End of Year

Hi folks,

Attached is an invitation to the end of year function.  Please be aware - as I'm sure you all are - that this is subject to the ever changing situation in our country just now. 

The event, at the time of writing, is limited to 100 people.  We have never breached this number in the past, but because of this you must, must, must RSVP.  We need to know numbers, and once we hit the cap, we need to close registration.

Please RSVP by the 26th of November.

This will be a pirate-themed event, so come dressed in your salty best!

Where: 32b Providence Drive,Three Mile, Hokitika
When: Friday, 3rd December
Time: 4.30pm onwards; eat at 6.00pm
Bring: something to share for dinner, old newspapers
RSVP: Friday, 26th November to hewestcoast@gmail.com
Drinks & dessert provided

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Homeschool Huddle

Hi Folks!

This Tuesday is the first Tuesday of the month, so we will be at the Hokitika Holiday Park from 1.30pm

Anyone welcome.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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When you call in the relief teacher for a lesson

Fwd: Creative Writing with Wendy Scott

Fwd: Homeschool Huddle

Let's make it at the Hokitika Holiday Park, 11 Providence Dr, Hokitika.  They have a large lounge/dining area.  Let's take some afternoon tea and games.

There are drink-making facilities, but no supplies; however, the machine in the office puts out a hot drink for $2 if you bring your own cup.

We will be there 1.30pm onwards.

See you there!

Kim

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Homeschool breakup. Save the date!

Save the date!
Friday, 3rd December, from 4.30pm - late.

Homeschool Huddle

Reminder that the 5th October is the first Tuesday of the month! We will be getting together at the Holiday Park from 1.30pm.
As it is school holidays, if the weather looks fabulous, we are open to going somewhere more adventurous - Lake Mahinapua for a picnic, for instance.
Let us know!

Putting Nature on the Map

This was to have been tomorrow at the High School in Greymouth.  This has been postponed till later in the year.

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From Learnex to Engaging Minds

Many of you may have already heard of this, but a long time supplier of many tried and true homeschool resources, Learnex, has now been relocated to Engaging Minds.

www.engagingminds.co.nz

www.facebook.com/engagingmindsnz

www.instagram.com/engagingmindsnz

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Homeschool Huddle

Hi there, folks!

Our homeschool huddle at Hokitika Holiday Park won't be happening next week... We give it a miss and have a go for the first Tuesday of October, which is the 5th.  Hopefully things will have settled a bit by then.

I'll be in touch closer to the time.

Kim

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Fwd: Creative Click - West Coast Photography Competition

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From: Left Bank <leftbankprojects@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2021 at 21:57
Subject: Creative Click - West Coast Photography Competition
To:

Kia ora!

Creative Click - Capturing the West Coast is now open for entries (it closes 4pm, 16 September 2021). There are two sections for school-age entries:

-Primary: Animals and Birds

-Secondary: Colours of the Coast

This is a very nice competition because there is an exhibition at Left Bank Art Gallery of the entries, where entrants can sell their work and have it voted on for People's Choice, and there are real prizes for 1st and 2nd prize as well as a certificate for every entrant. And, it's only open to residents of the West Coast!

All of the details are on the entry forms, which are attached. If you could share with your students and encourage any youth with an interest in photography to enter, it would be most appreciated. We can also drop some printed forms off to the school if you would like. (Teachers might like to enter the adult sections, too.)

Please let me know if you would like any more information or some print forms.

Ngā mihi,

Katrina Brown

Left Bank Art Gallery (Projects Assistant)

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Fwd: Putting Nature on the Map, Conservation Week Event, 5th Sep

Let's hope this still happens!  It may not happen on the indicated date, but if anyone hears it's back on, please let us all know!

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From: Kiwi Conservation Club, West Coast <WestCoast@kcc.org.nz>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2021, 11:36
Subject: Putting Nature on the Map, Conservation Week Event, 5th Sep
To: Kiwi Conservation Club, West Coast <WestCoast@kcc.org.nz>

The West Coast branch of Forest & Bird and the Kiwi Conservation Club invite you to this not to be missed Conservation Week event.

Putting Nature on the Map
11am to 3pm, Sunday 5th September, Greymouth High School Hall

Come along for the unique opportunity of experiencing the South Island / Te Wai Pounamu as you've never seen before ... a giant floor map of the South Island so big it fills the school hall!

You will be able to walk (with shoes off) all over the map and experience the wonders of the South Island. There will be storytelling sessions across the map by local experts on Penguins, Wild Rivers, Kiwi, Backcountry Huts, Predator Free Projects, Sea Stacks and more. Children/families can take on nature adventure challenges with prize packs on completion. Local conservation, nature restoration and outdoor recreational groups will also have displays around the map.

Free drop-in event open to all.

Hope to see you there for a map that needs to be seen to be believed.

