COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

Spotlight Performing Arts:


 Karori Amateur Athletics Club returns for the new season at Ben Burn Park: 

Do you know a child who loves to run, jump, throw? Or do you know a child who would benefit from having an evening off screens each week? Would you like your family to spend more active time together?
The Karori Athletics Club provides a fun environment with a mixture of games for ages 6 & under and track & field athletics for children from 7-15 years old. Keen athletes can access specialist coaching and represent Karori by competing in Inter-club events and other competitions during the season.

The Club meets weekly at Ben Burn Park in Karori on Wednesday nights (6.00pm-7.30pm) over the summer from October to March. 
For more information including details on online registration or to come and try it out, visit the website:
www.karoriathletics.org.nz 

 Season starts 16th October for 2 terms.


In The Wings- Afternoon Drama Classes:




Mountain Biking Adventures for Youth:

We are a youth mountain biking charity offering After-School Programmes and Holiday Camps to young people aged 7 to 17 years-old. We have a team of 45 trained instructors all passionate about youth growth and leadership and our goal is simple : to change the world one ride at a time!

To book visit at this link.


Village Beads Holiday Programme- Jackson Street, Petone

If you are interested in attending a class, please book through this link.

 


Island Bay United AFC Holiday Programme:

Island Bay United AFC will be hosting our holiday programme over the upcoming October school holidays. Would you please share this information in your school newsletter? 

The Island Bay United Holiday Programme will be held at Wakefield Park & will run rain or shine. 

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 30 September - Friday 4 October
Week 2: Monday 7 October Friday 11 October 

What to bring: a packed lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, boots + shin guards and a change of clothes if the weather is looking wet. We'll move indoors for table tennis, foosball and movies if it's raining.


Karori Arts & Craft classes:



School Holiday Writing and Art workshops:

For Writers:
There will be a three-day camp for children aged 9 to 14, starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and running until Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Additionally, there will be a one-day workshop for children aged 7 to 10 on Monday, September 30, 2024.
In the writing camps, young writers will learn:
. How to come up with story ideas
. How to plan and outline a story
. How to create interesting, relatable characters
. The writing process-putting it all down on paper

For Artists:
There will now just be a one-day camp on Monday, September 30, 2024.
This will is for keen young artists aged from 7 - 14.
In the art camp, young artists will learn:
. How to draw a cool character
. Different media and techniques
. How to create storyboards
. How to craft a multi-layered artwork

No matter which camp you choose, they'll make new friends and have loads of fun!

Camp Location:
Scots College
1 Monorgan Road, Strathmore Park, Wellington

To Register:
. Young writers can sign up here: Writing Camp Registration
. Young artists can sign up here: Art Camp Registration
If you're interested, please register soon to help us get a sense of numbers. And feel free to share the attached flyers with anyone who might be interested.

Young writers can register here: http://www.writelikeanauthor.com/CampListing.asp?wc_id=449

Young artists can register here: http://www.drawlikeanartist.com/CampListing.asp?wc_id=457



Brain Bloom Room:



AKOTECH Codecamps October school holidays:

Our 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

Queen Margaret College, Thorndon: 30th Sept - 3rd Oct & 7th - 10th Oct

Programs: 2 & 4 Day Programs

Book Now at www.akotech.nz


Big Air Gymsports: 



Booking online for Term 4 & the Holiday Programme is quick and easy at www.bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.



Capital BMX Club



Good Time Music- Holiday Programme


Vogelmorn Bowling Club- Timebank Repair Cafe

Passionate about reducing waste?

Have a repairing skill to share?

Want to to help out your community?

Vogelmorn Bowling Club and Wellington Timebank are excited to host their first Repair Cafe on 20 October. We’ll welcome people to bring along their broken items to be repaired for free/koha. To make the day a success we need your skills in the following areas!

