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Explore - Extend - Empower
Creating holistic learners in a broad inquiring
curriculum that fosters a love of learning and
cultivates creative minds.
Principal’s Welcome
Nau mai ki Kura o Tapu Te Ranga.
Welcome to Island Bay School.
We are a primary school (Year 1-6) on the picturesque south coast of Wellington. When you arrive here at Island Bay, you will have a real sense of place, from the bay to the city. We are committed to giving all students the best education possible.
Our vision for learning to “ Explore, Extend and Empower ” is brought to life by our curriculum that recognises that there are unique realities for the learner that deserve recognition in the design of learning and schooling. We want learning that matters, that makes a difference in learners’ lives, that is creative, connected to meaningful, relevant and deep contexts.
Our Learning
Through an inquiry model, Island Bay School endeavours to integrate all of the learning areas from the New Zealand Curriculum into their teaching and learning. Our curriculum document unpacks what our learning looks like in detail.
Enrolment Information
We welcome new students to Island Bay School. To find out more click below.
What's happening at Island Bay School?
Latest Notifications
Newsletter 22 September 2023
Sat Sep 23 12:31amIncludes information on helpers needed! For Athletics Day, Road Patrol, Y6 Leavers’ Evening, and School Fair volunteers; Senior Camp permission form and information, an update from the School Board about Board Nominations and more.
Have a great break over the holidays and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 9 Oct for Term 4!
Reminder: Sports registrations close soon and Netball closes today 21 Sept
Wed Sep 20 10:31pmFloorball for Y1-6 at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre – Full details are in the form. Registrations close 1 Oct. Games are Tuesdays 17 Oct – 13 Dec between 4 and 7pm (younger kids play earlier). Please also indicate if you are able to manage a team.
3×3 Basketball for Y3-6 at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre – Full details are in the form. Registrations close Friday 22 Sept. Year 5/6 teams play Mondays 9 Oct – 4 Dec between 4 and 6pm. Year 3/4 teams play Tuesdays 10 October – 28 November between 4 and 6pm
Sign up for 3×3 basketball here
Touch Rugby Y1-6 at Wakefield Park – Full details are in the form. Registrations close 6 Oct. Games are Wednesdays 25 Oct – 29 Nov from 3.45pm. Please also indicate if you are able to manage a team.
Netball Y1-4 – Full details in registration form. Closes 21 Sept. Season runs Saturday, 14 October – Saturday, 25 November regular ANZ sessions with Saturday, 2 December – Fun Festival Day.
Reminder: Final Island Bay School Hoodie Orders for 2023 – close 22 Sept
Wed Sep 20 07:33amThere are two hoodie designs available – a general school hoodie as well as a hoodie for our Year 6 Leavers. If your child plays sport for Island Bay, we suggest choosing the navy colour, but any colour is fine.
We recommend you check the sizing carefully, but if in doubt go a size up. These are small sizes so err on the side of caution. We also recommend you choose a nickname as this allows us to get your hoodie back to your child easily, should it get lost!
Orders close 22 September. Once you have ordered, you will be emailed an invoice to pay via Kindo. Any questions, please contact Keri; keri@islandbay.school.nz. Please complete one form per child.
Reminder: Mihi Whakatau on tomorrow (21 Sept) for our new starters, 9.15am in the hall.
Wed Sep 20 07:31amAll new children and their families will be welcomed and need to meet in the Learning Hub (beside the library) at 8:55am for a briefing with Maria. The Mihi whakatau starts at 9:15. New families are then invited to stay for morning tea in the staffroom afterwards.
Reminder: Your voice is important! Please fill in our Community Survey.
Tue Sep 19 07:32amThis survey is designed to measure parent satisfaction with our strategic direction, and the programmes and services provided by the school. It is divided into sections that
connect to each of the aspects of our school’s strategic plan.
Your feedback and support is critical and will be used to assess and improve our school’s overall success and inform future planning.
Please complete this survey based on your experience of Island Bay School in 2023, regarding the goals we aimed to meet in each section, and where applicable, your
feedback will influence our strategic direction in 2024.
Reminder: Register interest for Te Māpunga 2024 – closes 22 Sept
Mon Sep 18 07:16amIf you would like your tamariki to be involved in our one-day-a-week bilingual class for 2024 please register below. Registrations close on 22 Sept.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn te reo, tikanga, Mātauranga Māori, local stories and history. Please feel free to email us with any questions.
Te Māpunga 2024 – Māori ākonga
Te Māpunga 2024 – Non Māori ākonga
Reminder: Island Bay School hoodie orders close on Friday!
Mon Sep 18 01:58amThere are two hoodie designs available – a general school hoodie as well as a hoodie for our Year 6 Leavers. If your child plays sport for Island Bay, we suggest choosing
the navy colour, but any colour is fine.
