Wakefield School is pleased to be able to include these community notices for your information. It is great to see so many opportunities offered to both children and adults in our community. We do however wish to point out that we provide this information for your convenience only and it should not be taken as an endorsement of the activity or organisation involved.

Community Notices

Act Up! - Improv and Theatre Games Class

For 10-12 yrs. Enjoy learning the art of creating and performing your own dramas. Professional curriculum. Excellent for developing cognitive abilities, creative expression and confidence. Have lots of fun and laugh a lot. Nelson and Richmond classes. Ph: Hester Phillips (03) 546 6638 / 021 202 1573 to enrol or to find out more.

ASB Aquatic Centre Sunday Funday

Sunday 26th we are hosting a Sunday Funday which is a family fun event and will be continuing throughout the year on the last Sunday of each month. This event runs from 1-3pm and will be filled with fantastic competitions and prizes for both children and parents alike.  For more information contact  the Aquatic Centre on 543 9755 or visit www.asbaquaticcentre.co.nz

Swing Mapua ~ Aspire Big Band

Wellington – Music Performance Academy www.aspire.ac.nz
~  Friday February 24th:  CONCERT  7:30pm.  $15 Adults,  $10 Seniors,   $8 Students,   $40 Family Ticket.   Hills Community Church, Mapua
~  Saturday, February 25th:   Education Extension Session 9:45am – 11am.  $15 Adults,  $10 Students,  $40 Family.  History of the Big Band era. Members to talk about their experiences & careers in music, education options and musical demos. Hills Community Church, Mapua.
Golden Bear Brewery  2-5pm.  Aspire invite musicians to JAM They suggest you find “The Real Book 6”. Bring a chair!
The Playhouse   8 til midnight.  1940’s Swing Dance Party Night.   $35 entry.  $15 per old time supper plate – paid over the bar or bar snacks menu available. For meals phone The Playhouse.  Shuttle service available late to local area.
~  Sunday February 26th:  Motueka Market 10:00 – Noon.

The Nelson YMCA ~ Out of School Care and Recreation ~ After School Programme

Held at the Brightwater School Hall.  This programme is very popular with the children and parents from the area. We provide a pickup service in our YMCA van from Hope and Wakefield School.  The programme is open weekdays 3pm to 6pm daily at a cost of $9.50 for 2 hours or $13 for 3 hours.  Our Brightwater Holiday Programme run daily from 8am to 6pm at a cost of $35 day or $20 for a half day.
All programmes are CYF certified and WINZ subsidies available for eligible families.  For more information please contact Marty or Lilly at the YMCA on Ph 545 6636.  Or email oscar@nelsonymca.org.nz   or  www.nelsonymca.org.nz

Baby Bonanza

Saturday 28 April 2012 at the Hope Hall, Main Road Hope.  9am – 12 noon.  Quality used baby and children’s clothes, toys and gear.  Entry $2.  For more information or a stall please contact Tracy Ph: 547 5743 or E: nmvolunteers@plunket.org.nz

CREATIVE KIDZ Drama and Movement Classes

For ages 5-10. Children build confidence, communication and drama skills and have fun! Professional Curriculum. Nelson and Richmond classes. Enrol now for term 1. To enrol or to find out more contact Hester Phillips, 5466638 / 021 202 1573.

St John Youth

Its about making the most of your time, having fun and meeting new people, all while taking part in a programme that will encourage discovery, adventure and learning. We focus on teaching First Aid, Leadership and Life Skills, with fantastic opportunities to participate in camps and competitions. Our Penguin Programme is for 6-8 year olds and our Cadet Programme for those 9-18. We also welcome any new leaders, where we provide support and resources to make a difference to the lives of Young People. Come and check us out, or for further information www.stjohn.org.nz or contact Tracy at: tracy.simonsen@stjohn.org.nz ,ph 544 5002 or (0274) 678 834. Your Local Division is Richmond which meet on a Wednesday at 6.00 to 7.30pm at Richmond Scout Hall, A&P Showgrounds, Lower Queen Street.

