Children's Activities and Education
Extra curricular activities - Preschools - Schools
Badminton
Juniors
$25 if you have your own racket $35 if you use a club racket $45 if you lay the open tournaments or are in the representative teams for Marlborough Family subs $80 - 2 or more in family Monday 3.30pm-4.30pm Primary/new Monday 4.30pm-6.00pm Rep/High School Seniors $4 casual rate or $30 for 10 concession card $5 out of towners, casual visitors rate Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm Address: Queen Charlotte College Gym, 173 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220 Email: picton.bdmntn@gmail.com Telephone: Dianna Schulz (Club Manager): 0274 786 518 Tim Abel (Coach): 027 302 5711 Boxing - Arapawa Boxing Club
Kids Nights: Mondays & Wednesdays 5.30-6.15pm Ages 8-13, bring them along - its fun!
Address: Picton Scout Hall, Market Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: Shayne 021 448 611 Girl Guides and Brownies
Address: St. Josephs School, 1 Otago Street, Picton 7220
Telephone: Helen Ashworth 0800 22 22 92 Email:hj.ashworth@gmail.com Website: www.girlguidingnz.org.nz Give It A Go
Come and join Port Marlborough Pavilion to play and learn a range of fun sports perfect for kids and beginners, including Ki O Raho, Hockey, Kubb, Volleyball, Dodgeball and more. Every Tuesday in Term 1 starting 16th February 2021, 3.30pm - 4.30pm.
$20 for the term per child, ages 5-12. Address: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton Telephone: Regan 03 573 5400 Email: enquiries@endeavourparkpicton.co.nz Hip Hop Classes
Children's Hip Hop class for all ages. Bought to you by Marlborough Dance Academy.
Tuesday
3.30 - 4.15 pm Hip Hop 5 - 7 years 4.15 - 5.00 pm Hip Hop 8 - 9 years 5.00 - 6.45 pm Hip Hop 10+ years Address: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton
Telephone: Fleur 021 2576 555 Email: fleurhebberd@live.com.au Kempo
Robert Gemmel Martial Arts are a strong and dedicated group of Martial Arts enthusiasts lead by pioneer and Internationally recognised Grand Master Robert Gemmell.
Emails:r.gem@xtra.co.nz. Website: www.robertgemmell-martialarts.co.nz Little Stars
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For caregivers and their little ones. Come and join us for singing, playtime and refreshments. Mondays 9.15 am - 10.30 am at Picton Baptist Church. Gold coin donation welcome.
Address: Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Road, Picton Telephone: Heather 021 253 5511 Picton Library After School Fun
Come along and enjoy the library after school on Wednesdays during term time. Starts at 3.30 - 4.15pm. Enjoy listening to some stories and then get creative with a simple craft. All ages welcome (pre-schoolers too). No need to book- just turn up.
Address: Picton Library, 2 Dublin Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 520 7493 Email: pictonlibrary@marlborough.govt.nz Website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz Picton Library Under 5's Stories and Craft
Picton Library’s Under 5’s programme is designed to enhance the library experience for 2-5 year olds. We share favourite or new picture books and construct simple crafts. Make sure your little person wears clothes you don't mind getting messy. Every second Friday at 10.30 am. No need to book.
Address: Picton Library, 2 Dublin Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 520 7493 Email: pictonlibrary@marlborough.govt.nz Website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz Picton Rail and Sail
Train rides and model sailing boats. Every Sunday, all public holidays (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) and all school holidays (weather permitting). Summer time 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, winter time 11.00 am - 3.00 pm.
Address: Picton Foreshore, Picton 7220 Telephone: Russell Mathews 03 573 8553 Email: Graham Low, g.low@ihug.co.nz Rugby - Waitohi JAB (Junior All Blacks)
Address: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton
Telephone: Donna Sio 03 5737261 / 0211710153 Email: dmpsio@yahoo.co.nz Website: www.facebook.com/WaitohiJab Table Tennis
Come along and try table tennis.$30 per term, ages 9 to 15 years. Every Tuesday, 3.30pm till 7.30pm at Port Marlborough Pavilion. Spaces are limited so contact Regan to enrol.
Address: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton Telephone: Regan Russell 027 573 5400 Email: enquiries@endeavourparkpicton.co.nz Taekwon-do
Progression is only ever made outside the comfort zone. Learn a martial art that teaches you self defense, discipline, health and fitness and confidence. Suitable for all ages kids and adults and all fitness levels. Taught by an internationally recognized certified instructor. Low fees - community focused.
Picton Taekwon-do is held every week as follows; Tuesday from 6.00pm till 7.30pm at Picton School, 5 Buller Street, Picton Thursday from 6.00pm till 7.30pm at Queen Charlotte College gym, 173 Waikawa Road, Picton Telephone: Steven Simmons 027 843 8820 Email: stevenjsimmo@gmail.com Tasty Tuesdays Cooking Club
Make tasty treats, use fun kitchen gadgets, read and learn about recipes, nutrition and food from around the world. First Tuesday of the month, from ages 7 up to 11. From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Cost $2 per child per session. Booking is essential prior to the date (there’ll be a maximum of 12 children per session).
Address: Picton Library, 67 High Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 520 7493 Email: michelle.watts@marlborough.govt.nz Website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt Tumble Tots
Kindy Gym set to music for under-fives. Mondays 10.00am - 11.00am during term time. $2 donation. Stay for a cuppa afterwards.
Address: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton Website: www.facebook.com/Tumble-Tots-Picton |
Picton Kindergarten
Picton Kindergarten is located within the grounds of the Picton Primary School. Children can be enrolled for the following sessions (or a combination of sessions) dependent on availability. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am to 12:45pm or 8:30am to 3:15 pm. Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am to 12:45pm.
Address: 25 York Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 8889 Email: picton@mka.org.nz Website: www.marlboroughkindergartens.org.nz Picton Community Early Learning Centre
Picton Community Early Learning Centre is a non-profit community based organisation that was started by the community to help meet childcare needs. We continue to provide high quality care and education in a stimulating learning environment. The centre also runs an after school and school holiday (OSCAR) programme.
Address: 5 Wairau Road, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 7289 Email: picton.earlylearning@xtra.co.nz Picton Preschool
Picton Preschool is family owned and operated. We provide a safe, nurturing and creative environment so our children can laugh learn and explore. Hours: 07.45am to 5.00pm.
Address: 44 Kent Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 5530 Email: pictonpreschool@xtra.co.nz Picton Playcentre
Playcentre philosophy is based on child-initiated play and recognises the parents as the first and best educators of their own children. Bring your children from birth to school age to Picton Playcentre. Open Hours: Tuesday 9.30am – noon and Thursday 9.30am – noon.
Address: 5 Waitohi Place, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 5665 Website:www.playcentre.org.nz |
Picton Primary School
Picton Primary School is located in the heart Picton and caters for students from Years 1 to 6. Principal: Dave Sullivan
Address: 5 Buller Street, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 6395 Email:admin@picton.school.nz Website: www.picton.school.nz Queen Charlotte College
Queen Charlotte College is a co-educational secondary school catering for students in Years 7 to 13. It is a community college with strong relationships with local businesses and organisations.
Principal: Betty Whyte. Address: 173 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 6558 Email: admin@qcc.school.nz Website: www.qcc.school.nz Waikawa Bay School
Waikawa Bay School is a semi-rural school near Picton that caters for students from Years 1 to 6. Principal: Willem Lampe.
Address:282 Waikawa Road, Waikawa, Picton 7220 Telephone: 03 573 6636 Email: office@waikawabay.school.nz Website: www.waikawabay.school.nz |