Community Notices

 Light Cycles is a New Zealand-exclusive immersive light and multi-sensory experience in the Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā from 11 May – 9 June. Highlighting the Garden’s lush canvas, Light Cycles invites families on a nighttime adventure where natures secret rhythms come to life through dazzling light installations, soundscapes, and digital art. Click here to watch the trailer.

 

Light Cycles runs 11 May - 9 June from 6pm-8pm Wed, Thur & Sun, and 6pm-8:30pm Fri & Sat.


Wonderplay has spaces available for 9-14 year olds in Advanced Drama (4pm Weds, Toi Poneke, Abel Smith St), join us for intro to Shakespeare, Swordplay and Stage Combat). First class free. Register today www.wonderplay.co.nz Email debs@wonderplay.co.nz

Reminder: Fares for u25s are changing, starting 1 May 2024 

Kia Ora  

We would like to inform you that the government has made the decision to withdraw the government funding for the age-based concessions that have been in place since 1 September 2023. As a result, fares for children aged 5-12 and young adults under 25 years old will automatically return to the standard price fares from 1 May 2024. The current age-based concessions are funded by the government. 

What’s Changing for Students From 1 May? 

*Some exclusions apply (including Metlink on demand services and Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility taxis) and concession discounts are based on the full adult fare with applicable discount during off-peak hours.    

We strongly encourage all students (including Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility card holders) to top up their Snapper cards to ensure they have enough credit. 

For more information, visit metlink.org.nz/fares or contact us on 0800 801 700.  

Top Up Your Snapper Card 

Regards, 

Metlink  


Buy from the bees, support the trees! 

Paekawakawa Reserve, a community-driven native forest restoration project close in Island Bay, is fundraising for its work right now. 

We are selling 500g jars of honey, made by South Coast bees and harvested by a very generous local beekeeper - it's as local as you can get! 

Plus, it's very, very yummy honey. 

It's $25 a jar, and we'll deliver it straight to your door. 

Order by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/mEwra8pWDzKJQxXv6

Questions? Email paekawakawa@gmail.com 

Thanks for supporting us! 


Exciting news the South Coast Arts Trail is coming soon, 4th and 5th of May! So pop into the Island Bay Community Centre, Island Bay Library and various other locations to pick up a copy of the booklet, and see what's on the Arts Trail this year! 


These booklets are filled with artist information, opening times, and a map of the whole trail. Pick up a copy and get planning your route!

SCAT 2024 is made possible thanks to Pelorus Trust, @empirecinemanz and @newworldislandbay. 

Finding tasty and nutritious snacks can be difficult, so we have added more allergen friendly snack foods to myWellabee for you to find inspiration and a go-to option.

For example, you can browse the allergy-friendly fruit snacks from Naturkidz which have no GMO, no added sugar, no preservatives, no additives and are dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free and vegan. The perfect snacks!


If your child thrives on the energy of cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or even the art of parkour, they'll find their perfect match at Bigair Gym! Bigair Gyms classes not only promote fun, focus, and fitness but also provide a platform for children to acquire new skills and cultivate personal confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Safety and proper technique are paramount in the structured sessions, catering to everyone from beginners to those mastering advanced skills. Through Bigairs Gym Programme, children experience focused learning and tangible progress, fostering a sense of achievement. The diverse range of classes includes Gymnastics, Trampolining, Tumbling, Free Running (yes, parkour with flips!), and Cheerleading. Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!

 

Book online for Term 2 Gym Classes at www.bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.


On Saturday the 4th of May, Wellington City Libraries is partnering with the National Library of New Zealand to put on ComicFest 2024, the country’s largest celebration of home-grown comics and their creators. We have the biggest names in NZ’s comic and graphic industry, including Selina Tusitala Marsh (Mophead), Dylan Horrocks (Hicksville), Giselle Clarkson (The Observologist), Izzy Joy Te Aho-White (illustrator of Te Kokorangi and the Pipi and Pou series) and Jem Yoshioka (Circuits and Veins) joining us for workshops, talks, presentations, meet-and-greets, book signings, panel discussions, live drawing, and more. As well as all of these exciting events, there is a drawing competition, a cosplay competition, both with heaps of awesome prizes up for grabs, and nearly 2000 FREE comics to give away, courtesy of Graphic on Cuba St. If you have even a passing interest in comic books or graphic novels of all shapes and sizes, you won’t want to miss this celebration of creativity and passion – check out the full details at www.wcl.govt.nz/comicfest.

