WHAT’S ON??!
Learning Opportunities: What’s On??!
Compiled by HOMESCHOOL AUCKLAND SPORTS & CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INC.
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Click on a programme of interest to see further information & contact details.
MONDAY
- Netball North Harbour Yr4 Winter Competition and Yr1-3 ANZ Future Fernz Competion commences May.
- Basketball North Harbour Intermediate Yr7-8 Competition, 4:00 to 9:00pm (Sem1 T1&2, Sem2 T3&4). Contact HASCA
- Homeschool (Millennium) Swimming (coordinator: Sandra Dawson) Learn to swim & swimming development for 5-18yrs. North Shore. 11:30am to 2:30pm. All terms
- Homeschool (Millennium) Sports & Athletics (coordinator: Sandra Dawson) Land & water sports for 5-18 years. North Shore. 1:45pm to 2:45pm. Terms 1 & 4 only
TUESDAY
◊ The following programmes run on TUESDAYS at the “HASCA HUB”, YMCA North Shore, 5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote:
- YMCA Homeschool Gymnastics Programme all terms @North Shore YMCA, ages 4-12yrs, 1:00pm to 2:00pm *special HASCA rate
- YMCA Teen Gym, Adult gym membership, teens gym concessions & options for kids too!
- Kapa Haka group is moving to Thursdays in term 1 2020. See Thursday for details
If you are keen to start a new homeschool class / activity under our umbrella or run it as part of our hub, please contact Nina or Sandra at hasca.nz@gmail.com.
- HASCA Sewing Programme (1) not running in 2020 (coordinator: Lizelle D’Costa) Beg/Int level sewing, ages 9-17yrs. Torbay, 12:30pm to 2:15pm.
- Netball North Harbour College Yr 9 Winter Competition, 4:30 to 7:00pm, commences May. Contact HASCA
- Basketball 3X3 Swish Factory, Albany. Yr9/10 League, 5:30 to 7:30. Contact HASCA
WEDNESDAY
- HASCA Pottery Programme – Clay Project (coordinator: Miriam Koit) Experience creating in clay alongside experienced tutors, ages 5+, 10:30am to 12:00pm, Bayswater. Fortnightly
- HASCA Pottery Programme – Potter’s Wheel *book now for T1 2020* (coordinator: Miriam Koit) Experience throwing on the potter’s wheel, ages 7+, 10:30am to 12:00pm, Bayswater. Fortnightly
- HASCA Sewing Programme (2) not running in 2020 (coordinator: Lizelle D’Costa) Beginner/intermediate level sewing, ages 9-17yrs. Torbay, 12:30pm to 2:15pm
- Netball North Harbour Primary Yr 5-6 Winter Competition commences May. Contact HASCA
- Basketball North Harbour Secondary Yr9+ (manager: Selena Spottiswoode), 4:00 to 8:00pm (Sem1 T1/2, Sem2 T3/4)
- Classes & Activities (*SOUTH AUCKLAND*) A list of activities running weekly at Pullman Park in Takanini, with Kate Dunn
THURSDAY
◊ The following programmes run on THURSDAYS at the “HASCA HUB”, YMCA North Shore, 5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote:
◊ LANGUAGE CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
- Spanish for Beginners *new T1* 10:00am to 11:00am (coordinator: Sharon Dove)
- NZ Sign Language for Beginners *new T1* 10:00am to 11:00am (coordinator: Sharon Dove)
- Homeschool Kapa Haka *Thursdays in T1* 12 noon to 1:00pm, for all ages (coordinator: Sharon Dove)
- Te Reo – Maori Language for Beginners *new T1* 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with Tina (coordinator: Sharon Dove)
◊ DANCE CLASSES
- Homeschool Ballet: Level 2/3 with Deborah de Beer Dance Academy. Ballet for ages 9-12yrs, 11:30am to 12:15pm
- Homeschool Ballet: Level 1 with Deborah de Beer Dance Academy. Ballet for ages 5-6yrs (level 1), 12:15 to 1:00pm
- Homeschool Ballet: Level 2 with Deborah de Beer Dance Academy. Ballet for ages 7-8yrs (level 2), 1:00 to 1:45pm
- Homeschool Ballet: Tots 3yrs+ with Deborah de Beer Dance Academy. Ballet for littlies 3yrs+, 1:45pm to 2:15pm
- Homeschool Ballet: Teens 13+ with Deborah de Beer Dance Academy. Teens 13yrs+, 2:15pm to 3:00pm
- Street Latin for Teens *returns T1* Street Latin with Elsie Deane & Kahu Leary. Fun & social! Teens 11-19yrs. 2:15pm to 3:15pm (coordinator: Kate Dunn)
◊ SPORTS, ACTIVITIES, & CLUBS
- “Lego Challenge” Lego Club with Kate Dunn. Fun club for homeschool kids 13yrs & under, who love Lego! 11:00am to 12:00pm
- KiwiSports with Jason 12:00pm to 1:00pm. A smorgasbord of sports for students 5-11yrs. (coordinator: Jason Sadler)
- YMCA Homeschool Basketball Skills Programme with Coach Andrew MacKay. Long-running basketball skills coaching for senior students (11-19yrs), 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- YMCA Homeshool Basketball Skills Programme with Coach Andrew MacKay. Long-running junior skills coaching for primary-aged students (5-10yrs), 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- YMCA Teen Gym Adult gym membership, teens gym concessions & options for kids too!
