Enrolling Now Term 3, 2020
By · Comments.
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!
Don’t forget the $100 Creative Kids voucher and $100 Active Kids Vouchers. There is also a SECOND $100 Active Kids Voucher available from 1st July. Check the Service NSW website for more information.
Sherwood Archery
Beginners & Intermediate: $10 1/2 hr lesson $17 for 1 hr lesson. Small groups
Beginners & Intermediate: $50 per lesson. Private tuition. 1hr class.
Advanced Lessons and League Night available too. Located at 6/19 Engineering Drive, Coffs Hbr (Isles Dr Industrial)
Message or Call 0475218958 / www.facebook.com/sherwoodarcherycoaches/
www.sherwoodarcherysupplies.com/
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.
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
Buy Local!
By · Comments
One thing that has come out of the Covid crisis for myself is a renewed focus on buying local.
Facing empty shelves made me realise how fragile out food security is and how much we rely on goods from overseas.
So my focus is not only buy Australian, but take that one step further and by locally made and produced, where possible. It might be a little less convenient than picking something up when I’m at the supermarket. It might mean spending a little more. But for me, peace of mind and quality mean so much more.
This post I am going to highlight local fruit and vegetable suppliers who deliver and also meat.
Of course, many of these things can be purchased at your local farmer’s and grower’s market. They are all over our region on different days. But if you can’t make it, this is the next best thing.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DELIVERY
Subscription based fruit & veg delivery service.
Also attends local markets and you can drop into their warehouse 2/36 Ann St, Coffs. Every Friday 12-5pm for market day!
Local owned and operated, suppliers of quality fresh fruit, vegetables & peeled products.
Fresh local fruits and vegetables, the finest in imported and specialty products.
Locally grown pesticide free greens home delivered. Promoting healthy eating through fresh greens. Large box $30 medium box $20 small box $16 Delivery included.
Slav’s Fruit and Veg is a local Coffs Harbour business. We sell our locally grown bananas and a variety of different fruits when in season. Drop by our stall on Coramba road opposite the Loaders Lane turn off or contact us for delivery! Stall open, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Delivery Available on these days also.
Boxes of beef, direct from the farmer. Ethical beef producers from Northern NSW with a focus on the best life for every animal, and top quality fresh produce as a result.
Farm to freezer is an Australian owned, family operated business, Our farm is tucked away in the beautiful green pastures of the Nambucca Valley in N.S.W.
Family business from Taylors Arm suppyling bulk hormone free meat packs that are cut up & packaged on our farm delivered direct to your door
Locally owned retail/wholesale butchery supplying meat from Lower Clarence to Coffs Harbour.
We source our meat from local farmers ensuring fresh and quality products for our customers.
Rivermead Farms ethical producers of premium F1 Wagyu beef offering “paddock to plate” service.
Easter School Holidays 2020
By · Comments
Well I know it’s not quite a “normal” school holidays, I’ve tried to compile what I can…
If you know of any other “local” activities I can add please let me know!
What our kids need now…
By · CommentsWith so much happening on the planet right now, this Coffs Coast teacher is on a mission to help our kids not only cope with the world around them, but flourish.
“It’s all about putting kids in touch with their loving side, Sparky, and their fearful side, Shady,” says Kathy Sheehan who developed the Sparky and Shady program and books in 2014, with endorsements from Clinical Psychologists and Beyond Blue.
“I help kids understand how their body, their thoughts and feelings all work together,” explains Kathy. “When your child understands this, they can manage their feelings and cope with problems or situations like we are facing now with COVID-19.”
Forced to cancel her April school holiday workshops, Kathy is tapping into her Sparky side and generously offering her lessons online for only $20 so more families can access this support from home (workshops normally $330).
Lessons will be taught live by Kathy online each weekday from April 6th and only take 20 minutes a day. Kids or parents can catch-up on recordings whenever it suits. Families who’ve already experienced Sparky & Shady programs agree it’s time well spent.
“I just found the strategies were so useful and they really worked for managing anxiety,” says Sophie Stojic who took 10 year old daughter Danika to the January workshops.
“It was amazing how using the short-cuts worked. It was really good to see the change that’s happened in the last few months.”
Meanwhile Jennie Begg credits Kathy for teaching her 11 year old grandson Kai life skills that don’t come naturally, yet aren’t being taught in most schools.
“Normal education often just ignores emotional intelligence and how kids can get on with other kids,” explains Jennie who says the program gave Kai useful tools to practise.
“The reason I’m so passionate about Sparky & Shady is because given a little help, our kids can be brave enough to follow their dreams and make a positive difference in the world, and isn’t that exactly what we need now?” adds Kathy.
To book Sparky & Shady 2020 starting April 6th, visit www.sparkyandshady.com
