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12 Tuesday January 16 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi KIDSTUFF NOR’WEST NEWS Kids love CASPA! CASPA (Creative After School Programmed Activities) incorporating PAPA JACKS offers children the opportunity to be creative, make new friends and try new experiences all within a safe, nurturing environment. CASPA offers working parents an affordable after school and school holiday programme that their kids just love! CASPA attributes its success to the variety of activities on offer as well as the convenience and affordability for parents. CASPA kids enjoy an exciting range of activities including sports, music, games, drama, arts and craft as well as fun trips. Previous themes and activities have included a Karaoke Dance Party, CASPA Fear Factor, Healthy Art, Out of Africa and hundreds of other amazing themes/activities! CASPA parents enjoy peace of mind, knowing their kids are safe and enjoying the benefits of a quality after school programme. Some parents and caregivers also enjoy government subsidies for CASPA. CASPA is Child Youth and Family approved for the OSCAR Subsidy and in some circumstances, the full CASPA fee will be covered by the subsidy. For more information or to enrol, call Caroline, Rachel or Tania on 349 9260 or visit www.caspa.org.nz home away from home UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! FREE hAlF DAy 20 hoURs ECE OPEN 7.30-5.30pm ALL YEAR call us noW SpaceS available 0-6 years facebook.com/ The Enchanted Garden 255 Greers Rd, Burnside Phone: 03 359 7944 www.theenchantedgarden.co.nz CASPA After School & Holiday Programme Creative After School Programmed Activities P: 349 9260 or 027 352 1638 E: info@caspa.org.nz W: www.caspa.org.nz New owner, familiar faces Burnside-based preschool and nursery, The Enchanted Garden, was handed over to new owner-operator Debbie Taylor in October. She has been in early childhood management for over seven years and has three children of her own. Along with the familiar faces of long-time staff, Debbie’s vision is to continue the high quality care and reputation that The Enchanted Garden has maintained since 1995. The centre offers children a home away from home, with a philosophy based on holistic, individualised care. They engage higher teacher-to-child ratios to allow better care and attention. The centre is staffed with a team of professional educators and nurturers who are highly trained and passionate about creating happy experiences. The setting is warm and home-like in nature while the playground and indoor environment have been designed to allow children to safely explore and learn with confidence. This is supported by a strong curriculum designed for active and exciting play. With 10 spaces in their nursery, and 23 spaces in their preschool, the centre provides the complete early childhood service. The fluidity of care allows children to form close bonds while families enjoy peace of mind. Phone: (03) 359 7944 Website: www.theenchantedgarden. co.nz Your friendly childcare solution • We provide a safe, creative environment for 5-13 year olds • Our staff are trained • A range of fun activities • 7.15-8.30am and 3-6pm Mon-Fri • 8am-6pm Holidays • Kids just LOVE it! Incorporating Subsidies Apply HISTORY: The Papanui railway station was the starting point for Papanui Primary School pupils’ days out during World War 1. Papanui pupils always loved summer Papanui Heritage Group chairman Murray Williams returns for the year with his monthly look into Papanui’s rich history. He writes about the adventures of Papanui Primary School pupils through the 1920s and 30s THE immediate post-World War 1 period was significant for Papanui Primary School. The Canterbury Education Board finally agreed that the original school, built in 1870 on the corner of the North and Winters Rds, was no longer fit for its purpose. In 1926, the move to a larger site, featuring modern buildings between Winters and Tuttons Rds (now Cranford St), was welcomed as a new beginning for the school – although one feature that did not change was the institution of the annual school picnic. The school committee was prepared to permit lessons to be suspended for a day for the event, which was usually held at a venue that entailed a train trip. Perhaps that experience was seen as an integral part of the annual treat. But another issue was the timing of the muchanticipated event. Perhaps the ideal date would have been in December in the last week of school when juvenile concentration span in standard lessons would have been naturally flagging as the