Wellesley College Newsletter # 2 www.wellesley.school.nz

Dear Parents We are already into the 5th week of the school year! The boys have settled into routines very quickly and there is a real sense of focus around the school. A wide range of activities have taken place for both the boys and their parents. Our first parent meeting just happened to fall on a very pleasant evening when it must have been tempting to go to the beach rather than stay indoors. We were delighted with the fantastic turnout. For those of you who were not able to attend, see my blog post (bottom of our website) for the key message—Giving Boys the Best Chance to Succeed. Goal setting interviews are also being well attended. These occasions are an important communication link with your son’s education, so thank you for making the effort. We have been extraordinarily lucky with the weather when so many outdoor school activities are on. The school picnic was a happy and fun affair with an excellent turnout considering the clash with the 20/20 Black Caps match against England. Coming up we have an evening for all new parents to Wellesley on Tuesday 26th March at 6.30pm This is always an enjoyable evening and I look forward to seeing you there. As usual at this time of year, outdoor education is very much on the agenda with the whole school involved. It really is a feature of Wellesley. The Junior School enjoyed their sleepover and fishing while the Y4-5 camp was loved by all. The Y8 camp at Castlepoint and the Y7 camp at Brookfield were both successful. The school pool has been very warm and classes have enjoyed the opportunity for a lesson or a dip. The sea swimming for the older boys has again been a highlight. In this busy and ever increasing digital world, we want to make sure the boys learn to enjoy the simple things of life and the natural world is a great

place to start. Once again Year 7+8 have had the opportunity to go on early morning tramps ending with wharf jumping. The boys have met me, other staff and parents at 7.00am four times this term, and headed into the bush behind Wellesley for an hour long tramp finishing at the wharf. The boys have breakfast at school and are easily ready for the school day by 9.00am

4 March 2013

Y4-+5 camp set-up

Photos: Left-Sam, Sameer and Arthur enjoy the shell life. Above: Curtis (Y8) aerobatics off the wharf. (photo courtesy of his dad) Mr Girvan welcoming James to school.

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Science It is exciting to see the science and technology happening in our school already. Right from our first day back, boys have begun to enjoy our wonderful environment around us. This term sees all the classes participating in a variety of camps where many of them will be engaged in a range of activities from cooking to raft building to looking at rock formations. In class the Juniors have already started making their own labels for their coat pegs. They are having great fun constructing a balloon powered car and finding out about the science behind it. Later in the term, as part of their Zoo Inquiry, Year 4 will be finding out about our native endangered animals and constructing enclosures. Year 5 are planning on studying our neighbouring streams and there are lots of hands on tasks planned for them where they’re likely to get wet feet! In Year 6 the boys will be in the science room investigating chemical and physical changes and the Year 7s will also be doing some hands on science experiments. Year 8 had the opportunity to get some real geological experience while on their camp at Castlepoint as well as learning about it back in class. They will also be looking at evolution towards the end of the term. After camps and as the weather cools down, I am hoping to restart the lunchtime lego robotics groups for those interested boys from Year 6 up. Last year, the robotics groups proved very popular and boys were keen to participate and learn how to use them. This year more boys than ever will have the opportunity to have a go with them. Jo Hawthorne Over the last three years we have been fortunate to be able to support Science and Materials Technology by having a specialist teacher (Jo Hawthorne) working alongside our classroom teachers to provide extra exciting science and technology for the boys.

Buddy-Up Time Once again this year, we are making a big effort to encourage Year 7 + 8 interaction with the Junior children. A buddy system, where on regular occasions the pairs get together for activities, has already been established. This liaison fosters leadership skills in the Seniors and provides peer support for the Years 1-4. The younger boys have also been buddied up with the older boys for bus travel.

Year 7 and 8 boys coming back from sport

Year 6 enjoying the swimming lessons

Early morning tramp.

Y7s Jack, James and Lucca.

Junior Swimming Programme

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Parents’ Association Tonight at 7.30pm, our Parents’ Association will be holding their traditionally brief, (usually 20-30 minutes), AGM followed by drinks and nibbles. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and hear about upcoming school events. Attending doesn’t mean you have to join the committee.

This meeting will take place in the staffroom.

If you are interested in joining the Parents’ Association, please come along to this evening or ring the school office on 562 8030 prior to the meeting. I encourage you to join as it is an excellent way of getting to know how the school operates, as well as having a lot of fun. The committee meets monthly from February to November.