- Basketball YMCA Primary inter-school comp Yr3/4 (manager: Selena Spottiswoode), 3:40pm to 4:40pm (Sem1 T1&2, Sem2 T3&4)
◊ ENGLISH, LITERATURE & COMPOSITION CLASSES
- Intermediate Writing Skills (10-12yrs) with Nina Lawgun. 10:00am to 10:45am *new in T1*
- Foundation English (Yr9/10) with Nina Lawgun. Students aged 13-15yrs. 10:45am to 11:45am
- Senior English (Yr11/12) with Nina Lawgun. Students aged 14.5yrs+. 1:00pm to 2:00pm. NCEA / CENZ.
- Level 3 English Study Group (Yr13) with Nina Lawgun. Students 16yrs+. 2:00pm to 2:45pm.
◊ VISUAL ART CLASSES
- Primary Art Classes with Kate Dunn. Fun art & learning projects for children Yr1-Yr8 (5-12yrs+), 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Intermediate Visual Arts Programme (Yr7-9) Art classes with Samantha Thomsen. Intermediate level for Yr7-9 students (ages 11yrs+). 11:45am to 12:45pm
- Foundation Visual Arts Programme (Yr9-11) with Nina Lawgun. Foundational level for Yr9-11 students (13yrs+). 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Visual Arts – Senior & NCEA (Yr11-13) with Nina Lawgun. Senior Art for NCEA students and other pathways. Yr11-13 (15yrs+). 2:45pm to 4:00pm
If you are keen to start a new homeschool class / activity under our umbrella or run it as part of our hub, please contact Nina or Sandra at hasca.nz@gmail.com.
- Netball North Harbour College Yr9 Winter Competition, 4:30 – 8:10pm, commences May. Contact HASCA
FRIDAY
- “Homeschool Harmonies” Singing Group ~ Choir Come along & sing with Lisa Dew. All ages incl. parents! Glenfield Memorial Hall, 1:30pm-2:30pm
- French Lessons – Beginners Class North Shore venue (coordinator: Sharon Dove) Enquiries welcome
- Spanish Lessons – Continuation Class North Shore venue (coordinator: Sharon Dove) Enquiries welcome
- YMCA Teen Gym Adult gym membership, teens gym concessions & options for kids too! YMCA North Shore
SATURDAY
- Netball North Harbour College Yrs 10-13 Winter Competition, 8:00am-1:00pm, commences May. Contact HASCA
WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS, & ANYTIME!
- Homeschool Library is free to all members and housed at the North Shore YMCA. (coordinators: Jo Wheeler & Miriam Koit)
- HASCA Book Club – Scholastic Book Club available to all home educators! Excellent resources at great prices! HASCA Book Club (coordinator: Lin Li Webster)
OTHER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
- HASCA SHOW BOOKINGS: Tim Bray Productions @The Pumphouse, Takapuna. Various shows – one per term. (coordinator – Sharon Dove)
- HASCA EVENTS & OUTINGS: Social & educational events & outings run by the HASCA committee & friends, incl. swimming sports, athletics etc.
- SPORTS / HASCA NETBALL (TEAMS): We enter homeschool teams into inter-school winter competitions (terms 2&3) and social leagues (terms 1&4). Team entries are based on interest (and numbers within each year) plus parental support: each team must have a coach, manager, and umpire. See HASCA Netball
- SPORTS / HASCA BASKETBALL (TEAMS): We enter homeschool teams into various Basketball inter-school competitions, including 5X5 and 3X3 leagues. Team entries are based on interest (and numbers) and support from parents to coordinate/coach/manage. See HASCA Basketball.
Our last Cuppa & Chat date was held on:
Thursday, 17th October 2019 (T4) 11:45am to 2:15pmOur next Cuppa & Chat date is:
Term 1 2020These casual cuppa & chat opportunities are hosted by HASCA committee members (friendly, experienced, homeschooling parents), and are held in the rear foyer at YMCA North Shore (5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote). They happen twice a term, and we welcome you to come along and say hi.
New families ~ come along and see all the activities on offer.
Trial the Thursday Junior or Senior YMCA Basketball Skills Programme.
Connect with others on the same journey as you or reconnect.
Check out our members’ library. All welcome!
Want to get involved in some way? We welcome your support!
Email us at hasca.nz@gmail.com. Enquiries welcome.
Happy Homeschooling from Team HASCA! (: