Announcement : 

Clubs and Activities

A NEW 8 WEEK COURSE

AT PARNELL LAWN TENNIS CLUB                                                                                                                                          

DATES:           Saturdays:     May (2024) 4, 11, 18, 25. June 1, 8, 15, 22.

                          Sundays:        May 5, 12, 19, 26. June 2, 9, 16, 23.

TIME:              9:00 – 10:00am for 5-18 years old           

                          All basic tennis strokes will be covered. Coaching is on rain or shine.

DATES:           Tuesdays:      April 30. May 7, 14, 21, 28.  June 4, 11, 18.

TIME:              7:00 – 8:00am  for 10-18 years old                                  

COST: $250.00 for 8 weeks  (Payment on arrival).

TENNIS FOR ADULT!!! (Beginners only) is on Saturdays from 8am to 9am.

COACH: Goran Marsic NZPTCA (Level 2) TCNZ (Competiton Coach) 33 yrs expe.

ENQUIRIES:   (021) 1677-460, Email:  gmarsic@gmail.com

A fantastic opportunity for your child for Term Two!

Shine Speech & Drama classes inspire confidence and imagination, helping students communicate effectively and build self-belief that helps them succeed in life.

Here’s what people are saying about Shine’s lessons …

“He got up and spoke in front of the school. He would never have done that before”
— James’ Mum

“Thank you so much for calmly and reassuringly, through zoom after zoom, guiding the boys’ through their tasks. Thank you for all the extra energy and organisation that has gone into all of this. You’ve been simply fantastic!”  – Catherine

“….the best speech and drama teacher working in New Zealand today.” NZ Herald.

SHINE SPEECH & DRAMA covers:  
– public speaking
– acting skills
– voice (projection and articulation)
– reading aloud skills
– positive body language
– storytelling
– relationship skills

Register here https://www.shine.school.nz/enrol-st-thomas

Any questions please see our website https://www.shine.school.nz/ email shine@shine.school.nz  or call Nina on 021-160 9197

Shine Speech and Drama lessons at St Thomas’s

Shine Speech & Drama courses empower and inspire children through spoken excellence. We are excited to be offering, in school and after school lessons at St Thomas’s.

Our lessons help children learn effective speaking, reading aloud, public speaking, speech writing, poetry recital, vocal skills, body language and personal presentation.

Lead by Nina Burchett, the courses are taught by Shine’s team of successful industry professionals, each with years of experience studying, performing and teaching around the world.

Nina Burchett is one of the best children’s speech & drama teachers working in New Zealand today.”
— NZ Herald

Lessons are offered on Thursdays from 12.35am – 1.20pm and 3.05pm -3.55pm.

To enrol please visit https://www.shine.school.nz/enrol-st-thomas

For more information please see our website https://www.shine.school.nz/. For questions email shine@shine.school.nz or call Nina on 021 160 9197.

BAYSIDE BASEBALL HAVE A GO DAY

A fantastic opportunity for your child!

Shine Speech & Drama classes inspire confidence and imagination, helping students learn to communicate effectively and build self-belief that helps them succeed in life.

Here’s what people are saying about Shine’s lessons …

“He got up and spoke in front of the school. He would never have done that before”
— James’ Mum

“Thank you so much for calmly and reassuringly, through zoom after zoom, guiding the boys’ through their tasks. Thank you for all the extra energy and organisation that has gone into all of this. You’ve been simply fantastic!”  – Catherine

“….the best speech and drama teacher working in New Zealand today.” NZ Herald

SHINE SPEECH & DRAMA teaches:  

– public speaking
– school speeches

– preparation for external exams (SpeechNZ or Trinity College)
– voice (projection and articulation)
– reading aloud skills
– positive body language
– storytelling

– acting skills
– relationship skills

Register here  for term 1 lessons, beginning Thursday 15 February 2024. Term fees are $250 for group lessons with 8 lessons guaranteed per term.  Shine also offers exam lessons for students enrolled in SpeechNZ or Trinity College exams. These lessons are small groups of 4, with 8 lessons guaranteed per term. Term fees are $310 per team.  Sibling discount of 10% for any siblings enrolling (excluding exam
 
Any questions please don’t hesitate to email or call Nina on nina@shine.school.nz or 021-160 9197

 Shine School of Confidence

Inspiring self-belief through spoken excellence

Just Scootering

Just Scootering Enrolment Form

After-School Painting and Drawing Classes in St Thomas’s School (Weka Room)!

Our art class will help your child to develop their creativity and imagination through learning to use a variety of mediums such as watercolour and acrylic paints, sketching and colouring pencils, paper collage, oil pastels, and more! 

Monday, 3-5pm, 7y.o.-12y.o, 7 sessions, $198

Tuesday, 3-5pm, 6y.o.- 9y.o, 8 sessions, $226

Thursday, 3-5pm, 8y.o+, 8 sessions, $226

Have a look at our work on our website: https://www.aquarelleartclasses.com/ 

Please email or text Yulia for more information. Mob: 021 308 207, Email: artyulianz@outlook.com

 

Music Education

Lunchtime School Tennis

Kiwi Tennis run their popular tennis club at St Thomas’s every term. Lessons for students of all ages and abilities are held Monday Lunchtimes.  All equipment is provided by Kiwi Tennis. ​ Sessions are just $80 for an 8-week block. To sign-up call 022 898 1212 or visit https://www.kiwitennis.co.nz/schools/st-thomass-school/

 

Soccer Skills with Billy Harris
Billy is an ex All White and has been coaching children all over Auckland for 18 years. His fun classes for boys and girls of all ages and abilities are designed to improve confidence, coordination and ball skills. Billy coaches at St Thomas’s on Thursday lunchtimes. For a free trial class or to enrol for the term, call or text Billy on 027 2799042 or visit www.billyharris.co.nz

Table Tennis

Table Tennis coaching is available free to St Thomas’s. The sessions are open for year 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 students Monday lunchtimes, in our school hall. Those wishing to attend club night can also do so on Mondays from 7.30 – 9.30pm. For more information contact: ​ Auckland Table Tennis Association Contact: Ebi Kleiser Ph. (09) 520 2291/ 021 083 09994 or  tabletennisnr@gmail.com

Music Classes

Music lessons in a variety of instruments are available at St Thomas’s School through an external provider. For more information, contact: Music Education Centre Gabrielle Reid – 0800 893939 lessons@musiceducation.co.nz 


Kohi Tennis Club

Afterschool programme provided onsite at St Thomas’s by Rick Healey, Resident Coach at Kohimarama Tennis Club. Classes are provided during the main weeks of term starting on week 2. Tuesdays  3.05-3.50pm. Max 5 children per coach.  $95 per 8 weeks. Come along and try it out, 1st session free. Classes are tailored to ability, with small groups HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE MONDAY – FRIDAY @ Kohimarama Tennis Club. 9am -12 noon during the main holiday periods. No gimmicks, just good technique taught well in a fun and encouraging environment. Booked online at: www.kohimaramatennis.co.nz or contact Rick directly: rickhealey7@gmail.com   021 286 1598