Bookings tomorrow ...

LAST WEEK OF CLASSES 27.6.19

THE GREAT NORTHERN SCIENCE FAIR
+ WINTER FESTIVAL
+ MARKET DAY
+ SCIENCE SHOW
All happening 4 JULY

MONDAY 24 JUNE, 12pm to 3pm. Massey Community Hub, 385 Don Buck Rd. An opportunity to learn the art of weaving harakeke flowers. Harakeke has been provided and prepared. This is the place to enjoy catching up in a peaceful environment. Bring a project, a game, a ball, your sewing machine, scooters ... or just enjoy catching up. Spaces in this venue are limited, so please book (if you haven't already). See you there! :)

CATCH UP CLUB 24 JUNE, BOOK HERE

TERM 3 BOOKINGS:

from 10:00am MONDAY 24 JUNE = open to term 2 families
from 10:00am TUESDAY 25 JUNE = open to all new families

On 4 July, we will be running a Science Fair, Winter Festival, Market Day AND now a Science Show. Thanks to the YMCA for the use of the gymnasium on 4 July, and thanks to generous funding from friends of the group, the show will be free and open to everyone to enjoy. It starts at 12:30pm, for all ages and stages :)

The show is brought to us by Tornado Tammy - mad scientist specialising in awesome shows :)

Fundamental scientific concepts such as gravity, the nature of air (gases), why bubbles are always round, how light bends to create rainbows, and more are explored. This show also touches on the concept of condensation and cloud formation, changes in the Material World that will give children a new understanding of the world around them. Most importantly, the Brilliant Bubbles show introduces children to the Nature of Science as a way of looking at the world, and of asking questions in order to better understand our world. It also presents science as something fun; and scientists as relatable, fun people in a wonderful, 45 minute long show.

ALL HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES WELCOME.

Hi everyone!

The website's all tidied up - all glitches fixed (I hope) :) and it's good to go. Monday for term 2 families, Tuesday for all new families.

IF YOU MISSED OUT ON A CLASS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY USING THE ENQUIRY BUTTON. THIS HELPS SO MUCH WITH PLANNING, AND ALSO MEANS YOU GO ON A WAIT LIST, SO YOU MAY GET INTO THE CLASS IF THERE'S A CANCELLATION.

As always, I'm available to answer any questions, or discuss any concerns. Ph/Txt: 0272209949 Email: thehomeschoolgroup@gmail.com

Looking forward to our end of term event, and a wonderful term 3 coming up! Rae :)

Time for some congratulations! Congrats to Pete, our Karate tutor, who now has achieved black belt status, and whose awesome karate training has resulted in more grading success for our Karate Tigers. Congrats to all the Tigers who graded. Awesome work!

KARATE SPACES IN TIGERS, GRASSHOPPERS & BEES are reserved for term 2 students. However, there are three new Karate spaces available in Karate Bees, 12:30pm. This is the class to book if wanting an entry level class. Students for this class will need to be 7+ . Details HERE

NEW SPACES AVAILABLE TOMORROW:

There will be three new spaces available in Karate Bees (beginner class). This is the class to book if wanting an entry level class. Students need to be 7+ Details HERE.

Drama (13+) in term 3 is reserved for term 2 students - but there will be two new spaces opening up for new students. This class runs for an extended time, with a 3pm finish. Details HERE.

TERM 2 FAMILIES - NO NEED TO PAY UNTIL WEEK BEGINNING 29 JULY.

Slight change to our term 3 dates. Still starting 1 August, but finishing on 12 August. This is due to a pre-booking for a gymnastics competition in the YMCA Gymnasium Stadium for 19 September. Tech Fair will still be held on 26 September.

In term 3 our Visual Art tutor, Antonia, will be taking a break to complete a PhD, which is awesome! I asked Antonia to write a summary of what her PhD is about.

"I am currently undertaking my first year of a practice-led Doctor of Philosophy at AUT University in Auckland City. The focus of my PhD is on concepts of care, labour and responsibility through a visual arts lens. My research question asks: What is the significance of undertaking accumulative practices of care through a politically, socially and ecologically orientated art practice? My own art practice is lens based, and involves video-based installation. It negotiates things like the difference in value between physical labour and emotional labour, and how these labours of care are gendered/feminised. The aim of this research is to generate art and critical writing that tends to social inequities and political and ecological progress, while making visible the work of people who care.

Doing a PhD within the context of visual arts means I will be engaging in my own art practice; exhibiting work and participating in shows to explore my thinking, as well as writing a 100,000 word exegesis outlining my original research and significant research findings. This will take between 3-4 years to complete."

We wish Antonia all the best for her next term's work. Looking forward to meeting Nicky Munroe, who will be filling in for Antonia next term.

TERM 3 = 1 AUGUST to 19 SEPTEMBER

Creativity and Empowerment

In term 3 we will present 36 options for families to choose from, for all ages. A total of 480 class spaces. This is a response to the group's growth, and the new families looking to join us.

We are delighted to be able to provide a room in term 3, to hold empowering seminars for homeschooling parents, and those looking for support and information.

Term 2 families are invited to book classes from Monday 24 June, 10am onwards. Open to all new families from Tuesday 25 June, 10am onwards.

You may not be able to get your first choice of classes - but hopefully there will be something for everyone in term 3.

Check out the confirmed line up on the button below. Full class descriptions are up, so feel free to take a look. Tutor profiles are also available below the class descriptions. But no bookings please, until next week.

Thanks to all our tutors who make our meet ups an inspiring creative space. Thanks to all the families who support the group and bring their co-operative energy each week.

Looking forward to a fantastic term 3! And please feel very welcome to contact me if you have any questions. Ph: 0272209949 or Email: thehomeschoolgroup@gmail.com

Rae :)

TERM 3 PROGRAMME IS HERE

TERM 3 CLASSES HERE

We love visitors. Come and see what we do - enjoy a coffee with us and check out our classes. We have a great group of families with young children who set up toys and a play area throughout the day. Doesn't matter whether you're booked in classes or not - you're welcome to come and see us and enjoy being part of an inclusive and friendly group. Just call Rae on 0272209949, and we'll meet you at the door and show you around :)
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The Homeschool Group is administered on a volunteer basis by Rae. It's run on a break even basis to provide affordable classes for homeschooling families. Information on how the group works is here. Feedback / questions always welcome - phone/txt Rae on 0272209949 or email: thehomeschoolgroup@gmail.com

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