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!
Monday, 26 July 2021
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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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West Coast Home Educators
Sunday, 4 July 2021
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
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
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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.
West Coast Home Educators
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
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>
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
Regards,
Bronte
Below is also the link to our FB page.
West Coast Home Educators
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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