December 2026 school holidays · Auckland
Christmas Adventure – Shine Holiday Programme
A fun holiday programme for Years 1 to 6, built on speech and drama games. Snowmen, cheeky elves and artistic gnomes come alive as children play, make puppets and perform their own Christmas stories.Drama games, puppets and Christmas stories for Years 1 to 6.
Earlybird: $10 off each day when you book by Monday 16 November
14 to 18 Dec · Epsom and Ponsonby · from $120 a day
- When
- 14 to 18 December
- Where
- Epsom and Ponsonby
- Time
- 9am to 3pm
- Who
- Years 1 to 6
- Cost
- From $120 a day
Two venues, five days
Book 1 day or several. Places left update as families book.
Epsom
St Cuthbert's College, 122 Market Road · 24 places a day · Directions
- Monday 14 December Places available
- Tuesday 15 December Places available
$120 for 1 day · $220 for 2 days
Earlybird: $10 off each day until Monday 16 November
Ponsonby
Ponsonby Intermediate, 50 Clarence Street · 48 places a day · Directions
- Wednesday 16 December Places available
- Thursday 17 December Places available
- Friday 18 December Places available
$120 for 1 day · $220 for 2 days · $300 for 3 days
Earlybird: $10 off each day until Monday 16 November
- Time
- 9am to 3pm each day
- Who
- Years 1 to 6
- Places
- Epsom 24, Ponsonby 48 a day
- Bring
- Snack, lunch, water
10% off for brothers and sisters. Bring a friend: tell us who recommended us and you both get 10% off. One discount per child. The earlybird comes off as well.
A Day of Christmas Adventure
Busy, creative and different every day.
- 9am
- Drop-off and warm-up drama games
- Morning
- Art and puppet making: snowmen, cheeky elves and artistic gnomes
- Lunch
- Time to eat, rest and play
- Afternoon
- The children turn the morning's ideas into scenes and perform them for each other
- 3pm
- Pick-up
Why parents choose Shine
“Nina Burchett is one of the best children's drama teachers working in New Zealand today.” New Zealand Herald
What parents say
I want to do this forever. It's so much fun!
Zoe, 6 years old
Thank you for the wonderfully creative and nurturing school holiday programme. As always, it was wonderful.
Giselle's Mum
He began … an extremely shy boy and has developed into a confident, happy and determined boy.
Xavier's Mum
I could see the big difference in my daughter Ryann. She loved the programme.
Melanie, Ryann's mum
Good to know
What should my child bring?
A morning snack, a healthy lunch and a full water bottle each day.
How do I pay?
Book online and pay by card, or choose to be invoiced. Your confirmation email arrives straight away.
Does every day go ahead?
Each day runs once enough children are enrolled. If a day you've booked can't go ahead, we'll let you know.
Can I book a single day?
Yes. Book any 1 day for $120, or more days for less: $220 for 2 days and, at Ponsonby, $300 for all 3.
Is there an earlybird price?
Yes: $10 off each day when you book by 11.59pm on Monday 16 November. It comes off as well as a brother, sister or friend discount.
Is there a discount?
10% off for brothers and sisters. If a friend recommended Shine, tell us their name when you book and you both get 10% off. One discount per child. The earlybird comes off as well.
Questions?
Email shine@shine.school.nz. We're usually teaching during the day, so email us to arrange a call back.
Places are limited
Epsom takes 24 children a day and Ponsonby 48. Choose your days while there's room.
See places left