Monday 4th April, 2022

Kia ora koutou

Welcome to Harry who is starting his visits in Paemoana next week as a Year 2. We are excited to have him as part of our Omihi whānau from term 2.

There have been a number of changes from the Government in the last couple of weeks regarding mandates and other Covid restrictions. We will be continuing as is until the end of this term and will review our procedures and processes at the beginning of term 2.

Thanks for all of your support during the changes we have made lately with staff illness. It’s great to work with such a flexible and adaptable team.

Ngā mihi
Maree Lucas
Tumuaki/Principal

School Notices

Raffle items
Thanks to those that have sent items in already. Please send these in this week, so we can send raffle tickets home next week. Minimum value $10.

Character strengths
Gineva (Year 6) - My character strengths are zest, honesty and love of learning. Zest helps me get excited about narratives, inquiries and our speeches. Honesty helps me make friends. Love of learning is great because I love going to school every day. In the holidays I always want to be at school.

Updating contact details
If you change phone numbers, or move house, please make sure you let your child’s teacher know and send an email to Bryleigh as well. We need to ensure we have all contact details correct at all times.

School uniform
There are a number of children that are losing their hats and merinos lately. We ask that you please ensure all of your child’s clothing has their name on it.

ANZAC Day
The ceremony at Omihi is going ahead on ANZAC day at 9am across from school at the memorial. All families are welcome to attend. We would like one family to lay a wreath on behalf of the school. If you know that you are attending, can you please let me know and I will organise the wreath for you. There is also a dawn service at 6am at the Amberley tin shed, and one at Waipara at 10am.

We have poppies in the school office if you or your child would like to purchase one.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Mufti Day
This is on Friday 8th April. We ask for a gold coin donation and children to dress up as someone they look up to.

Dates
The last day of term is Thursday 14th April. We look forward to seeing you back on Monday 2nd May.

Community Notices

The Rangiora Rotary Club has created a “Ready to Learn” fund to assist financially disadvantaged children, and is available to be distributed between all North Canterbury primary schools. As a fundraiser for this, Rotary are selling daffodil, freesia and tulip bulbs. Please download the order form if you would like to support this cause.

Miniball is back in Term 2! Thank you to Julie Wells who has agreed to organise for us once again. Please get in touch if you would like to register your Year 3 or 4 student in a team.