ACTIVE GOLF

Norgarb's Sports Academy formed Active Golf back in 1998 and is being run by the current WP Golf Captain, Cameron Johnston. The mission was to promote and grow the game of golf to all ages at primary schools throughout the Western Cape. Today there are more than forty pupils enrolled as the game continues to grow and grow. Classes are held very Friday and are forty-five minutes in duration. The grade one's and two's attend class on the Koos Eksteen field where we turn the field into a mini driving range.

This is an introductory phase where the pupils are introduced to the game of golf and learn all about the safety aspects of hitting golf balls on the range as well as rules and etiquette and learning to play in groups etc. We encourage the pupil to bring his/her clubs along but we do have an assortment of clubs should they need to borrow.

In grade three the student then joins us at the Wagner's Driving Range in Durbanville. It is here that they are exposed to the proper greens, flagsticks, fairways, bunkers, tee boxes, club house, putting greens, chipping greens and of course a proper golf hole.

Here they are also taught what a pitch mark repairer is, how to repair a pitch mark, what a tee is, a marker, why do we shout 'Fore' when our ball is about to hit someone and the why we carry fourteen clubs in our golf bags, why we all can't hit at the same time and what is a golf handicap?

All Active Golfers become members of the club, which entitles them to a handicap and fifty percent discount on all green fees and practice balls.

As golf is all about muscle memory it is important that you keep swinging as much as you possibly can even if it is for only ten minutes in the garden every night swinging at the daisy's.

For further information please contact Cameron Johnston on 082 897 4017.

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COMBAT JI-JITSU

The COMBAT JIU-JITSU DEN aims to provide for children an environment to grow and study the art of COMBAT JIU-JITSU!

Safety is our highest priority in this realistic all-round fighting art! These classes include aspects of karate, judo, grappling and practical self-defence.

They are suitable for BOYS and GIRLS! WE TEACH... SELF DEFENCE! SELF CONFIDENCE! SELF DISCIPLINE! and have a whole lot of FUN!

Classes for PRE-PRIMARY are on MONDAYS 12h45 - 13h15 Classes for GRADE 1-7 are on MONDAYS 3h00 - 3h45

Please contact Graham for more information on 084 207 3348.

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GYMNASTICS

ABOUT G-WIZ!

The Director of Gym Wizards is Tania Williams, previous National Coach. G-WIZ! draws on a vast richness of international and local experience in the field of children's movement. Tania, who mentors the coaches, has worked with Russian methodologists, child and educational psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists - and is a mother of a lively 13 year old boy. She was Springbok and National Champion prior to completing her Psychology degree at UCT (1989). In 2001 she completed her Honours in Psychology. She was National coach from 1990-1999, attending numerous international events including 1998 Commonwealth Games and 1999 World Championships. She has produced 10 Springbok Gymnasts.

The G-WIZ! philosophy of teaching combines the scientific and high performance approach (demands for correct technique) with the relaxed and light method of teaching through fun and enjoyment.

The focus is to test the gymnasts' ability to perform the basic floor and jumping skills that form the foundation of competitive gymnastics. The training emphasis is on correct technique and stylish presentation. G-WIZ! has a unique approach. Operating within the schools' extra-curricular program, it offers children the experience of a scientific physical education\training as a basis for ALL sports.

G-WIZ! also provides a competitive club programme, a Physical Education programme (during school time) and heads its own outreach and development programme for children in Hangberg harbour Village, Hout Bay.

We offer a basic introduction to gymnastics. If children are talented or interested in competitive levels, we refer them to clubs in the area. The Head Coach at Kenridge is Nigel Jacobs. He has 6 years competitive coaching experience and works as a gymnastics coach in over 10 schools. Internationally and Nationally qualified, he has taken gymnasts from very beginner, all the way to Western Province Trials

PROGRAMME at KPS:

Tuesdays:	14h30 - 15h30	Gr R - 1 and 2 (beginners)
	15h30 - 16h30	Gr 2 and 3 (beginners and intermediate)
	16h30 - 17h30	Gr 3 up (intermediate and advanced)

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KARATE

We have been teaching Kyokushin karate at Kenridge Primary for approximately 12 years.

