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WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />

Tuesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>19</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 15<br />

KIDSTUFF<br />

Lindisfarne Nursery School<br />

Lindisfarne Nursery School was<br />

established by Tricia Cuthbert in <strong>19</strong>87 and<br />

remains part of the Cuthbert family today.<br />

We are committed to Christchurch, to our<br />

community, our Lindisfarne families, and<br />

most importantly the futures<br />

and happiness of our children.<br />

We believe in developing<br />

children’s feelings of self-worth,<br />

and encouraging tolerance and<br />

understanding of others.<br />

Our teachers all hold a<br />

Diploma of Teaching in Early<br />

Childhood, and one holds a<br />

Diploma of Teaching in Primary<br />

as well as early childhood. She<br />

prepares the four year olds for<br />

school through an informal<br />

and brief daily ‘lesson’ time<br />

which the children love to take<br />

part in.<br />

We have a separate nursery<br />

with an outdoor area where the<br />

children discover and explore.<br />

We are a strong multi-cultural<br />

centre with committed teachers<br />

who embrace and celebrate<br />

diversity for our families.<br />

Morning and afternoon tea and a cooked<br />

lunch are provided, and we welcome<br />

visitors.<br />

Check us out at www.lindisfarnenursery.<br />

school.nz or phone 389 2483<br />

Kids love CASPA!<br />

A child who’s ‘a<br />

little different’<br />

Children who are just ‘a little different’ – perhaps they’re<br />

clumsy, have difficulty writing or tying shoelaces, or<br />

prone to ‘meltdowns’, and struggle to fit in.<br />

To interpret and function in the world<br />

we need to accurately process information<br />

from our environment.<br />

Some children’s nervous systems<br />

may receive, sort and use information<br />

inaccurately (sensory processing) causing<br />

them to either under or over reaction to<br />

a sensation, or actively seek or avoid a<br />

sensation.<br />

This may cause distress for the<br />

child, family and teachers,<br />

as coping with everyday<br />

experiences like<br />

noisy classrooms,<br />

the feel of fabric,<br />

or moving in a<br />

coordinated way<br />

may present huge<br />

challenges. It can<br />

influence behaviour<br />

and interfere with<br />

learning, doing<br />

everyday activities or<br />

simply fitting in.<br />

No child is the<br />

same, each have<br />

their own individual<br />

difficulties.<br />

Therapy Professionals Therapists<br />

may be able to help improve the life<br />

of these children and those around<br />

them. Contact us at 3775280 or<br />

www.therapyprofessionals.co.nz.<br />

CASPA (Creative After School<br />

Programmed Activities) incorporating<br />

PAPA JACKS offers children the<br />

opportunity to be creative, make new<br />

friends and try new experiences all within a<br />

safe, nurturing environment. CASPA offers<br />

working parents an affordable after school<br />

and school holiday programme that their<br />

kids just love!<br />

CASPA attributes its success to the<br />

variety of activities on offer as well as the<br />

convenience and affordability for parents.<br />

CASPA kids enjoy an exciting range of<br />

activities including sports, music, games,<br />

drama, arts and craft as well as fun trips.<br />

Previous themes and activities have included<br />

a Karaoke Dance Party, CASPA Fear Factor,<br />

Healthy Art, Out of Africa and hundreds of<br />

other amazing themes/activities!<br />

CASPA parents enjoy peace of mind,<br />

knowing their kids are safe and enjoying<br />

the benefits of a quality after school<br />

programme. Some parents and caregivers<br />

also enjoy government subsidies for<br />

CASPA. CASPA is Child Youth and Family<br />

approved for the OSCAR Subsidy and in<br />

some circumstances, the full CASPA fee<br />

will be covered by the subsidy.<br />

For more information or to enrol, call<br />

Caroline, Rachel or Tania on 349 9260 or<br />

visit www.caspa.org.nz<br />

• Sports • Music • Games<br />

• Drama • Arts and craft<br />

• Fun trips<br />

Do you work, live or study<br />

in central Christchurch?<br />

New enrolment?<br />

No fees until Feb 1 st 2018<br />

We might be just what you are looking for:<br />

• community based, non-profit and<br />

culturally diverse<br />

• 20 hrs ECE and childcare subsidies<br />

• small group sizes, high adult to child ratios<br />

• 500m from Christchurch Hospital in<br />

the grounds of Hagley College off<br />

Waller Terrace<br />

Phone: 364 5158<br />

Email: preschool@hagley.school.nz<br />

Website: hagleypreschool.co.nz<br />

Is a child you know<br />

struggling to relate<br />

or learn?<br />

Don’t struggle alone.<br />

Our therapists can help.<br />

They come to you.<br />

Physio, Speech Language, Music,<br />

Occupational Therapists and Dieticians<br />

P: (03) 377 5280<br />

E: therapyprofessionals@clear.net.nz<br />

www.therapyprofessionals.co.nz<br />

Would you like<br />

to promote your<br />

Business?<br />

For local features<br />

please contact<br />

Bev Stanger<br />

03 364 7407<br />

bev.stanger@starmedia.kiwi<br />

• Central location<br />

• Cooked healthy heart meals<br />

• Large private outdoor play area<br />

• Casual care available<br />

• Enrolments available now<br />

• 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday<br />

CASPA<br />

After School<br />

& Holiday Programme<br />

Your friendly childcare solution<br />

Creative<br />

After<br />

School<br />

Programmed<br />

Activities<br />

• We provide a safe, creative<br />

environment for 5-13 year olds<br />

• Our staff are trained<br />

• A range of fun activities<br />

• 7.15-8.30am and 3-6pm Mon-Fri<br />

• 8am-6pm Holidays<br />

• Kids just LOVE it!<br />

Subsidies<br />

Apply<br />

EST <strong>19</strong>87<br />

389 2483<br />

375 Worcester Street • Christchurch<br />

call us<br />

noW<br />

P: 349 9260 or 027 352 1638<br />

E: info@caspa.org.nz<br />

W: www.caspa.org.nz<br />

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