Suzanne Hills

Kiwi Conservation Club Coordinator - West Coast

Forest & Bird

westcoast@kcc.org.nz

028 415 6994

www.kcc.org.nz

 

  

 

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Fwd: Soroptimist Educate to Lead Study Grant

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From: SI Westland <siwestland@siswp.org>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 at 23:15
Subject: Soroptimist Educate to Lead Study Grant
To: HEWestCoast@gmail.com <HEWestCoast@gmail.com>

Hello,

I am writing to let you know about our $1,000 Study Grant which is awarded each year. Women and girls of any age on the West Coast are eligible to apply.

Could you please share this poster with staff  and students. A printable PDF is also attached to this email.

Many thanks,

Kind regards,

Ann Bradley

02 - Educate To Lead Study Grant…

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Reminder

Hi all,

We will be getting together next Tuesday, 3rd Aug, at 1.30pm at the Hokitika Holiday Park.

I will be driving from Blenheim that day, so I may be late, but make yourselves at home.

Hope to see you there!

Kim

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Email updates

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Homeschool Meet-Up

Hi Folks!

We've put our heads together and decided to take the plunge and invite you all to a Get-Together - a Homeschool Huddle, if you will.

We felt it would be great to have an opportunity for homeschoolers to get together on a regular basis, but with a low commitment threshold.  To this end, we've set a date to begin and hope to meet monthly.  This is a very open-format.  We want kids to meet other kids, mums to meet other mums, to brainstorm, share ideas and resources, make plans for homeschool outings, and just have fun.

The Hokitika Holiday Park is a great venue to start with, as it has a playground that caters to all ages, a bike track across the road (byo bike), and a large lounge with a log fire and good kitchen/dining area for a rainy day.

It is a holiday park, so it is a bring your own/tidy up after yourself/at your own risk area.  Bring your own mugs/drinks and afternoon tea to share.  There is a coffee dispenser in the office, and if you bring your own mug, it puts out a fairly acceptable coffee or hot chocolate for two dollars.  The kitchen offers hot water if you want to bring something with which to make a drink.  If it's really wet, bring a game or activity, if you have one, to engage the kids indoors.

Our plan is to open this up monthly, beginning next term.  Come if you can, as you can, with what you can - this is supposed to be easy!

Forward this to anyone interested - prospective homeschoolers are most welcome to come and explore and ask questions.

Date: Tuesday, 3 August, 2021

Venue: Hokitika Holiday Park, 11 Providence Drive

Time: 1.30pm-3.30ish

Bring: own mug and drinks (or $2), some afternoon tea, the kids!

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Matariki in Hokitika

 

Fwd: Grey District Youth Creativity Development Project & Youth Events

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From: Greymouth Journal <greymouthjournal@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 May 2021 at 10:16
Subject: Grey District Youth Creativity Development Project & Youth Events
To: <hewestcoast@gmail.com>, Office Greymain School <office@greymain.school.nz>, <office@karoro.school.nz>, Kumara School <office@kumara.school.nz>, <office@lakebrunner.school.nz>, <office@paparoarange.school.nz>, <office@paroagrey.school.nz>, <office@runanga.school.nz>, <office@stpatricks.school.nz>, <principal@barrytown.school.nz>, <reception@cobden.school.nz>, Awahono <admin@awahono.school.nz>, One School Global <Cecily.brewerton@nz.oneschoolglobal.com>

Kia ora,

The Grey District Youth Trust is excited to be coordinating this new project for Grey District Youth! As the coordinator, I would like to share some upcoming workshops and events, which

are free for youth

are open to anyone aged 13 to 24 (and younger considered on a case-by-case basis)

have food and materials supplied

In addition, there are holiday activities for all children and youth coming up, and just confirmed is a journal that our young creatives can contribute to and help develop over coming months!

So, please share the following events with your students, teachers, and families, so everyone can have a chance to take part. And if you would like me to come and introduce this project with staff or students, I would love to visit your school. Thank you!

Ngā mihi,

Katrina Brown

GDYT Creativity Development Project Coordinator

[This is a creativity programme for youth, a Grey District Youth Trust project made possible with support from the Grey District Youth Trust, Left Bank Art Gallery, Grey District Library, West Coast TechSpace and funding from the NZ Lottery Grants Board.]

Journalism Masterclass with Stuff Reporter Joanne Naish:

Stuff reporter Joanne Naish is running a six-week course for youth (ages 13-25) that will guide you through the whole process of writing journalistic articles for publications. By the end of the course, you should have an article ready to publish! This is a free course - part of the Grey District Youth Creative Arts Development Project made possible with collaboration between the Grey District Youth Trust, Left Bank Art Gallery, Grey District Library, and West Coast TechSpace and funding from the NZ Lottery Grants Board.

Saturdays starting 22 June, 10am-12 noon, 38 Albert St, Greymouth.

