Pegasus Post: September 20, 2016

PEGASUS POST Tuesday September 20 2016 17
WAITAKIRI PRIMARY School pupils
had the chance to meet New Zealand’s
top tennis players last week.
The New Zealand Davis Cup team
of Mike Venus, Marcus Daniell, Rubin
Statham and Finn Tearney visited the
school in the build-up to their Asia/Oceania
group one relegation match against
Pakistan at Wilding Park.
They defeated Pakistan 5-0 in the tie at
the weekend. The result means they will
stay in group one next year.
The visit was a rare chance for the pupils
to meet the four players who spend
SPORTS
TENNIS PROS: Marcus Daniell (left) and Finn Tearney were welcomed with
smiles and high fives when they visited Waitakiri Primary School last week.
Davis Cup team
visits school
the majority of the year travelling on
tour. Venus and Daniell recently represented
New Zealand in doubles at Rio.
The players picked up their rackets to
play a number of games and also gave
the lucky students tips on their tactics,
technique, movement and mental focus.
This was followed by a question and
answer session.
The visit was part of the New Zealand
Post Tennis Hot Shot programme,
which has seen almost 200,000 young
players introduced to the game since
2013.
KIDSTUFF
Freedom to learn and explore
As a parent herself, Tiny Tots Nursery and
Preschool owner and operator, Rebecca Ellis knows
only too well how important your child’s welfare
and learning is.
For the highest quality care and education for
your children Tiny Tots Nursery and Preschool is
a privately owned and family operated centre that
ensures peace of mind through their commitment
to your child’s needs.
“Over the years I’ve found that the best results for
happy, socially well-adjusted children who are free
to explore and grow, come from an environment
that has flexible routines, changing challenges and
a caring professional, qualified and experienced
teaching team,” says Rebecca.
Tiny Tots provides a safe and secure environment
in which children can learn, create and grow to the
best of their abilities. Observing the children at play
the teachers communicate with both parents and
the teaching team in order to develop an individual
Lindisfarne - Developing
Children’s feelings of self-worth
Lindisfarne Nursery School was established
by Tricia Cuthbert in 1987 and remains part of
the Cuthbert family today. We are committed to
Christchurch, to our community, our Lindisfarne
families, and most importantly the futures and
happiness of our children.
We believe in developing children’s feelings
of self-worth, and encouraging tolerance and
understanding of others.
Our teachers all hold a
Diploma of Teaching in Early
Childhood, and one holds a
Diploma of Teaching in Primary as
well as early childhood. She prepares
programme tailored to
each child’s unique needs.
This helps the children to
extend on their learning and
enhances their development
while in an open learning
environment.
Tiny Tots is a small, homely centre with a real
family feel and has a great open plan environment
both indoors and out. Children are provided with
high quality equipment, resources and facilities to
support each child’s learning and development.
Teachers encourage parents to spend time with
their children in the centre, especially to help them
settle in, which also helps parents to discover how
the centre operates throughout the day.
Parents and children are welcome to visit Tiny
Tots at 148 England Street in Linwood or phone
3896851.
the four year olds for school through an informal
and brief daily ‘lesson’ time which the children love
to take part in.
We have a separate nursery with an outdoor area
where the children discover and explore.
We are a strong multi-cultural centre with
committed teachers who embrace and celebrate
diversity for our families.
Morning and afternoon tea and a
cooked lunch are provided, and we
welcome visitors.
Phone us on 389 2483 or check us
out at www.lindisfarnenursery.school.nz
NEED CHILDCARE?
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• Large private outdoor play area
• Casual care available
• Enrolments available now
• 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
• Fully qualified,
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• Quality programmes
and care for your
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to reach their full
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Hours open
7am to 6pm
EST 1987
389 2483
375 Worcester Street • Christchurch
Call us now (03) 389 6851
www.tinytotspreschool.co.nz
148 England Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Email: tinytotspreschool@xtra.co.nz
WINNERS: Aranui School won the Koru Games Rugby Sevens
competition last Thursday after defeating Hornby High School 35-21 in
the grand-final. Aranui went undefeated at the tournament. They won
all five of their pool games before defeating St Thomas of Canterbury
College 14-5 in the quarter-final and Ashburton Intermediate 19-14 in the
semi-final. The Koru Games took place in Selwyn over three days and
saw the top year 7 and 8 students from a number of South Island schools
compete in more than 10 sporting events. The sevens tournament took
place at the Lincoln Rugby Club.
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