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School’s Coordinator Role with Tim

Tim Weusten, a trained Physical Education teacher is currently in charge of the Schools co-ordinator role with the aim of being a reliable Christian presence in the school and using sport as a vehicle for a positive change.

The two main focuses of this role are:

• Through providing quality physical education to local primary schools enable growth for students in a range of interpersonal & intrapersonal skills such as: self-confidence, communication, listening, making friends & problem solving.
• Develop strong links in the community between Avonhead & Russley primary School, Avonhead Baptist Church & Avonhead Community Trust. Such as promoting Impact, Impact Committee, Holiday Programme, Kids Church, Youth Group, Sonshine Party & other similar events.

Currently Tim Weusten is investing in Avonhead Primary School & Russley Primary School seeing a lot of successful results. 2016 will bring about a new out of school program mixing two of Tim's passions - God & Sport. This after school group will be a place to deepen their understanding & relationship of God through sport. Watch this space for more information.

School’s Coordinator Role: Reuben Lim

Reuben Lim is the ACT representative in Russley School.

The Trust have been working in Russley for three years now, with Tim Weusten now moving onto a new challenge.

His aim is to help promote social skills through sport. To work with groups of students to improve their self-confidence, communication skills, problem solving, team work and managing friendships.

He is a passionate guy, who is loves his swimming and always keen for a good laugh.

The Holiday Programme is Christian based and aims to provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

Your child is important to us, and we value the opportunity to get to know your family.

We cater to school-aged children from years 1 – 10, for one week in each school holiday.

Our programme has three school year groups. Years 1 – 4, years 5 – 8, and years 9 – 10.

In each programme, we offer a variety of activities with a focus on life skills and leadership in the years 9 – 10 group.

Operating hours:  Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Programme fees:  Full-Time $150 per child for the week, and part-time $35 per child each day.  

2020 Holiday Programme Dates:  January 20-24th, July 6th-10th, September 28th-October 2nd, December 16th-18th

2021 Holiday Programme Dates: January 19th-23rd

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 2018 October Programme Highlights

 2017 January, Quail Island Trip!

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Steph Wood

Holiday Programme Coordinator

Online booking will be available one month in advance of the programme date.

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Steph is married to Murray, and they have 3 children aged 7, 10 & 13 years.
As a family they have lived in Auckland and in Adelaide (Australia) & they have spent the last 7 years in Christchurch.  Steph works part-time as the Children & Families worker at Ilam Baptist Church alongside her work as holiday programme co-ordinator for the Avonhead Community Trust.  She enjoys swimming, cycling, arts & crafts & good coffee.

An alive programme valuing Year 7&8 children!

Most Friday nights during term time.  An evening filled with a variety of games, laughter, loud noise, mess, food, jibber jabber and occasional outings.

We want to help young people grow in confidence while feeling valued, within a safe environment, based on Christian values.  We also aim to incorporate discussion times where the young people can hear about topics that are relevant to their stage of life and faith.

We have a team of dedicated leaders, of all ages, who pour in a lot of effort to plan, connect with the kids, and also make sure they have a great time! 

Times:  Most Friday nights from 6:30pm - 8:15pm, during school terms.

For all year 7 & 8's (11-13yr olds)

Cost: $2 donation

Dates:  https://www.actrust.org.nz/calendar

Address: 102 Avonhead Road

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