 

Where? National Library of New Zealand, 70 Molesworth Street, Thorndon

When? Saturday 4 May, 9am – 4.30pm

What? ComicFest 2024, the country’s largest celebration of New Zealand comics and their creators

Cost? All ComicFest events are totally free, but some do require registration. Check out the programme for the full details: www.wcl.govt.nz/comicfest


Message from EzLunch!


If you need to add or update an allergy alert for a student it's easy to do at any time:

Find more info on our support pages. 

Summer is upon us, and our latest issue is jam-packed with content to help Kiwi parents issue2404.totstoteens.co.nz/

What’s in this issue ?

» Should you worry about your late talker?
» Choosing between NCEA, IB and Cambridge
» Focus techniques for better learning
» Travel sickness remedies
» Road safety
» Dealing with a rare disorder
» Miss your kids' immunisations?
» Tiny tots, big emotions
» Comfort food recipes
» Cute edible craft

» PLUS awesome giveaways

Reminder: WIN one of 4 x $50 vouchers!

Four lucky winners will have the chance to choose a voucher of their choice for a fun-filled family activity during the upcoming school holidays. Prefer to put the prize towards Term 2 school lunches? We can top up your mykindo account instead!

If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym! Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING(thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!

Bookings are open now for Bigair Gyms popular Holiday Programme. Full & Half Day sessions are available.

Book online for the April Holiday Programmme and Term 2 Gym Classes at www.bigairgym.co.nz

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.


BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE 

“Island Bay Before & After School Care has spaces available for both mornings and afternoons. Before School Care is held inside the school library, while After School Care is held at the Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade (Pick up from St Francis).

 

Spaces are available for mornings on Tuesdays & Fridays, while afternoons we have everyday except Tuesday available.

 

If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to give our supervisor a call/text on 0274575359 our pop down and see us in the afternoon. An enrolment from can be picked up from both Before & After School Care.”

Island Bay United Holiday Programme is run in conjunction with Wellington United and the Brooklyn Northern United Junior football clubs.


The Holiday Programme will be held at Wakefield Park & will run rain or shine. 


Who: Children aged 5 -12 years
Where: Wakefield Park, Adelaide Road, Berhampore
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $45 per day with a discount of 10% when booking 5+ days
Week 1: Monday 15 April - Friday 19 April
Week 2: Mon 22 April - Wed 24 April + Fri 26 April excludes Thurs April 25 - ANZAC Day

What to bring: a packed lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, boots + shin guards and a change of clothes if the weather is looking wet. We'll move indoors for table tennis, foosball and movies if it's raining.


Please feel free to reach out to the club administrator at clubadministrator@islandbayunited.org with any questions.

IBU April Holiday Programme (1).pdf

Quiet Day is at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, Thursday 11 April, from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. 

To register, please email to:

sr.sue@compassion.org.nz 

 Refreshments are provided. There is no fee however a koha is greatly appreciated. 

Fares for u25s are changing, starting 1 May 2024 

Kia Ora  

We would like to inform you that the government has made the decision to withdraw the government funding for the age-based concessions that have been in place since 1 September 2023. As a result, fares for children aged 5-12 and young adults under 25 years old will automatically return to the standard price fares from 1 May 2024. The current age-based concessions are funded by the government. 

What’s Changing for Students From 1 May? 

*Some exclusions apply (including Metlink on demand services and Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility taxis) and concession discounts are based on the full adult fare with applicable discount during off-peak hours.    

We strongly encourage all students (including Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility card holders) to top up their Snapper cards to ensure they have enough credit. 

For more information, visit metlink.org.nz/fares or contact us on 0800 801 700.  

Top Up Your Snapper Card 

Regards, 

Metlink  


Is your child excited for fun this school break? Hoop Kids Autumn Camp promises basketball and smiles. It's perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Why Hoop Kids Camp?

Camp Details:

Don't let your child miss out on the fun and growth at Hoop Kids Autumn Camp.

Sign them up today, and let the good times roll!