Kyokushin Karate holds the following benefits for your child. At Kenridge Pre-Primary the children can start training from the age of 4½ - 6 to approx. 14 years.

The benefits that this holds for your child are:

• Improved co-ordination and balance
• Greater awareness and control of the body
• Healthy exercise
• Increased confidence
• Gradual improvement of focus and concentration
• Emphasis on respect and courtesy
• Creates a sense of discipline and self discipline
• Counters bullying and blustering
• Builds a positive self image

The class times:

Pre-School:	Tuesdays (just after school)	12:45 - 13:15
Primary school:	Mondays & Thursdays Tuesdays & Wednesdays	15:30 - 16:30 14:30 - 15:30

Children must attend two (2) classes per week. The higher grades (From green belt on) can train 3 hours a week at no extra cost.

We are Internationally registered and our instructors get International tuition from instructors from Japan.

We also have training camps and tournaments for kata and kumite (fighting).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office on 021 913 3084. Please visit our website at www.kyokushinsa.co.za

Karate Greetings

Hennie Bosman: 7th DAN
Chairman Kyokushinkan Africa

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MODERN DANCING

DEE'S DANCE WORKSHOP

Dear Parents,

My name is Dee Schagen and I am a registered member of the Association of International Dance Teachers. (A.I.D.T.) I will be teaching Modern Dancing at the school. All students from Pre-Primary to Grade 7 are most welcome. Open and syllabus work will be taught.

The open classes will be on Wednesday afternoons:

Pre-Primary:	14:15 – 14:45
Grade 1 & 2:	14:45 - 15:30
Grade 3 & 4:	15:30 - 16:15
Grade 5 & 6:	16:15 - 17:00
Grade 6 & 7:	17:00 - 17:45

Exam classes will be available on Monday afternoons:

Stepping Stones:	14:15 - 15:00
Primary:	15:00 - 16:45
Junior Lower:	15:45 - 16:30
Junior Higher:	16:30 - 17:15
Preparatory:	17:30 - 18:30

We also do Eisteddfod and an annual show at the end of the year.

Grades from Primary to Advanced are available at my studio, where we also offer adult open classes, Ballet and Hip-Hop.

Please note that one month's notice, or one month's payment, must be given in the event of discontinuation of classes.

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MOZART MUSIC

Mozart Music Mouse (Since 1997)

Mozart Music Mouse and a qualified music teacher will visit the school every week to present a wonderful music course. Currently, children in more than 10 schools are taking advantage of this popular music education program. Pupils will receive a music diploma at the end of the year.

Aim:

So that the pre-school child can develop a love and awareness for music. This will form the base for formal training in music (piano etc) in years to come. The course is mostly classical, but other types of music will also feature. The children learn in a relaxed and playful manner to discover and enjoy classical music. Classical music stimulates the child to develop better concentration. Emotional-, social-, intellectual- and motor skills will also be developed, which will contribute to a happy, positive and balanced child.

Mozart's classical works are specifically suited to stimulate the mind and facilitate learning. This is dubbed The Mozart Effect.

Lessons will consist of the following:

• Time and rhythms
  Your child will learn to understand music notes on paper and to play from a score.
  
  
• Singing
  We sing songs while dancing or playing oninstruments.
  
  
• Movement
  We move our bodies to the rhythm of the music and learn a dance.
  
  
• Orchestra (Percussion)
  We play on instruments like the triangle, bells, shakers, sticks and the xylophone.
  
  
• Music Stories
  All music is presented in story form
  
  
• Aural Training
  We learn about the sounds of different instruments and the sounds of various musical styles and do listening exercises.
  
  
• Creative Activities
  We stimulate musical creativity by dressing up to the music and play musical games.
  
  
• Listening to music
  Classical music (90%), other popular music (10%)
  
  

Registration Fee:	R 50 Includes: 1. Music T-shirt, 2. Musical Pictures, 3. Music Diploma and medal
Rate per term:	R294 for a 30 minute lesson once a week
Time (30 min lessons):	Mondays or Tuesdays: 12:40 – 13:10
Place:	Pre-Primary

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PLAYBALL

Playball is an international sport and movement program for children between the ages of 2 - 9 years. For more info log on to www.globallplayball.com If you would like to book your child's Playball class, or if you have any more questions, feel free to contact me (Bronwen Gildenhuys) on 082 997 8121

Free lesson!!!

