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Oscar After School Care 2026

2nd February 2026

If you’re needing after-school care for your children in 2026, Youth Alive Trust offers something a bit different, as a Seniors Only option, for School Years 4-9. Our vans do pick ups from South New Brighton School, Rawhiti Primary, New Brighton Catholic, Nova Montessori, and Chisnallwood Intermediate.  Join our ‘have-a-go’ sessions, park day and weekly YAT CLUBS such as Basketball, Creative Club and other social clubs.  At YAT Oscar, kids can rest, play and grow through creative zones, stem, active fun and supportive staff who understand young peoples needs. Most working or studying parents are eligible for government subsidies: www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/oscar-subsidy.html

Read our 2026 brochure HERE

Contact our Oscar Coordinator via email: oscar@yat.org.nz

Lost Property

31st January 2026

We have Lost Property from recent holiday programmes and last years clubs in our offices. CLICK HERE for photos. Come grab it in the next 2 weeks before it goes!

Back to School Support

26th January 2026

Back to school costs can add up quickly. If you’re looking for a bit of extra support, here are some of the options available:

It’s free to go to a state school, but the school can ask for donations towards their running costs. If you’ve paid school donations, you can apply for a tax credit through Inland Revenue NZ: https://bit.ly/4jCiBQ1

You may be eligible for a loan from the Ministry of Social Development NZ to help with school uniforms or stationery: https://bit.ly/4jI7DIW

If you’re caring for someone else’s child, you may be able to get the School and Year Start-up Payment. This money doesn’t need to be paid back: https://bit.ly/49zP84B

Variety New Zealand offer one-off grants and ongoing sponsorship to help cover the cost of things your child needs to stay healthy, to go to school and to take part in their community: https://bit.ly/4sFWInc

The J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund helps when difficult circumstances like sickness or economic hardship impact a family’s ability to meet education costs: https://bit.ly/49mntWe

We also recommend checking with your child’s school or your local Citizens Advice Bureau NZ to find out what support is available in your community. For example, schools may have a second-hand uniform shop.

There are also local charities and initiatives that may be able to help. For example, in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the Christchurch City Mission has a Back to School Programme to help with uniform or stationery costs: https://bit.ly/4sFYa98

Kite Day 2026

24th January 2026

The weather forecast put Kite Day 2026 in major doubt all week – but the organisers kept the faith and found 4 hours of no rain and a glimer of sunshine too! We were stoked to sell kites and candy floss to the crowds. Thanks to everyone who supported us 🪁

 

 

 

January Holiday Programmes – Spaces Available

15th January 2026

Spaces are still available everyday in our 3 age groups over the two weeks of our January Holiday Programmes:

More information on this web link:

www.yat.org.nz/holiday-programmes/holiday-programme-years-1-9

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