Every Thursday during school term from 4-6pm Vei and his team teach sports skills and run games at the school. Although the program is targeted at 13-18 year olds, Vei is very community-minded and includes all the younger children that turn up. Dads can join in too.  Mums come along and chat while the little kids play on the playground.

Vei aims to create a safe environment for all kids to have fun. Every week there is a prize-giving with something to eat.

Glenavon is also a top sports school.  Even though the school only has 60 Intermediate age students, they topped West Auckland in rugby league and volleyball, and were in the top 5 for touch, softball and rugby.

Principal Elaine Herbert places a strong emphasis on attitude, leadership, values and behaviour and this is reflected by Glenavon students' high achievement.

Training will be on the Glenavon school field and will start during the school holidays.

Contact Charles Latai, 19A Miranda St.

The best audience dancers won Christmas hampers – go Theresa, Tina and Trinity!

Recently people have been observed trying to break into cars and houses in our area.  It is likely that these people live locally and are known to police.  The only way to solve this problem long term is to get the police involved while it is happening – so if you see someone acting suspiciously, ring 111 right away.  Free from your cellphone.

A house in Miranda Street was also graffitied lately.  If someone is concerned about these issues and would like to work to combat them, please contact  Holbrook Street Neighbourhood Support Coordinator Ana Koloamatangi and she will get you started.