The Spirit of Waiheke Cottage
92 The Esplanade
Surfdale, Waiheke Island
DIRECTIONS: Go to the end of Blake Street in Surfdale.
Make a left into the Seaside Trust.
Follow driveway to the yellow cottage.
We are happy to report that the cottage has been very busy this year with parent/teen workshops,
Bluebell Holiday Program, Talking Tree Hill art classes, Creative Seed holiday programs and a weekly parent/child tea.
Thank you again to all who volunteered their precious time to restore this lovely cottage. 500 hours of volunteer service from our
amazing Waiheke community! The children and parents absolutely love the space and we are so grateful
be able to offer this to the community.
With our tough economic conditions we need your support. The average term fees are $350 per student. We
have sponsored many children this year for various after school activities and continue to get applications
every week. The trust has sponsored over a 100 grants thanks to your generous contributions! We have paid
the tuition for school trips, piano, violin, guitar lessons, gymnastics, dance class/exam fees, Bluebell Summer Program, Talking
Tree Hill, Creative Seed, Cottage Workshops, tutoring for math and reading, Sea Scouts, Jiu Jitsu, Waiheke High School racing/sailing team,
Aims Games, Football Academy and swim lessons.
We hope you will consider a donation so we can continue to support families that would like to keep their kids in
these programs and to have experiences they would not otherwise have. We see changes such as increased
confidence, new friendships formed and the sheer joy of achievement. It can be truly life changing!
If you would like to donate or inquire about using the cottage for workshops or programs please email Anne Simoni
awstsh@icloud.com
To learn more about our trust visit our website thewaihekespirit.com
Best wishes, Anne and Rosey
The Cottage will be used for:
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Meetings and processing applications to help island children with tuition for afterschool programs
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Community events for young children and a Wednesday Parent/Child Tea hosted by the trust
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Workshops and guest speakers for children, teens and parents.
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Holiday Programs and afterschool classes
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!
500 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK IN A SHORT 5 MONTHS!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Parent /Child Tea
*The last class will be on Wednesday, November 27th
Expecting Mothers, Parents, Caregivers and Children up to three.
Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm
Please join us for a cup of tea and conversation, connecting families and building community. An opportunity to share parenting experience while children play and friendships are formed.
Bring a snack for your child if needed.
Questions: Anne Simoni awstsh@icloud.com
Art Class at the Cottage
Kirsten Simmons From Talking Tree Hill will offer Children’s Artsy Afternoons
92 The Esplanade, Surfdale
Wednesdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm
Starting October 16th-December 4th
$15 per session, 10 children only
Ages- 5-9 years
Contact: talkingtreehill@gmail.com
0277339904
Bluebell Summer Camp
Three weeks of crafting, art, baking, games, nature exploration and beach adventures!
January 6th-January 24th 2025
Ages 6-ll (Exceptions may be made)
$350 per week
$70 per day
8:45/9:00am-3:00pm
Program Dates:
Week 1: January 6-10
Week 2: January 13-17
Week 3: January 20-24
Location: The Cottage
92 The Esplanade
Contact: Isabella Simoni
bluebellchildrensprograms@gmail.com