Clubs and Cultural Activities
Cultural Activities
All children at George Street Normal School experience a rich arts and cultural programme. In addition to the classroom delivery, co-curricular groups, that generally operate at lunch times, are formed as ages, staffing and numbers allow. Children are invited to participate in the following activities:
| Junior Team Choir |
Practices (Friday 12.30pm) in Kindle 1 during Term 2 and 3 and performances as arranged |
| Middle Team Choir | Practices (Tuesday at 12.30 pm in Room 10 and performances as arranged, during Terms 3 and 4). Contact Teacher: Mrs King linda@georgestreet.school.nz No cost |
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| Brass |
Trumpet, Cornet & Trombone lessons in Room 8A on Wednesday afternoons. |
| Chess |
Children in Years 3-6 have the opportunity to learn chess and play against each other. Meets on Fridays at 12.45pm in Term 3, upper level of Te Puna Ako. Contact Teacher: Mr Hamilton sam@georgestreet.school.nzNo cost |
| Drums |
Years 3 - 6. Practices Wednesday 12.30pm Term 2 & 3 |
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Drama Club |
Children in Years 3-6 have the opportunity to play drama games, learn short scenes and put on mini performances, each Wednesday at 12:45pm in Room 8 in Term 3. Contact teacher: Ms Spain helens@georgestreet.school.nz |
| Kapa Haka |
Children in the senior classes have an opportunity to get involved with practices on Wednesday at 1:30pm. Performances as arranged. No cost |
| Pasifika Performance | Practices Thursday at 1:30pm. Performances as arranged. Contact Teacher: Ms C Spencer claire@georgestreet.school.nz No cost |
| Ukulele |
Beginner Ukulele Practices on Mondays at 12:30pm during Term 2 and 3 in Room 13. Years 4 - 6 Contact Teacher: Mr Hamilton sam@georgestreet.school.nz Ukulele Jam Practices on Thursdays at 12:30pm in Room 11 during Term 2 and 3. Performances as arranged |
| Piano/Keyboard | Piano and keyboard lessons at times to be arranged Contact Teacher: Mrs Martin and Mrs Officer, ph 467 5400 Private tuition cost |
| Saturday Morning Music | Held at George Street Normal School on Saturday mornings during term time. A variety of instruments to choose from and hire ($80 per year). Lessons are 1 hour. Contact Teacher: Mrs Hobbs ph 477 2296 Cost $80.00 for the year |
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Spanish Classes |
Spanish lessons for children in Years 2-6. Meets on Tuesdays at 8:00am in the Learning Hub. Contact: Diana at spanish_nz@yahoo.co.nz or phone 021 259 6612 |
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Scooter Club
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For children in the Junior Team. Meets on Thursdays on the junior courts at 1:00pm. Contact Teacher: Mrs Dakers micdak@georgestreet.school.nz Children to have their own scooter and a helmet. No cost |
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Science Club
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Children are welcome to join this group for budding scientists. Year 3-4 children will meet on Tuesdays or Fridays in Georgies at 12.45pm in the first part of Term 3. Year 5-6 children will meet during the last few weeks of Term 3 and the first few weeks of Term 4. Contact teacher: Ms Nicolau michele@georgestreet.school.nz |
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Enviro Kids
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Meets by the jungle gym on Fridays when there is a project announced in the morning notices. Contact Teacher: Ms M Greer megan@georgestreet.school.nz No cost Gardening Club This club is weather dependent. It will be held on Thursdays in Term 3 at 12:45pm. Meet outside Room 4. Contact teacher: Ms Brooks |
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Artists Alive
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Year 3 and 4 children who love to draw, fold, paint and create artworks are welcome to join Artists Alive. Meets on Tuesday at 1:00pm on the Senior Side in the Maker Space. Year 5 and 6 children will meet on Thursday lunchtimes. Contact Teacher: Ms Spain For children on the Junior side activities will happen on Wednesdays in Term 3 at 12:45. Contact Teacher: Miss Mitchell gwennyth@georgestreet.school.nz No cost |
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Philosophy Club
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Children in Years 2-6 will view short videos on science and technology topics and debate issues, challenging the viewpoints of others in a respectful way. Meets on Tuesdays in Room 7 at 12.30pm in Term 3. Contact Teacher: Ms Hunt michelleh@georgestreet.school.nz No cost |
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Construction Club
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All children on the Senior Side are invited to use the school’s Lego or other materials in the Maker Space to design and build. Meets on Thursdays or Fridays during Term 3 at 12.45pm in the Maker Space. Contact teachers: Mrs Smith catherine@georgestreet.school.nz Miss Greer megan@georgestreet.school.nz All children on the Junior Side are invited to use the school’s Lego in Kindle 2 on Wednesdays in Term 3 at 12:45pm. Contact teacher: Mrs McCulley natalieb@georgestreet.school.nz
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Jump Jam
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Meets at times to be advised beginning in Term 2. For chlidren in Years 2 - 6. Contact Teachers: Ms Harper claireh@georgestreet.school.nz and Miss Dore grace@georgestreet.school.nz |
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Programming |
Children in Years 2-6 on the senior side will have the chance to develop the basic concepts of programming to create some animated computer games using tools such as Scratch, Lego Mindstorms and Sphero. Meets on Mondays at 12:45pm in the upper level of Te Puna Ako in Term 3.
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Epro8 |
If you like participating in STEAM (Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Arts/ Mathematics) challenges then you will enjoy being part of Epro8. This club will happen on a Thursday from Week 4 on, in Term 3.
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La Petite Acadēmie It's French for Fun! |
Fun French Beginners’ Classes Years 2-6: The major emphasis is on communicating orally through the interactive use of fun games, song, role-play and ‘real life’ activities. Meets on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30 in the Learning Hub. For more information, please email Megan at admin@Lpa.co.nz or contact us on 022 358 2211. C’est si bon! |
George Street Normal School Annual Cultural Events
- Speech Contest (Term 2)
- Team/School Production (Term 4)
Team inquiries should be made firstly your child’s contact teacher.
All other inquiries should be made to:
Ms Claire Spencer
GSNS Cultural Coordinator
Email: claire@georgestreet.school.nz
Telephone: 474 0825
