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Pop Star for a Day - Rock Stars!

This is your chance to shine and be a 'Pop Star' for the day. Come join us for a day of singing and dancing to your favourite Pop Stars - One Direction, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Adele, Taylor Swift and many more. With our vocal training and theatresport games, we'll build your confidence so you can strut your stuff on-stage and live the pop star dream! Book yourself a spot today on 0800 444 886www.partyatyours.co.nz 
 Venue - Silverdale Community Hall - 1st May 2013, 9am - 3pm.

Children & the Internet

Coast Families Trust is pleased to host a free informative session on Children & the Internet with Lee Chisholm from Netsafe.
  • Just what are your kids up to on line?
  • What challenges do they face?
  • What concerns do you have as parents?
  • Scams and how to avoid them
We welcome you to come and learn how to ensure your kids are safe online before the holidays arrive.
Friday, 12th April, 2013 10.00am
Whangaparaoa Public Library
For further information contact cherie@coastfamilies.co.nz or 427 2771136

“Dancer Me” Workshop


When: Monday 22, Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 April - 9am to 3pm. 
Where: Sole Movement Dance Studio, 16a David Sidwell Place, Stanmore Bay, 
Who: Open to school aged dancers from the age of 6 upwards. We will be running two separate workshops:
  • 6-11 year olds.
  • 12 years and older.
All abilities welcome as the workshop focuses on developing the individual dancer.
What: Choreography classes in Jazz/Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Tap, technique classes in leaps and turns also.

Cost: $180 for 3 days ($150 if enrolled before Fri 5th April). 
*Family discount $115 per child for two children and $100 per child for three or more children from the same family.*
**Must be paid in advance.**

To enrol:  Email Deanna on info@solemovement.co.nz or phone (09)424-2722.


“Free To Be” Workshop

When: Tuesday 30 April and Wednesday 1 May - 9am to 3pm.
Where: Sole Movement , 16a David Sidwell Place, Stanmore Bay.
Who: Open to school-aged students with little to no dance experience. We will be running two separate workshops:
  • 6-11 year olds.
  • 12 years and older.
All abilities welcome as the workshop focuses on developing the individual dancer.

What: “Taster” dance classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap and Acrobatics.

Cost: $120 for 2 days ($100 if enrolled before Monday 8th April).
*Family discount to $77 per child for two children and $67 per child for three or more children from the same family.*
**Must be paid in advance.**

To enrol:  Email Deanna on info@solemovement.co.nz or phone (09)424-2722.

Wentworth Primary & College Open Days

April 11th, 2013 - First open day
See our Website for tour times, www.wentworth.school.nz
Phone: 09 424 3273

Kids Film School Camp

Kids Republic School Holiday Fun

It's now only 18 days to the school holidays, we have a programme filled with excitment and fun. We have a new staff member Lyn who has many years experience in looking after and caring for children, she is also excellent at arts, crafts and has published a few children's story books, we are very privilaged indeed to have her experience on board.

If you do not require any care for the school holidays why not bring the kids for a play, its excellent value for money and mums and dads can have a great coffee, home baked treat and read a book or get caught up on paperwork.

Your support for a locally owned and operated business is very much appreciated!

Any queries please feel free to call Darlene on 09 4284831, for only $4.10 per hour give yourself a day off and the kids a wonderful action packed treat!

Leisure Centre "one-off" programme for Tuesday 2nd April

The Leisure Centre is pleased to announce that we will be holding a "one-off" Leisure Kidz Holiday Programme day on Tuesday 2nd April for kids aged 5-12 years.  Entitled "Easter Surprise" the day will consist of fun games, sports, arts & crafts and swimming.  Only the one session available 8am - 3pm (no half or full day sessions available) cost $26.90.  Bring lunch, drink, togs & towel, hat, sunscreen, walking shoes, raincoat & a smile!  Limited spaces available, avoid disappointment - book now.  Pick up an enrolment form from Reception at The Leisure Centre, phone 424 9227 or visit our website www.theleisurecentre.co.nz to download an enrolment form.