We recommend you check the sizing carefully, but if in doubt go a size up. These are small sizes so err on the side of caution. We also recommend you choose a nickname
as this allows us to get your hoodie back to your child easily, should it get lost!
Orders close 22 September. Once you have ordered, you will be emailed an invoice to pay via Kindo. Any questions, please contact Keri; keri@islandbay.school.nz.
Please complete one form per child.
Sports registrations: Floorball (closes 1 Oct), 3×3 Basketball (closes 22 Sept), Touch Rugby (closes 6 Oct) & Netball (closes 21 Sept)
Mon Sep 18 12:34amFloorball for Y1-6 at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre – Full details are in the form. Registrations close 1 Oct. Games are Tuesdays 17 Oct – 13 Dec between 4 and 7pm (younger kids play earlier). Please also indicate if you are able to manage a team.
3×3 Basketball for Y3-6 at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre – Full details are in the form. Registrations close Friday 22 Sept. Year 5/6 teams play Mondays 9 Oct – 4 Dec between 4 and 6pm. Year 3/4 teams play Tuesdays 10 October – 28 November between 4 and 6pm
Sign up for 3×3 basketball here
Touch Rugby Y1-6 at Wakefield Park – Full details are in the form. Registrations close 6 Oct. Games are Wednesdays 25 Oct – 29 Nov from 3.45pm. Please also indicate if you are able to manage a team.
Netball Y1-4 – Full details in registration form. Closes 21 Sept. Season runs Saturday, 14 October – Saturday, 25 November regular ANZ sessions with Saturday, 2 December – Fun Festival Day.
Newsletter 15 September 2023
Fri Sep 15 07:46amIncludes info on sports registrations, reminders about next week’s Mihi Whakatau, the Community Survey, information on the opportunity to sign up for Te Māpunga – our bilingual class for 2024 and more
Have a great weekend!
Newsletter 8 September 2023 – including Community Survey
Fri Sep 08 10:31pmIncludes the Community Survey, sports registration info, dates for Term 4, hoodie orders, Art Splash & Futsal Festival reminders and more
Have a great weekend
Reminder: Home and School meeting tonight, all welcome, 7.30pm in the Learning Hub
Mon Sep 04 01:16amNewsletter 1 September 2023
Fri Sep 01 07:46amIncludes info on Term 4 sports, Art Weekend wrap up and more
Notice: Unfortunately we have to cancel the Bogan Bingo Evening.
Wed Aug 30 09:46pmThank you to everyone who bought tickets, the office will be in touch regarding a refund.
Thanks,
Home & School team
Reminder: Dress up day on Friday! Bring a koha and support KidsCan
Wed Aug 30 07:16amThanks to our wonderful Active Citizenship Freedom Friday Group, we are having a dress up day on Friday – come dressed up as whatever you like!
Final call for Freedom Friday options
Mon Aug 28 01:03amIf you have not yet filled out Freedom Friday with your child, please do so asap.
We are missing the options for 100 children and groups are being organised now.
Many thanks
Newsletter 25 August – important Art Weekend Info!
Fri Aug 25 05:31amIncludes all you need to know about the Art Auction TONIGHT, the Art gallery and Makers Market on this weekend, tickets for BOGAN BINGO Night, Father’s Day Raffle, and more
Have a great weekend!
Reminders: Art Auction TONIGHT! from 6.30pm, Auction starts at 8pm. Art gallery and market open through the weekend. See you there!
Thu Aug 24 10:01pmArt Auction: Doors open at 6.30pm on Fri (this week, 25 Aug!) for fixed price artwork sales. There will be bubbles on arrival, complimentary canapes served throughout the evening and a bar for purchasing wine and craft beer. The live auction starts at 8pm with about 35 incredible artworks to bid on. Come along and see the artworks created by our talented artistic community!
Follow us on Instagram for a sneak peek of the artworks @islandbayartauction
Makers Market: 10am-3pm on Saturday 26 August, alongside the wonderful Art Auction Gallery. After checking out the wonderful art on display, grab a coffee and a nibble, browse the artisan stalls and listen to the music. A perfect Saturday outing for the whole family!
Art Gallery open 10am-3pm Saturday & Sunday
Reminders! Art Auction this weekend (from 6.30pm Fri and through the weekend), Father’s Day Raffle tickets and Bogan Bingo tickets on sale!
Wed Aug 23 07:46amArt Auction: Doors open at 6.30pm on Fri (this week, 25 Aug!) for fixed price artwork sales. There will be bubbles on arrival, complimentary canapes served throughout the evening and a bar for purchasing wine and craft beer. The live auction starts at 8pm with about 35 incredible artworks to bid on. Come along and see the artworks created by our talented artistic community!
