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www.age.co.nz Friday, January 24, 2020
FIRST STEPS
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FUTURE
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WAIRARAPA EDUCATION HIGH CLASS AND VARIED Wairarapa has long been renowned as a region offering high class, diverse education. For a region of 40,000 people, the choice is impressive. Whether you are looking for pre-school education, a primary school for your child, or a secondary education for your budding teenager which best reflects your family values and belief system – there will be an institution for you. It pays to shop around too and visit the myriad of schools on offer. Meet the principals, look around the grounds and buildings and talk with others to get a broad overview, before you make the choice. Education is not a one-size-fits-all type of service. While one school may perfectly suit one child, another may need a totally different approach. What’s important is that you know and listen to your child when it comes time to select a pre-school or school. And, if for whatever reason the initial choice is not working, you can always change. It’s preferable to make
at several of the colleges. Wairarapa has nine secondary and 26 primary schools. For college education the choice is wide. There is the private integrated schools within the Trinity system with Rathkeale and St Matthew’s, there’s the integrated Solway College for girls, the state schools of Wairarapa and Kuranui Colleges, Chanel College in Masterton for Catholic-based education and the Ponatahi Christian School in Carterton. a firm decision though as children make firm friends from an early age and there’s nothing more comforting for them than to move through the education levels together. When choosing schools, also consider distance children have to travel. It’s inevitable in Wairarapa that children have to often catch a bus from town to town but try and keep the distance to a minimum. Boarding (weekly or by term) is also a consideration and this is offered
When it’s time to choose a primary school for your child, the choice is also remarkable. From rural-based Opaki School, north of Masterton through to South Featherston and Pirinoa Schools in South Wairarapa, each primary school has its own special character reflecting the community they serve. So, whatever you choose for your children, take care with the decision. It can have a lifetime impact.
A SENSE OF BELONGING AT HADLOW PRE-SCHOOL At Hadlow Pre-school we pride ourselves on providing quality early childhood education for children from three years of age. Our welcoming environment and qualified teachers ensure that each child builds a strong sense of belonging and meaningful relationships that are necessary to learn, develop and have fun! We are on the grounds of Hadlow School and are part of the Trinity Schools however we also welcome children who wish to attend alternative primary schools. Please feel free to visit us and find out more about what Hadlow Preschool can offer you and your child.
WHERE FUN AND ACHIEVEMENT JOIN TOGETHER We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance and have it enhance their life.
FREE TRIAL FIRST CLASS FOR AGES 3-7
We carefully tailor to the age & ability of students. Dance Programmes Jazz • Tap Hip Hop • Adult Classes Preschool Classes • Ballet • Contemporary
Term 1 starts 3rd February
RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hop Hop, Contemporary, Speech and Drama, Adult Jallet & Fitness classes all levels.
Register today online
@ www.inderdance.school.nz
Registration is online visit us at
www.inderdance.school.nz
Ph: 378 2005 / studio 377 4588 Email: dancer@wise.net.nz • Like us on Facebook!
Located in Carterton and Martinborough Phone (06) 379 6004 or 027 242 3462 Email: Jacquimurraydance@xtra.co.nz www.jacquimurraydance.co.nz
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Hours
8.30am - 1.00pm or 8.30am - 3.00pm Term time
68 High Street, Masterton Phone 06 370 6961 preschool@hadlow.school.nz www.hadlowpreschool.nz
20 HOURS ECE