Organised by the Otago Children's Autism Support Group
Upcoming workshop – March 2010
Stress and Social Development: Enabling people with ASD to cope with stressful situations and social development.
Presented by Alison Schroeder and Justine Aldous.
13th March 2010 at Pacific Park, 22-24 Wallace Street, Dunedin, 9 - 3pm.
cost: $40 family, $60 Professional.
Download their pdf for more information about this event
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Macraes Gold Mine Tour
Edited, 22 Feb 2010, to add:
I think this trip may have booked up already, but Claire is organising a second one (not sure of date yet), so keep reading if you're interested, and let Claire know if you'd like to book for the second trip, or to be put on the waiting list for the first trip.
From Claire -
I have booked a tour through the Macraes Gold mine for 24th March at 10am. We have been quoted $5 for children and $10 for adults (even better than his first quote, yah). The prices are normally $25 for adults and $10 for children.
We would need to be at the Macraes village by say 9:50 for a 10am start so an early start needed as the village is about 1 1/2 hours from Dunedin. Warm clothing and sensible shoes required. They do an educational tour usually pitched at whatever age group they have but he said they would try and accomodate our multi-age group. Their bus only holds 19 so numbers are limited and I have already had interest from the few people I have mentioned this too so be in quick if you are interested. If there is lots of interest I can look at arranging another date too.
Cheers
Claire
This is the blurb from their website:
I think this trip may have booked up already, but Claire is organising a second one (not sure of date yet), so keep reading if you're interested, and let Claire know if you'd like to book for the second trip, or to be put on the waiting list for the first trip.
From Claire -
I have booked a tour through the Macraes Gold mine for 24th March at 10am. We have been quoted $5 for children and $10 for adults (even better than his first quote, yah). The prices are normally $25 for adults and $10 for children.
We would need to be at the Macraes village by say 9:50 for a 10am start so an early start needed as the village is about 1 1/2 hours from Dunedin. Warm clothing and sensible shoes required. They do an educational tour usually pitched at whatever age group they have but he said they would try and accomodate our multi-age group. Their bus only holds 19 so numbers are limited and I have already had interest from the few people I have mentioned this too so be in quick if you are interested. If there is lots of interest I can look at arranging another date too.
Cheers
Claire
This is the blurb from their website:
Our two hour tour takes you to see enormous trucks and excavators in action.
Visit heritage mining sites including a complete battery stamper. View the gigantic Fraser’s open cast pit and the CAT maintenance base.
We also visit the Otago Fish and Game hatchery and see the rainbow trout breeding ponds followed by a stop at the gold processing plant.
Visit the historic village of Macraes and see the churches,stables and agricultural machinery of a bygone era.
The tour is an exciting mix of the old and the new all set in the amazing landscape of East Otago.
Library Book Sale
The Dunedin Public Library's Book Sale is this weekend.
Cheap books! Nothing more needs to be said, really :~)
Bring a bag and fetch some bargains. Choose from thousands of adult and children's books at 50c, magazines 20c and a choice of CDs, DVDs and speciality books as priced - something for everyone guaranteed.
Friday 19 February 4.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 February 10.00am - 4.00pm
City Library Carpark
Cheap books! Nothing more needs to be said, really :~)
Bring a bag and fetch some bargains. Choose from thousands of adult and children's books at 50c, magazines 20c and a choice of CDs, DVDs and speciality books as priced - something for everyone guaranteed.
Friday 19 February 4.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 February 10.00am - 4.00pm
City Library Carpark
Diary Dates - 15 February 2010
As usual, if anyone has any suggestions for trips or activities, or would like to organise anything for our group, please feel free!
every Monday during term time: Swimsation lessons 11- 12pm, socialising from 12pm onwards. If you are interested in joining the lessons, contact Swimsation at Moana Pool. Otherwise, just turn up!
12:30pm Wednesday 17 February: Meet up at Botanic Gardens playground.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 February: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 1: Cable Cars and Churches, Big Drops and Long Drops. Meet outside of 153 Glenpark Ave, Mornington. Raindate 3 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 3 March: Meet up at Marlow Park - bring bikes, scooters, rollerblades.
7:30pm Thursday 4 March: Mums' Night Out, Nova Cafe.
12:30pm Wednesday 10 March: Meet up at Chingford Park - bring soccer balls.
12:30pm Wednesday 17 March: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 2: Trains and Trams, Mayors and Racecourses. Meet at corner of Rugby St and Royal Cres, St Kilda. Raindate 24 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 March: Meet up at Arthur St Park.
12:30pm Wednesday 31 March: Meet up at Mosgiel Memorial Park.
Remember, if it's raining, our outdoor meet-ups or walks will be cancelled/postponed.
every Monday during term time: Swimsation lessons 11- 12pm, socialising from 12pm onwards. If you are interested in joining the lessons, contact Swimsation at Moana Pool. Otherwise, just turn up!
12:30pm Wednesday 17 February: Meet up at Botanic Gardens playground.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 February: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 1: Cable Cars and Churches, Big Drops and Long Drops. Meet outside of 153 Glenpark Ave, Mornington. Raindate 3 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 3 March: Meet up at Marlow Park - bring bikes, scooters, rollerblades.
7:30pm Thursday 4 March: Mums' Night Out, Nova Cafe.
12:30pm Wednesday 10 March: Meet up at Chingford Park - bring soccer balls.
12:30pm Wednesday 17 March: Intriguing Dunedin Street Walk, blue book, walk 2: Trains and Trams, Mayors and Racecourses. Meet at corner of Rugby St and Royal Cres, St Kilda. Raindate 24 March - if this walk is postponed I will confirm this date in the relevant week's newsletter.
12:30pm Wednesday 24 March: Meet up at Arthur St Park.
12:30pm Wednesday 31 March: Meet up at Mosgiel Memorial Park.
Remember, if it's raining, our outdoor meet-ups or walks will be cancelled/postponed.
Lost and found corner
A few families took part in the chemistry workshop last week (run by Nathalie Thomas of Science for Home Educators), and it was well worthwhile.
Someone from the morning session left a watch behind, with pink love hearts on the face and a colourful, striped wrist band. If this is yours, or sounds familiar, please let Nicola know, as Nathalie left it with her in the hope that she could find the owner.
Someone from the morning session left a watch behind, with pink love hearts on the face and a colourful, striped wrist band. If this is yours, or sounds familiar, please let Nicola know, as Nathalie left it with her in the hope that she could find the owner.
Home Education in the News - article in The Age
An interesting article via Kathrin:
From The Age - Melbourne newspaper
School's out when home is the classroom
From The Age - Melbourne newspaper
School's out when home is the classroom
Mums' Night Out
(or more politically correctly, Caregivers' Night Out ;-) )
Our next Mums' Night Out will be on Thursday 4 March at 7:30pm at Nova Cafe in the Octagon, as usual.
Each month, we'll try to rotate the days of the week that they are held on so that hopefully everyone has the chance to come occasionally.
Our next Mums' Night Out will be on Thursday 4 March at 7:30pm at Nova Cafe in the Octagon, as usual.
Each month, we'll try to rotate the days of the week that they are held on so that hopefully everyone has the chance to come occasionally.
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