Welcome to Spring and the start of Term 4! 

We enjoyed a fabulous September/October School Holiday Programme at sKids with plenty of discovery, creativity, and action. We hope you enjoyed a break with loved ones and are looking forward to an eventful last term as we round out the year.

At sKids, we are super excited to announce the launch of our new Adventure Programme in Term 4. This world-class programme has been designed with experts to provide tamariki with emotional and social skills beyond the classroom. We are passionate about helping tamariki navigate their world and explore their interests through specially designed experiences based on the key development pillars. One of the key features of our programmes is empowering children to drive their journey and give them the autonomy to select activities that align with their passions and curiosities.

OSCAR Subsidy

Significant changes to the WINZ OSCAR Subsidy have been implemented since the beginning of April. This has resulted in a greater number of families now qualifying for subsidised care, making sKids more affordable.

Here’s a breakdown of families that are now eligible for subsidised care:

• Families with 1 child
  • earn a maximum of $111,000 p.a.
• 2 Children
  • earn a maximum of $127,000 p.a.
• 3 or more children
  • earn a maximum of $143,000 p.a.

To assist families, we have provided information on our website about the OSCAR Subsidy, including a simple calculator to help determine eligibility. Try it out yourself on our website: www.sKids.co.nz/OSCAR