As we gear up for another school holiday break, we're thrilled to announce our giveaway of four $50 school holiday vouchers! Four lucky winners will have the chance to choose a voucher for a fun-filled family activity during the upcoming school holidays. So, whether you're dreaming of a day at the zoo, an adventure at a theme park, or a cozy movie night in, we've got you covered. Or.... we can top up your mykindo account if you would prefer to put the money towards term two lunches. 

The Total Touch Holiday Programme is ready to roll out these school holidays!

Proudly supported by Royal Roofing, Total Touch offer a 3 day holiday programme focusing on upskilling players from 5-14 Years old; in touch, the AWHI principles and having lots of fun along the way.


With key coaches, including TNZ Community Coaching Director and 4 x World Cup Gold Medallist- George Jahnke, Wellington Touch Senior Coaches- Mitch Bialy and Ike Tapine, these 3 days will be loaded with valuable content, skills and laughter.


Offering a specialised Under 14 programme this time around as well- we invite players from 5-14 years to join us these holidays- but get in quick- places are limited!


Upcoming Holiday Programme Dates

15, 17 and 18 April - NOTE no session on the 16th of April

From 9-3pm at Petone Rugby Clubrooms- Udy Street, Petone

Just $30 a day


Register here- https://totaltouch.fmweb.nz/april-holiday-programme


April Holiday Computer Classes

Grand Training runs educational and fun computer classes over the holidays at our Wellington City location for ages 5 to 16.

REGISTER NOW! 


IBU is one of the largest junior (and senior) clubs in Wellington. We proudly offer programmes to all our junior players at whatever skill level they are at. We recognise that all players develop at different stages and work together to bring out players' natural abilities, regardless of team placement.


Our junior registrations are closing on 20th March. 


If you want to be considered for a travel team (competitive 1 or 2 team) and can not attend the team placement session, please get in touch with clubadministrator@islandbayunited.org


Are you going overseas for the school holidays?

 

When you return, you can now complete a digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before you fly back into New Zealand – replacing the need to fill out a paper declaration card on the plane. 

 

Everyone coming into New Zealand needs to complete an NZTD. You’ll answer questions about your trip and what’s in your bags. You can complete it at a time that suits you, on the NZTD website or by downloading the NZTD app, and submit it 24 hours before your trip back to New Zealand.

 

Download the NZTD app today!


PRIDE LANDS: Here To Support All Tamariki & Rangatahi (Neurotypical and Neurodivergent)

 

Pride Lands provides a structured and engaging (Technology Free) social development programme for young people age 4 – 17 years from all walks of life.

 

You will find our centres at Western Suburbs Rugby Club in Wilton and South Wellington Intermediate School Hall in Berhampore/Newtown

 

Our shuttle services have booster seats driven by first aid trained mentors that have full driver licenses.

 

At Pride Lands, we welcome neurotypical and neurodivergent children and youths with on-on-one support available to those that need it in our communities.

 

Please enrol when ready on: www.PrideLands.co.nz


Creative School Holiday Workshops (2).pdf

St Madeleine Sophie's Reunion

Hello all, this event has been created so we all have a chance to catch up and reminisce over the good old times.


https://facebook.com/events/s/st-madeleine-sophies-school-re/3506921066211619/?mibextid=Gg3lNB


Hosted by our lovely Susan Bruce.

10:30 AM Mass at St Francis de Sales Church followed by lunch at The Pine's.

At The Pine's there will Lunch and Jazz music to enjoy which will be covered in the costs.

There will be a cost of $60 per person to be paid into Susan Bruce's account. Account details as below:

 

Bank Name: ANZ
Bank Account Number: 01-0504-0158741-01

We hope to see you all there  


Free Music Lesson Voucher

Would you like some free music lesson vouchers for your school or community fundraising events? Please say the word and I can send you some electronically as a way of saying thank you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

Music Holiday Programmes

Are you looking for a holiday programme that is suited to creative and musical children? Busking trips to build their confidence, rock band school, songwriting sessions and lots of fun activities. Perfect for singers, guitarists and keyboard players. Beginners to advanced. Contact us today.  geoff@therockacademy.co.nz or 021 565 750.

April. 

Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Friday 26th

(We are not running on ANZAC Day Thursday 25th) 

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwP8fNpxsMo

Wellington Harriers Children's Cross Country

Our Open day is Saturday 6th April at 1.45pm. 

