Congratulations to Music with Michal!
VOYCE Youth Week
Eastern Community Sport’s Tuesday Basketball Drop-in
Term 2 Clubs – Sign Up Now
Registrations are LIVE for Term 2!! Now we’re out of the Red Traffic light, we’re expecting a bigger and better Term! If you’re looking for to learn Basketball skills (suitable for beginners to intermediate levels) or keen to get Crafting or just socialise with other young people of the same age at a weekly youth club – then sign up now! Beginning Week 1 of next term, week of Monday 2nd May. More information on each club on our website. Term 2 flyers should be uploaded later this week. Book now for the Term or the whole of 2022 at: https://yatclubs.aimyplus.com
– Seniors Oscar (School Years 5-9) EVERYDAY with Van Pick Ups 2:45pm – 6:00pm
– Amplify Music Lessons (School Years 1-13) Everyday 3pm – 6pm
– Basketball Clubs (School Years 5 – 7) Mondays 3:30-4:30pm & (School Years 1-4) 4:45-5:45pm
– Kitchen Klub (School Years 5 – 9) Mondays 3:30-5:00pm
– Kōtirotiro Girls Club (School Years 1 – 6) Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm
– Tamatāne Boys Club (School Years 1 – 6) Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
– Craft Club (School Years 5 – 8) Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
– Rock Solid (School Years 7 & 8) Fridays 4:30-6:30pm
– Surge (School Years 9 – 13) Fridays 7:00-9:00pm
Paddy’s Got a New Job!
Sport Canterbury Active Play Holiday Challenge
Mana Ake – Tuning in to Kids
Free Parenting Support ran by our very own Mana Ake Team!!
Is your child struggling to manage their big emotions like anger, fear or anxiety? This course will help them become aware and regulate their own emotions, and help you develop:
- An awareness of their children’s emotions;
- The ability to use children’s emotional experiences as an opportunity for closeness and teaching;
- Skills in assisting children to verbally label and manage their emotions;
- Skills in assisting children to problem solve;
- Support to guide children’s behaviour with appropriate limits.
We have a local group coming up in Parklands starting on May 25th . Any questions, email: kim.button@yat.org.nz
Netsafe – Online Parent Seminar
A free event for parents and whanua about keeping young people safe online. Presented by Natsafe’s Education Advisor Paula Wistrand. The session will look at how parents/whanau can support and enable children and young people to navigate online opportunities, challenges and complexities.
Recent Feedback:
“Fantastic presentation. Fun, humorous and practical, with no judgement of our rangitahi/young people which was great. Some awesome tips for both teachers and parents alike. Best Zoom presentation I have been to – and I’ve been to a few! Keep up the great mahi!” March 2022
Supported by Mana Ake and Youth Alive Trust. Funded by Fresh Choice Parklands.
Click on the tinyurl to automatically connect to the Zoom link, then add Passcode:
OR visit: https://zoom.us
Then click “Join a Meeting” and use the following Meeting ID & Passcode.
Meeting ID: 843 7422 1476
Passcode: 105852
Holiday Updates
We hope you had a good Easter break. If anyone is in isolation and needs extra support, please let us know. Here are a few updates you may be keen to know about.
Holiday Programmes
Our Holiday Programmes have started with a blast! Due to a number of people going into isolation, we have the following spaces on the following days:
– Wednesday 20th: Imagination Station (1 space)
– Thursday 21st: Disco & Crafts (3 spaces)
– Friday 22nd: 10 Pin Bowling (1 space)
– Wednesday 20th: Flips & Tumbles (3+ spaces)
– Thursday 21st: Photo Rally (3+ spaces)
– Friday 22nd: Big Park Tour (3+ spaces)
– NO SPACES
– Wednesday 20th: Sports Day (3 spaces)
– Thursday 21st: Gondola Visit (3 spaces)
– Friday 22nd: Battle of the Sexes (3 spaces)
For full information, and links to brochures, click on this link:
https://www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/holiday-programmes/holiday-programme-years-1-9/
Library Holiday Activities
Check out some of the sweet activities that New Brighton Library are offering in these school holidays:
– Te Ara o Te Toa – Traditional Māori Games for 7+ years of age (bookings required)
– Polymer Clay Creations for 10+ years of age
– Finger puppet friends for 3+ years of age
– Autumn Illusions for 3+ years of age
– Autumn leaves to frame your photos for 3+ years of age
– Peg Monster Magnets for 5+ years of age
Plus check out this list of holiday activities suggested by Christchurch City Council:
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/fun-activities-for-the-autumn-school-holidays
Tuning in to Kids: Parenting Tips & Tricks Course
Free Parenting Course ran by our very own Mana Ake Team!!
Is your child struggling to manage their big emotions like anger, fear or anxiety? This course will help them become aware and regulate their own emotions, and help you develop:
• An awareness of their children’s emotions;
• The ability to use children’s emotional experiences as an opportunity for closeness and teaching;
• Skills in assisting children to verbally label and manage their emotions;
• Skills in assisting children to problem solve;
• Support to guide children’s behaviour with appropriate limits.
We have a local group coming up in Parklands starting on May 25th . Any questions, email: kim.button@yat.org.nz
CLICK HERE for the Flyer and information about other courses in Christchurch
Upstream – Support YAT
Reminder that YAT is part of an amazing social enterprise called Upstream. Buy everyday goods or services through Upstream at no cost to you – to benefit the work of YAT! If you’re need firewood, consider buying it through Upstream. If you’re looking to buy an EV or Hybrid, check out the EV Upstream Guide and save money by importing one through Japanese Cars Ltd.
Other examples of products and services include Will & Able cleaning products, car tyres, coffee, insurance, trades, bins, carpet, heat pumps, signage, car grooming, plumbing, security, electricians, solar energy, flooring, fencing, building, lawyers, landscaping, real estate, building inspector, caterer, cleaner, earth moving, first aid, landscaping, bouncy castles, glazing, engraving, painter, florist, paving, mechanic, photography, pools, travel agent, videographer, shade sails, solar panels and MORE! Enquire/Book through Upstream then chose Youth Alive Trust as your chosen charity! CLICK here for a short video about how it works.
Search products and services on www.upstream.co.nz next time you need something!
Ngā Mihi
The YAT Team