Group transport for the young people of Byron Shire
www.batbus.net 6685 8771
Little Shearwater Preschool & Kindergarten
OPEN DAY FOR FAMILIES SEEKING ENROLMENT IN 2016 Meet Teachers View classrooms See children’s work
Saturday August 1 9.30 to 12 91 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3223 WWW.SHEARWATER.NSW.EDU.AU
THE MULLUMBIMBY STEINER SCHOOL
18 July 8, 2015 The Byron Shire Echo
GROUP TRANSPORT FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF BYRON SHIRE The Batbus can pick up young people from their door and take them to where they want to go for an affordable price. Around Byron Shire is $5 return, Gold Coast is $15 and Brisbane is $20. Concerts, picnics, movies, Dreamworld are just some options. Minimum numbers required are eight people for a local trip, 10 for interstate. For more information visit www.batbus.net or call Melissa on 6685 8771.
MULLUMBIMBY’S UNIQUE STEINER SCHOOL Shearwater, The Mullumbimby Steiner School, is an independent, co-educational school for children from Kindergarten to Year 12, with a Preschool, Playgroup, Trade Skills Centre and a biodynamic farm. Widely recognised for its unique, holistic approach to learning, a Shearwater education is exemplified by engaged students and a contemporary learning program that balances academic pursuits with the development of the entire being. Shearwater invites families interested in enrolling their under-7s in our Preschool or Kindergarten, in 2016 or beyond, to come to our Enrolment/Open Day at Little Shearwater, 91 Main Arm Rd Mullumbimby, on Saturday, August 1 from 9.30am to 12.00 midday. Classrooms will be open, with children’s work on display and teachers will be available to answer questions. Phone 6684 3223 or www. shearwater.nsw.edu.au.
ENROLMENTS FOR TERM 3 CLASSES AT SPAGHETTI CIRCUS ARE OPEN NOW As a symbol of appreciation to their families and community, Spaghetti Circus is offering free Opening Night tickets to each and every person enrolled for classes by 31 July. How wonderful! (not that we needed any extra incentive to join the circus). Head to www.spaghetticircus.com for timetables, info and registration. Praise for Spaghetti Circus’s recent Community Show: ‘Wonderfully powerful shows that show kids how their hard work can pay off with fun and encouraging performances that improve self-esteem and confidence.’ ‘I had tears in my eyes watching my beloved daughter high above our heads perform her solo trapeze act. Simply stunning. Thank you.’ ‘I have always found Spaghetti Circus open to all age groups and capabilities; whether you join for fun and fitness or something more serious you’re always well supported.’ ‘A real highlight of our community.’ ‘It was just fantastique! So cool to have such a wonderfully creative bunch of people teaching my kids these incredible skills.’ ‘The community show blew me away… As a parent I can see the positive impact of the experience on my son. He’s come away feeling confident and inspired, and eager to keep going to circus.’ And, don’t forget – Mullum Circus Festival earlybird tickets end on 31 July (unless sold out prior), so make sure to get your ticket to happy today by visiting www.mulllumcircusfest.com. Tickets start at just $15.
SWIM FOR YOUR LIFE Swim For Your Life, formerly Kong For Kids, is now offering learn to swim, mums’ and bubs’ and strokedevelopment classes in a warm heated pool for the winter months. Be ready to swim well when the summer hits. Enthusiastic Austswim qualified instructors ready to share their passion for swimming well. Book in for Holiday Intensive and Term 3. Ph: 6680 1614
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