Reminder: 2pm finish tomorrow for all students

A paid union meeting for teachers will go ahead tomorrow which means on Wednesday 31 May Island Bay School will close at 2 pm. Please make arrangements for your child to be collected at 2 pm. Kelly Club will be available from 2pm for those that need to attend. See here to book your child into Kelly Club. Thank you for your understanding.

Newsletter 26 May 2023

Includes a reminder about the Life Education parent info session on zoom (29 May), info on possible strike action (on 31 May), postponement of “Upholding Te Tiriti” Parent info session, and reminders about school discos, the Reggio Whānau Pizza evening, and policies up for review.

Have a great weekend!

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Newsletter 19 May 2023

Includes info on Life Education parent info session 2pm, 29 May on zoom, upcoming coffee connections, Upholding Te Tiriti Parent info evening with Poutama Pounamu **note
date change – 7 June**, Out-of-Zone Applications, Measles info, and more.

Have a great weekend

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Reminder: it’s Pink Shirt Day today. Wear something pink!

By taking part you will be helping to stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.

Newsletter 12 May 2023

Includes info on the Island Bay School Health Consultation 2023, Southern Zone Cross Country reminder, Island Bay School Hoodies orders, Life Education parent info sessions, EOTC Policy up for review, “Upholding Te Tiriti” Poutama Pounamu Parent Info session and more.

Have a great weekend

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Reminder: Mihi Whakatau for all new starters on tomorrow (9 May).

All students and families meet Maria at 8.55am in the hall to prepare

Reminder: Home & School meeting tomorrow (8 May), 7.30pm in the Learning Hub. All welcome!

We are still wanting some lovely parents to come along and experience the Home and School Whānau. It is 2 hours per month and you do not need to attend every meeting and you will meet other amazing parents.

Home and School put on events such as the kids disco. Quiz or Bingo night and help with the Matariki breakfast just to name a few (project groups are set up for these events) You also get inside information from Deborah about what is happening during school time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Newsletter 5 May 2023

Includes info on freedom friday options, hoodie orders, road safety reminders, Art Auction info and Save the Date, Cross Country pics and results and more

Have a great weekend

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Reminder: Freedom Friday options for Term 2 & 3 – form due asap

Thanks to those families who have filled in the form already. Please get your child’s options asap so we can start placing them. Many thanks

Freedom Friday Options form

Reminder: School Cross Country today (2 May)! Y5&6 meet at Wakefield at 9am

Year 5 and 6’s will need to meet at Wakefield Park at 9am and year 1-4 ākonga will walk from school.
Your child will need a drink bottle, running shoes, appropriate running gear and medical requirements. Supporters welcome!

Reminder: School Cross Country tomorrow (2 May)! Y5&6 meet at Wakefield at 9am, order your child’s post-run sausage now on KINDO

Year 5 and 6’s will need to meet at Wakefield Park at 9am and year 1-4 ākonga will walk from school.

Your child will need a drink bottle, running shoes, appropriate running gear and medical requirements. We will not be eating at Wakefield Park so no lunch boxes will be taken. After their race, ākonga will walk back to IBS.

Order your child’s post-cross country sausage now on KINDO.

Notice: Tonight’s Home & School meeting is POSTPONED to 8 May, 7.30pm in the Learning Hub. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Reminder: Order your child’s post-cross country sausage on KINDO

Order on KINDO – $2 per sausage – specify when ordering if meat or vege.

Note: this is intended to be a post-run snack rather than lunch and will be given to the kids as they finish running.

Newsletter 29 April 2023

Includes info on the Cross Country (2 May), important upcoming dates for Term 2 and more

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Reminder: school photo ordering closes soon

The fundraising period/drop off shipping option  for Island Bay School 2023 will be closing in 3 days time.

To order your photographs, please go to the below link and enter the password you were initially provided (either by email or hard copy). If you have misplaced the email, then please contact the office for your password. 

https://www.inspirephotocart.co.nz/galleries/school/island-bay-school-2023/

Reminder: South Wellington Anzac Day commemoration at school, 1pm tomorrow

The Wellington South Community Anzac Service will be at 1pm Monday 25 April at Island Bay School by the bell tower.

A short service with the Last Post played on a bugle, the tolling of the bell, and laying of wreaths under the bell tower by various community groups, followed by a cuppa and Anzac biscuits. All are welcome to come along. 

People are invited to meet on the grass at St Hilda’s Anglican Church (311 The Parade) at 12.30pm and parade down the footpath to Island Bay School with a lone bagpiper leading the way from 12.45pm for a 1pm Service start at school.

Reminder: Teacher Only Day tomorrow and Anzac Day on Tuesday. School starts for Term 2 on Wednesday

Reminder: Check out the South Coast Art Trail Exhibition THIS WEEKEND! Come to the School Hall and see your child’s art!

15/16 April will see nearly 40 talented South Coast artists and makers opening their doors to the public. There’s something for everyone – from pop-up galleries to open studios, murals, and community exhibitions.

And this includes an artwork from every child at Island Bay School! Come up to the School Hall 10am-4pm both days and check out your child’s art!

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Reminder: Check out the South Coast Art Trail Exhibition THIS WEEKEND! Come to the School Hall and see your child’s art!

15/16 April will see nearly 40 talented South Coast artists and makers opening their doors to the public. There’s something for everyone – from pop-up galleries to open studios, murals, and community exhibitions.

And this includes an artwork from every child at Island Bay School! Come up to the School Hall 10am-4pm both days and check out your child’s art!

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Newsletter 7 April 2023

Have a great break over the holidays. See you on Wed 26 April for Term 2.

