Enrolling Now Term 4, 2020
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Big thanks to our fabulous “Enrolling Now” sponsors listed below. From archery to ukulele lessons, swimming lessons and tennis lessons and more – there’s something for all kids!
LAST CHANCE TO USE YOUR VOUCHERS!
$100 Creative Kids voucher and 2 x $100 Active Kids Vouchers available. Check the Service NSW website for more information.
Sherwood Archery
Message or Call 0475218958 / www.facebook.com/sherwoodarcherycoaches/
www.sherwoodarcherysupplies.com/
Ukulele Lessons – Sawtell
Coffs Squash and Swim Centre
Located at Korora we cater for the whole family! We offer Squash, pool and Learn to Swim activities for all ages. The Centre is open from 9.00am daily. Why not join, enjoy a game of squash and then relax poolside.
If you’re looking for a fun sport to introduce the kids to, our junior squash programs are the way to go! Come and try the OZ Squash program.
Learn to Swim Classes are open for registration and conducted Wednesday- Sunday inclusive.
As a registered provider we accept your ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER $100 from the NSW Government to be used for any of the Junior Squash Programs and Learn to Swim Classes.
Register NOW for Little Squashies Sessions, Friday Juniors or Learn to Swim classes. For all enquires please contact the centre 66536523 or check out the website www.coffssquash.com.au
Kanga Kidz
Introduces children aged 2.5yrs – 5yrs to a variety of nine different sports in a structured, safe environment – Hockey, T-ball, Soccer, Tennis, Athletics, Cricket, Basketball, Football & Golf.
Click here for more info.
Harbour Tennis Academy
Lessons include: Pre-School Hot Shots (3-5yrs), PeeWee Hot Shots (5-7yrs), Hot Shot Development Group (7-15yrs), Holiday Clinics (3-16yrs) and more.
Click here for more info.
Baylis Tennis Academy
Based in beautiful Sawtell, classes available from 3 years to Adults. All standards welcome. We offer group and private lessons, cardio tennis, squad groups, holiday clinics, Friday Night Tennis Comp and more. Coaching also available at Woolgoolga & Mylestom.
Contact Eli on 0407296685 or find them on Facebook also check out their website: www.baylistennisacademy.com.au
.Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium
Is now enrolling students for all courses in 2020.
We teach all types and styles or music including: Early Childhood Music classes Babies – 5 years of age, week days & Saturday mornings. Private or shared lessons for a variety of instruments: keyboard, piano, guitar, brass, strings, woodwind, voice and percussion. Two choirs for ages 6-8 Wednesdays & ages 9-12 Tuesdays at the Conservatorium.
Click here for more information – http://www.coffscon.org.au/contact 6652 1592
Carnivale Dance Co
This highly acclaimed primary dance education specialist currently offers three divisions within the school: Petit Performance (2½ to 6 years), Moovin’ Miniz (6-8 years) and Junior Division (8-10 years). Under the caring direction of Artistic Director Jacqueline Carniato, with over 30 years experience in dance & entertainment, the entire Carnivale creative crew ensures that the individuality and creative potential of each student is embraced and nurtured.
Their classes are presented in a friendly, encouraging and positive environment; the choreography, music & costuming is age-appropriate. As the levels progress through the school students are introduced to all dance genres: classical ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary and musical theatre. Their unique programs provide the perfect mix of technical training and discipline with inspiration and an appreciation for the performer and performing arts. Students progress from the petit program into the school’s junior division, which offers additional workshops, exams, eisteddfods & other performance opportunities. There are two convenient CBD training centres; bookings are essential as class sizes are kept to a minimum.
Contact: m. 0407879708 or visit www.carnivaledanceco.com and send your enquiry to their friendly team and they will help you find the perfect dance class for your future SUPERSTAR!!
Learn and play futsal ( 5 A Side indoor soccer).
Sessions are 30 Minutes of coaching and 30 Minutes of game play.
Ages from: 4 to 16 years.
10 Week Term- $120 per player
$100 Active kid’s vouchers accepted.
For more information contact Renee: renee@australianfutsal.com / m. 0448 157 049
BLiTS Drama Classes
Mini 5-9 / Junior 10-12 / Teen 13-18. Look at improvisation, team building, play building, drama games and Speech and Drama activities.
I Trudy Jeffery is the Creative director of BLiTS Drama. I want to bring all kids together and allow them to learn the art of drama through drama based activities. Students learn how to work with others, gain confidence and have fun. Improve speech and reading. Drama classes allow everyone to be themselves and students learn to hone their skills in a productive way.
Contact info: Trudy Jeffery 0417482256 / trudy@blitsdrama.com.au / Also on Facebook
Harbour Performing Arts Centre
HPAC offers classes to girls and boys from 2 years to adults. RAD Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Glenn Wood Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Drama, and Pilates are taught by accredited teachers. Performance work is taught in groups or private lessons for local and national competitions. Examinations are not compulsory, group performance work is non selective. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive school that creates an environment of supportive hard work.
