What’s on

For A Full List Of Upcoming Events

June

19 Low Vision Support Group, Summerset Falls Village, Warkworth, 1.30pm. All welcome. Info: enquiries@mcdonaldadams.co.nz

22-24 Freaky Friday, Mahurangi College production, 6.30pm and a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm

24 Volunteer Open Day, Matakana Hall, 10am-1pm. A Forest Bridge Trust event to celebrate National Volunteer Week. All welcome to come along and see how you can be involved in your community.

25 Leigh Mid-Winter Swim, Matheson Bay, 10.30am. Hot soup and coffee available.

28 Shot Bro, Warkworth Town Hall, RSVPs to htatrust@gmail.com by Monday, June 26 (see story p36)

30 Movie Magic, a Matakanata Choir concert at Matakana Hall, 7.30pm; tickets $20 adults, gold coin children

29–July 2 Puhoi 160th celebrations, includes a lunch, dance and church service. Info and tickets puhoibohemianmuseum@gmail.com or ph 027 211 0316 (see story p13)

July

1 Wellsford Library’s 10th anniversary fun day celebration, from 10am (see story p )

1 Menzies/Endres Duo presented by Warkworth Music in partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand, Warkworth Town Hall, 4-6pm (see story p9)

1 Wellsford Community Dinner, Wellsford RSA, from 6pm. Spot prices, auction and two course dinner; raising money for Wellsford School. Albertland Museum and Support Your LocalWellsford. Tickets $50. Book at: yourlocalwellsford2022@ gmail.com or phone 021 022 2762 (see brief p9)

2 Movie Magic, a Matakanata Choir concert, Warkworth Town Hall, 2.30pm; tickets $20 adults, gold coin children

2 Tawharanui Planting Day, 9am-1pm. Meet at the Woolshed; tools, gloves and lunch provided

3-5 Let’s Paint Birds community art project, Mahurangi East Community Hall, 10am-4pm (see story p17)

5 Warkworth Liaison Group meeting, downstairs meeting room at Warkworth RSA, Mill Lane, 7pm

The joy and passion for living and learning

Reach Forward Early Learning Centre is all about the joy and passion for living and learning!

Situated at 11 Falls Street, Warkworth, Reach Forward is a well known and loved part of the community.

Operating since January 2019, Reach Forward remains true to its core educational beliefs. The team strive to set a high standard of care and education as they help children to see learning as a process with distinct components they can practice; help children use reference materials to support their learning and then help children to represent their ideas with multiple materials; challenge children to go a step further in their intellectual thinking; encourage children to grow in Godly knowledge, understanding and wisdom; tap into, draw on and build upon children’s love for song, music, drama, drawing, movement and the natural world; and help children learn ways to effectively communicate through speech, reading, writing, numbers and creative expression. The well-rounded educational curriculum ensures that children receive the best possible start in life. With literacy being the core component children participate daily in music, rhyme, stories, creative activities, and nature to ensure they have plenty of opportunities to experience language, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. There are three learning spaces for different age groups of children. In the under two area babies and toddlers are made to feel secure by a well-developed routine and caring and experienced staff. The under two area has an excellent child-adult ratio and the small class ensures that each child is given the care and attention needed to thrive. Our two, three and four year old rooms are vibrant spaces with beautiful and orderly arrangements and displays designed to optimise children’s learning. Linda Ward, the owner and Louette van Deventer, the centre manager, have many years’ experience in opening and managing childcare centres, and continue to be delighted with the Warkworth community.

To book your guided tour please give Louette a phone call on 09 283 3433 and as spaces are limited it is a good idea to get on the waiting list as soon as possible. To find out more please visit our Facebook site: Reach Forward Early Learning Centre Warkworth or the website www.reachforward.co.nz