Piano Tuition and Vocal Coaching: Limited vacancies available starting Term 1, 2012. Beginners to Diploma welcome. Trinity or Royal Schools exams if desired. Contact Catherine Carr Dip ABRSM, AIRMTNZ. 09) 410-7593 / 021 760 649.

Guitar lessons are available at school next year.
Students may learn in groups of four or one on one. Enrollment forms will be available from the music room at the start of term 1. Please contact Gareth Kendon at gsk9000@yahoo.com for more information.

Singing lessons for 2012 - Bridget Costello BMus, PGDipMus
Bridget is a recent graduate of the New Zealand School of Music majoring in Classical Performance Voice. Past pupil of Murrays Bay Intermediate, Bridget has an extensive performance CV and also has experience with children working as a nanny. If you want to learn wonderful music and solid technique in an upbeat but nurturing environment: Contact Bridget on either 021-1546834 or 09-4781333. Weekly lessons at $25 per half hour.

Homestay required for American Student Teachers 2 in 1st February and 1 in 26th March. Contact Programme Coordinator, Student Teaching, School of Education AUT University (09) 921 9999 ext. 7913 or 021 555 827 (wk)

Anyone for Tennis ???
Join our beautiful club in Centennial Park, Campbells Bay to try your hand at the wonderful game of tennis. All junior members are rostered for weekly training sessions with our clubs certified professional coaching staff. For a discounted annual membership fee of : All weekly coaching included. Intermediate $ 205 Junior $160 Membership valid till 31st August 2011 – Join now and play with your mates during the December holidays. We are already 2 months into the new season and therefore the membership fee has been discounted by 25%. Club coaching is weekly until the 10th December 2011 and commences again on the 30th January 2012 until the 31st March 2012. In term 1 if you are keen you will have the opportunity to register for inter club tennis matches with Tennis Northern. Contact : Kevin van den Berg on 021 620 941 or on email juniors@campbellsbaytennis.org.nz or visit our website for the enrolment form at www.campbellsbaytennis.org.nz

New January School Holiday Programme – Fun hockey related skills, minor games, activities and prizes. Coached by top level and up and coming North Harbour representative players. 9am – 3pm Mon 16th January – Years 1,2,3,4 Tues 17th January – Years 5,6,7,8 $45.00 (per day) NORTH HARBOUR HOCKEY STADIUM, 60 Paul Matthews Drive, Albany. Register online: www.harbourhockey.org.nz

Edventure Summer Camp - Edventure is running two summer camps in January (16th-20th and 23rd-27th) OSCAR approved. Fishing, gold mining, tramping, swimming, snorkelling and yachting are some of the activities in the week long camp. We have a pick up point in Auckland at the SH1 service centre near Papakura (drop the kids off Monday at 8.30am and pick them up on Friday at 5.00pm, we will take care of the rest.) For more info please visit our website www.edventure.co.nz or ph 021 0224 1576
The Adventure Farmstay Specialists
Lakewood Lodge Ltd - 585 Glen Murray Road, Huntly RD2, Phone 07-8263344 Fax 07-8263374
The Adventure Farm Camp Specialists www.lakewoodlodge.co.nz email – jeff@lakewoodlodge.co.nz

School Holidays! Parnell Trust provides a fun and safe programme for children 5 to14 years. Activities and outings include: ‘Glee Club’ dancing and singing four day option, Robotics with LEGO, Cricket clinic, Puppet making, Circus skills, Tip-Top factory tour, Multi-sports, Photography and much more. Weekdays 5 - 23 December and 4 - 27 January. Only days to go – book early. Phone Parnell Trust 555 5194, email pfc@parnell.org.nz or visit www.parnell.org.nz

Learn to Sail with Torbay Sailing Club - 8 week courses run at weekends starting 15th January for children 9 years & over. For more details contact Gary Bird at GaryBird07@hotmail.com