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Reminder: Last day of Term 1 is this Wednesday, 5 April

School photos now available to order – codes will be sent home with kids today

To view and order your photographs:

1. Go to our website at https://www.inspirephotocart.co.nz
2. Log in or create an account. This is an important first step as it should save the passwords you use and should stop you having to re-enter the passcode every time you wish to view the images.
3. Enter the unique codes on the info leaflet(s) sent home with your child(ren) – there are multiple codes; (1) for individual/sibling shots (starts with G), (2) for class, hub and extracurricular groups (start with X).  Informal groups codes are same as formal class group codes.
If you have misplaced the codes,  please contact the school office admin@islandbay.school.nz.  We would recommend getting in touch as soon as possible if there are any issues with your code so this can be sorted ASAP,  as we will  not be working during the weekend that this gallery is closing.
4. Save the images you would like to purchase to your ‘Favourites’
5.  Groups code: Save the relevant class groups to your ‘Favourites’.  Please check your child’s name is spelled correctly and let us know before end of fundraising ordering period if amendment is needed.

Please check your order confirmation email closely and get in touch if you are unsure about what you wanted to order does not match what you have entered on your order. Incorrectly-ordered prints can not be swapped or reimbursed.

If you require an alternative method of ordering, have any questions or require assistance with navigating the ordering software, then please feel free to call or email us: orders@inspirephotography.co.nz. The more questions we receive the better we become at informing parents about this process.

The gallery closes at midnight on Sunday 30 April 2023 and orders placed before the gallery closes aim to be dropped off at your school by 15.05.23. Orders to be posted will be processed at the same time as the prints that are to be returned to the school. Digital files are purchased as is and retouching requests may incur fees. 

The gallery will remain live and online for up to 12 months after the main ordering period closes, postage and packing fees may also apply as drop off at school is not available with late orders.  The school does not receive any fundraising donations on sales after the main ordering period finishes.

Kind regards,

The Inspire Team.

orders@inspirephotography.co.nz
043848009

Reminder: Home & School meeting, 7.30pm tomorrow (3 April) in the Library. All welcome!

Everyone is welcome to come along and see what Home & School is all about! It is 2 hours per month, you don’t have to attend every meeting, and it’s a great opportunity to meet other amazing parents.

Home & School put on events such as the kids disco, quiz and Bingo nights, and help with the Matariki breakfast – just to name a few! Project groups are set up for each events, so you won’t get stuck with having to help with everything!

You also get inside information from our Principal Deborah about what is happening during school time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Newsletter 31 March 2023

Includes info on Easter Raffle tickets, Monday’s Home & School meeting, Wednesday’s Evacuation practice and more. Have a great weekend

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Reminder: Get your Home & School Easter Raffle tickets now on KINDO!

Get your tickets now to be in the draw to win one of our fabulous Home & School Easter baskets! Get your tickets on KINDO. Funds go towards supporting families in need. Raffle drawn on Monday 3 April.

Reminder: Home & School Easter raffle fundraiser donations due tomorrow – please drop to the office (in the library)

Newsletter 24 March 2023

Includes reminders of upcoming trips & events (coffee connection, Emergency Evacuation Practice), request for Art Exhibition volunteers, Home & School Easter Raffle fundraiser donations, and more. Have a great weekend!

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Newsletter 17 March 2023

Includes important info about our upcoming Emergency Evacuation practice, hub trips and a call for volunteers for our School Art Exhibition. Have a great weekend!

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Reminder: Teacher Strike tomorrow.

We have limited places available at school for childcare, please let us know as soon as possible. Many thanks

Other good options are:

Island Bay Kelly Club – see here

Island Bay United Football programme – see here

Reminder: Teacher Strike on Thursday, no school

If you require childcare, some good options are:

Island Bay Kelly Club – see here

Island Bay United Football programme – see here

Reminder: Home & School AGM – 7.30pm, Mon 13 March, all welcome!

Come and see how H&S works! It’s a great opportunity to be involved with school in a way that really makes a difference to our school environment, as well as a great way to meet other parents.

In accordance with the Home and School Constitution, The Annual General Meeting is set for Monday 13 March 2023 at 7.30pm. We need at least 15 school parents for a quorum. See the agenda here.

Feel free to come along and ask questions or email homeandschool@islandbay.school.nz. 

Newsletter 11 March 2023

Includes important info on Thursday’s Strike (16 March) and about our Emergency Evacuation practice (5 April), also info on basketball registration, Home & School AGM (this coming Monday, all welcome!) and more.

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16 March Strike Information

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Industrial Action – PPTA  and NZEI Teachers’ Strike on Thursday 16 March 2023

The NZEI has advised the Island Bay School Board that its member teachers at our school will be taking strike action on Thursday 16 March 2023.

The Board has carefully considered the availability of non-union teaching staff and unfortunately decided that we can’t provide normal instruction during the strike so the school will officially be closed for instruction during the above date.

If making alternative arrangements for care is difficult, we can still supervise a very small number of students if required. Please contact the school office at admin@islandbay.school.nz if your student(s) will need this. 

Kelly Club Island Bay will also be offering a fun programme on 16 March if that is helpful. See here for more details.

We know that this is inconvenient for parents and students alike. Please be assured that safety is our main concern.

Thank you for your understanding. Please contact Deborah Fenton (principal@islandbay.school.nz) if you have any queries relating to this decision.

Yours sincerely,
Devon Heaphy
Board Presiding Member
on behalf of the Island Bay School Board

Reminder: School photos this week – Tues 7 and Thurs 9 March

Newsletter 3 March 2023

Includes a request for volunteers to help run the school art exhibition in the South Coast Art Trail, and a reminder that school photos will be taken Tues/Thursday next week. Have a great weekend.

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