long summer holidays approached. However, in the interwar period, the committee tended to favour February, March or April, possibly as the weather was seen to be more settled. In both 1925 and 1926, the chosen venue was Pearson Park, Oxford. The school committee minutes included quotes from the railways department for the return trip: Children’s fares were 1/6 (15 cents) teachers, 2 shillings (20 cents) and other adults 2/6 (25 cents). In 1927, the venue was Little River. The train was scheduled to leave Papanui at 9.15am. This would have been a long day for children (and staff) as the train did not leave for the return trip until 4.30pm. Later events were held in Ashburton and Amberley, although in 1934 the children had to be satisfied with a walk to the Papanui Domain in Sawyers Arms Rd. Perhaps a sign of hard times in the depression of the early 1930s. A school committee minute from 1932 gives some idea of the activities involved in the annual picnic. Committee responsibilities were defined and assigned – for example, judges, recorders, handicappers, and the provision of milk, soft drink and lollies, a measuring tape, bell and sacks. In 1938, athletic events were not the only activity on offer, the Amberley baths were available for swimming and the pupils were then given free ice cream and soft drink to complement the healthier snack provided by local orchardist, Frank Sisson, who donated four cases of apples. •Reference: Transcription of the Papanui Primary School minutes sourced from the Mollie Chalken Papers. CLASS TRIP: The second Papanui Primary School when it was opened in 1926.
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday January 16 2018 13 GREAT food BROUGHT TO YOU BY... Your fresh food people BARBECUED CAPSICUM AND ONION SALSA Ingredients 2 red capsicums 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 red onion 2 spring onions 1 sweet corn cob 4 garlic cloves 3cm fresh ginger 4 limes, juice 3 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp dried black beans, salted and rinsed Directions Roast the capsicums over the hot grill of the barbecue until the skin has blackened then remove from the heat, place in a plastic bag and loosely tie shut. Leave for 30min, then remove the capsicums from the bag. Peel and discard the charred skin and seeds. Roughly chop the flesh and put in a bowl with the oil. Mix corn of cob with finely chopped onion, spring onions, garlic and ginger, then mix into the capsicum. Add the lime juice and soy sauce. Finely chop the beans and combine everything. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to a week. HOW TO COOK LAMB LEG STEAKS WITH BROCCOLI AND ALMOND BUTTER Ingredients 4 lamb leg steaks, 120g each 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g broccoli, cut into small florets 2 Tbsp almond butter, smooth 1 tsp miso paste Directions Place the lamb leg steaks in a non-metallic shallow dish. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and rub over the lamb, cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning once or twice. Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Pat lamb steaks dry with kitchen paper, place in pan and pan-fry for 3min each side for medium-rare lamb. Remove and place on a warm plate, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover and keep warm. Cook the broccoli in a little boiling water or steam until bite-tender. In a small bowl whisk together the almond butter, miso paste and enough boiling water to make a thin sauce. Serve lamb leg steaks with broccoli and almond butter sauce. Loose Capsicums Red, Yellow & Green .............99 c sweet corn ...............................................99 c Spring Onions ....................................... 1 .49 bunch Red Fortune Plums ........................... 3 .99 kg Eve Apples ................................................ 2 .99 kg Beef Ribeye Steak ........................ 29 Lamb Leg Steaks ............................ 17 kg Chicken Thigh Fillets & BBQ Sizzle Steaks ................ 14 kg NEW SEASON Beef Short Ribs ................................ 15 each each .99 kg .99 .99 .99 kg At we have... local FRESH produce everyday in season nOW SUMMER Apricots, Nectarines, Plu ms, Cherries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries a nd more! All our fresh meat is 100% NZ FARMED. specials VAlid 15th january - 21st january 2017. ONLY AVAILABLE AT RAEWARD FRESH HAREWOOD RD, TOWER JUNCTION. harewood rd Mon–Fri 8.00am–6.30pm Sat–Sun 8.00am–6pm Tower junction Mon–Fri 8.00am–6.30pm Sat–Sun 8.30am–6pm WWW. .CO.NZ
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