Important Dates

Teacher Only Day - Parent Conferences

All Day

Please note that the first day of Term 3 is a Teacher Only Day for Parent Conferences. Information on how to book will be in the newsletter later this Term.

Life Education Bus at OLOK School

All Day

Grandparent's and Grandfriend's Day

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Come and join us for Mass in the church at 9.30am, visit your grandchildren's classrooms, and enjoy some morning tea in the hall!
A selection of books will be available to be purchased for donating to the school library.

Community Notices

SwimKapiti - Term 3 Swimming Lessons (Coastlands Aquatic Centre)
Important dates:
17 - 23 June - Priority rebooking week for swimmers remaining in the same class.
24 - 30 June - Moving week for swimmers needing to move days or levels.
1 July - Enrolment week for new swimmers.
*All under 4’s must wear a swim nappy. Please enquire at reception for any further information - Full payment is required at time of booking.
 
School Holiday Intensives
Holiday Intensives! – Registrations are now open!
  • Week 1 only at Coastlands Aquatic Centre & Otaki Pool from Monday 8 July - Friday 12 July.
Cost will be $71.50 per child for the week - Our School Holiday Intensives offer a perfect opportunity to develop skills, enhance technique and improve confidence for young swimmers.
**Please enquire at reception for any further information - Full payment is required at time of booking.
 
Please feel free to give us a call on 04 296 4746. We can take credit card payments over the phone or pop into reception on the day. 
 
Price Increases
As part of this year’s Annual Plan there have been some small increases to our fees. These will take place from July 1 2024.
Lessons will now be $14.30 a lesson, charged on a per term basis.
AKOTECH CodeCamps July 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.

We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation. 


Queen Margaret College, Thorndon: 8th-11th & 15th-18th July

Programs: 2 & 4 Day Programs

Book Now at www.akotech.nz
 ARTY FARTY KIDS 
TERM 2 Holiday Art Session
'Snuggly Bear' @ The Technology Centre, Raumati
Thursday 18th July @ 10.00am - 12.30pm
For ages 5-13 years
For more information & bookings please contact: 
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve - Kids Go FREE these school holidays.

Cure the winter blues with a visit to the choicest little Nature Reserve on the coast.

Why not get the tamariki away from their digital devices for a couple of hours and give them a dose of Nature Emersion Therapy?

We've made the decision easy for you by offering free entry for all children for the July school holidays. To take advantage of this offer, you need to register HERE: https://ngamanu.org.nz/upcoming-events/kids-go-free-these-winter-school-holidays/

- This offer is only valid between Saturday 6th July and Sunday 21st July 2024.

- Offer only applies to admission to the reserve and excludes any additional offers including tours and experiences.

- One family per confirmation email (up to two adults and 4 children).

We're also screening a couple of family movies during the school holidays. Visit our Facebook Page to find out more information and register your interest. https://www.facebook.com/NgaManuNatureReserve/events/?id=100064705181555&sk=events   

BONUS OFFER!

Winter Special 50% OFF Family Overnight Packages (FROM $147.50)

Stay the night in Theo’s Cottage inside the Reserve and choose between the Kiwi Night Encounter or the Native Bird Close Encounter tours (1 and 2 adult family options available).
Package accommodates up to four people.

-Only applies to family packages

-Ends 31/8/2024

BOOK HERE: https://ngamanu.org.nz/overnight-kiwi-native-bird-experience/

Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
74 Ngā Manu Reserve Road
P O Box 126
Waikanae 5250
Tel:  (+64) 4 293 4131 | All enquiries


Kia Ora Koutou,

Guess what? Those irresistible, fluffy marshmallows you all love so much are back at Staglands!

And here's the sweetest part - we'll be serving them up for FREE to all our visitors throughout the July School Holidays (6th - 21st July).

Come toast your own on the cozy Barn campfire and enjoy some wilderness haute cuisine in the great outdoors

We will also be running our ever-popular, free Tractor-Trailer Rides (circumstances permitting).

Please spread the word!

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe
2362 Akatarawa Valley
RD 2
Upper Hutt 5372
Wellington
New Zealand
Ph +64 4 526 7529

JOIN SQUARE EYES FOR 8 DAYS OF SCREENINGS AT THE EMBASSY THEATRE!
JULY 13-20, WEEK TWO OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 🎬⚡

Square Eyes Screen Foundation is hosting AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 DAYS these July school holidays—an all ages film tour at the iconic Embassy Theatre—and you’re all invited!

AROUND THE WORLD is a week-long celebration of on-screen storytelling ideal for tamariki and rangatahi aged 3-15 (and their grown-up film-going companions), showcasing big screen premieres, beloved classics, short films, features, documentaries, and more. 

Highlights include a YELLOW SUBMARINE SING-ALONG, MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, THE MUPPET MOVIE, the NZ premiere of KENSUKE'S KINGDOM, and LIVE CINEMA: PINK PANTHER.
And there is plenty more to discover...

Tickets are just $9-$12. Check out the full line-up and get your tickets here:
👉https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/square-eyes-around-the-world-in-8-days

This is a terrific opportunity to experience the magic of collective viewing on the big screen with friends and whānau—and to explore the wider world, right here at home.
Puss in Boots - Friday 19 April, 2pm

This hilarious tail is the purr-fect school holiday treat! Tom and his Aunt Maisie are very poor, not only is their village being raided by a terrible, greedy ogre, but the horrible Lady Grumblepoop is taxing the villagers out of house and home! Even King John and Princess Pansy don’t know what to do. Will Puss in Boots, the fabulous talking cat, save the day or will the hideous Ogre spoil their magical plans?

Family friendly from start to finish but with plenty of fun for the adults! Audience participation, fab costumes, dancing, singing and filled to the brim with magic, make believe and madcap mayhem, Puss in Boots is guaranteed to delight and leave you feline like the cat’s whiskers!

For accessibility seating enquiries please email kiaora@teraukura.nz or call (04)9740535 during office hours.

July Horsey Holiday Program!!

Monday 8th - Thursday 11th July & Monday 15th - Thursday 18th July

It's that time again, the school holidays are coming up and we will be running our holiday program!! Make sure you book your kids in for an action-packed day/week on the farm, riding, Vaulting, brushing, washing, colouring in and leading horses!! Games, arts n crafts, walks along the river and more!! No horse experience needed; we welcome all!!

Our program will run Monday - Thursday:
5&6yrs 9am-12pm. Price $40
7yrs+ 9am-3pm. Price $70

Please bring morning tea, lunch and water. Warm clothes that you are able to move in!!
Email us now to book!!
Office@kapitiequestrian.com
Is your child bursting with energy for cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or even parkour? Bigair Gym is their perfect playground! Our classes blend fun, focus, and fitness, offering a dynamic environment where kids can learn new skills and build confidence. Each session emphasizes safety and proper technique, accommodating everyone from novices to advanced enthusiasts.

At Bigair Gym, children engage in structured learning that promotes progress and a sense of achievement. Our diverse range of classes includes Gymnastics, Trampolining, Tumbling, Free Running (yes, parkour with flips!), and Cheerleading. Don’t forget to ask about our Bigair Birthday Parties too! Join us at Bigair Gym and let your child’s gym journey begin!
Exciting news – bookings are now open for Bigair Gyms popular Holiday Programme, with full and half-day sessions available.

Book online for the July Holiday Programme & Term 3 Gym Classes at www.bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gymsports Kapiti: ph. 297 0400, e. kapiti@bigairgym.co.nz at 4 Manchester Street, Kapiti.
 
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