  • Sewing and mending
  • Fixing toys and plastic items
  • General repairs - eg wooden items
  • Certified electrician/EST/EAS
  • Non-certified electrical fixers
  • Fixing bikes
  • Fixing jewellery
  • Sharpening knives and tools

We’re also looking for support crew to help out on the day by welcoming people, taking photos and setting up/packing down.

Get involved! Get in touch! vbcrepaircafe@gmail.com



Learn To Sail- Heretaunga Boating Club 



Good Time Music Academy- Battle of the Bands 2024

Welcome to Battle of the Bands 2024!

We are thrilled to host everyone on Wednesday October 30th, at The Little Theatre in Hutt Valley. This year promises to be an exciting event filled with incredible performances and amazing prizes.

This event is proudly organized by Goodtime Music Academy and House of Sound Music Academy, now united in our mission to inspire and nurture musical talent.

Details:

  • Entry Fee: $260 per band, plus GST. Please note that this fee reflects the significant increase in venue costs, allowing us to continue offering free entry for all spectators.
  • Sign-Up: Click here to sign up your band.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hosting you and witnessing the fantastic talent on display. See you on the 30th!

The Puppetry Gala- Vogelmon Bowling Club 

Saturday, 28 September 2024, 10am - 1pm
Vogelmorn Bowling Club
Part of the Wellington Puppetry Festival

The Puppetry Gala is a puppetry extravaganza for everyone with Puppet Theatre, Roaming Puppets, and Face Painting.

Some of the puppetry performances include...
  • Paper Puppets by Amy Grace Laura
  • The Bell by Naranjarte Theatre Company
  • The Kiwi Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Gay Janssen
  • There was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly by Rowena Macgill
  • Lost Things by Rosie Mazur
All tickets are $10 with '2for1' available. Under 2 years free.

Northland Kidz Club


MTB Spring Series


Club K School Holiday Programme 

CLUB K SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
School holidays are just around the corner believe it or not!
No need to worry, Club K has you covered with our exciting School Holiday Programme, back for the first week.
 Dates: 30th Sept - 04th Oct
 Time: 9am - 1pm
  Ages: 7-15 years old
 Cost: $25 per day or $110 for the week (Club K junior members)
$35 per day or $155 for the week (non-members)

Equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own
Register today by scanning the QR code or via https://forms.office.com/r/3iHfrqStmq
For more info or questions, email us at admin@clubk.co.nz.


2024 Spring Holiday Art Classes:

If your child is interested in joining please visit this website: 


School Choir Holiday Programme:

Love to sing? The RSCM and Wellington Cathedral of St Paul is offering a two-day holiday programme just for you!
Make new friends, learn new music, and improve your singing skills with one of New Zealand’s foremost choral directors.
The 2024 RSCM Two-Day Choir School offers two days of singing and fun, culminating in a service featuring the premiere performance of a brand new piece of music specially composed by the Cathedral’s Director of Music Michael Stewart.

WHERE: The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 2 Hill Street, Wellington.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Drop Off: 09:00am
Pick Up: Between 04:30pm - 05:30pm
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Drop Off: 09:00am
Choral Evensong: 05.30pm
Pick Up: 06.00pm
COST: $140 for both days including lunch and snacks (there are a limited number of scholarships available - contact dom@wellingtoncathedral.org.nz)
Billeting can be arranged with Cathedral Chorister families for singers coming in from out of Wellington.

The link to the website is: https://www.wellingtoncathedral.org.nz/choir-school and tickets 
 
payment is via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/choir-school

Wellington Harrier Children's Athletic Club

Our season open day is Saturday 12th October, at Newtown Park.
We have a new start time of 9.30am this season.
At our club days athletes practice all events, Including long jump, hurdles, high jump, sprints, middle distance and throws.
Our children's club day caters for all abilities.
New members are welcome!

You can register through http://www.whac.org.nz

For more information please contact:
Julie Richards
0212959026



Onesie Day- Fundraising for wellington free ambulance!

Kia ora Whānau, 

On the 13th of September we will be hosting onesie day!



'CCS Disability Action' disability support 


Please also see their website for more information.



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