We meet at that the Wellington Harrier Club rooms on Alexandre Road Mount Victoria.

The season will start with a relay (Donaldson Memorial) near our club rooms on Mt Victoria. This relay race is a fun introduction with mixed teams of adults and kids, laps are about 1.5k, and new members are very welcome to come along and give it a go!


We offer two midweek after school cross country trainings, run by  Athletics New Zealand Accredited Coaches. 

Close to our clubrooms we are lucky to have 8 different training locations, providing lots of variety to keep trainings interesting and fun!   Our clubrooms couldn't be in a better spot. They're also a fun place to hang out in, before and after training. A pool table, table tennis table and foosball table are also available for indoor amusement.


We also assist with training for primary/intermediate age children competing in the school's cross country competition and help with fitness for other sports.

Our races are held on Saturday afternoons except for Wellington Cross Country Champs. They are held on a Sunday.


There are 5 club races and 7 interclub races. throughout the season and entry to these races is free. (Note interclub races are only open to club members)  The membership period lasts for 12 months so if you join in the winter it also covers the summer athletics program which is held at Newtown Park.  


Register at - http://www.whac.org.nz 


For more information please contact:


Julie Richards

Children's Manager

juliemaerdy@yahoo.co.uk

0212959026


St Patrick's Day Parade and Concert

Celebrate St Patrick's Day on Sunday 17th March along the Wellington Waterfront. Entertainment begins at 12pm at Kumutoto Square (near Flamingo Joe's) with the annual Parade starting from there at 1pm. At 1:30pm the Concert under the sails at Queens Wharf showcases Irish culture with Irish dancing and top local musicians.There's something for everyone with activities for kids and the popular 'best dressed in green'. More detail on Facebook @wellingtonirish

PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES 

SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT SOUTH WELLINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
(SWIS - BERHAMPORE) AND WESTERN SUBURBS RUGBY CLUB  (WILTON)

15th26th APR 2024 from 7.00am-6pm daily. Age range is 4 – 17 years with overnight sleepover activities provided with Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games. Kai Cubs Cooking, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available. Daily $82.04/cub per session or $139.47 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $328.16 per cub/week or $557.87 for two siblings/week. MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Qualified 1st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed at $12/hr
ACTION (Home support 1-on-1) Mentors is also available if needed at $35/her per mentor.

Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.PRIDELANDS.co.nz or Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare


WAFF - Wellington Animation Film Festival 

15-16 March 2024 

The Roxy Cinema – 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022

More info here Tickets available here  Trailer here

flyer_details_2024 (1).pdf

Message from the Island Bay Community Centre

It's been a busy busy year at the Island Bay Community Centre, lots of new classes starting, with more on the way and some new initiatives in the pipeline.

In the meantime we have been working on our recycling schemes here and are pleased to announce that we now have lid recycling happening! So please save those lids, wash them (very important step) and drop them in to us weekdays from 10am - 4pm. What lids can you drop off here? The plastic lids we recycle are: Hinge caps, screw caps, plastic contact lens packaging without foil and recycle numbers 2 & 5. The metal lids we take are: screw caps, crown caps, wire from sparkling wine, jar lids and ring-pull-caps. Don't forget we also do battery recycling and mobile phone recycling! 

Late Night Lights Trust is proud to present ‘HighLighting Talent!’, showcasing the diverse talents of the Wellington region’s solo performers and groups.

HighLighting Talent will focus on performances that creatively incorporate a light component.

Participants will captivate event attendees, and winners will be determined through judges each night as well as People’s Choice vote through our Facebook page.

To find out more and register: highlight.org.nz/highlighting-talent

Get in quick and book for the April school holidays!!!! 

https://madagascar.co.nz/ 

Reminder: Valentine's day giveaway!

Feeling lucky? This week we have an exciting Valentine's day giveaway.

Order lunch to be delivered between now and Friday 23 Feb 2024 and go in the draw. Three lucky winners get to choose a $50 voucher to spend on some family fun (ie. Movies, Auckland Zoo, Supermarket- for your fave movie treats).


