Monday 25th November, 2024
Enjoying having the school pool open for the summer!
Kia ora koutou
It is hard to believe that this is the second to last Principal newsletter for the year! I am writing this letter on behalf of Maree while she is away on bereavement leave. I just want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support last week by allowing us to attend Alistair Harris’ funeral to support Maree and her family. We are very grateful.
Please read on for information about what is happening between now and the end of term. There is a lot still to come in our calendar. Please email me if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi
Penny Vincent
Acting Principal/Tumuaki
penny@omihi.school.nz
School Notices
River Safety Trip
Thank you to all the parents who are providing help for our upcoming River Safety Trip at Waipara Adventure Centre on Monday 2nd December. We currently have no bus so we are asking all parents to arrange for their children to get to and from the adventure centre. Teachers will be there from 9.15am. You need to collect your children at 2.30pm. We will make a call by 7.30am regarding the weather. At the end of the day we will be swimming in their swimming hole. We will need adults in the water. Thank you to those of you who have offered to do this. Children who are not confident in the water will also require a life jacket.
Whole School Assembly
We have our whole school assembly this Tuesday (previously Thursday). It will start at 2pm. This time, we will be starting with certificates so please be prompt if you don’t want to miss this piece.
Report Comments
Last Friday you should have received a reading and writing comment for your child. At the end of the term you will receive a general comment from the classroom teachers and a principal’s comment. Sliders that show the children’s learning levels for reading, writing and maths will also be shared with you.
Welcome to Ned
Ahead of starting in Paemoana in the new year, we’ve been welcoming Ned for visits this term. It is always so lovely to see our students supporting new students with their transition to school.
School Camp
Please keep an eye out for more information about our 2025 school camp to Living Springs coming out before the end of the term.
Swimming Pool
We are loving having the pool open! If you would like to purchase a key for the summer, please contact Bryleigh.
Raffle
Thanks to everyone who has sold raffle tickets. If you still have unsold tickets could you please return these back to school. You can send in cash, or transfer money into the school account.
Non-Uniform Day
Thank you for supporting the Big Brother, Big Sisters charity with our non-uniform day last week.
Prize giving and whānau picnic
We welcome our community to our End of Year Prize giving on Friday 13th December at 11am in the Omihi Hall. This will be followed by a whānau picnic across at the school between 12pm - 1pm. Please bring your own lunch for your family, and a picnic rug if you wish.
Year 8 Day Out
The Year 8’s will be going with Miss Fletcher and Mrs Lucas to Hanmer Springs on Tuesday 10th December. All of the costs are covered by the school.
Tough Kids Challenge
On Wednesday 4th December, Tūpari will be participating in the Tough Kid Challenge in Christchurch. We will need parents to provide transport for this since we are no longer able to take them on the school bus. You are able to drop and go. Please get in touch with Kelly if you are unable to do this. It is a great event and the kids will love it!!
Transition Days
This week we are beginning our transition visits. Our Year 2 students will spend the day in Awaawa, and our Year 5 students will spend the day in Tūpari. This will give them the opportunity to start getting ready for 2025. These days are noted on the school calendar.
Library
Please return all books to our school library by Friday 29th November 2024. Once all the books have been returned students are welcome to take out 5-10 books for holiday reading. Yo will be in the library this Wednesday, however no books will be issued until next week.
Thank yous
We would like to say a big thank you to Amuri Net for their support of our recent trail ride fundraiser, hooking up wifi for us. Also our wonderful posties for delivering our newsletter every fortnight.
Community Notices
The Little Unity Theatre presents ‘A Christmas Carol’, by Charles Dickens
28, 29 November and 1 December, 7pm at Hawarden Hall.
Tickets $5, available in advance from Hawarden Library or email pcfdenise@gmail.com / text 0211664493
Limited door sales, cash only.
Christmas punch and nibbles provided by the Red Cross.