Follow us on Instagram for a sneak peek of the artworks @islandbayartauction
Makers Market: 10am-3pm on Saturday 26 August, alongside the wonderful Art Auction Gallery. After checking out the wonderful art on display, grab a coffee and a nibble, browse the artisan stalls and listen to the music. A perfect Saturday outing for the whole family!
Bogan Bingo – 9 Sept
Time is running out to buy your tickets to one of Island Bay School’s best ADULTS ONLY nights of the year; Bogun Bingo.
Get your gang of fellow bogans together and dress up in your bogun best for a ripper of a night of cheap drinks, nibbles and BINGO on Saturday 9 September, 7pm at the Island Bay Bowling Club.
Great prizes up for grabs including beer from Fortune Favours, a weekend at a local Air BnB, mystery vouchers from Lowe & Co and Tommy’s, chocolates from Baron Hasselhoff and gifts from NIL products.
Book your babysitter now!
Get your tickets for the Father’s Day Raffle and our upcoming Bogan Bingo Eveing on KINDO under H&S Fundraising
The final round of Freedom Friday is now live. Click the link to see all of the fabulous options on offer.
Tue Aug 22 07:33amComplete by 29 August.
Reminders! Art Auction this weekend (from 6.30pm Fri and through the weekend), Father’s Day Raffle tickets and Bogan Bingo tickets on sale!
Tue Aug 22 07:16amArt Auction: Doors open at 6.30pm on Fri (this week, 25 Aug!) for fixed price artwork sales. There will be bubbles on arrival, complimentary canapes served throughout the evening and a bar for purchasing wine and craft beer. The live auction starts at 8pm with about 35 incredible artworks to bid on. Come along and see the artworks created by our talented artistic community!
Follow us on Instagram for a sneak peek of the artworks @islandbayartauction
Makers Market: 10am-3pm on Saturday 26 August, alongside the wonderful Art Auction Gallery. After checking out the wonderful art on display, grab a coffee and a nibble, browse the artisan stalls and listen to the music. A perfect Saturday outing for the whole family.
Keen to be involved in our art weekend? We have a couple of opportunities
– We are looking for help on the evening of the auction to help our drinks and food team. Please let us know if you’re able to help out, even for an hour or two.
– On Sunday afternoon we need help packing down the artworks and wrapping them for pick. It’s a quick job when lots of people help out. And lots of fun!
– There are still some slots available for anyone who would like to perform a song or two as part of the market’s mini-concert 12-1pm.
– if you are interested in helping out for a couple of hours over the weekend, please be in touch ibaa2023@gmail.com
Yes, I can help with the Art Weekend
Get your tickets for the Father’s Day Raffle and our upcoming Bogan Bingo Eveing on KINDO under H&S Fundraising
Newsletter 18 August 2023
Fri Aug 18 07:31amIncludes information on Island Bay Art Auction (next weekend!), Father’s Day Raffle tickets, Bingo night tickets, Calendar Art, Ablaze firewood fundraiser, and more!
Newsletter 11 Aug 2023
Fri Aug 11 07:48amIt includes important information on a number of upcoming school fundraisers including the Art Auction, Firewood, Calendar Art and Bingo Night.
Have a great weekend
Note: Roti & Curry orders will be available for pick up from the Learning Hub, 2.30-3.15pm TODAY (9 Aug)
Tue Aug 08 08:01pmNote: Roti & Curry orders will be available for pick up from the Learning Hub, 2.30-3.15pm ON WEDNESDAY
Tue Aug 08 02:50amPlease note the stand down period from school after a tummy bug/diarrhea is 48 hours (not 24 hours as previously emailed)
Mon Aug 07 08:02pmIsland Bay School Art Auction! Save the date and book a babysitter, Friday 25 August from 6.30pm
Fri Aug 04 07:46amThe most glamorous event on the Island Bay School Calendar is here! Experience the excitement as the School hall is transformed into a gallery space. Peruse the artworks, explore rich artistic community that is Island Bay. Champagne and craft beer served with complementary canapés from 6.30pm. There is something for everyone with prices ranging from very affordable through to high-end art. Artists include Sheyne Tuffery, Andy Spain, Nicola Jackson, Dan Wilkinson , Karl Fritsch, Ewan McDougall, Robert Franken, and Juliet Best.
The auction raises funds to support art education at the school, including local Artists in Residence and creative programmes for the tamariki.
Newsletter 4 August 2023
Fri Aug 04 07:16amIncludes reminders about road safety around our school, a policy review, an urgent request for two fair coordinators, reminder about next week’s Poetry Cafes, and more.
Have a great weekend
Newsletter 28 July 2023
Fri Jul 28 07:46amIncludes info on our upcoming Poetry Cafes, SWIS Open day & Evening, Chess tournament and more.