Valentine's day giveaway

Order lunch to be delivered between Monday 12 Feb and Friday 23 Feb 2024 and go in the draw. Three lucky winners get to choose a $50 voucher to spend on some family fun (ie. Movies, Auckland Zoo, Supermarket- for your fave movie treats). 

After School and Saturday Computer Classes

Our term time classes are smaller just 3 to 6 children.  Classes are focused on what you want to learn. Class runs from 3:30 to 5:30 pm class fee $45 or 10 sessions $400 (doors open from 3:15). Saturday 1:30 - 4:30 pm. class fee $65 or 10 sessions $600.

Learn to Code Scratch, Python, Java, JavaScript, or Learn to Code & Create 3D Games, Minecraft, Roblox, and A Discovery Course in Computing (suitable for younger children), Build Your Own Computer.


For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz

WonderPlay:

Wonderplay have spaces available for 5-8 year olds in New Wonders (3.45pm Thurs, Island Bay), 9-13 year olds in Star Players (4.30pm Thurs, Island Bay) and 9-14 year olds in Advanced Drama (4pm Weds, Toi Poneke, Abel Smith St),  Email debs@wonderplay.co.nz 

If your child loves doing cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or parkour, then they will thrive at Bigair Gym! Bigair Gym classes are excellent for fun, focus and fitness! Children learn new skills and develop personal confidence and self-achievement! Strong focus is given to safety and technique, ranging from fundamentals to advanced skills. The structured classes follow a Bigair Badge Programme, which creates focused learning, and allows children to achieve and feel personal progression! Bigair classes include GYMNASTICS, TRAMPOLINING, TUMBLING, FREE RUNNING(thats parkour with flips) & CHEERLEADING! Inquire about Bigair BIRTHDAY PARTIES too!

Book online for Term 1 now at www.bigairgym.co.nz or please contact us for any inquiries:

Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.

WSBHS Newsletter February 2024.pdf

L.O.D Dance offers a variety of dance classes for students of all ages, pre-schoolers to adults.  Contact us now for more info on how we can help nurture your child’s Love of Dance! www.loddance.co.nz 

WHAT IS THIS STUDY ABOUT?

With the START CARE study we are comparing two different ways of treating asthma to find out which one is better at preventing asthma exacerbations in tamariki.

· A separate preventer (Flixotide,Serotide or Symbicort) taken every day and reliever (Ventolin or Respigen) taken when needed; OR

· A single combined preventer and reliever (Symbicort) taken when needed and/or every day

 

The inhalers being used are called “Turbuhalers”, they are breath activated and do not require a spacer like most common inhalers currently used. During the first

visit the child is taught how to use the Turbuhaler safely. At the second visit, if their asthma is stable, the child will be given one of the treatments (decided at random) to take for one year.

If the child’s asthma is bad, or they have an asthma exacerbation, we might want to increase the amount of the study inhaler(s) they are taking. During the study, we will meet with each participant and their whanau 6 times at our clinic. We will ask

questions about their asthma and perform some breathing tests.

 

All study medication is provided free-of-charge during the study and parents will be reimbursed for their travel expenses. This study is for children aged between 5 years to 11 years old who have asthma.

 

Contact startcare@mrinz.ac.nz  for more information.


FLOORBALL 

Learn to coach/learn to ref courses

We will run a course for parents and interested students on how to coach a team and how to ref junior league games. 

The session is scheduled for

Monday 12th February 6-7.30pm at Akau Tangi Sports Centre.

Session One: Learn to ref (students) - 6-6.45pm

Session Two: Learn to coach (parents) - 6.45pm-7.30pm

Register here: https://wellingtonfloorball.org.nz/register (-> Floorball Events).

There is no cost involved.

 Our trainings and events (overview for term 1) are here: https://wellingtonfloorball.org.nz/trainings-and-events.

Registration page for all trainings and events is here: https://wellingtonfloorball.org.nz/register.

 The Story of Paekawakawa Bush Reserve

A 15 minute Slide Show on Wednesday 14th February in the Island Bay Community Centre at 4 p.m koha for reserve funds appreciated

           Created and presented by Fe Day and Annette Moffat

              Where is this jewel in Island Bay ?

                       How did we receive this gift? 

                            Who looks after it ?


 Kawakawa tea or herb tea & kawakawa biscuits or gingernuts

                                will be served.


   An Island Bay Festival Event!