For more information or to register, email Katrina Brown at  greymouthjournal@gmail.com

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Open Knowledge - Contribute to Wikipedia

Knowledge: How to Be Part of Wikipedia - A Youth Event

Don't just use Wikipedia, contribute and edit it! Learn how to set up an account, add photos, articles, fill knowledge gaps and more.

Everyone uses Wikipedia, but how do you edit it? How do you add your own photos to articles? This free workshop for youth (13-25 age group) will set you up with a Wikimedia account and cover writing for Wikipedia, referencing, filling knowledge gaps about the West Coast and local history, and uploading your own photos to the Commons. Anyone keen to continue can join the West Coast Task Force and help tell West Coast stories online.

Sunday 23 May 2.30-4.30pm, Byte Digital Hub, 1 Guinness Street, Greymouth

Free Event - Email Mike at mike.dickison@westlib.co.nz to register.

Mike Dickison is a Digital Discovery Librarian at Westland District Library and former New Zealand Wikipedian at Large.

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Grey District Youth Trust Podcast Collab:

Come along to the GDYT Podcast Collab and help develop the plan for the newest online platform for Grey District Youth!What would make a podcast something YOU would subscribe to and be proud of making?

Being involved in a podcast collab means you can:

*Talk about topics you care about *Get heard by others & listen to new ideas *Joke around and have fun *Learn how to use podcasting gear and gain confidence in creation *Gain skills to use in your own projects now and in the future 

This is a free event open to anyone in the Grey District in the 13 to 25 age group. Snacks will be provided. No materials needed, just come along and bring any friends who are interested in learning more.

Saturday 29 May, 4-6pm, Tai Poutini Polytechnic Conference Room

Email gdytsecretary@gmail.com for more information.

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Fwd: New community space in GMTH: The Nest. Drop in/Art class/Holiday program

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From: Aileen Elizabeth Trip <flyaelizabeth@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 at 13:29
Subject: New community space in GMTH: The Nest. Drop in/Art class/Holiday program
To: BBBS Greymouth <bbbs@homebuildersgrey.co.nz>

Hi Fantastic Home Educators!

Introducing a new community space in Greymouth, open for the public to drop in, play, chat and create, during 9-2:30 Thursday and Friday. It is overseen by the Home Builders Trust and is a lovely venue. The Nest is located at the old Mason's pharmacy building and it's facilitator Bronte also runs art classes for primary school aged children after school hours.

She also ran a school holiday programme for 8-12 y/o's over summer and will be doing this again in future holidays.

To register interest in the activities she runs please either pop in and talk to her in the open hours, or email Bronte on bbbs@homebuildersgrey.co.nz  She has written a blurb on the vision behind "The Nest" in blue below my note and also suggested we might wish to run a monthly catch up from there - I was already playing with the idea of seeing if anyone would be keen to take turn with others in organising an activity or segment of something using or sharing their skills with others! Send me any ideas and we can put together a group brainstorm of possibilities! My email is flyaelizabeth@gmail.com
 

On a side note, I had a heart op last year and am due to deliver another member of our family in a couple of weeks, all of which put alot of dreamed up stuff and plans on the go slow!

I hope all is well for you and yours, Sincere Regards, Elizabeth Trip

The nest  is all about creativity.  This is a dynamic space in Greymouth CBD, with the focus to support the wellbeing and growth of our community.  A big part of this space is working together as a community.  We want to support other people, groups and organisations by offering our vibrant, versatile space for hire.

We charge 35hr+GST,  but when you hire our space you don't just get a room you also get access to our art supplies, toys, books and tea and coffee.

We also have a pool table, DVD's, PlayStation and a book swap library.

To book our space contact our office

Phone: 03-788 8065

Email: office@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

Regards,

Bronte

  

Below is also the link to our FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/creativespacegrey

Virus-free. www.avg.com

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Todd and Riety Roughton of Homeschooling NZ

Todd and Riety Roughton are coming on the 11th of March to the Coast.  We will have a shared meal together.  They're a great couple with huge experience.

Where: 32b Providence Drive, Hokitika

When: 5:30pm Thursday, 11th of March

Bring: something to share for dinner

See you then!

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Dental Nurse

The Hokitika dental nurse is now seeing homeschool primary students.  If she hasn't got hold of you, or you are new to the area, please contact Hokitika primary school.

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Inspire to Aspire_School Information.pdf

MJ Floor Plan.pdf

Inspire to aspire

Homeschooling NZ visit

Hi folks,

Todd and Riety Roughton will be on the West Coast on the 11th of March.

Besides having a really good handle on homeschooling in New Zealand, they can also give you advice and direction for qualifying your teenagers.  Having homeschooled four children themselves, they are very approachable and understanding.  We love them!

To meet Todd and Riety, you can contact them for a visit while they are here, or you can join us for a shared meal.

Check them out at https://homeschoolingnz.org/

Date: Thursday, 11th March

Time: 5.30

Venue: 32b Providence Dr, Hokitika

Bring: something for dinner

See you there!

Kim

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