Welcome to The Vines April 2026 Newsletter
Term One ends on Friday, the 3rd of April.
The Vines is closed for Good Friday (3rd April) and Easter Monday (6th April), and Anzac Day, as the public holiday is observed on the 27th of April this year.
April School Holidays
Term One ends on Friday, the 3rd of April. Could you please fill in a School Holiday form to let us know if your child/ren will be attending. As many of our staff are also parents, we need to see how many children are here so that we can let them know if they are able to take time off to spend with their families.
Please return the attendance sheet to Bianca either by email or by leaving it on the desk at reception. There will be copies at the reception as well.
Daylight Saving Starts – 5th April
Remember to turn back your clocks!
THE WORLD CAN BE Overwhelming WHEN IT WASN’T DESIGNED FOR YOU
For someone with sensory processing differences, the world can be:
Turn down the lights, turn down the noise and turn up for the Autistic Community of Aotearoa.
The Vines is asking you to participate in a national ‘quiet hour’ on Wednesday, April 29th, at 10 am. Turn down the lights, turn down the noise and turn up for the autistic community of Aotearoa!
Everyone experiences sensory sensitivity at times. But for many autistic people, sensory overwhelm can be a daily experience. It can make everyday activities like attending school, going to the supermarket, working in an office or going to a movie feel impossible.
Autism is currently estimated to be present in 1 in 54 people.
The traits associated with autism span a wide spectrum and lead to a different way of seeing the world and interacting with others.
At The Vines, we celebrate every child: their differences, their strengths and the joy they bring to our loving community.
April 2026 Newsletter From The Vines
