Home Life at Pinehurst After School Programmes

After School Programmes

Learning doesn't stop when school ends

After School Programmes offer fun, engaging opportunities for students to explore new skills, pursue interests, and build confidence — all in a safe and familiar environment on school grounds.

Run by trusted external providers, these programmes support creativity, innovation, wellbeing and community. From robotics to cooking, performing arts to sewing, there’s something for every learner.

To register or find out more, please contact the organisers directly using the details below.

Interested in becoming a provider? Get in touch with us.

Art4kidz

Ages: 5-10
Location: Room 301 & 303

Contact: Carma Jewell | 022 019 0360 | [email protected]
Website: www.art4kidz.co.nz

Creative after-school drawing and painting classes designed to build confidence and self-expression. Students explore different media and techniques through the 7 elements of art in age-based groups.

Session Times:

Ages 5–7: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:15–4:40pm (Pick-up Room 303)
Ages 7–10: Thursdays, 3:15–5:00pm (Meet Room 301)

Bricks4kidz

Ages: Primary Years
Location: P4

Contact: 0800 LEGO 4 K (534 645) | [email protected]
Website: www.bricks4kidz.co.nz

High-energy, hands-on STEAM fun using LEGO® to explore robotics, architecture, engineering and AI.

Session Options (Term 2):

Monday:
Junior Robotics (3:30–4:30pm)
AI Explorer (3:30–5:00pm)

Thursday:
Science Explorer (3:15–4:15pm)

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I Love Chess

Ages: 5-12
Location: College Room J12

Contact: Alex Huang | 021 054 3891 | [email protected] | WeChat: CrystNovA
Coaching Profile

‘I Love Chess’ offers friendly, curriculum-based group chess classes led by FIDE Candidate Master Alex Huang, an experienced trainer with over 15 years of teaching. Sessions cater for all skill levels, helping students develop strategic thinking and a lifelong enjoyment of chess.

Alex has coached Pinehurst teams to national success, including championship titles in 2018 and 2023. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to build their skills, I Love Chess provides a supportive and engaging environment for every learner.

Session Options (Term 3):

Ages 5 to 8 (Complete Beginners):

Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

College Room J12

Ages 7 to 12 (Beginners):

Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm

College Room J12

Little Cooks

Years: 1-6
Location: Dance Studio

Contact: Suzi Tait-Bradly | 021 241 3450 | [email protected]
Website: www.littlecooks.co.nz

Hands-on cooking classes that alternate between sweet and savoury dishes. Students gain confidence in the kitchen while strengthening maths, reading, and practical life skills.

Class Time:

Monday: 3:20–4:30pm (5 May–23 June)

THREAD ROOM

Years: Beginners & Intermediate
Location: P15

Website: www.threadroom.co.nz

Students learn sewing and design through hands-on projects that inspire creativity and technical skills. From scrunchies to soft toys and beyond!

Session Details:

Tuesdays: 3:30–5:00pm (6 May–24 June)

Maria's Learning Centre

Years: 1-6
Location: TBA

Contact: 027 900 2100 | [email protected]

Learn Spanish with ‘Maria’s Learning Centre’, the fun way through hands-on, interactive activities with a native-speaking teacher. Each week, students build vocabulary and confidence with songs, games, and storytelling—developing real-world communication skills and a love for language.

Term 3 Classes:

Years 4–6: Wednesdays 3:30–4:30pm

23 July – 17 September (9 weeks)

Years 1–3: Thursdays 3:30–4:30pm

24 July – 18 September (9 weeks)

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