The three key purposes of the PA are:

Organising and hosting social events

Fundraising for special projects

Supporting parent education initiatives The PA, with the support of the school community, has been amazing in providing the boost to school funds that provide many extras such as robotics, sports uniforms to larger capital items such as support for the library fit-out.

Staff at professional learning sessions during the holiday break.

Before School

Teachers are usually available before school for a quick ‘catch up’, but are often busily preparing for the day. They may well be involved in any one of a number of meetings that take place during the week or perhaps elsewhere in the school. Please note that on Friday mornings all staff attend a meeting from 8.00am — 8.45am. If you require a meeting that goes beyond a quick ‘catch up’, it pays to make an appointment.

Maths

Our aim is to foster confidence and enjoyment of maths as this will lead to success. Our programmes are focused towards this goal. All classes are grouped for maths with the Y5-8 classes streamed within and/or across Year groups. During the first few weeks of the school year, boys have maths in their own classes. During this time assessment takes place which provides us with information which will assist in arranging the maths groups. We then put extra staff into the maths programme and they target the needs of their particular group.

We encourage the boys to practise their basic facts as fluency with number underpins and supports maths progress.

Joshua after the early morning tramp

Mathletics

Just a reminder that all the boys are enrolled in Mathletics. This is a powerful online maths programme. Our data demonstrates significant progress for students who use the site regularly.

Our teachers are using Mathletics as a teaching tool within the class programme. In addition we encourage the boys to get online at home too! As a reminder, Mathletics has its own New Zealand website and its interactive activities cover the full Year 1 to 13 New Zealand Maths Curriculum. Students love Mathletics and they get engaged and motivated to learn. Mathletics is adaptive, it responds to your child’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Students instantly know if they are on the right track and can work through the curriculum at their own pace. Animated support guides students through concepts. It is like having a maths tutor 24 hours a day! Live Mathletics fosters a stimulating and exciting on­line learning community. It creates the perfect link between home and school.

Maths has for many years been a ‘strong suit’ at Wellesley and Mathletics will add real value to the boys’ learning. Use this link to find out more and

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to log on to check your child's

progress. http://west.core.mathletics.com/ParentCentreService-R23/ParentRegistration.aspx For instructions see pages 11&12.

Class Telephone Directory The Class Directory has now been distributed. Thank you for keeping the office informed of any changes to your contact details.

Staff News We want to acknowledge all the care from staff and parents in supporting Chris and Hannah Parker over their extremely tough times. Hannah can now ‘rest in peace’ and our hearts go out to Chris as he deals with her passing.

New School Chaplain

I am delighted to announce Rev Dr Eleanor Sanderson has been appointed to be the Vicar of St Albans (Eastbourne) and our school Chaplain. Ellie as she wants to be called (Chaplain Ellie to the boys), has moved from Auckland to take up the position. She has two young children. We look forward to having Ellie as part of our school Chapel services and contribute to the pastoral care within Wellesley.

New Domestic Services Manager I am also delighted to announce that Teresa Davidson is our new DMS. The boys have already met Teresa as she has been ‘filling in’ for us since the start of school. She has established a very good rapport with the staff and the boys. Other News: Congratulations to Tim Parkes and Sarah Dahlberg who have both become engaged to their partners. Best wishes to Kate Sinclair who is getting married this term.

Rev Dr Eleanor Sanderson Teresa Davidson

Open Afternoon and Information Evening.

On Monday 11th March we will be holding our usual Information Evening for current and prospective Wellesley parents. This will be held in the Performing Arts room from 7.45-9.00pm.

On Sunday 17th March we will be having an Open Afternoon for prospective parents and their children from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. As current parents you are also most welcome to attend. We would be most grateful if you could encourage friends who may be interested in sending their sons to Wellesley to come along as well. More information regarding both events will be sent home.

Performing Arts teacher, Ruth Hooke with Y3 Musical performance

Performing Arts The Capital E National Arts Festival kicks off soon and all boys will be attending 3 performances. This event is supported by Wellington City Council and runs in different venues in the Wellington region – The Opera House, Paramount Theatre, The Town Hall, Downstage, Reading Theatre and Te Papa. The boys will see a mix of puppets, music, dance, drama and get to have a Big Day Out! This festival is heavily subsidised by Wellington City Council, Wellington Museums Trust and Creative New Zealand. This is a biannual event and always a lot of fun. I’m sure the boys will see some wonderful performances. Ruth Hooke

Visual Art

The boys have started the year beautifully and it is lovely to see new faces amongst the familiar ones.

