Kia ora koutou
Enjoying the view at Living Springs
We have some exciting things happening at school at the moment. At the end of last year we noticed our play hut wasn’t getting used as much as it used to, so we asked our students what we could do to repurpose it. They decided they wanted to have it for a space to play games, read books, as well as create things. Plus they were keen to brighten it up a bit. So we asked an Artist - Rodrigo Rozas - to help us create this. Our students wanted to show our whakataukī from our classroom names:
Mai i te tūpari, mā te Awaawa, ki te paemoana
From the mountain cliffs, via the valley, to the sea
Rodrigo then created a vision across the outside and inside of the play hut to show this, and reflect our local area. We are excited to share the results with you very soon!
A big thanks to Kate and Dylan (DK Custom Cabins) who donated their time on a weekend to get the play hut ready for painting.
I would like to acknowledge the passing of Alex Wyllie (Grizz). He was a big part of the Omihi/Glenmark community over the years, as well as the Glenmark Rugby Club, and was on the committee to help with the rebuild of the Omihi Community Hall. So it was fitting that his memorial was held at the Omihi Hall yesterday. I enjoyed working with Grizz when we were planning the opening of the new hall. We send our condolences to his family.
Finally a big thanks to Kelly, Penny, Patrick and Aimee for taking our senior students to Living Springs last week. They absolutely loved it.
This is our last week of the term, so we look forward to seeing some of you at the ANZAC Day service in the holidays, and then everyone back and refreshed on Monday 28th April.
Ngā mihi
Maree Lucas
Tumuaki/Principal
principal@omihi.school.nz
School Notices
ANZAC Day
On Friday 25th April there will be our annual Omihi ANZAC service, across the road from school. It starts at 9am, and we would love to have some school families there. We always have some children who can lay a wreath on behalf of the school, and also ask a family to pick this up for us. If you are attending, or are able to collect the wreath for us after 1pm on 24th April in Amberley, please let Maree know.
Children are to please wear school uniform to the service. We ask if families can bring something small to share for morning tea (it could be a packet of ANZAC biscuits) and we will have tea and coffee, and morning tea available afterwards if you would like to join us.
Clubs
Thanks to Penny and Georgie who have led our running club this term. Well done to all of those children that gave it a go, even when they found it tough. We are looking forward to having arts and crafts club in term 2.
Own Clothes Day
This Friday children can wear their own clothes. We ask that they please bring a gold coin donation to go towards Big Brothers, Big Sisters in North Canterbury. This charity was chosen by our student leaders.
Strategic Planning Community Afternoon - Wednesday 7th May
If you haven’t signed up yet, we would love you to come to our community afternoon on Wednesday 7th May, from 3.30 - 5.30pm. There will be a movie on for the kids, and we will provide food for everyone. Please fill out this Google form to let us know if you are able to make it.
Omihi School Bus
Please note there is no bus on Wednesday 7th May in the afternoon. Emma will be a part of the strategic planning for the school, and we hope to see you there.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is closed for the season at the end of this week. A big thanks to Kurt for managing this for us, and to Tamar, Pip and Emma for doing the daily testing. Please return your pool keys to Bryleigh, who will then transfer your bond back.
Preschooler Morning
We welcome all of our preschoolers in the community to our preschooler morning on Tuesday 29th April, from 9.00 - 10.30am. Please bring along some morning tea and a drink bottle for your child.
Paemoana trip to Lucas farm
Paemoana will be visiting the Lucas farm on Wednesday 30th April. They will be focusing on measurement for Maths at the start of the term, so will apply this to practical situations on the farm. Georgie, Maree and Rachel will transport them there on the school bus.
Community Notices
Scargill Golf Club coaching day
Scargill Golf Club is having a coaching day on Sunday 13th April. Any kids are welcome for coaching between 10.00-11.00am for free. Please contact Nic Fairbairn on 027 439 9040 or nicandy@xtra.co.nz to make a booking.
Christchurch Adventure Park mountain biking school holiday programmes
April bookings are now open! Suitable for kids aged between 7-12 years. Designed to boost your child's confidence and bike-handling abilities, our programme offers a day filled with action-packed activities. From learning bike mechanics to navigating thrilling trails, we've got it all covered.
Find out more and book at www.christchurchadventurepark.com/experiences/school-holiday-programmes/
