- May 2021
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Te Reo Māori Introduction (Level 1)
Wednesday 05 May8 classes, Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12 PM St Chads Community Centre, MeadowbankMost courses are offered in the classroom. Zoom courses are clearly identified (next course Thursday 18 February). Kia ora. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please read below the course dates for course commitments. Only the first three upcoming courses show below. To see all upcoming courses, click the 'SHOW MORE' button. Full courses may have been removed from the website.$60.00 incl. GST -
English Conversation Club Upper Intermediate Day
Wednesday 05 May8 weeks, Wed & Thu 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.Free Course for some students -
Te Reo Māori Beginners (Level 2)
Wednesday 05 MayFor those who have attended our Introduction to Te Reo course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes.$60.00 incl. GST -
Beginners Drama for 8 - 10 Year Olds
Wednesday 05 MayThis is a wonderful opportunity for children to be introduced to the elements of drama from a highly experienced drama teacher. June was HOD Performing Arts at Selwyn College for 24 years and instigator of the Junior Performing Arts. Since 2005 June has also been directing Selwyn Community Arts Theatre and teaching after school drama. She is passionate about what students need to learn. Please contact the office on 5219623 for more information.$157.00 incl. GST -
Dancercise for the 40+
Wednesday 05 MayYoung ones and gym bunnies need not apply! This class is designed to match the fitness levels of active older adults and those new to cardio exercise. If you are 40+ and want to improve your strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination and flexibility then this is the course for you. This course is held in the new dance studio. To protect this surface, street shoes can not be worn. Please wear soft leather (dance type) shoes, socks, or bare feet.$82.00 incl. GST -
Guitar - Blues - Beginners
Wednesday 05 MayThis course is designed to give you a basic understanding of all different aspects of guitar playing with a blues focus and includes both theory and practical elements and is taught in a fun environment This class is aimed at total beginner guitar players. BYO guitar.$98.00 incl. GST -
Spanish for Travellers
Wednesday 05 MayAre you planning a holiday or are you going to work in Latin America or Spain? Then this beginner level course is for you! It will help you to communicate when buying food, organising transport and booking accommodation. Suitable also for higher level Spanish learners wanting to learn the vocabulary of travel. More info about course levels and the learning pathway below the course dates.$115.00 incl. GST -
Ancient Greece from the Trojan Horse to Alexander the Great
Wednesday 05 MayTravel back through time for this four part historical overview of Ancient Greece. This informative and captivating course will cover four periods of Ancient Greek history with a focus on Athens including early Greece (1600-600 BC), the Archaic period, the Classical period and the Hellenistic Period.$88.00 incl. GST -
Korean for Beginners
Wednesday 05 MayWould you like to learn Korean in a no-stress, exciting environment? This course is designed for beginners who are interested in Korean culture and wish to start learning the basics of Korean language.$50.00 incl. GST -
Pilates for Everyone
Wednesday 05 MayThis 9 week class incorporates both beginner and continuing levels in a friendly, easy-going general mat class. For those who are completely new to Pilates and feel they would benefit from a term of foundational Pilates, we hold Beginners classes at 6.00pm on Tuesdays.$112.00 incl. GST -
Yoga - Continuing
Wednesday 05 MayFurther explore aspects of traditional Yoga including: breathing, meditation and deep relaxation, and learn more challenging postures. Monday nights are a 1 1/2 hour class for 9 weeks during Terms 2 and 3, with Terms 1 and 4 as an 8 week course. Wednesday nights are 1 hour classes only for 9 weeks for all terms.$95.00 incl. GST -
A History of New Zealand Product Design
Wednesday 05 May$44.00 incl. GST -
Accounting - The Basics
Wednesday 05 MayUnderstanding accounting concepts will help you successfully read, create and comprehend financial reporting. You will gain useful practical knowledge of accounting principles and methods. This course is designed for those new to accounting.$25.00 incl. GST -
Cake Decorating - Introduction
