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24/10/2026

We’re getting everything ready for a spooktacular afternoon next week! 🎃🕸️

We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready for some Halloween fun! 🧙‍♀️🕷️

20/10/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN SKATING DISCO & LAP CHALLENGE! 👻🎃

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
🕒 4:00–5:00 pm
📍 Manchester Street School courts

Get your costumes ready and join us for a spooktacular Halloween afternoon filled with music, skating, treats, friendly competition and prizes! 🛼🦇

🕸️ WHAT'S HAPPENING?

🛼 Halloween Skating Disco – Enjoy an hour of skating fun with Halloween-themed music, including Demon Hunters songs! Free entry from 4:00–5:00 pm.

🍬 Trick-or-Treat Treats – No Halloween celebration is complete without treats!

🏁 Halloween Lap Challenge – Think you're the fastest? Take on a timed lap around the school sports field, either on skates or on foot!

🏆 PRIZES TO BE WON!
🛼 Fastest skater
🏃 Fastest runner
🎭 Best Halloween costume

🏁 READY, SET, RACE!

The race entry fee is just $3 per participant.
Complete one lap around the school sports field as fast as you can, either on skates or running, while we time you! You can start your lap any time between 4:00 and 4:45 pm.

📝 HOW TO REGISTER

Pre-register for the race here: https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/aacd0457-0be6-49d0-9b6a-cf6e1139b8c5/session/1aeeb366-f7f4-4937-8978-805929171450 , or simply register on the spot when you arrive.

You don't need to enter the race to enjoy the free skating disco — everyone is welcome to come along and join the fun!

🏆 Prize-giving will take place before the event finishes at 5:00 pm.

🎃 Dress up, bring your skates, enjoy the music, grab some treats and join in the Halloween fun!
Bring your family and friends along for a fun-filled afternoon. Whether you're skating, racing or showing off your Halloween costume, there's something to enjoy!

👻 See you there if you dare! 🕷️
Weather permitting.

02/10/2026

🛼☀️ EXTRA SKATING THIS SUNDAY? ☀️🛼

We’ve had a couple of Skating Disco sessions cancelled recently due to the weather, but it looks like tomorrow is going to be sunny! 🌞

So we’re wondering… would you be interested in an extra skating session this Sunday from 4:00pm–5:00pm at Manchester Street School? 🛼🎶

If you’d like to come along, please comment below or send us a message/text to let us know. 😊

If there’s enough interest, we’ll go ahead with the extra session!

Let’s make the most of the sunshine! ☀️🛼💃

24/09/2026

🏀 TERM 4 BASKETBALL – LEVEL 1 IS OPEN! 🏀

We’re excited to announce that Basketball Level 1 is now available for Term 4 at Skills Academy! 🎉

🏀 Level 1 Basketball
📍 Manchester Street School Feilding
📅 Fridays
⏰ 3:20 pm – 4:00 pm
⏱️ 40-minute sessions
📚 8-week programme
💰 $64 for the full 8-week programme

The programme starts in the first week of Term 4, which is just three weeks away!

This class is designed to help children develop their basketball skills step by step in a structured, positive and supportive environment.

✨ Places are limited, so if your child would like to join us, we recommend booking early.

📲 Book online:
https://skillsacademy.setmore.com/bookclass

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 027 507 2775

🏀 Move • Learn • Grow 🏀

We look forward to seeing you on the court! 💪😊

21/09/2026

🛼✨ TERM 4 SKATING CLASSES – REGISTRATIONS OPEN! ✨🛼

We’re getting ready for Term 4, and we’d love to have you join us! 🎉

Our skating classes are a fun way for children to build confidence, balance, coordination and new skating skills — all while having fun and staying active! ❤️

📅 SATURDAYS – TERM 4

🛼 Beginners – 3:00–3:25pm
Perfect for children who are new to inline skating or still building their confidence.

🛼 Level 1 – 3:30–4:00pm
For children who have completed the beginner level and are ready to continue developing their skills.

⚠️ Level 2 will not be offered in Term 4.

📍 LOCATION
Manchester Street School Feilding

Book your class online at https://skillsacademy.setmore.com

Come along, have some fun, learn new skills and keep moving! 🌟

Skills Academy
Move • Learn • Grow 🌱

06/07/2026

Hi everyone!

Just a quick update to let you know that there will be no classes during Term 3 as I'll be overseas with my family.

✨ The good news is that our Saturday Skating Disco will still be running! 🛼🎉 Be sure to keep an eye on our page for all the latest updates and event information.

I can't wait to see you all again in Term 4!

Thank you all for your continued support, and I hope you have a wonderful Term 3.

05/05/2026

Get ready for a fun, active morning at The Makino Aqua Dash!

This community event combines running and swimming in a supportive, inclusive environment that is ideal for tamariki of all fitness levels and abilities.

✔️ Two age categories
✔️ Swim aids provided (flutter boards & noodles)
✔️ Sausage sizzle & spot prizes

📅 Sunday 24 May
⏰ 10:00am 💦 Makino Aquatic Centre
Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out!

👉 Register now:
mdc.jonasleisure.com.au/Ticket/Buy

For more information visit our website: https://www.makino.co.nz/programmes/the-makino-aqua-dash

Proudly brought to you by Makino Aquatic Centre and Sport Manawatū.

17/04/2026

Skating Disco – New Winter Time Announcement!

We’ve updated the time for our weekly Skating Disco for the winter season.

🕒 New time: Every Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Location: Manchester Street School
🌦️ Weather: Weather permitting (will be cancelled if raining)

This change helps us adjust for the winter season while still keeping the fun going every Saturday afternoon with music, skating, and great energy!

Bring your skates, friends, and enjoy an active and fun weekend session! 🛼🎶

23/03/2026

💦 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER INTEREST – SWIMMING CLASSES

We’re getting ready to make our final decision about running swimming classes in Term 2 — and we need your support!

If you’re interested in your child joining, now is the time to let us know. Your interest will help us confirm the programme and make it happen 🙌

✔️ Fun, safe, and supportive environment
✔️ Great opportunity to improve swimming skills
✔️ Starting as soon as this month (if we go ahead!)

👉 Register your interest now and help us bring this to life!

Send me a private message or
Email: [email protected]

Let’s make it happen together 💙

22/03/2026

🐣 An Easter adventure your kids won’t want to miss! 🐰✨

Join us on Saturday, 4th of April at Manchester Street School, Feilding for a fun-filled afternoon of Easter excitement.

🐰 Easter Scavenger Adventure Hunt starts at 3:45 PM
We’ll begin by explaining how it works, then children will head off on their adventure — finding hidden paper eggs, completing fun tasks and questions, and marking them on their Easter Adventure Card.

🛼 Skating disco kicks off as usual at 4:00 PM
👉 You’re welcome to enjoy the skating disco at the same time while the Easter hunt is running.

👉 The Easter hunt is open to everyone — you don’t need to skate to take part!

At the end, children will use their completed Adventure Card as currency to redeem chocolate or non-sweet prizes 🎁

💰 $12 per child

✏️ Please bring a pen or pencil

👧🧒 Suitable for all ages
🔸 Children 8 years and under must be supervised by a parent or caregiver

👉 Spots are limited — book your Easter Scavenger Hunt ticket here: https://skillsacademy.setmore.com

👉 Come for the hunt, enjoy the skating, or do both!

Address

160 Manchester Street
Feilding
4702

Website

https://skillsacademy.setmore.com/

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