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February 2026

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Makino Pool Swimming – Term 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Homeschool swimming lessons at Makino Pool in Feilding run on Tuesday mornings from 9am -12pm. This term they will run from Tuesday 3rd February – 31st March. Lessons run for 30 minutes. Exact lesson times will be confirmed on enrolment.  Important note: Swimming lessons will not r , ...
2026 Welcome back Picnic
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Happy new year!  As school kids head back to school,  we'll head to a park and enjoy the start of our home school year.  Tuesday February 3rd, meet at Memorial Park any time from 11:30am, bring your lunch and togs and have a catch up with other home school families.  No need , ...
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Gymnastics and Trampoline – Term 1
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Term 1 Gymnastics & Trampoline options at Manawatu GymSports The cost is for a 9 week term with all sessions held on Thursday: $83 – Trampoline (ages 7 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $74 – Gymnastics (ages 5 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $69.50 – Gymnastics (4 years o , ...
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Weekly Feilding park meet up, Term 1, 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Weekly, Monday afternoon park/playground meet ups from 1.30-3pm in Feilding. Each week the park will change- please check the MHE Facebook page for an update on which park we will be at each week, alternatively please text 0278976488 for details.  Our park meet ups will be , ...
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Makino Pool Swimming – Term 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Homeschool swimming lessons at Makino Pool in Feilding run on Tuesday mornings from 9am -12pm. This term they will run from Tuesday 3rd February – 31st March. Lessons run for 30 minutes. Exact lesson times will be confirmed on enrolment.  Important note: Swimming lessons will not r , ...
Park Sport (All Ages)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for child-led sports and play at a few different parks around Palmerston North during Term 1 (in place of under 12 sport which is likely to run in Term 2/3 at SDA church hall) When: Tuesday Time: 1-3pm (Come anytime during that block) Where: Different location each week (Se , ...
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Teen Kayaking
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There are 7 spaces available for Term 1 (There is a total limit of 20 students – 13 students are continuing from 2025). Ray Mennie from the Palmerston North Canoe Club is continuing to teach the teens about the sport of kayaking by leading activities on the lagoon.  He’ll provide w , ...
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Gymnastics and Trampoline – Term 1
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Term 1 Gymnastics & Trampoline options at Manawatu GymSports The cost is for a 9 week term with all sessions held on Thursday: $83 – Trampoline (ages 7 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $74 – Gymnastics (ages 5 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $69.50 – Gymnastics (4 years o , ...
12+ Sport – Touch
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This term we will be running touch rugby for 12+ sport. Sessions will be weekly on Thursday afternoons from 2:00-3:00pm starting 12 Feb (excluding the 26th Feb). Bring comfortable clothes and sports shoes, water bottles etc.  Open to anyone 12+ (or turning 12 during term 1) This is , ...
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13 + Creative Class
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
13+ Creative Class – Term 1Creative Class is intended as an opportunity for our teens to explore topics relevant to youth today (in line with MHE principles) and at the same time providing a safe place for them to build friendships and do things in a group situation.Our fortnightly , ...
MHE Library
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The MHE Resource Library is open every week this term, from 3-4:30 PM on Friday afternoons. We have thousands of books, including a great selection of children's literature, homeschooling resources and curriculum, non-fiction books, etc. All MHE members are welcome to borrow b , ...
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Weekly Feilding park meet up, Term 1, 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Weekly, Monday afternoon park/playground meet ups from 1.30-3pm in Feilding. Each week the park will change- please check the MHE Facebook page for an update on which park we will be at each week, alternatively please text 0278976488 for details.  Our park meet ups will be , ...
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Makino Pool Swimming – Term 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Homeschool swimming lessons at Makino Pool in Feilding run on Tuesday mornings from 9am -12pm. This term they will run from Tuesday 3rd February – 31st March. Lessons run for 30 minutes. Exact lesson times will be confirmed on enrolment.  Important note: Swimming lessons will not r , ...
Athletics Practice Day 2026
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Athletics Practice Day 2026  Manawatu Home Educators Athletics Practice Day 2026 is set for Tuesday 17th February, 12:30pm-3pm, at Lincoln Park, 2 Lincoln St, Ashhurst.   (NB. Practice Day is 2 weeks prior to Athletics Day which will be held on the 3rd March) On At , ...