Wednesday 05 MayCome and learn the basics of decorating cakes using rolled fondant, butter icing and piping techniques. Create an icing picture and put it all together to produce the completed cakes.$120.00 incl. GST -
Fashion Drawing for Beginners
Wednesday 05 MayRooted in fine arts and illustration and taking inspiration from fashion, this drawing course will teach fundamental skills in drawing the human body.$100.00 incl. GST -
French Level 5
Wednesday 05 MayA follow on course from French Level 4. For the advanced learner.$149.00 incl. GST -
Hindi for Beginners
Wednesday 05 MayLearn Hindi, explore Indian culture, traditions and language in a friendly, interactive atmosphere.$50.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Freud and Jung
Wednesday 05 May$100.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Word - Beginners
Wednesday 05 MayLearn or update your computer skills to produce attractive, structured letters and forms. Become adept at copying, cutting, pasting, editing and formatting text, tabs and leaders, tables and columns.$35.00 incl. GST -
Painting with Acrylics - Beginners and Beyond
Wednesday 05 MayStart or extend your acrylic painting practice. Materials included in course fee.$179.00 incl. GST -
Pattern Alteration and Design
Wednesday 05 MayLearn how to create your own design by altering an existing pattern. At the first lesson, we will discuss your design ideas and look at suitable pattern options on-line. You will then purchase the pattern to alter and tailor.$162.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Beginners - The Next Level
Wednesday 05 MayYou know the basics of DSLR, now explore different types of photography and continue your learning.$115.00 incl. GST -
Te Reo Māori Beginners (Level 2)
Wednesday 05 May8 classes, Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.For those who have attended our Introduction to Te Reo course. Continue learning Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Please contact the office if you are new to our programme. To claim a fee subsidy, you should attend at least 80% of classes.$60.00 incl. GST -
Woodworking: The Next Step
Wednesday 05 MayFor those who have completed our Woodworking for Beginners, this Next Step course will advance your skills through making a bedside table.$170.00 incl. GST -
Spanish Level 5 ¡Practicar Conversación Español!
Wednesday 05 May¿Hablas Español? ¿Necesitas practicar tu español? Si quieres mejorar tu español...ven a este curso que lo vas a pasar fenomenal.$115.00 incl. GST -
Yoga @ Remuera
Thursday 06 MayTone and revitalise your whole body at your own pace. Focus on correct breathing, flexibility, yoga and relaxation.$148.00 incl. GST -
Resilience in Uncertain times
Thursday 06 MayAre you feeling uncertain about your future? Has COVID19 impacted on your sense of self worth? In this course we will look at ways to help re establish your equilibrium. We will help you feel more positive about life and connect with your life-dreams. You will finish the course with a plan for achieving and the tools to thrive in an ever changing world.$30.00 incl. GST -
Drama Production for 9 - 12 Year Olds
Friday 07 MayFollowing on from Beginners Drama, this production course is the next stage for those children who want to expand their drama skills and are ready to move up. Registrations are not available via the website. Please contact the office to enrol. For those new to drama at Selwyn Community Education, please telephone or email the office. We will arrange for tutor June to contact you to assess which class is suitable for your child.$157.00 incl. GST -
A Walking Food Tour of Ponsonby Road
Sunday 09 MayEat Auckland Walking Food Tours takes you for a stroll down Ponsonby's memory lane reliving the food history which makes Ponsonby 3 Lamps area so fascinating. Find out about a murder, a brothel owner, and a sly grog operation.$35.00 incl. GST -
English Kiwi Culture
Monday 10 May6 weeks, Mon 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM - No Class on Queen's Birthday Holiday St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank$35.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Level 2
Tuesday 11 MayTai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is the Level 2 class.$86.00 incl. GST -
Beginners Jazz for Adults
Tuesday 11 MayCome along to be foot loose and fancy free! Jazz dance for beginner adults, no experience necessary.$77.00 incl. GST -
Beat the Game of Stress in 2021
Tuesday 11 MayUse stress as a fuel and not a foe! This course will provide you with very practical tools to learn how to transform your relationship with stress and turn it into an advantage. You’ll walk away with ground-breaking knowledge and tools which you can apply in your life straight away in order to transform stress and boost wellbeing.$30.00 incl. GST -