Rebecca Bignall Academy of Dance

Tap Dancing - all levels, 5 years and up. Ph Nicola 5441204 or visit www.rbacademyofdance.co.nz

Road Safety Education at School

Every day children and young people may find themselves in hazardous traffic situations. Road safety education prepares them to become safer road users.

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has released a booklet titled The Road Map - Road Safety Resources for School Communities which provides information and resources around Safer Journeys for Children. You can find a copy online by following this link www.feetfirst.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/9929/road-map-road-safety-resources-for-school-communities.pdf

This Road Map Booklet is deisgned to be a handy reference guide in 3 parts:
Part 1:  A list of developmentally appropriate expectations for children when on or near roads and an outline of safe behaviours
Part 2:  Outlines for Road Safety Outcomes for children in all age groups - there is at least one case study for each age group
Part 3:  A list of resources

Please take time to read through the booklet.

Wakefield School and Community Swimming Pool Key Sales

The Wakefield School and Community Swimming Pool  is now open for the 2011/2012 season.  Keys can be purchased by contacting Rea Nailer on 541-8528 or Alistair Kennard on 541-8227.

Payment is by cash or cheque only ~ cheques are to be made payable to ‘Wakefield School and Swimming Pool Incorporated Society’. (Please note: you cannot pay for a swimming pool key through the school online banking system).

A Family Season Ticket (key) is $95.00 per family ($100 if not bought by 1 December); Senior Citizens $60.00 (60yrs and over).  5 Day Ticket (key) is $40.00 with $10.00 refund on return of key.

If you would like to download a copy of the Wakefield School and Community Swimming Pool Use Agreement for 2011/2012 season please click here. This will also give you a copy of the Key Holder application form to download.

Guiding in Wakefield and Brightwater

Good news for 2012!! Our Brownie Pack will be re-opening in February thanks to Pippin leader Veronique Law who will run the group after Pippins probably on a Thursday - this to be confirmed.  The Pack will first take the girls coming up from Pippins and then on a first come first served basis from the school/ community, but will remain small (10) until another co leader comes forward. Could this be you?  Our Guide Unit at Brightwater Scout Den will have two new leaders from February, Mrs Josie Macdonald and Ms Sarah Arnold. Date and times to be confirmed and will continue to have a parent rota.  Our appreciation for all the hard work our volunteers in the rural district have done for Guiding over the past year and our thanks to Jenna for her strong commitment to the Guides, we wish her well in her new school in North Island.  We could not function without the commitment of these great volunteer ladies and Twin Peaks District thanks you most sincerely.  Contact: Sue Burrowes 03 541 9689

Sheree Ching Music

Book now for 2012! Music lessons in piano, music theory, guitar (accoustic & electric), ukelele, keyboard. Suitable for children aged 8 years and upwards. Adult lessons avaliable during the day. Qualified tutor with over 25 years experience. Based in Wakefield. Phone 541 8019 or visit the website for more information, www.chingymusic.co.nz

Wakefield Daidokan Karate Club

Goju-Ryu Karate for Self-Development, Self Protection & Self Defense. Make new friends, get fit and learn Traditional Karate in a safe environment. Contact: Andrew 0277 503606 call or text email apaxton@xnet.co.nz. Information also available on http://www.daidokankarateclub.blogspot.com/

Cancer Society Relay For Life 3 – 4 March 2012

Held at Saxton Field, Stoke, Nelson. A remarkable community event that helps communities.  Please phone the Cancer Society, 03 539 3662 for more information.   Check out the website www.relayforlife.org.nz.  Teams are made up of a minimum of 10 people and maximum of 15.  Team registration is $150 for the first ten people, then $15 per person thereafter.  Teams aim to raise $1,000.  Registrations open November 2011.  Register online.  To register for the Survivors and Carers Reception, please phone the centre.

Robertsons Trolley Derby

To be held on the 17th March 2012.  Start designing and building your trolley now.   Visit www.nelsontrolleyclub.co.nz for details.

Way2Go Wakefield in Wakefield

 Please contact the Bryony Klink on bryony29@xtra.co.nz