Marlborough Repertory Society presents A Boathouse Theatre Production The Book of Everything Adapted by Richard Tulloch Directed by a “Marlborough living treasure” Duncan Whiting Magical and beautifully moving, The Book of Everything is an enchanting stage adaptation of the classic children’s story, by Guus Kuijer. Duncan Whiting has used the power of live theatre to create a dramatic and funny experience unlike anything we have seen in Blenheim before.
Thomas is nine… nearly ten and sees things that others don’t – a plague of frogs, a hail storm in summer, tropical fish in the canals of Amsterdam. He’s keeping a diary, The Book of Everything, in which he records all that he sees. One day he writes his greatest wish, “When I grow up I want to be happy”. It is 1951 and to escape an unhappy household and violent father, Thomas creates a magical world where anything is possible and eventually he learns what it means to be brave. The Book of Everything celebrates the limitless power of imagination and of the heart. This production should be seen by everyone aged 10 to 110. On-stage 22 June to 2 July 7:30 pm Family performance 4pm Sunday 26 June Book now at TicketDirect Adults $29.50 65+ $26.50 Student 15+ $20 Under 15 $16 Service fees may apply July Holiday Programmes, Bread of life OSCAR open for registrations now. We provide a very safe place and have lots of fun activities planned for the children. We are running holiday programmes at Woodbourne for 5 -13yr olds open from 7:15 – 5:30, Redwoodtown and Blenheim holiday programmes for 5 – 9yr olds and St Mary’s school for 10 – 13yr olds. The in town programs are open from 8am – 5:30pm. For further information please contact Maryn Kotze at oscarco-ordinator@breadoflife.org.nz or 578 1355 ext 4. Hook, line and sinker! That’s often what you hear when people are talking about fishing or, ‘It was huge, honestly!’ These may be some of the phrases you’ll hear at Richmond View School Fishing Club.
In 2015 the school ran a successful Fishing Club as part of their Learning Extension Group (LEGs). The previous club was run by Mr Barrie Clark an ex-school Principal and member of Marlborough Fresh Water Fishing Club. The children involved in that club were some of the lucky recipients of the latest ‘Have a Go at Fishing’ day. The NEW club was started at the end of last year when three students in Year 7/8 approached Principal, Mr Dave Pauling. The boys, Joshua Ponder, Seth Gorrie and Jacob Crossley, are mad keen on fishing. These three boys want to share their passion for fishing and have drawn up a set of techniques and skills needed. They are teaching and sharing their knowledge with some of the younger members of the school. The boys have even written to Don Hansen, owner of Hunting and Fishing, Blenheim, asking for support by providing materials. Mr. Hansen has very kindly donated over $300 worth of fishing supplies for the group members to use, as well as offering to come in to the school and share some of his fishing techniques. This is a great initiative which will help develop skills in listening, talking, reading and writing. It also provides opportunities for older students to work with younger ones as well as helping these three individual boys to lead and develop a project. Watch this space….. |
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