The Spirit of Waiheke Cottage
We are happy to report that the cottage has been very busy this year with parent/teen workshops,
Bluebell Summer Camp, children’s art classes 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 and guitar lessons, dance class/exam fees, Bluebell Summer Camp, Talking
Tree Hill, tutoring for math and reading, Sea Scouts, Jiu Jitsu, Waiheke High School racing/sailing team, Aims
Games and Football Academy!
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
Best wishes, Anne and Rosey
The Cottage will be used for:
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For meetings and processing applications to help island children with tuition for after school programs.
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For 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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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!
WE HAVE COMPLETED THE WORK ON THE COTTAGE, 500 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK IN A SHORT 5 MONTHS!
UPCOMING EVENTS
*This class will resume on Wednesday, September 25th
Parent /Child Tea
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
31 July-25th September
$15 per session, 10 children only
Ages- 5-8 years
Contact: talkingtreehill@gmail.com
0277339904
Creative Seed Art Workshop
Weekend class with Holly Anketell
92 The Esplanade, Surfdale
Saturday 7th and 14th September
$15-$25 per session
Ages 5-11 years
Contact: creativeseednz@gmail.com