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Our focus this term is on drawing and painting and the first half term boys* are well and truly into their work. The themes for this term include- beetles (we talked about how the dung beetle uses the stars for navigation and read Forgiven by AA Milne), Trees (motivation from The Lorax) Faces (Klee) Wharf jumping (where boys evolve their leaping bodies into an animal whose characteristics they aspire to) and The Tuatara (a survivor from the dinosaur age). Very soon art extension and photography will be underway. * The boys have a double period of art for each half term and rotate with music and dance for the other half. Eve Owen

Music

Congratulations to all boys who auditioned for the Y6-8 choir. Interest in choir was high and 68 boys made it to the list this time. Due to the large numbers, we are fortunate to be able to form two choirs this year: A Y6 choir and a Y7/8 choir. Any boys who missed the trials or who think there may have been a mistake, please see Mrs Morgan. Boys who trialed but didn’t make it this time should not be discouraged. Just keep singing, practicing and enjoying it. Interest in music lessons was also high. There are spaces in brass, violin and possibly woodwind (sax, clarinet, recorder). These are great instruments to learn while young and learning to read music notation opens doors to other instruments, so it’s a golden opportunity to learn from our talented music teachers during the school day. Music lessons are now underway. If you have not heard from the teacher of the instrument your son is interested in learning, please email Mrs Morgan and I will follow it up. (Please note I work part time: Wednesday and Friday).

School Picnic

Civil Defence

Many thanks for your support with the can and water collection. We now have a good supply should an emergency occur.

Absentees If your son is sick or away from school for any reason, please ring the school office before 9.00am. Our absentee number is 562 8030 then press 2.

Sam (Y3) Junior Fishing Trip

Years 4 – 5 Camp Report

The Middle School Camp of 2013 is over for another year. The boys were amazing and really got stuck into all the activities that were on offer. On the Wednesday we went on a tramp over to Butterfly Creek. The boys managed this walk really well, despite the heat. They enjoyed a well-deserved swim at Eastbourne Pool in the afternoon. Thursday and Friday were full-on with a variety of sessions. This year the boys participated in kayaking, rockwall, camp art, camp cooking, fishing, orienteering and paddleboarding. Every group caught at least one fish, which must be a record. Orienteering was a new activity and the boys got to experience using a compass. Paddleboarding was also introduced this year. Some groups were lucky enough to have a sea that looked like glass to paddle around on, whilst others had the more challenging job of trying to stay on their boards whilst being bumped around by the waves. A big thank you to all the wonderful parents who helped in so many ways. This included help with transport, getting the food organised, staying overnight and the activities. It was great to have so many parents willing to get in the water or kayaks to assist the boys. We would particularly like to thank Lara Baker, our ‘Camp Mum’ for all her time and hard work in keeping us and all fed and happy. There is a lot of organising that goes into the food side of camp.

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The spaghetti and cheese on toast was a big hit! Also thanks to the ‘Days Bay Boatshed’ and ‘HangDog Adventures’. Frank from ‘HangDog’ was a great instructor and very encouraging. A huge thank you also to Dave McPhee who came to the rescue at the last minute by providing us with some extra paddleboards so the activity could go ahead. Lastly thanks to the boys themselves who made this Camp such a success. They were enthusiastic and made the most of the great weather and activities.

Junior Sleep Over

What a great success this was for our Junior School. Over sixty excited children and staff took on the challenge of our overnight stay. The afternoon started with recreational swimming in our pool. The boys then organised their sleeping quarters and after a bit of play had their treat of fish and chips. The twilight fishing proved to be amazing- a magical night! The boys then went for a beach walk. Torch in hand, they explored the beach and enjoyed hunting for beach treasures. Hot drinks of Milo were enjoyed by everybody and then after a bathroom visit and teeth cleaning it was time for bed. Everybody was fast asleep at about 10.45pm! Last child at 11.15pm! Did the teachers sleep! Not much! (abbreviated from the Junior School

Newsletter)

I want to thank the Junior staff for their commitment and enthusiasm to make the sleep over and fishing trip so special for the boys. Thank you to Lara Baker for being such a great ‘Camp Mum’.

Scholarships to Secondary Schools

Families interested in considering applying for a scholarship to any of the Independent Schools should make contact with their school(s) of choice.

