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LAB SURF Trip

By Callum Jamie

Over the weekend of the 20th of May, we sealed the deal on our inaugural LAB trip.

With a slight drizzle to start off the morning, stoke levels were high as we loaded our roofs with boards of all kinds and departed the big city of Christchurch. In strict accordance to speed limits, we boosted up the coast to Kaikoura to get into the surf before the wind was expected to pick up in the afternoon. Always a nerve-racking experience. All doubts were put to sleep when we got to the break and humbly observed some positively pumping surf. Some of us made it out easily, some of us didn’t, and decided to take up a secondary career choice of photography from the beach.

Following a very fun surf, the fish and chip store didn’t know what was coming as we bombarded their establishment with an ungodly amount of hunger that needed to be remedied to fuel the evenings antics. Retreating back to the woolshed we were kindly allowed to stay in, we settled in with a social beverage or two.

Accompanied by some mellow tunes provided by one of LAB’s own (who thought it appropriate to bring decks and speakers to a camping trip), we boogied into the night. The next morning saw some tired faces, but no less excitement. Another surf in some slightly smaller waves welcomed almost all members into the water, while some(one) decided to get some seriously deep sleep on the beach. An all round good time made up from a fantastic crew, fantastic swell, and fantastic planning - thanks to everyone for coming along and keep an eye out for some more events as we tackle on some high altitude surfing this winter.

The LU Parent Society is excited to share news that we’ve been chosen to perform at this year’s CultureFest. Which is a free family event held annually, designed to celebrate `Selwyn’s diversity through cultural performances. Our kids have been working hard, learning different dances, and their `happy faces show how proud they are of all their work so far. We know that being a student, a parent, and also whilst working can be challenging, but when we come together as a club, we have the chance to relax and share in similar experiences. Whether it be day-to-day tasks or life-changing events, we are there to support each other through good times and the bad. Together, we’ve created a place where we can share our experiences, wisdom, and friendship.

CultureFest will be held on Sunday 10th of September at the Lincoln Domain and is a special time to come together, learn, and celebrate the growing cultural diversity in Selwyn while our kids can show off their talents in celebration. Your support means a lot to us and helps us create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our children to thrive. So, we invite everyone to join us at Culturefest!

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