How to Buy Property in Auckland
Tuesday 11 May4 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM + Sat 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.Looking to buy property this year? This course will take you through the steps and strategies that will help you make good decisions.$105.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Elementary
Tuesday 11 MayTai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. Each course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.$86.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Level 2
Wednesday 12 MayTai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. This is the Level 2 class.$86.00 incl. GST -
Xero Web Based Accounting: Getting Started
Wednesday 12 MayLearn how to set up your business in Xero. Get familiar with the Dashboard and basic Xero functions. Students will need their own Xero log on and should have basic computer and business literacy.$136.00 incl. GST -
Tai Chi Elementary
Wednesday 12 MayTai Chi is meditation in motion: learn a series of slow, continuous movements that promote physical and mental well being, and improve coordination and balance. Each course has between 4 and 8 classes of one and a half hours (varies each term). Please read below the course dates for full information.$86.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 15 MaySat & Sun 10am - 4:30pm plus later glazing session Sat 10am - 1pm Selwyn College, Auckland.Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Read below dates for more information. The first three upcoming courses are visible. To see later course dates, click 'show more'.$240.00 incl. GST -
Photography - DSLR Camera Beginners
Monday 17 May$115.00 incl. GST -
Salsa and Bachata Dancing for Beginners
Wednesday 19 MayBring your dance partner and experience an introduction to salsa and bachata dancing: enjoy the rhythm of these Latin dances. Learn some easy moves and impress on the dance floor! $138 per couple.$69.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to American History
Wednesday 19 MayDo you want to know more about the United States beyond the cursory media coverages on TV or internet? Have you enjoyed watching films based on American history or documentaries about famous Americans? If you are interested in any aspect of American politics or culture, then this is the course for you as we will explore America’s complicated past to make sense of today’s issues and challenges the United States face. Course outline below.$44.00 incl. GST -
Religions of the World
Wednesday 19 May$52.50 incl. GST -
Basic Car Maintenance
Saturday 22 MayA hands-on introduction to basic car maintenance which will help keep your car costs low and ensure you know what to do if your car breaks down. Workshop runs 8:30 - 11:30am.$52.00 incl. GST -
Block Printing on Fabric and Paper
Saturday 22 MayJoin textile artist Lesley on this fun workshop and learn how to create your own wooden printing blocks and explore ways to transfer your creativity onto a surface of either paper or fabric.$122.00 incl. GST -
Creating Beautiful Natural Dyes
Saturday 22 May$155.00 incl. GST -
Microsoft Excel Advanced: Power Query or Data Transformation
Saturday 22 MayLearn to use the tools designed specifically to make transforming and loading data into Excel streamlined and easily repeatable. Power Query was introduced to us in 2013 and is now firmly entrenched into the Excel interface as the Get and Transform tools. It is a game changer if you need to get data into your spreadsheets for analysis, particularly if the data is not always in the right shape.$70.00 incl. GST -
English IELTS Intensive Weekend
Saturday 22 May2 days, Sat & Sun 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Selwyn College, Auckland.An intensive weekend IELTS preparation course to help you prepare for your IELTS test. You will learn strategies and test conditions across all four disciplines - speaking, reading, listening and writing. Ideal for those who are unable to do a week day course or an 8 week evening course. Registration via our office - info@selwycomed.school.nz.$85.00 incl. GST -
English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 2
Saturday 22 MayA follow on workshop for those who have already attended an English Improve Your Pronunciation Skills - Part 1 workshop.$10.00 incl. GST -
Spanish - Master Your Prepositions
Saturday 22 MayA, de or en? Para or por? Get a handle on tricky Spanish prepositions with Sergio. Suitable for all level of Spanish learners.$45.00 incl. GST