Y4+5 camp photos (top two supplied by Niko’s (Y4) mum, Birgit )

French

French tuition for Years 7 and 8 has just started. The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the basics of the French language, such as vocabulary and grammar and to have fun. Boys who completed last year’s programme will be in a separate stage two class. Once again, we are fortunate in being able to employ the services of Anne Kelly, an experienced French teacher. Boys interested have returned their registration but, if you haven’t seen one come home and would still like your son to join, please contact the school office.

Shrove Tuesday / Ash Wednesday

Shrove Tuesday is the day before lent. It is a Christian festival in which it is traditional to eat pancakes. Lent is a time of abstinence. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren't allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were forbidden during lent.

Shrove Tuesday is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday and is therefore the final day before the commencement of Lent, a Christian Festival leading up to Easter Sunday.

We celebrated these two days in Week 2.

A large number of Wellesley boys took part in this triathlon.

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EOTC, PE and Sport Report

The swimming programme is nearing its conclusion with the preparation for the swimming sports well underway. Below are the following times and venues for Friday this week:

Junior School – School Pool (1.30pm)

Year 4 and 5 – School Pool (10.45am)

Year 7 and 8 – Eastbourne Pool (1.00pm) Due to their camp this week the Year 6 boys have their sports on Monday 11th March:

Year 6 – Eastbourne Pool (11.30am) NOTE DATE CHANGE Boys in Year 4 and above require school togs, plain black speedos or black racing togs. ie. no multi-coloured or beach shorts to be worn. Goggles and swim caps are optional. Middle school boys are required for afternoon classes but Juniors and Seniors can leave with their parents at the conclusion of the sports. Parents are free to take their own seats to the sports at both pools. Wellesley has entered a Year 4 Rippa rugby team in the Wellington Rugby Union run tournament at the Petone Recreational Ground this week. There are always a large number of teams involved in the tournament which signals the start of Rugby Awareness week. A large group of Year 5 boys will be taking part in the Stadium Day at the Westpac Stadium. We have applied for a number of years and have finally been accepted. This is due to the large number of schools wanting to attend which far exceeds the number that can be catered for on the day. A large group of Wellesley boys took part in the Weetbix TRYathlon. Wellesley entered boys and the rest entered individually in this long running event. The majority of the boys were in a group photo after the Prize Giving and Wellesley won $500 to be spent on sports gear. Year 3 and 4 boys playing basketball have started their Randwick School based league on Monday nights. The Senior boys have been trialling since the start of term and the teams were announced last week. With the large number of talented sportsman at Wellesley we try to cater for the demand by playing as many teams as opposition schools’ can field.

The senior softball team and tennis VIII travel to Masterton to play Hadlow School this week. Hadlow have a smaller roll so can’t provide the same number of teams as Wellesley. There will be normal sport for the rest of the syndicate at school. The senior school has other fixtures with HIBS, Huntley School and Scots, as well a Zone Athletics meet all before Easter. Wellesley has three table tennis tables. Boys in Year 6 (Tuesdays) and Year 7 & 8 have the use of these tables during breaks and lunch times. These boys require their own bats and balls but equipment is supplied when used as part of the PE programme across Year 4-8 levels. Approximately thirty Middle school boys have been receiving tennis coaching from Mark Flannery. The final Monday session is on 25 March. This is mainly for beginners to give them an introduction and encourage them to join clubs. The camps have been very successful with the boys thoroughly enjoying the varied experiences offered. It is great to see the boys being put in situations outside their comfort zones and then seeing the sense of achievement once an activity is mastered. The Senior early morning tramps have been popular again this year. Thank you to the large number of parents who helped with camps and the walks which is appreciated by the boys and staff.

Junior Swimming Programme

Photos below left: Zak and Oscar kayaking, Y5 swimming, lunchtime ten­nis + Y4 Daniel paddleboarding.

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The boys receive badges for various teams they are involved in and value these highly. The school covers the cost of the initial ribbon badge and individual badges but will charge for any replacement badges ($6 for ribbon badges and $4 individual badges). The 1

st XI cricket practice takes

place after school on Tuesdays along with ‘A’ ladder tennis. 2

nd XI

practice takes place at Tuesday lunch times. Boys are to speak to coaches if they are unclear of any details. Basically, the boys should be dressed in PE gear and wear school tracksuits home. Darren Houston. Congratulations to Jack Inder (below)who was selected as one of 5 children nationwide by HSBC to be a ball carrier/bearer at the Wellington Sevens Tournament. Applicants were required to submit an essay, explaining in 100 words or less why they should be one of the

successful participants.

