Parenting Week 3rd - 9th September, 2001
New Brighton
Parents' Guide to Libraries
Discover what resources are available to parents, including those that will help you find the right books for you children. Free tutorial for parents includes:
- Database of clubs and community groups
- Books and magazines
- Parenting sites on-line
- Monday 3 September 10.00 – 11.00am
- Suitable for parents, grandparents and care givers
- Entry Free
Contact Roz Jenkins or Janice Smart Ph: 379 6914 for more information.
Tricks and Tools for Parenting Positively
Judy Cuthbertson, a skilled trainer and Barnados Parent Educator, has lots of tips to share.
- Tuesday 4 September 10.30 – 11.30am
- Suitable for parents, grandparents and care givers
- Entry Free
Contact Roz Jenkins or Janice Smart Ph: 379 6914 for more information.
Storytime for preschoolers
Storytelling session for preschool age children (for 2 -5 years).
- Wednesday 5 September 10.15 - 10.45am
Contact Roz Jenkins or Janice Smart Ph: 379 6914 for more information.
How Parents can ease their Children into the Workforce
A session presented by Graeme Plummer, manager of Education Strategy at the Canterbury Development Corporation and a former principal of Aranui High School.
- Thursday 6 September 7.00 – 8.00pm
- Suitable for parents, grandparents and care givers
- Entry Free, but bookings are essential
Contact Roz Jenkins or Janice Smart Ph: 379 6914 for more information.
Reading and Storytelling with your Kids
Michelle Hume, teacher trainer, will pass on her passion for hooking kids into the love of books.
- Friday 7 September 10.00 – 11.30am
- Suitable for parents, grandparents and care givers
- Entry Free, but bookings are essential
Contact Roz Jenkins or Janice Smart Ph: 379 6914 for more information.
Storytelling
Canadian Storyteller Liz Weir will tell stories on the theme of parenting.
- Saturday 8 September 2.00 – 2.45pm.
- Suitable for parents, grandparents and care givers.
- Suitable for children aged 5 – 10 and their care givers.
- Entry Free, but bookings essential.
Contact Roz Jenkins or Janice Smart Ph: 379 6914 for more information.