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Teen Kayaking
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There are 7 spaces available for Term 1 (There is a total limit of 20 students – 13 students are continuing from 2025). Ray Mennie from the Palmerston North Canoe Club is continuing to teach the teens about the sport of kayaking by leading activities on the lagoon.  He’ll provide w , ...
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Gymnastics and Trampoline – Term 1
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Term 1 Gymnastics & Trampoline options at Manawatu GymSports The cost is for a 9 week term with all sessions held on Thursday: $83 – Trampoline (ages 7 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $74 – Gymnastics (ages 5 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $69.50 – Gymnastics (4 years o , ...
12+ Sport – Touch
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This term we will be running touch rugby for 12+ sport. Sessions will be weekly on Thursday afternoons from 2:00-3:00pm starting 12 Feb (excluding the 26th Feb). Bring comfortable clothes and sports shoes, water bottles etc.  Open to anyone 12+ (or turning 12 during term 1) This is , ...
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MHE sewing group
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A sewing group for children aged 10+  is going to meet on Fridays during term one from 1-3pm at the MHE library. Starting Friday 20th February 2026.  Kids may start with hand sewing projects, using the skills which were learnt from last term's teacher. Moving to machine sewing , ...
Trip to Urban Eels, Palmerston north
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Hello, on Friday the 20th of February at 1.15pm we are going to meet up at the He Ara Kotahi bridge in Palmerston North to go to visit and feed the Urban Eels.  Meet time 1.15pm, we will leave He Ara Kotahi at 1.30pm on the dot, please be punctual. It is a 20min, 1.6km walk along s , ...
MHE Library
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The MHE Resource Library is open every week this term, from 3-4:30 PM on Friday afternoons. We have thousands of books, including a great selection of children's literature, homeschooling resources and curriculum, non-fiction books, etc. All MHE members are welcome to borrow b , ...
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Weekly Feilding park meet up, Term 1, 2026
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Weekly, Monday afternoon park/playground meet ups from 1.30-3pm in Feilding. Each week the park will change- please check the MHE Facebook page for an update on which park we will be at each week, alternatively please text 0278976488 for details.  Our park meet ups will be , ...
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Makino Pool Swimming – Term 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Homeschool swimming lessons at Makino Pool in Feilding run on Tuesday mornings from 9am -12pm. This term they will run from Tuesday 3rd February – 31st March. Lessons run for 30 minutes. Exact lesson times will be confirmed on enrolment.  Important note: Swimming lessons will not r , ...
Park Sport (All Ages)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for child-led sports and play at a few different parks around Palmerston North during Term 1 (in place of under 12 sport which is likely to run in Term 2/3 at SDA church hall) When: Tuesday Time: 1-3pm (Come anytime during that block) Where: Different location each week (Se , ...
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Journey of a Homeschool Mum
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Homeschool mums share the story of their family's homeschool journey and how the Lord has led them through it.   Open to all interested in or doing homeschooling.   Beulah Acres, 1650 Kimbolton Rd, Cheltenham.   10:30-1pm  Bring a plate for shared lunch.  Children's progr , ...
Teen Kayaking
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
There are 7 spaces available for Term 1 (There is a total limit of 20 students – 13 students are continuing from 2025). Ray Mennie from the Palmerston North Canoe Club is continuing to teach the teens about the sport of kayaking by leading activities on the lagoon.  He’ll provide w , ...
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Gymnastics and Trampoline – Term 1
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Term 1 Gymnastics & Trampoline options at Manawatu GymSports The cost is for a 9 week term with all sessions held on Thursday: $83 – Trampoline (ages 7 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $74 – Gymnastics (ages 5 years and over), 2pm-3pm. $69.50 – Gymnastics (4 years o , ...
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Sandcastle Comp
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Grab your tools and creative flair and join us in a family sandcastle competition at Himatangi Beach.  Registration opens at 12:30 pm, building can commence from 1 pm, and judging is at 3 pm.   1 ticket per family.  If your family's collective age is 60 and under, join the Din , ...
13 + Creative Class
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
13+ Creative Class – Term 1Creative Class is intended as an opportunity for our teens to explore topics relevant to youth today (in line with MHE principles) and at the same time providing a safe place for them to build friendships and do things in a group situation.Our fortnightly , ...
MHE Library
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The MHE Resource Library is open every week this term, from 3-4:30 PM on Friday afternoons. We have thousands of books, including a great selection of children's literature, homeschooling resources and curriculum, non-fiction books, etc. All MHE members are welcome to borrow b , ...
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