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Thank you to Northern Arena

Thank you to Northern Arena for the 1 months free membership kindly donated for our Quiz Night on Friday 23rd May. http://www.northernarena.co.nz/

Carboot Sale @ the Plaza Whangaparaoa

Sunday 27th April 9.00 - 12 noon
Cost is $15.OO per stall
For Bookings call Christina on (021) 2751168
If you are a charity or school team then we have free spots for you – so contact me now.


Free Dane Lessons

Free dance lessons for performers Red Beach Tuesday nights 8.30 - 9.30pm

Pinewoods Motor Park function room commencing 6th May
Please register with Vicki 4261105 www.purplelotusdance.weebly.com
Bollywood & Bellydance

The Art Lab

Children's and Adult's Clay Classes
Term 2 - 2014
Midweek classes and children's after school class

Hand-building and wheelwork to make unique functional and sculptural pieces.  Bring your own ideas or join in with the weekly lesson.  Beginner or experienced.
Learn and have fun making things with clay, then painting and glazing them.  Pieces will be fired to make them permanent.  Treena 021 0277 5097  www.theartlab.co.nz  Ratepayers Hall, Whangaparaoa Plaza

Infinity Dance Company on the Coast

We are Infinity Dance Company and our studio is located at 7/623 Whangaparaoaoa Rd. We have just moved into our new studio this weekend, we offer dance lessons in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and All Star Cheerleading for all ages and abilities. Our website is www.danceinfinity.co.nz and we can be contacted by email office@danceinfinity.co.nz or phone 0508 INFINITY (434464)

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If you are looking for help in:
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KidsLink is building a community of professionals wanting to help you.

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Playground Magazine Holiday Ideas



Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids these holidays?  Playground provides information on holiday programmes and after school activities in your area.  Visit us at http://playground.org.nz/regions/ and view the magazine for your region you either live in or will be visiting.  Happy holidays from the Playground team.

Wentworth College Full Scholarships for 2015

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
for Years 9 & 10 students in 2015
The Ministry of Education have released a number of ‘Aspire’ scholarships for 2015 to enable students from lower-income families to attend private schools such as Wentworth College in Gulf Harbour.
Recipients receive free tuition not just next year, but for the remainder of their schooling!
Applications close on 30 April 2014.
For more information
phone Gail Clews on (09) 424-3273
  FANTASTIC SUCCESS RATE!
In 2014, 1 in 3 applicants won a scholarship!        


Holiday Happenings


Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre have a great offer for the April Holiday's - Learn to Swim Lessons.  Week 2 only (Mon 28 April-Fri 2 May), book and pay $49 for the week and receive a 20% discount voucher for Term 2 lessons.

We also have our Leisure Kidz School Holiday Programme for 5-12 year olds running from Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24 April and Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May.  We offer programmes at the centre (plus a trip day) and swim most afternoons in the pool.

Please contact Jackie on 424 9227 for further information.


'The Diary Of Anne Frank'


A production portraying the story of a young Jewish girl, in hiding, during World War II. Through the pages of her diary, we see the relationships, the conflicts and the events that unfolded behind the bookcase of 'The Secret Annex.' A realistic interpretation of an age old story brought to life by the faces of our generation.

Tickets available now from Learner Accounts, they're selling fast so be sure to get in quick, in order to witness the stage adaption of the second best selling novel of all time.


We share the famous quote written in Anne Frank’s Diary …” 
"...I still believe in spite of everything, people are truly good at heart." 
-Anne Frank 

What is the ANZ Olympic Schools Programme?


We have registered with ANZ to join their ANZ Olympic School Program. The school receives a kit of resources and merchandise that will help inspire and motivate our students. If you, family members or friends are looking to take a home loan, or increase your current home loan over $50k, speak with your local ANZ representative. If you draw your home loan with ANZ and identify our school we will receive 800 credits, equal to $400 to spend at the ANZ Awards Centre, on items like sporting equipment and computers. We also have the possibility to have a visit from an ANZ Olympic Ambassador.