4 Day Learn to Sail program at Murrays Bay Sailing Club 2 4 - 27 January 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Cost $200. Great group of qualified young instructors. Includes Optimist hire. Heaps of fun ‘The Bay’ Age 9-15 Phone Kelly Haybittle 09 4491527 / 0210271873 or email: polarkiwis@xtra.co.nz

Calling all Animal Lovers this holidays!
Surround yourself with hundreds of pet and exotic animals at one of our Animal Care workshops. Hands on learning for all ages at our North Shore venue. We have everything from cute chinchillas and bunnies through to exotic lizards, birds and even dogs and cats. If you love animals then these workshops are for you. For dates, prices and information about children’s Pet Parties visit www.hippo.co.nz, or contact us on 376 2024 / info@oracle.ac.nz.

NIT-ENZ is SAFE, EFFECTIVE & VERY AFFORDABLE!
Simply use as a normal shampoo twice a week, normal conditioner afterwards, and you won't have to worry about head lice again! Nit-Enz is NOW available from Albany New World or for further details visit www.nit-enz.com. $15.35 NIT-ENZ Certified Organic Shampoo 225ml (will last approx a school term when used as directed)! $10.20 NIT-ENZ Head Lice Repellent Hair Gel 200ml or Hair Spray 165ml to be used daily!

Artz On Show presents our King of Pop Workshop! We run Performing Arts Workshops for children ages 5-15 during the School Holidays at three venues across Auckland. Students participate in a range of classes with our professional tutors including jazz, drama, art, hip hop and vocals. At the end of the week students perform in a showcase for family and friends. Benefits of the Workshops include an exposure to different aspects of the arts, improved confidence and increased self-esteem. To find out more of enrol, contact us by phoning 0800 ONSHOW or email artz@onshow.net.nz or visit www.artzonshow.co.nz

Christmas Extravaganza
2-20th December 10.00 –7pm every day. A wonderland of decorated Christmas trees. Entry $5 per family or gold coin. Money being raised for the Salvation Army Christmas appeal. Friday 2,9 and 16th from 6-8.30pm we have a free children’s activity time with bouncy castle and face painting and for Mums Christmas themed demonstrations. Friday 16th we have Nadia Lim, Masterchef finalist. Saturday 3,10,and 17th we have Christmas night markets with over 30 stalls.6.00pm to 8.30pm

Fundraiser
Christmas is around the corner and perhaps we can help if you are planning a clean out or tidy up! Tamaki Sports Academy offers mentoring, coaching, and work experience to South Auckland youth who have dropped out of the mainstream school system but show some sporting talent. A major fundraiser for the academy, and an excellent source of work experience for our members, is the free metal collection service we offer. We will pick up any old metal - computers, whiteware, roofing iron, metal piping, venetian blinds, batteries, car panels, cars, metal shelving, filing cabinets, machinery, lawnmowers, engines, and so on. If you do have any metal rubbish to get rid of, we are keen to pick it up for you. It is a win-win for both of us. Thank you to everyone in advance, and to those who have donated metal to us previously. Merry Xmas. Contact Tricia: Mobile Ph 027 5105890 ph 09 2760328

Santa in Space – fantastic family festive fun-filled frolic
Friday 9 to Saturday 17 December. All tickets at children’s price, $12. Book on 419 0415 or bookings@mairangiplayers.co.nz

Club Murrays

Contact the Club Murrays supervisor,
Leanne Strand on: leanne.strand@mbi.school.nz
or pick up an enrolment form from the school office.
Do you work and have difficulty finding somewhere for your children to be cared for that doesn’t cost the earth? Hours are from 3pm to 6pm. Cost is $10 up to 5pm and $16 up to 6pm

- Fantastic Opportunity for first language English speaking families -

Host an International Student in your home for short term or long term stay

It’s Easy As! Speak conversational English. Students attend MBIS. Make an international friend for life!
Families who have similar aged children may apply. Homestay families care for these students and earn $230.00 per week.

Contact: Kathy on 477 2121 ext 727 and leave a message or Email: international@mbi.school.nz