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Shop local and support Halswell businesses. If you find a business on this page, please do let them know when you visit or order from them
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After School care in Spreydon and Aidanfield
SHARP Trust have been providing affordable, high quality, Christian out-of-school care for over 20 years. We value:
Supporting families
Positive role models for our tamariki
A variety of exciting activities including active learning time
Providing high support and training for our staff and volunteers
Being MSD approved, providing WINZ Subsidies and being part of the OSCAR network
Email: alawson@swbc.org.nz
Website: sharp.org.nz
Art and Craft Education & Tuition
Messy play classes for under 5s
We run mixed age messy play classes in Halswell and Rolleston. Bring your children along to squelch, pour, splash, dig and get super messy and then leave the cleaning up to us.
We also offer Birthday Parties!
Phone: 020 4159 4193
Email: theteam@messymates.co.nz
Website: messymates.co.nz
Education & Tuition Food & Restaurants
38 Cairnbrae Drive
Cooking classes for adults and children
Vegetarian Indian cooking from an Indian.
Phone: +64221819665
Email: Manunika80@gmail.com
Website: FoodArtScience.co.nz
Halswell Community Hall, 450 Halswell Road
A BRAND NEW PROGRAMME FOR KIWI PRESCHOOLERS
Get your little sports star off to a great start with Kelly Mini Sports. Our programmes encourage your under-5s to love being active.
Our trained coaches use a dynamic combination of fun and music to teach skills that are essential for physical and social development.
Your kids will enjoy themselves so much they won’t even realise they’re learning!
Sessions run on a Friday morning during term time at Halswell Community Hall:
Minis (1.5 to 2.5 yr olds) - 9:20am - 10:05am
Bigs (2.5 to 3.5 yr olds) - 10:10am - 10:55am
Giants (3.5 to 5 yr olds) - 11:00am - 11:45am
Phone: 021 044 6283
Email: christchurch@kellyminisports.co.nz
Website: kellyminisports.co.nz
Education & Tuition Health & Fitness
Halswell Community Hall, 450 Halswell Road, Halswell
Fun, encouraging dance lessons for 2-13yrs
Pitter Patter Dance Ltd. brings the opportunity to learn dance to all children aged from 2 – 13 years, and even offer party entertainment too!
We allow children to go at their own pace in an encouraging, nurturing and professional environment and work in closely with parents to ensure that our wee dancers get the most out of their dancing experience, while learning a variety of dance techniques and genres. We believe in inclusive teaching and cater to all children, regardless of their level of skill, confidence or physical ability and parents are welcome to either watch or participate along with their child.
Our parties have nine different options for themes to suit your wee one and three packages to suit any budget. we'd love to celebrate with you!
Phone: 027 845 5521
Email: info@pitterpatterdance.co.nz
Website: pitterpatterdance.co.nz
Level 1 Longhurst Health, 53 Caulfield Ave, Halswell
Speech and language therapy in Christchurch
Communication and connection are vital parts of life. Sometimes, a helping hand is needed to grow the confidence to improve and overcome communication challenges. Our registered, understanding and passionate therapists provide exceptional evidence-based services for adults and children to help you reach your full communication potential
Phone: 03 595 0050
Email: canterburyslt@outlook.com
Website: canterburyslt.com
31 Halswell Junction Road
Where it's great to be small!
At Halswell Preschool we believe:
Families come first.
Small numbers nurture happy children.
Happy children are open to learning.
Learning is a lifetime journey.
The journey begins with family.
Phone: 03 322 8727
Email: info@halswellpreschool.co.nz
Website: halswellpreschool.co.nz
Halswell Road, Halswell Domain behind Te Hāpua, Halswell Library
Come visit us or apply now! 20 Hours Free for all children aged 2 - school age! With over 100 years of history, we are one of New Zealand’s most trusted early childhood education providers.
At Kidsfirst Kindergartens Halswell our ‘learning through play’ philosophy and small class sizes mean that the programme is customised for each individual, and learning happens at the pace of your child. We believe learning happens best when children are excited by, and engaged with, their environment, peers and other adults. Children also thrive when they have the opportunity to test their ideas and skills - guided by trained, experienced teachers. Time spent at Kidsfirst Kindergartens Halswell will help to spark and focus your child’s curiosity and natural love of learning.
Tamariki should get to play on real grass, make friends that can last a lifetime and learn with enthusiastic, qualified teachers. Happy, engaged children having fun and learning. That's kindergarten.
We have a big, bright space with lots of different learning areas that foster opportunities for children to learn both individually and in groups. Our big backyard
has many wonderful natural spaces for children to explore. Playfulness, adventure, creativity and exploration are valued ways of being at
Kidsfirst Halswell– learning is fun!
Phone: 03 322 8546
Email: halswell@kidsfirst.org.nz
Website: kidsfirst.co.nz
134 Wales Street, Halswell
Come visit us or apply now! 20 Hours Free for all children aged 2 - school age! With over 100 years of history, we are one of New Zealand’s most trusted early childhood education providers.
At Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wales Street our ‘learning through play’ philosophy and small class sizes mean that the programme is customised for each individual, and learning happens at the pace of your child. We believe learning happens best when children are excited by, and engaged with, their environment, peers and other adults. Children also thrive when they have the opportunity to test their ideas and skills - guided by trained, experienced teachers. Time spent at Kidsfirst Kindergartens Wales Street will help to spark and focus your child’s curiosity and natural love of learning.
Tamariki should get to play on real grass, make friends that can last a lifetime and learn with enthusiastic, qualified teachers. Happy, engaged children having fun and learning. That's kindergarten.
We have a big, bright space with lots of different learning areas that foster opportunities for children to learn both individually and in groups. Our big backyard
has many wonderful natural spaces for children to explore. Playfulness, adventure, creativity and exploration are valued ways of being at Kidsfirst Wales Street, where learning is fun!
Phone: 03 322 8046
Email: wales@kidsfirst.org.nz
Website: kidsfirst.co.nz
Halswell
Reading and writing tutoring for primary school age students.
At Lasting Literacy our 1:1 sessions are taught using a structured literacy approach. This approach is evidence based and has proven success for all children including those with dyslexia. Sessions are personalised to each individual.
Phone: 0273734942
Email: info@lastingliteracy.co.nz
Website: lastingliteracy.co.nz
Education & Tuition Pet and animal services
155 Corsair Drive
Puppy Preschool
At Dear Dog, we offer puppy preschool for puppies aged up to 16 weeks. We offer basic training as well as good socialisation skills. We run classes in 4 week blocks, located in both Wigram and Addington. Priced at $150 total. See our website for more information.
www.deardog.co.nz
Phone: 0273327364
Email: hello@deardog.co.nz
37 Cunningham Place, Halswell
A family friendly Toy Library where you can hire toys for a two week period.
The Halswell Toy Library Inc (HTL) is a non-profit community service run by a voluntary committee, providing good quality toys for hire.
We aim to involve families in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We have a variety of membership choices to suit your needs.
Toy for hire range from dress ups, puzzles, games, ride on, climbing, playground and many more.
Phone: 027 453 0870
Email: info@halswelltoylibrary.org.nz
Website: halswelltoylibrary.org.nz
6 and 10 Balcairn St, Halswell
Early Childhood Education and Care/ Preschool
Our well-established early learning centres work in partnership with you, to nurture and encourage your child to feel secure in their sense of identity and become life-long learners.
Phone: 03 3228192
Email: office.tewharerama@gmail.com
Website: tewharerama.co.nz
6 Balcairn Street, Halswell, Christchurch 8025
Early Childhood Education
An excellent reputation in the community and a well established, natural outdoor environment make Te Whare Rama Balcairn St your go-to for high quality care and education for your child. With our preschool opening in 1990 and our separate nursery in 2011, our longevity is supported by strong relationships with parents/ whānau and children. We offer a safe, caring and respectful environment for your child to thrive and build a solid foundation for their learning journey. We value that each child is unique and cultural diversity is celebrated here. Come and see what everyone is talking about. Make Te Whare Rama Balcairn St your destination for fun, values-based learning for your child.
Phone: 03 322 8192
Email: office.tewharerama@gmail.com
Website: tewharerama.co.nz
C/o Christchurch Community House Trust 213 Lichfield street
GirlGuiding NZ currently need Volunteers to become leaders. Our leader training gives life skills, qualifications, and experience, and our Girls get great role models.
GirlGuiding NZ Need more volunteers to help in their units.
Do you have a desire to give back to the community and help build happy, confident, and resilient young women? Then becoming a leader in GirlGuiding could be for you. Our Leaders come from various places, ages, and backgrounds. No previous Guiding experience is needed; many of our leaders have never been involved before.
Our units (girls aged 5--17) need volunteer adult leaders to join them today!
If you are passionate about positive outcomes and experiences for Girls and Young Women in your community, apply now on our website at https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/volunteers/
Phone: 0212391541
Email: Glennis.Griffith@ggnz.org.nz
Website: girlguidingnz.org.nz/volunteers
13 Karitane drive
Literacy/maths tuition
Hi
I am a retired teacher and I offer private tuition for children who need one to one help. I really only need to have a couple of sentences in your newsletter to make parents aware of my services. I live in Lower Cashmere. I'm wondering how you can help me? Thank you.
Phone: 0211431810
Email: pamclearwater@gmail.com
Building and Trades Education & Tuition
Mapledale Place, Halswell
Streamlining the DIY process for you!
Repainting your house can be an overwhelming task, and can cost more money in the long run if it isn't done correctly. We will meet with you to talk about your project, and provide you with a pack including all the relevant information you need. What preparation is required, which paint and how much, and even an in person demo/training session once you start painting.
Phone: 0276543244
Email: doctordecorchch@gmail.com
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