by Brian | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
An event which is fun, fast and energetic and raises the profile of mathematics, the Norwest Mathex Competition, has been held in Helensville for the second consecutive year. Hosted by Kaipara College, the competition was organised by Jo Knox, maths specialist teacher...
by Brian | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
By Helen Martin There must be something in the water. Craigwell House has celebrated yet another centenarian birthday when five-year resident Grace Downer turned 100 on June 17. Grace was born in Rotorua in 1916, was a foundation pupil at Rotorua High School and then...
by Brian | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
Wow, what a great book fair. We are so heartened as we thought books were going out of fashion! We donated some of that money raised to children for their YMCA Camp; a dance group and Historical Society. Lions will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary next year,...
by Brian | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
We all feel aches and pains at sometime in our lives, whether they be from over-exertion, injury or the effects of life on our body. Pain is not a simple experience. The more we study the experience of pain, the more we realise that there are many complex processes...
by Brian | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) families recently celebrated reaching half-way through the year on the HIPPY programme. They gathered in the Parakai School hall for a morning of fun interactive activities, where children and parents...
by Brian | Jul 1, 2016 | Articles
Holly Southernwood is to take over the coordinator, planner of the Helensville/Parakai Community Christmas Day Lunch Event Most of all if Christmas time has proven to be a difficult time for you or your family, for various reasons then remember the Christmas Lunch is...