Community news and holiday opportunities
By Beth Downie | Posted: Wednesday September 11, 2024
Joy Cowley and Gecko Press are holding a launch for Joy’s new book A Lot of Silly on the last Sunday in September.
We would love to invite the children and families from schools in the area to help make this a lively welcome to Joy in her new home town.
All are welcome to share a giant cake, meet Joy Cowley and hear her tell some very short stories.
Sunday 29 September 4.30 – 6.30pm
Summerset at Bishopscourt
36 Shetland Street
Wakari
RSVP to [email protected]
Join our Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1661634661326194
Gnaughty Gnome hunt at Glenfallloch
See advert below
Dunedin Gymnastics Academy are excited to offer an engaging and active gymnastics holiday program for primary school children during the upcoming school holidays.
Our program is designed to keep kids moving, learning, and having fun, offering a perfect option for parents looking for an energetic and educational way to keep their children active during the break. Whether children are new to gymnastics or have some experience, our program caters to all skill levels, focusing on building confidence, coordination, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment.
Term 4 is school disc golf league time
Get ready to throw, aim, and have some serious fun with WFC Disc Golf’s Otago School Disc Golf League - brought to you by Disc Connection!
All School Students Welcome!
- <Y6, Y7-8, Y9-10, Y11-13 Divisions
- FREE Entry
- No discs? No problem! We’ll provide them! Simply email [email protected] before the date, and we’ll sort out free disc hire for the day.
Where?
Chingford Park, Dunedin
When?
Every Monday, 4pm – 6pm (Starting Oct 14 till Dec 9. No round during Labour Day)
PRIZES UP FOR GRABS. Bring your friends, challenge your skills, and let’s see who’s got the best throw!
Dunedin brick show
There is less than three weeks until the fabulous Dunedin Brick Show which is being held at the More FM Arena on October 5th and 6th. The show is a highlight for so many families around Otago. There will be a fantastic LEGO exhibition, LEGO building, LEGO car racing and flower making in our interactive garden, plus entertainers for the kids to enjoy. Proceeds from the show will be supporting Rock Solid, a charity providing positive youth mentoring and youth development programmes.
Group Piano Lessons at School
Piano lessons are offered on site during the school day.
Your child can learn to read music and play the piano in a fun and relaxed environment.
Sign up for a free trial at https://dynamitemusic.co.nz/kaikorai or email [email protected] for more information.
New students can join anytime in the term as long as there’s a space. The ongoing cost is $16.50/week.
Basketball Holiday Camp
1st-3rd October
10am-12pm
Open to children in Y1-8
See advert
Southern Hoiho & Cross Over Basketball Baller’s Clinic – October School Holidays
Dates:
Tuesday 8 October, Wednesday 9 October, Thursday 10 October
Time:
Junior Ballers (School Years 3-6) 10.30am - 1.00pm
Youth Ballers (School Years 7-10) 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Venue:
Edgar Centre, Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin
Cost:
Clinic Cost $49.00 per child per day or $135.00 for all three sessions
Optional T-shirt: $29.00
Note: T-shirts must be pre-ordered on this the registration online form - there will be no t-shirts for sale at the clinics
Register online:
https://forms.gle/1L4C4gi7jEYHrrXN7
Contact email:
The Playhouse Theatre is staging its School Holiday production of the Princess and the Pea. See advert
Snippet #6 from Community Oral Health Service
See advert
Tennis
'Tennis Hot Shots' for kids 5-12 years across venues in Dunedin. This is a very specific program, modified to fit all ages and stages of development, with no previous experience required.
We have a FREE Hot Shots day at The Edgar Centre on the 19th September for anyone that might want to give tennis a go through term 4.
https://forms.gle/WrzrzvitJXYYmWpF6
We are TNZ Coach register confirming we meet current international qualification, safeguarding, legal and ethical standards and professionalism.
https://tennis.kiwi/coach/coach-dev/coach-register/
Sounds write
See advert below
SMMC Demonstration Concert
See advert below
Jump Start Aerobics
Jump Start Aerobics is excited to announce that we are now accepting new enrolments for our Term 4 'Intro to Aerobics' classes! These classes are perfect for students from Year 3 to Year 13 who are curious about aerobics and eager to learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Our 'Intro to Aerobics' classes are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of aerobics, focusing on fitness, flexibility, and coordination. Whether they are complete beginners or have some experience, our classes cater to all levels and are a fantastic way for students to stay active while building confidence.
Thinkit Art Classes
Thinkit Art, celebrates unique ideas, support's kids with learning differences and offers opportunities to learn new things, along side with problem solving skills which help with flexibility in view points and of course having heaps of fun socialising with like minded kids.
Move it for MS
Move for MS is on Sunday the 6th of October at Wingatui Racecourse.
This is an all ages, accessible fun run style event with 1, 3 and 5 km options with spot prizes.
This event will also have activities, entertainment and games, food trucks and a small market.
Our aim for this event is to increase awareness of Multiple Sclerosis within the wider community as well as raise some much-needed funds to enable us to continue to offer the support that we do.
All funds raised in Otago, stay in Otago.
Here is the link to the ticketing website:
events.humanitix.com/move-for-ms
The Regent Theatre is bringing Children Are Stinky to the Regent stage in November.
A fantastic fun show for ages 3-12 years.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/RFJ74aF4xlU?si=5oq0TbMKIuE2TT5K
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