Fashion Parade to Support Local Youth

A new event to raise funds for the HBC Youth Centre - and to send two of New Zealand's finest trade apprentices to the prestigious World Skills chanpionship in Germany.  More info on facebook: Aspire Fashion Parade or email linley@hairscene.co.nz or Ph: 09 424 5101.

The Aspire Fashion Parade 
Friday 12th April, 7.00pm
Orewa College Events Centre
Tickets $25 or $50 VIP

Tickets available from Hair Scene Whga, Abstraxt Hair Design Orewa, Peninsula Copy & Design, Curves Whga & Navarjo Hair Design, Gulf Harbour and all fashion houses participating.

Playgroup at Gulf Harbour School

Venue:            Gulf Harbour School
Address:         65 Alec Craig Way - Room 1
When:            Every Thursday morning during Term time
Time:             9.00 - 11.00am
Donation:      $4.00 per family, includes coffee & morning tea for caregivers. Please bring your own   child's morning tea
Co-ordinator: Gaylene Chambers

Just turn up - All Welcome.
Contact: hbcplunket@gmail.com

HUGE Easter Egg Hunt at the Plaza

Kids - Join the  HUGE Easter Egg Hunt at The Plaza - Whangaparaoa

...and be in to WIN one of our Super Easter Chocolate Prizes
  • Get your entry from at the service desk by Brumby's, or any Plaza Retailer
  • The Hunt is on from Saturday 16th to Saturday 30th March
  • For kids up to 12 years old

Good as New Pre Loved Kids Autumn Market

Saturday 23rd March 2013
Orewa Community Centre
9.00am - 12.00 noon
40+ stalls selling quality 2nd hand kids Clothes, Toys, Furniture and Accessories
Babies - Tweens
Inquiries 0274 707 151
 

Whangaparaoa School Gala

Join us for a great family day out

Saturday 16th March, 2013
11.00am - 3.00pm
39 Ladies Mile, Manly
www.wgp.school.nz

Three Billy Goats Gruff - Bruce Mason Centre

Once upon a time there was a beautiful meadow full of colourful flowers....

School Holidays - Shows Monday 29th April to Saturday 4th May daily at 10.30am.
Book early to avoid disappointment.

Bruce Mason Centre, cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promendade,
Takapuna Beach Ph: 09 488 2940

Buddy Walk - Down Syndrome Association

The Auckland Down Syndrome Association is organising their 8th annual Buddy Walk.

Date: Sunday 24th March
Where: 250 Mt Eden Road, Mount Eden
Time: Start 9.00am
Cost: Family Registration $25.00 (2 adults & 2 children to the age of 15, under 5 free)
         Individual $10.00
         Group $7.00pp (10 or more people)
For further information go to www.adsa.org.nz

Peninsula Players Costume Hire

1 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay
By appointment only
Ph: 021 0257 3557

Mathematics Tuition

  • Guided Weekly sessions or On-Line
  • Is your child behind? Close learning gaps now!
  • (College is too late!)
  • Give your child confidence in maths
  • Individual Learning programmes
  • Primary to NCEA 1
  • Guided Weekly sessions on the Hibiscus Coast
  • Ph: 09 424 1746  Mob: 027 229 5622
  • Em: educatenz.net@gmail.com
  • EducateNZ www.educatenz.net

Northern Arena - Learn to Swim

Free Practical Help for Mums & Dads!


The Ashton Warner Nanny Academy is urgently looking for families to have a nanny student on 3-week placement.
Student comes daily (Monday - Friday) to work with your family.  It is a great opportunity to pass on your skills.  You need two children at home in the working week.
Fro details & application form: www.nannyacademy.ac.nz

Dinner with the Board

Why not join the Board on Wednesday 13th March?
6.30pm Dinner with the Board
7.15pm Board Meeting and general discussion for interested Board members
Please RSVP for dinner to: office@ghs.school.nz

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