PROGRAMMES 

'WOOLLIES' KNITING CLUB

Available at Waterloo and Koraunui Schools

Open entry

The ‘Woollies’ Club is facilitated by staff and community volunteers who come in to help teach kids knitting and other wool crafts. Kids unwittingly practise their math skills in the process and contribute as part of a team towards a larger project chosen together.

Projects in the past have included blankets for animal charities and winter clothes for a new refugee family. Children explore social justice, with representatives coming and receiving the project at the end, and discussing its impact.

This winter programme is immensely popular but places are limited – be sure to register today!

SINGING LESSONS

Available at Waterloo and Gracefield Schools

Open entry

Scholarships available

Guided by Alex Gandionco, a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelor of Music (Hons) from the New Zealand School of Music, kids are given the skills and techniques to unleash their voices. Split into small groups based on assessed ability, Alex’s natural way with kids will help refine their singing skills in no time.

Due to both its popularity and making sure we optimise the opportunity for your child’s voice to develop, there are limited places in this programme

GUITAR LESSONS

Available at Waterloo, Gracefield, and Ferndale Schools

Entry by scholarship only

Scholarships available

A highly popular and versatile instrument these lessons are taught by a professional and accomplished musician.

Covering a range of styles ranging from pop to rock and classical guitar, your child will get to experience the musical versatility of this instrument and how to work with it to produce their own unique artistic voice.

UKULELE LESSONS

Available at Waterloo School

Open entry

Scholarships available

Taught by Shane McAlistar from the Ukulele Institute, kids use the ukulele and a variety of other musical tools to learn rhythm and music appreciation. Split by year level and ability, each group's musical needs are catered to with Shane’s impressive teaching methods.

Children are provided a ukulele to use during the lesson.

Ukulele hire is available ($10 for the first term + $5 for every subsequent term).

ART THERAPY

Available at Waterloo School

Open entry

Scholarships available

This program helps children develop strategies to enhance their own wellbeing through expressive therapy. It is perfect for children on the spectrum, dealing with grief, loss, and anger, or experiencing learning difficulties.

Working with different mediums, our art therapy classes uses the creative process to help children develop their own sense of expression and control. With encouragement and facilitation from our art therapist, these sessions are all about the process rather than the outcome.

Places are limited due to sessions requiring small groups.

DRUM LESSONS

Available at Waterloo School

Entry by scholarship only

Scholarships available

Guided by a professional musician, children have the opportunity to learn about how to play the drums. Drumming offers a chance to vent angst in a constructive and creative way, is very psychical, and offers great benefits for exercising the brain.

As well as learning about rhythm and timing, this programme helps children understand the importance of teamwork and being a part of something bigger than the individual, as the drums play a crucial role underlining almost all modern music.