Countdown to Christmas with IHC Media

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How to buy milk with Emily

@howtoemilynz shows you how to buy milk from your local shop. All you need is a shopping bag and some money.
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What would you like to do today?

Live
Get active. Be artistic. Meet new people. Sing, dance and create at our live, online Zoom sessions.
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Learn new skills and challenge yourself with programmes from Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, formerly the New Zealand Correspondence School.
Kōrero
Have your say on issues facing people with intellectual disability.
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Share your stories and experiences with the world as you see it.

This week's
live sessions

Jolt Dance

Rochelle and Joel from Jolt Dance Company are both professional dance teachers and both have an intellectual disability.
11:00 am
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Monday
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Music with Ahjay

Ahjay shares his love of music with us. Join in and sing along to some of your favourite songs.
11:00 am
on
Tuesday
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Yoga with Nic

Nic shows us how fun yoga can be as well as how it helps us care for our bodies and minds.
3:00 pm
on
Tuesday
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Move with Bex

Bex is a dance therapist and PEERS coordinator at PHAB – a social inclusion agency in Auckland. Bex shows us her moves and we show her ours.
11:00 am
on
Wednesday
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Happy Snappers

Shayne is a photographer who loves encouraging others to take amazing photos. All you need to join is a camera, phone or ipad.
3:00 pm
on
Wednesday
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Draw with Lindsey

Get some crayons or felt-tips, pens and paper and create great artwork with artist and graphic designer Lindsey.
11:00 am
on
Thursday
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Choir with Elliot

If you love to sing, this session is for you. Being part of a choir is a fun experience. You get to sing with others and work towards a common goal. Join in the fun as Elliot coaches us in a favourite Christmas carol.
10:00 am
on
Friday
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Drumming with Chewy

Chewy is in the house! Grab something to drum on and make some rhythm for the soul.
11:00 am
on
Friday
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Cha's leaf rubbing drawing

Cha's gorgeous leaf rubbing

Cha

Cha was really happy with the result of her leaf rubbing. Doesn't it look great!

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Hutt Valley High School students play Stand Tall

Stand Tall in action

Hutt Valley High School

Hutt Valley High School students play Stand Tall

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Stand Tall money game
Pole with bird standing on top in front of blue sky with clouds

Eddie's photo

Eddie

Eddie took this photo for Shayne's Happy Snappers session.

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