There are a number of extra curricular opportunities for learners at Freemans Bay School. Information about activities is included in our school newsletters which come out fortnightly, as the activities become available.

Freemans Bay School Sports Teams

These teams play their games away from school, so require transportation to and from the venue. These teams also require parent supervision, or parent managers and/or coaches. We can arrange to share transportation from the school to the venue with other team members, if transportation is an issue.

Winter Season Netball

As part of our extra-curricular, after-school activities at Freemans Bay School we offer the opportunity for children in Years 1-6 to play Saturday Netball.

This year we have three teams playing in the Netball North Harbour ANZ Future Ferns programme at Glenfield College (60 Kaipatiki Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0629). We have one Year 1 & 2 team, one Year 2 team and one Year 3 & 4 team.

Thank you so much to our volunteer coaches for these teams: Dawn, Deliah, Parveen, Gabby & Pierre – we couldn’t do this without you!

We’re looking forward to updating our Sports at FBS blog once their games start in Term 2.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Annette: pehleader@freemansbay.school.nz

Activities Available During School

Yoga and Mindfulness with Sunflower Yoga (Term 3)

Monday sessions – either during lunch times or after school (see below for information about after school sessions) – starting in Week 2 (August 2nd) through to September 27th.

New Entrants – Yr 6 (Minimum of 10 students per session for classes to start)

First session is FREE: then $60

Sunflower yoga builds strength of body and mind, balance and flexibility. Children become confident in regulating emotions, body awareness, feelings, breathing and more! Cherish brings all the benefits of adult yoga to children in a fun and educational manner. For more details view the Sunflower Yoga website: https://www.sunflowerkidsyoga.co.nz

To enrol, contact Cherish on 021 087 68004 or email: yogawithsunflower@gmail.com

Skills of Soccer with Billy Harris

Tuesday lunchtimes

Year 2 – 4 students

Starting in Week 1 (July 27th) through to September 28th

Billy is a full time soccer coach and ex-All White player, and is returning to Freemans Bay School with his lunchtime soccer programme in 2021. The class is for boys and girls – whether they’re beginners or hotshots. The class is good for co-ordination, confidence and ball skills, and is designed to give every child lots of touches and be heaps of fun.

The cost is $75 for 10 weeks. See Billy’s website: www.billyharris.co.nz

To enrol, contact Billy on 0272799042 or billyharris2000@hotmail.com

Kapa Haka (English Pathway)

We are currently looking for a Kapa Haka tutor. Once we have found someone, we will update this information.

Private Music Lessons

Private music lessons are held at school during school hours, and are taught by a number of itinerant music teachers. We currently have lessons for drums, keyboard, and mixed instruments. Please contact Lewis Eady on 09 524 4119 or through their website.

Guitar Lessons

John Faulding provides private guitar lessons on Thursdays. If you would like to organise lessons, please contact him on email at johnfaulding@gmail.com

School Music Groups: Orchestra, Choir, Rock Band

If you are interested in joining any of these groups, please email Margaret Whittaker at margaretw@freemansbay.school.nz

After School Activities

Yoga and Mindfulness with Sunflower Yoga (Term 3)

Monday sessions after school, starting Week 2 (August 2nd) through to September 27th

New Entrants – Yr 6 (Minimum of 10 students per session for classes to start)

First session is FREE: then $90 for 8 weeks of lessons.

To enrol please contact Cherish on 021 0876 8004 or yogawithsunflower@gmail.com

Drama With Tessa

Tuesdays – ages 5 – 8, after school until 4pm
Thursdays – ages 8 – 11, after school until 4pm

Tessa is an experienced drama teacher and a professional actor. Her classes are popular and fun, building the children’s confidence, trust and skills. Please contact her for further details.

tessamitchell66@hotmail.com
Mob: 0272 916529
Home: 09 3601985

2 – 8 year olds

Mondays 3:00 – 4:00 pm on the top courts.

Playball is a specialised sports and movement programme which makes learning sport easy and fun while covering a range of different sports skills including: throwing, jumping, catching and all round coordination. Playball is an introduction to 8 different sports: Football, Basketball, Netball, Cricket, Baseball, Tennis, Hockey and Rugby.

Cost is $115 for the full term.

To sign up for lessons, email caleb@playball.co.nz, or phone 022 369 2522, stating your child’s full name and class.

Junior Robotics (Year 0 – 4) Tuesdays 3:15 – 4:45
Motorised Lego (Yr 0 – 6) Mondays 3:15 – 4:15

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® programmes are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence. Our programmes provide a safe, relaxed learning environment where initiative is invited and self-expression is celebrated. Building models provide opportunities for problem-solving and help kids develop an appreciation for how things work. All this takes place while kids are having fun and socialising in a non-competitive atmosphere.

For more information please contact Bricks4Kidz 0800 LEGO 4 K (534 645) or visit their website.

Brain Play offers after-school technology classes covering coding, robotics and 3D printing, on Friday after school from 3:15 – 4:15.

“Brain Play teaches STEM-based classes including coding, robotics, 3D printing and electronics. These technology fields can help students progress to activities such as creating apps, designing websites, directing animations and interactive stories and building, constructing and controlling a variety of robots.

Brain Play technology classes are for anyone from the ages 5 – 15, with no prior experience required. Our free trial offer not only provides you with a hands-on demonstration of the courses we teach, but it also provides our tutors with a detailed idea of a student’s experience, ability and goals. This way we can decide on a suitable starting point and a course to suit the individual student.

For more information, please visit our website, www.brainplay.co.nz, and if you have any questions or to book a free trial, reach out to our friendly team at info@brainplay.co.nz or 09 889 8280.”27 509 6188