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Get Real: Growing for a Cause

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Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

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Thursday 6 July 2023 Growing for a Cause

Today's cause: Sustainability and valuing our environment.

Today's programme will kick off with an inspirational talk (speaker to be advised).

Come and have some fun while learning about climate change and biodiversity and how it applies to you! During the day you will get out into nature and whilst having fun you will learn about your carbon footprint and you will come away excited about the difference you can make to help our planet and all the creatures on it.

Timetable:

9 AM - 9:30 AM Inspirational activist
9:30 - 10 AM Morning tea
10 AM - 12:30 PM Morning environmental session
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch and games
1:30 - 4:30 PM Afternoon environmental session

Some of the day's activites will be held in Selwyn College's outdoor classroom in Selwyn Bush and the rest indoors.

About Get Real - Social and Environmental Awareness for Kids

This programme is a collaboration between Selwyn Community Education and GetReal (for more information contact GetReal at email: nz.getreal@gmail.com or via their website www.getreal.org.nz)

Beat boredom this school holiday while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive change in the world and in the lives of others.

Each day - Monday through Friday - we will focus on a different topic and activity (see below for details).

The programme runs from 3 - 7 July 2023 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Registration for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week. If you have any questions, please enquire at the office. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 children for most sessions.

Monday 3 July 2023: Crafting for a Cause

Today's cause: to be confirmed.

Tuesday 4 July 2023: Cooking for a Cause

Today's cause: to be confirmed.

Wednesday 5 July 2023: Art for a Cause

Today's cause: Valuing our tūpuna.

Thursday 6 July 2023: Growing for a Cause

Today's cause: Valuing our environment.

Friday 7 July 2023: Drama for a Cause - Bringing it all Together

Today's cause: Developing empathy, compassion and kindness.