 You can find out more at anzolympicschools.co.nz


CARBOOT SALE @ The Plaza

Sunday 6th April from 9.00 am – 12 noon – under cover in the lower carpark!  Come and visit us!  If you want a stall – contact Christina on (021) 2751168 or Christina@mumstheword.net.nz to book a stall and sell all the items that you don’t need!


Mansion House PIcnic Day - Sunday 23rd March

Come along to Mansion House Picnic Day 2014 to enjoy a fun family day out at Kawau Island with children’s races, treasure hunts and much more. Enjoy Devonshire tea on the Mansion House lawn and learn about Kawau's history with free guided tours of Mansion House and the gardens. Bring a picnic or lunch at the cafe.


This free event is brought to you by Friends of Mansion House with the support of the Department of Conservation - bringing Kawau Island's history alive for the people of Auckland.

Sunday 23rd March, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Mansion House, Kawau Island
No Charge
Discounted ferry fares from Sandspit with Kawau Cruises - phone 09 425 8006 or travel directly to Kawau from Auckland  on the historic steam tug William C Daldy - see http:/daldy.com/ for bookings.

Whangaparaoa Primary School Gala

Saturday 22nd March, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Good old fashioned family fun including White Elephant jumble sale, toy shop, book and cake stalls, lots of food and games plus entertainment for the whole family.

Gala will be held rain or shine, in the school grounds, Ladies Mile, Whangaparaoa


Wentworth College / Primary Open Day



Wednesday 2nd April, 9.00am, 12.00noon & 3.30pm
2014 Year 9 Scholarships Available - starting Term 2

Phone: 424 3273 www.wentworth.school.nz

Dyslexia Advocacy Week: 17-23 March 2014


SPELD NZ has friendly, professional assessors and local teachers available to work with learners of all ages who have a Specific Learning Disability such as Dyslexia. SPELD NZ qualified teachers have specialist training and work one-on-one with students to provide an individual programme which targets their specific needs. Financial assistance is possible for families on low incomes.
TV3 will be screening a documentary – The Big Picture; Rethinking Dyslexia – on Sunday 16 March at 11.55 am. Children, parents and teachers who watch this movie will find courage in learning that, while dyslexia can be a barrier to learning, it also carries some unique advantages!

For more information, contact SPELD NZ: 0800 773 536 or see: www.speld.org.nz

Good as New - Preloved Kids Market

    GOOD AS NEW

     Clothes.        Toys.          Furniture.          Accessories.


AUTUMN - PRELOVED KIDS MARKET


OREWA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Saturday 22nd March  - 9.00 am – 12.00noon

Grab a few bargains

Over 40 stalls selling quality 2nd hand, local and over seas brands.
Whether you’re setting up a new nursery & need everything. Or looking for warmer clothes & toys for rainy indoor days? 
Then don’t miss out - This market has it all.

Sellers, declutter your home and have a fun mornings selling.
Email to book a stall or ask any questions  natashagoodasnew@yahoo.com or 0274 707 151
Stalls are $30 and include a trestle table, chairs and sellers manual, plus stage space to display larger items.
Good as new kids market
Next Market ; 14 June 2014


Whangaparaoa Primary School Gala

Saturday 15th March, 11.00am - 3.00pm

Good old fashioned family fun including; White Elephant jumble sale, toy shop, book and cake stalls, lots of food and games plus entertainment for the whole family.

Gala will be held rain or shine, in the school grounds, Ladies Mile, Whangaparaoa

Manly Volunteer Firefighters Needed!!

We provide a response to emergencies in your community. We depend on volunteers , and you could be the right man or woman for this. If you are self employed, a stay at home parent, shift worker, tradesperson, professional or looking for work you can become a volunteer. If you always had an interest in joining, are looking for new skills, or want to serve your community, get awesome training, be recognised and do all this with a bunch of like minded people, then contact us now for more information. 

Contact details: Thies 021 02431592 or mathias.amkreutz@fire.org.nz or come to Manly Fire Station on our Monday training nights between 18:30 - 19:00 .