Wattle Range promises fortnight of fun

April school holiday program for kids released

A fortnight of fun across the region has been planned for the upcoming school holidays.

Wattle Range Council is excited announce the ‘Full Throttle in Wattle’ program for the autumn school holidays. All activities are free, with a variety of events to entertain school age kids across the region.

Wattle Range Council manager community development Caroline Hill said there was something for everyone, from craft to IT, bike riding and a fishing competition.

“We are lucky to have SAPOL hosting three sessions at the Millicent Road Safety Centre about pedestrian, cycle safety and road rules,” Ms Hill said. “We will also be screening the movie ‘Mummies’ on our big screen in both Coonawarra and Millicent.

Wattle Range Council manager library & cultural services Janice Nitschke said staff were excited that the library had been able to source some great new IT equipment and technology gear which would be available to try out in Millicent and Penola. “In addition to our usual craft activities, kids will be able to use the VR goggles, Green Screen, X-box, compete in a Nintendo Switch Competition and even have a go at 3-D augmented drawing. Not to forget the Escape Room, Lost Mummy 2.”

Once again, the popular Rivoli Bay Jetties Junior Fishing Competition will be held at the Beachport and Southend Jetties.

“We couldn’t have a free fishing competition without ensuring that kids had to the tools and education to fish,” Ms Hill said.

“Made possible through generous sponsorship from local community groups and businesses, all registrations will receive a fishing rod, tackle box, whiting rig and measuring stick.

“Look out for the creative ways we are giving back to our sponsors; we hope you can show them your support.”

The fishing competition was launched with a workshop on Monday.

Competition will then close with a presentation night to be held at the Beachport Bowling Club on Friday, April 28.

Prizes will be awarded for Champion Angler and more over the three age categories, as well as Open Shark honours and Best Fun Photo.

More information on the Rivoli Bay Jetties Junior Fishing Competition is available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RivoliBayJettiesJuniorFishing/

Bookings for events across the school holidays are essential and can be made via Eventbrite or by phoning (08)8733 0904.

The full program is available at www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au/tourism/allevents/school-holiday-activities-in-wattle-range

Eventbrite bookings can be made at www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/fullthrottle-in-wattle-april-2023-school-holidays-2012099