Kakaramea Nature Day
A wonderful creative day of directed free roaming, building, art, mud, gardens . . . plus a shared lunch and friendship. The first Wednesday of every month (except February, when it is the second Wednesday).
TERM 3: Needle felting
TERM 3 Art Co-Op - Needle Felting
Every Tuesday, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Needle Felting was a hit last year - this term we have a class for beginners, and another for more experienced.
This is also a social time, often with field games/sport and music, running adjacent to the classes. Feel free to come along even if your children are not in the classes.
TERM 3 - Crochet Classes
TERM 3 Crochet Classes, Tuesdays, 2pm - 3pm
These classes are run concurrently with our Art Classes. For older children, confident beginner and intermediate level. Parents are welcome to join in. We will be continuing on from last term.
New crocheters are also welcome to join the beginners class starting at 1:30pm, and to come into Mrs Chesswas’ class to start at the beginning once they can make a granny square.
term 3 - Line Dancing
Family Country Line Dancing
Every Tuesday, 3:00-4:00pm
Cadet Hall, 25 Fenton St., Stratford
Gold coin donation p/p over 5 years
Fun for the whole family!
Come and join us for some winter exercise and social time. Sandy Smith teaches line dancing at the Stratford Baptist Church on Monday mornings, and is happy to come and do a session for us in term 3. One of our families has taken the class and says it is heaps of fun! A lot of our kids love the Scottish / Irish dancing, so they may also enjoy this version of American country dancing. Come and give it a go!
COUNTRY DAY: Africa - Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique
This is a culture, art and history study of Madagascar, Malawi & Mozambique.
HOMESCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Our 5th annual homeschool cross country! Suitable for all ages, and 8 - 13 year olds can qualify for the Central Cross Country (Stratford) and Taranaki Champs (Hawera).
COUNTRY DAY: Canada & Alaska
This is a culture, art and history study of Canada and Alaska.
TERM 4 Art Co-Op
TERM 4 Art Co-Op
Every Tuesday, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Art Class Theme and Times TBC
This is also a social time, often with field games/sport and music, running adjacent to the classes. Feel free to come along even if your children are not in the classes.
Taranaki Homeschool Pet Day
Our 4th annual homeschool Pet Day! Suitable for all ages. We have pets on show and judging, art and craft competitions, pony rides, a bake sale, activities and lots of games. A great time had by all.
COUNTRY DAY: Ireland & Scotland
This is a culture, art and history study of Scotland & Ireland… and a Cèilidh!
End of Year Family Fun Day!
The best day of the year! The river, kayaks, epic water slide, big playground, fun, games, picnics and a fabulous family time.
COUNTRY DAY: Malaysia & Singapore
This is a culture, art and history study of Malysia and Singapore.
STEM Challenge: Rube Goldberg Machines
TERM 2 Art/Crochet Class break. Note change of date.
A fun experimental day creating Rube Goldberg machines to perform a simple task, like popping a balloon!
Ugly Shakespeare
Ugly Shakespeare for schools - Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
TERM 2 Gymnastics
TERM 2 Gymnastics, Hawera
Every Wednesday 1pm - 2pm. Followed by a park hangout for those who are keen.
TERM 2 Art Co-Op
TERM 2 Art Co-Op
Every Tuesday, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Art Class Theme: Dot Painting / Pointillism
This is also a social time, often with field games/sport and music, running adjacent to the classes. Feel free to come along even if your children are not in the classes.
COUNTRY DAY: England & Wales
This is a culture, art and history study of England and Wales.
The Book of Will - Shakespeare Festival
School event. Telling the story of how Shakespeare’s plays were salvaged from oblivion by his friends after his death.
Heracles - Shakespeare Festival
School event. The Greek myth of Heracles - reimagined. Performed by The Barden Party.
Social Arvo (Field Games)
The Tuesday after camp. Nothing will be organised for the hall, but if you are keen for a social
catchup we will hang out on the big field/playground (opposite the cadet hall) with some balls
and field games for a debrief and fun catchup.
Presentation Skills PART 2 of 2
You can have the most knowledge and best ideas in the world, but if you can’t communicate those ideas, it’s a waste. An interactive session with Fraser Bliss to lear, practise and hone your presentation skills, especially useful for Country Day!
Art Expo and Weaving Workshop
Come and display the art you created last year, give a performance or recital, learn how to weave a flax flower (older children) and enjoy some weaving art. Shared afternoon tea, and social play afterward.
NEW DATE! Lake Rotokare workshop and optional overnight Camp
Lake Rotokare Trip! Extraordinary Ecosystems Workshop and optional affordable (donation) overnight camp
Presentation Skills PART 1 of 2
You can have the most knowledge and best ideas in the world, but if you can’t communicate those ideas, it’s a waste. An interactive session with Fraser Bliss to lear, practise and hone your presentation skills, especially useful for Country Day!
TERM 1 art Co-Op
TERM 1 Art Co-Op
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 24 March, 31 March
12.30pm - 3.30pm
Beginner violin group
Art Classes
This is also a social time, often with field games/sport and music, running adjacent to the classes. Feel free to come along even if your children are not in the classes.
Pool Party!
A fun social event to celebrate the start of term. The Rawhit pool has a diving board, little kids pool, playgroud, big sun shades and is FREE! Bring your dinner.
If you would like to help, organise or suggest events (and apply for funding!), please be in contact with us