Contact details; Phone: 0419469930 or 02 66536364 / www.hpac.net.au / Also on Facebook
Kaigan-Kan Karate-Do
Coffs Harbour’s newest Karate Club. Instructing students in traditional martial arts and tournament practices.
Students at the Kaigan-Kan Karate-Do school are offered an avenue for shared learning through a blend of traditional and modern martial arts. Specifically, Kaigan-Kan will provide training in traditional Shotokan forms, self-defense and a separate weapons training night.
Most importantly, Kaigan-Kan Karate-Do school focuses on the development of body, mind, and spirit and encourage respect, honesty and group learning.
The full time premises are located at 12 Keona Circuit, Coffs Harbour.
Check out the website: www.kaigankancoffs.com / Also on Facebook
Entries now open for the Young Archie Competition
By · CommentsCalling Creative Kids
Young artists from across the Coffs Coast are invited to pick-up a pencil, a paintbrush or even a crayon, to create a portrait for the Young Archie competition, now open in Coffs Harbour.
The Young Archie is the junior version of Australia’s most famous portrait competition, The Archibald Prize, coming to Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery in January as part of its much-anticipated 2019 regional tour.
Cash prizes from ANZ are on offer for winners in each age category from 5 to 18 years, plus the chance to have their work exhibited at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, right alongside the 2019 Archibald Prize finalists.
The Young Archie has a proud tradition of inspiring and showcasing the next generation of Australian artists. It’s a real boost for kids of all ages interested in art and is an exciting opportunity for teachers to get creative in the classroom. A free online education kit provides plenty of engaging activities to enthuse both primary and secondary students.
Like the Archibald Prize, young artists can create their portrait entry by ‘painting or drawing from life’ while their subject has a sitting, or a photo is taken for easy reference. Entries are to be A4 in size and of someone who is known and special to the artist.
The Regional Gallery can’t wait to see what students create and the faces of many Coffs Coast residents are expected to reach the Gallery before entries close 20 November.
To enter the Young Archie Coffs Harbour, download the entry form including all the competition details. Also spread the word with your friends, family and school community. Poster, education kit and more information on the website: coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/gallery
Market on this Sunday!
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Our Trip to the Cold – Part 3
By · CommentsOriginally we were going to stay 2 nights in Guyra then return home to Coffs. But it was unanimously decided we head to Glen Innes and stay one more night before returning home.
It’s only about 40 minutes between Guyra and Glen Innes, but we took a little detour and first headed South towards Black Mountain in search of Thunderbolts Cave (around 17 mins from Guyra). Probably a little more appreciated by older kids, we had a brief history lesson (thanks to Google) in the car on the way there about the bushranger, Captain Thunderbolt.
The cave was a hideout of Thunderbolts and the kids were very impressed. You bend over to get inside and it’s a pretty neat little cave! The walk there is pretty rocky and uneven surface (def NOT pram friendly) but it was a fun little way to start our day.
After that, back on the New England Highway heading North.
We had a few stops along the way and I made the kids look out the window as the scenery is quite interesting and very different to the coast.
We stopped at Stonehenge where we had a bit of a wander around the VERY strange rock formations. Then onto the Super Strawberry which is just outside Glen Innes. I let the kids have dessert for lunch which they thought was the best thing ever! And I had scones for lunch, which I thought was the best thing ever! The Super Strawberry is a cafe with sit-down eating but it also has a cool little shop with interesting nik naks, yummy food, clothing etc. I bought some chai tea in a tin and some local olives.
Glen Innes is a gorgeous little town, I LOVED the old buildings. So we had a little wander down the main street and came across a cute little second hand bookshop. Of course, it’s always a game for the kids to find the most expensive item in the shop! I sure would love this edition of “Through the Looking Glass”!
We also visited the Australian Standing Stones then went for a short drive out of town towards Invervell. My eldest wanted to have a look at the wind turbines (the photo below is one arm of a smaller one!)
The Glen Innes Tourist Information Centre is a great place to pop in and visit. The lady there was super friendly and helpful. Made me realise how badly we need one back here in Coffs!
The next morning we headed home via the Gwydir Highway, through the Gibrator Ranges. We stopped off and had a quick little bushwalk from Mulligan’s Hut. There’s a lot of different bushwalks you can do, so check out this website if you’re interested – www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/gibraltar-range-national-park.
Then onto Grafton where we stopped off at Hank’s for a yummy pie.
Glen Innes to Coffs via Grafton is just under 3 hours without stops, but it took us most of the day because we stopped so much!
So all in all our “Trip to the Cold” was such a lovely and fun little three night getaway. The kids are already begging to go back! Definitely a trip we will all remember.
