Top up your family’s sense of belonging to the amazing homeschooling community!  For some, it’s the only opportunity to meet such a large and varied group of people in one go!  Join us at the …

9^th Annual Home Education Celebration

Thursday 5 February 2009   11am to 2.00pm

Site 3, Long Bay Regional Park, Beach Rd, Auckland North Long Bay

This is the first time this event’s been held at Long Bay.  We can’t wait to see lots of you there who are excited about taking time out to be part of this growing event!  Families have travelled from Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Kumeu and even Whangarei before now so pass on the news – everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re home educating or still thinking about it, take this fab chance to kick off the year with others from around the region and beyond. Around 250-300 people are expected to unite and celebrate our exciting and rewarding lifestyle!

Put faces to names/voices, find support, share ideas, expand our families’ sense of belonging and have fun!  If you’re just dipping your toes (starting your journey or merely looking into the option), be bold and make sure you let someone know you need help!

BRING: a picnic, kids, partner, supporters, family (especially the sceptics!).  Enjoy the beach, a safe swim, sun and shade, nature trail, kite flying, safe ball game, boogie boarding – bring them along (not provided!).  Feel free to make a whole day of it. Remember those essentials: sunhats, sunscreen, togs, and water bottles, of course!

IMPORTANT: This beautiful area is an Auckland Regional Council Regional Park and marine reserve area.  There is no opportunity to fish, gather shellfish or bring the family dog.  Please take away your own rubbish when you leave.  For more information about the area and its history, visit www.arc.govt.nz/albany/main/parks/our-parks/parks-in-the-region/long-bay/

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS: Take State Highway 1 north and turn off at Oteha Valley Rd. Turn right and follow Oteha Valley Rd to the lights. Go straight ahead into Carlisle Rd and follow the signs through Torbay to Long Bay.

SITE LOCATION: Site 3 is booked for us.  Go through the main entrance to the park, continue towards the bus parking area. It’s on the right-hand side in front of the bus car park.  Facilities include car park (30m), beach (50m), toilets (20m), and drinking water (10m).

This event will only be cancelled if there are heavy rain/gale force winds.  Text or call Dawn on 027 435 8922 if unsure on the day.

If you lose this note, just take a second now to remember AHE’s website – http://www.ahe.org.nz – all the details will be there in the Calendar!

Organised by volunteers of Auckland Home Educators Inc, the region’s non-profit network and support group for current and prospective home educators.