’. This will be a family-friendly event, with a sausage sizzle to boot!
Wellington Harrier Athletic Club
Our Cross Country season has just started. If your kids love running then come and check us out.
We offer fun mid week trainings, Saturday afternoon club days, club races and interclub competitions.
We can also assist with training for the primary/intermediate schools cross country competition.
Our coaches are qualified and Athletics NZ Accredited.
You can register through: whac.org.nz
For more information please contact:
Julie Richards
juliemaerdy@yahoo.co.uk
0212959026
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
Spotlight Performing Arts
Your local Performing Arts School.
Dance, Drama and Singing for students aged 4-15 yrs old.
Led by a London West End performer!
AOTEA-JOHNSONVILLE-KARORI-LOWER HUTT-NEWTOWN-UPPER HUTT
Book your child’s two-week trial for next term NOW!
www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz
Wellington Music Centre
Join us at the Wellington Music Centre for an exciting and enriching musical journey! Our affordable, diverse, and quality music education is tailored to suit all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or already play an instrument, our experienced and passionate teachers will help you develop your talents and discover the richness of learning music!
We offer tuition in strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, guitar, ukulele, keyboard and singing, and teach a broad range of musical styles. Lessons only cost $120 for the whole of 2023, with discounts for students learning multiple instruments, or multiple children in the same family taking lessons.
We are particularly excited to announce our new pre-instrumental programme for kids ages 5-6, designed to give them a fun, playful start in music. It's never too early to discover the joy of music-making!
Enrollments for 2023 are still open, and we'd love to have you join us for the rest of the year. To learn more about our programme, please visit our website at www.wellingtonmusiccentre.
Vogelmorn's Best Quiz

Local Drinks | Quiz | Prizes | Tasty Kai
Vogelmorn's Best Quiz! Written and Hosted by Ordish
Secure a spot and come jump in on a classic, family friendly quiz night at your favourite new
local. This will be a reoccurring event on the last Thursday of each month!
~~~ How it works ~~~
-Pre-register by emailing ordishquiz@gmail.com
-Turn up from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
-Max 6 people per team
-$20 per team (bring cash!)
-We have a maximum number of teams so best to get in quick or try your luck on the night
-Awesome prizes to be won
The bar will be open from 3pm with a great selection of local tap beers, wine and non-alcs.
Smoked and Pickled will be dishing up delicious kai to keep your brains switched on!
Vogelmorn Bowling Club is not a accessible building
Don't forget to pre-register by email at: ordishquiz@gmail.com
Not quizzing? No stress, we will still be open to the public!
Wellington Harriers Children's Cross Country
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
Children's Eczema Study
Wests Junior Rugby

Marist St Pats Junior Rugby

Children's Asthma Study
The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand is looking for children to be apart of their research on children's asthma, see their website for more details.
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
Geckos Hockey
Geckos Hockey Club invites you to play hockey in 2023!
Wednesdays 4.00-5pm for yr5/6/7/8 At National Hockey Stadium Turf 3
Fridays 4-5pm for yr 1-4 at the Brooklyn Bowling Club astro turf at Tanera Park.
Give it a go, summer hockey in term 1 is free!
Just turn up on practice day and we take it from there.
We provide sticks and balls.
More info about Wellington's best little hockey club:
https://www.facebook.com/
https://geckoshockeyclub.
Capital BMX

Wellington Young Voices Choir
Goodtime Music Academy
Goodtime Music Academy teaches at your school and is taking enrolments for In-School music lessons now. If you want your child to be a part of these award winning music lessons, and may not want to commit to taking your child anywhere after school, then in-school lessons may be the solution for you. Learn in a group setting, and choose between Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Ukulele. Or try their 'Intro to Music' course. Please visit www.Spotlight Performing Arts

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