Parenting

Please access my blog at http://www.principalspenwellesley.blogspot.co.nz/

if you have time. Meanwhile, the below piece is something I usually share at the beginning of each year with parents. We have a big influence on your son but the home is the biggest influence. We need your support to do the best for him. An ounce of

praise is worth a ton of criticism. Support, patience, enthusiasm and time now will pay dividends in the future.

Some children take longer than others to realise their potential. Take away their self esteem and they may never reach their potential.

I have seen many, many boys pass through Wellesley and what defines their level of success is the partnership between home and school. Together we need to have high but realistic expectations for the boys and follow through on these.

We need to be able to say ‘no’ to things which are clearly not in their best interests. That is, avoid caving in under pressure. We have to strive to help them become age appropriate independent self managers by allowing them to take suitable risks, to make mistakes and avoid ourselves getting involved in sorting out aspects of their life which they should be doing for themselves.

As adults, we all know life is not always fair and we won’t always get it right here at school. We have to help the boys become resilient and optimistic so they can cope with whatever life throws at them. We won’t be doing them any favours if we jump in and ‘save’ them from the small stuff that goes wrong from time to time. Persistence is a great quality (habit) and we will be fostering that as well.

We need to be warm and loving and supportive but at times this will mean we all need to employ ‘tough love’.

Wellesley is a happy school and part of that is because the children know where they stand. We insist on good manners, being kind and considerate to others and not disturbing others’ learning.

The boys know our expectations and the consequences of their actions. Please support us in this. Bullying of any nature is not acceptable at Wellesley and we work hard to create a safe and secure culture.

We have to differentiate between bullying and a one off silly action. Some important points include:

Getting your child to bed at an age appropriate time during the

school week

Insist on a sensible diet - one that will sustain them mentally and

physically

Keeping an eye on their television, DVD/mobile phone and computer

usage so they are not dealing with sophistication beyond their maturity

Find time to talk informally together as a family. E.g. dinner

conversations. Allied to this is the importance of getting the boys into good routines so independent work and study habits and skills are developed. Regular homework patterns are important but I stress this has to be sensible so the boys have enough play and family time. I f you find the homework time is becoming stressful because it is too hard for your child, or they are playing the artful dodger or you just end up doing it for them, then something is wrong. You need to communicate with the teacher concerned as homework needs to be appropriate for the individual and not dominating home life.

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Oscar and Sam (Y4) enjoying studying the anatomy of insects in art and Xander below with his cooking creation.

Just before I sign off, you should have received our Transport Code, for all the boys who catch the bus and ferry. This needs to be signed by you and your son and returned to his class teacher. The code is very explicit about our expectations and seeks to support all the boys’ safety.

And very lastly, we will welcome the Education Review Office later in the term.

I wish you and your family well. Kind regards Warren Owen Principal

From the Development Office Old Boys’ visits and their legacy Many of the boys would have seen men or “young” men walking around the school and marvelling at the new Library or the inner quad. These visitors are Old Boys who return to visit Wellesley and rekindle memories and in some cases say hello to their old teachers. Recently we have had three Duxes return separately, from the years 1946, 1949 and 1957 and marvel at how wonderful the school is looking and say how lucky the current pupils are. Recently, before heading off to their respective universities for their first year , we had five “young” old boys from the Class of 2007, visit. They relished finding their respective names etched in inner quad bricks as part of their legacy here. The bricks are part of a platform of giving from the school community to future proof the school through the Wellesley College Foundation. For further information on how you may support the school through these initiatives please contact Margie Beattie on 576 2274 or margie@wellesley.school.nz