Also a request for Parent helpers for Swimming sports, art resources, and kapa haka uniform returns.
Have a great weekend!
Reminder: Red Nose Day tomorrow (28 July)! Bring a gold coin to support Cure Kids
Thu Jul 27 07:01amHoodie Orders are ready for collection!
Mon Jul 24 12:26amThe hoodies have arrived and can be collected at the office. If hoodies have not been collected by Friday, we will send them home with your child. Many thanks
Newsletter 21 July 2023
Fri Jul 21 07:16amIncludes info on Red Nose Day, Calendar Art fundraiser, Art Auction info and and a reminder to fill in the Y4-6 Swimming sports form.
Have a great weekend
Please return outstanding school kapa haka uniforms
Thu Jul 20 07:27amPlease check at home for Island Bay School kapa haka uniforms. We urgently need them for our performance tomorrow night at Wellington High School. We are particularly missing pairs of boys shorts.
Many thanks!
Reminder: Island Bay School Matariki Celebration, starts from 6.30am tomorrow
Thu Jul 20 07:16amWe start at the Island Bay Beach foreshore at 6.30am, with a special karakia, waiata and a talk by a guest visitor. Then join us for breakfast at school from 7am. Due to the building work being carried out on the main block of Island Bay School our Matariki Breakfast will be adapted.
Bacon and/or Egg Butties for $5 or sausages for $2 can be pre-purchased on Kindo or cash on the day til they run out. The school will provide some fruit, tea coffee and Milo. BYO plates/bowls and utensils for breakfast. At 8am, a tree will be planted to celebrate this Maori New Year. All welcome!
Reminder: Island Bay School Matariki celebration on Friday 21 July – get your butties or sausage orders in on KINDO. See top tips here
Wed Jul 19 08:29amFew things to note to help our Matariki celebration run as smoothly as possible!
1. Order your food on KINDO if possible! Bacon and/or Egg Butties for $5 or sausages (incl limited number of vege) for $2 can be pre-purchased.
2. Food will be served from the gazebos set up outside. There may be a bit of a wait on food, so make sure you are wrapped up warm! School will provide fruit, tea, coffee and milo.
3. Once you have your food, take it to the Hall or Rimurimu to eat 🙂
4. Remember to bring plates, cups & utensils, and cash for extra butties & sausages!
5. Koha boxes will also be out to help us cover costs 🙂
We start at the Island Bay Beach foreshore at 6.30am, with a special karakia, waiata and a talk by a guest visitor. Then join us for breakfast at school from 7am. Due to the building work being carried out on the main block of Island Bay School our Matariki Breakfast will be adapted. At 8am, a tree will be planted to celebrate this Maori New Year. All welcome!
Order your bacon or egg butties, or sausage on KINDO here
15 more volunteers needed for School Art Auction signs!
Wed Jul 19 07:31amKia ora e te Whānau,
It’s just over a month now until the Island Bay Art Auction!
Friday August 25 is the night of the year for art enthusiasts, and a great social night out for the community. We are still seeking about 15 more volunteers happy to host a sign on their fence or gate for the weeks leading up to the event to help promote it in the community. Alongside promoting the auction Tommy’s real estate will also be donating $25 for every sign displayed to the school.
The signs are all organised for us, we just need your help with a space to hang a sign.
To make an easy $25 for Island Bay School please follow the above link to learn more about it and then please submit your details if you can help. We need 50 families to help so we can hit our target of raising $1250 for the school so share the sign up link with friends and family if you can.
Ngā mihi!
Click this link to help advertise the Art Auction
Reminder: Island Bay School Matariki celebration on Friday 21 July – get your bacon or egg butties, or sausage orders in on KINDO.
Mon Jul 17 10:01pmWe start at the Island Bay Beach foreshore at 6.30am, with a special karakia, waiata and a talk by a guest visitor. Then join us for breakfast at school from 7am. Due to the building work being carried out on the main block of Island Bay School our Matariki Breakfast will be adapted.
Bacon or Egg Butties for $5 or sausages for $2 can be pre-purchased on Kindo or bring cash on the day and buy them til they run out. The school will provide some fruit, tea coffee and Milo. BYO plates/bowls and utensils for breakfast. At 8am, a tree will be planted to celebrate this Maori New Year. All welcome!
Order your bacon or egg butties, or sausage on KINDO here
Reminder: School starts tomorrow!
Sun Jul 16 07:16amKia ora koutou,
We hope your tamariki have had a lovely break and are ready for a fun and busy Term 3. Lots has been happening at school during the two week break. The building project is progressing well and we now have access through the front entrance again.
If entering through the main gates, please take note of the coned and fenced off zones.
The entrance via Clyde Street remains in operation but please take care near the fenced and coned off areas up the driveway and around the turf.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
