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NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 21 KIDSTUFF Kids love CASPA! Canvas Bag Drama School expands! 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 New owner, familiar faces Burnside-based preschool and nursery, curriculum designed for active and exciting The Enchanted Garden, was handed over play. to new owner-operator Debbie Taylor in With 10 spaces in their nursery, and October. She has been in early childhood 23 spaces in their preschool, the centre management for over seven years and has provides the complete early childhood three children of her own. Along with the service. The fluidity of care allows children familiar faces of long-time staff, Debbie’s to form close bonds while families enjoy vision is to continue the high quality care peace of mind. and reputation that The Enchanted Garden Phone (03) 359 7944 or visit their has maintained since 1995. website www.theenchantedgarden.co.nz 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 Canvas Bag Drama School have been running after-school drama classes in the Merivale area for children for over 20 years and last year opened a second successful campus in South Brighton So it’s great news that in Term 2 Canvas Bag will open a 3rd campus in Halswell beginning with two classes that cater for 5-7 years and 8-12 years. “We are looking forward to making our wonderful brand of drama education available in Halswell,” says director Felicity Williams, “and engaging with children and families in this area.” “Our popular classes are based on storytelling and improvisation. We take a story and then enable children to create their own dramatic interpretation of it using physical movement, percussion and dress-up.” Classes are high energy and fun, with imagination as the driving force; and being able to harness the creativity into a Is a child you know struggling to relate or learn? Don’t struggle alone. Our therapists can help. They come to you. Physio, Speech Language, Music, Occupational Therapists and Dieticians P: (03) 377 5280 E: therapyprofessionals@clear.net.nz www.therapyprofessionals.co.nz vivid and exciting performance allowing for children’s individuality to shine. Children gain in terms of confidence and communication, and as an after school leisure activity drama classes have a great deal to offer in terms of social and intellectual development, enhancing literary skills taught at school. To find out more about Canvas Bag Drama School, visit the web page www.canvasbag.nz and contact the school for schedules. home away from home UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! FREE hAlF DAy 20 hoURs ECE OPEN 7.30-5.30pm ALL YEAR SpaceS available 0-6 years facebook.com/ The Enchanted Garden 255 Greers Rd, Burnside Phone: 03 359 7944 www.theenchantedgarden.co.nz call us noW CASPA After School & Holiday Programme Your friendly childcare solution Creative After School Programmed Activities P: 349 9260 or 027 352 1638 E: info@caspa.org.nz W: www.caspa.org.nz • We provide a safe, creative environment for 5-<strong>13</strong> 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 DRAMA CLASSES5-<strong>13</strong>yrs Term 2 - 30th April Free trial class Be on stage and have fun! • Creative • Comedy • Laughter • Friends • Leadership • Performance • Movement • Dressups • Confidence • Improvisation • Production • Self growth Canvas Bag Drama School Three Locations: Merivale • South Brighton • Halswell info@canvasbag.nz • 021 222 7273 • www.canvasbag.nz
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