Former Dux 1946, Ross Mathieson Justus Katzur with this brick

Key dates coming up

March 4 AGM Parents Association 7.30pm March 6 Year 6 Camp Kaitoke starts

March 8 Swimming Sports

Year 1-3 1.30pm at school

Year 4-5 10.45am at school

Year 7-8 1.00pm-2.15pm at Eastbourne Pool

March 11 Information Evening 7.45pm-9.00pm

March 17 Open Day 2pm-4.30pm

March 22 Wellesley Golf afternoon 12.30pm

March 26 New Parent Drinks Evening 6.30pm

March 29 Good Friday

April 3 School starts back after Easter

April 19 School Closes

May 6 Term 2 starts

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Please note that notices posted in this section of the Principal’s Pen have not necessarily been vetted by Wellesley. We therefore advise that if you are interested in any of the services advertised that you check them out yourself. Visiting Greytown? Come to the Cobblestones Museum Market on Sunday17 February, Sunday 17 March and Sunday 21 April 10.00AM – 1.00PM. Enjoy local art, craft and produce in the picturesque grounds of Cobblestones Museum, Main Street, Greytown.Visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/CobblestonesMuseumMarket Bridging the Gap for 8 -11 year olds: Weekend of March 22 -24 - Wellington A great day-time, weekend workshop run by the Discovery Foundation which engages and encourages your 8-11 year olds to build confidence, make new friends, have better communication and participation at home and school. Teachers rave about the subtle but notable changes in communication and class participation. You can register your child online now by this following link, places are filling fast and are limited. The first 20 places are just $25 per child (sponsored by Blue Light) and then it will be $195 per child if registered and paid before noon Thursday March 7th http://discoveryforteens.fuzion.co.nz/upcoming-all

Children’s Day – Sunday 3 March Celebrate Children’s Day with a free tour of the Colonial Cottage Museum for kids up to 14 years old. Bring your lunch and picnic amongst the chickens in the heritage garden before storyteller Aralyn Doiron and friends entertain with traditional tales. 1pm & 2pm - Tours of the Cottage 1.30pm & 2.30pm - Storytelling No bookings required Purple High Tea - Sunday 10 March Celebrate Purple Cake Day with High Tea at the Coronation Café. Come along to one of our four sittings for a marvellous se­lection of yummy Royal Windsor jelly scapes, crown jewelled sweets, club sandwiches with a twist and more. Purple Cake Day is an international day of action to help raise funds for children in education. This year it will support the Hilde Bach Education Foundation in Kenya. $30 pp. Four sittings: 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm T: 04 472 8904 to book Museum of Wellington City & Sea, Queens Wharf

New Children’s Choir Keen young singers, 8-14 years old, are invited to join Wellington’s exciting new children’s choir. Led by a team of experienced vocal tutors, Wellington Young Voices will be launched in February 2013, with rehearsals on Mon­days, 4-6pm in Central Wellington. Visit www.wellingtonyoungvoices.org.nz for more information and a regis­tration form, or contact Judy McKoy at judymckoy@xtra.co.nz or phone (04) 233 9365

Hutt Valley SWORDS Club offers classes for students aged 9 to 18 and short block courses each term for

students aged under 9. The children learn lots of social and physical skills and have fun at the same time. Venue conveniently situated in Witako Street, Lower Hutt For enquiries and booking please contact Susan on 938 3090 or Mob: 021-0276 1922. Email: comgt@paradise.net.nz SUNDAY DIVING Due to popular demand: Wellington High Performance Aquatics SUNDAY DIVING Sessions are back in Term 1! Time: 2.30-3.30 p.m. Place: Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre or Wellington High Performance Aquatics Gym 126 Tirangi Road (depending on session) Cost: $5.00 per session plus your pool entry. Meeting Place: Enrol at the 5 metre end of the pool Dates: March: Sunday 2, 10, 17, March April: Sunday 7, 14 April If you’ve watched the divers at Kilbirnie pool & thought you’d like to give it a try….now’s your chance!

For more information contact: Luvaine McDonald - Diving Director Ph: 021 443-984 info@whipa.org.nz www.whipa.org.nz

The Eastbourne RFC junior registration day is on Tuesday, 5 March at the ERFC Clubrooms. Registration is from 5.00-7.00pm. Hurricanes and Wellington Lions players are helping out at the registration - so, bring your rugby balls, jerseys, t-shirts, etc with you to get signed. It would be fantastic if you could also bring along one or two of your mates (boys or girls) who haven't played rugby before but would like to try this year. Underground Market @ The Dowse. Second Sunday of every month 10am-3pm. Feb 10th and March 10th. Looking for that something different? Experience one of Wellington’s most exclusive shopping destinations brim­ming with beautifully made gifts and treats. Meet the designers, artists and crafters and 'unearth a little treasure' from our distinctive collection of market-only goodies. Enjoy live music while you browse with friends, bring the family, or take time for yourself. Discover a unique array of locally made designer homewares, clothing, craft crea­tions and gourmet food products.

Marsden Gala: Sunday March 10th, 11.00am-2.00pm—Marsden Avenue, Karori—A FUN FILLED DAY FOR ALL

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