Want to find out if your child will enjoy Playball? Phone Bronwen to arrange a free lesson.

Timeslots for Playball:

Fledglings	Tuesday	10:30 - 11:10 11:15 - 11:55
Kenridge Pre - Primary	Tuesday Thursday	12:40 - 14:10 12:40 - 14:10 (40 minute lessons)
Kenridge Primary (grade 1)	Thursday	13:05 - 14:05

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CLAY PLAY

What is Clay Play? Pottery classes for children to consolidate learning and stimulate development.

Working with clay as a satisfying 3-dimensional medium encourages developmental progress in many areas. Besides learning a new skill, the young potter becomes part of a process involving listening skills, concentration and planning.

Further benefits include:

• Improved fine and gross motor control as the child learns to measure and control his/her sense of touch in moulding and shaping the clay
• Emotional satisfaction as feelings of success builds self-esteem.
• Cognitive stimulation as the child measures, estimates and predicts the final outcome.
• Numeric concepts ie constancy of mass, even when shape changes, are fostered
• Learning a life skill which offers balance and pleasure.

About the teacher:

My name is Daryl Newton. I am a qualified teacher and Potter who has taught for 30 years and run a pottery studio for children. My interest lies in introducing children to the medium of clay, teaching new skills, encouraging creativity and building a positive self image. I am assisted by my two pottery assistants Louise and Rachel. Together we form the team which works at nine schools in the Northern suburbs.

Class times and fees:

Classes at Kenridge take place on two days of the week. Mondays for the Pre-Primary child at Pixies Playschool from 12h45 to 13h25. More recently we have introduced a second group on the same day, from 13h40-14h20.

On Tuesdays classes take place in the Technology Room and cater for Grade 1 and 2 at 13h00-13h40 and 13h40-14h20. Grade 3 and up come from 14h30 to 15h15. Everything the children make, I fire and hand back at a later date. Projects for this first term include a garden tortoise, a berry basket, a candle holder, an owl pot, a watermelon pip pot, a study in miniatures, a guinea fowl and a pizza slice.

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SWIMRITE

The ability to swim is a very important part of a child's development, not only for the enjoyment that it brings but to ensure their safety. At swimrite we progressively move from the beginner level, designed to build confidence in water through playful activities, through to level 4 which introduces the learner to the advanced techniques of all 4 strokes, plus the correct starts & turns including tumbleturns.

Swimming lessons are 20 minutes long twice a week. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further queries. Splashing fun, Chanel 072 907 4505

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GYMNASTICS

Are you looking for an action filled sport that offers fun, fitness, friendship and the opportunity to challenge your mind and body?

Gymnastics is a sport for everybody, regardless of age, gender or ability. It is the perfect activity to prepare children for long-term participation in sport and develops vital life skills.

• Is lots of fun
• Develops balance, coordination and confident body movement.
• Builds self-esteem, strength and flexibility, preparing the body & mind for life's challenges
• Provides heaps of variety... so there is something for everyone
• Is a sport for life
• Is conducted within a safe environment which caters for personal growth and development
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life
• Builds strength and prepare the body for challenges in life.
• Enhances co-ordination and agility, allowing the body to move like lightning
• Develops posture and confident body movement, including safe landings
• Challenges the mind and body to reach new goals

Gymnastics - The Foundation for all Sports!

Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach skills for life, including independence, focus and self-discipline - skills that can assist with self-esteem, learning and physical development.

Gymnastics:

Give your child the right start in life. Let them experience Gymnastics and watch them develop into a strong, confident and well-balanced person. Enroll them in a Gymnastics class and help guide them towards a happy, healthy and enjoyable life.

Class Times:

Currently Gym-fants classes are conducted once a week on a Monday from 12:00-12:30. For costs and to enroll please contact the school secretary.

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