www.ohaupo.school.nz Phone: 07 823 6736 Email: office@ohaupo.school.nz

Term 1, Week 7

Wednesday 18th March 2015

Our school vision: To provide a platform which launches /

enables students to make their own limitless choices

to excel in a continually changing world.

Tēna koutou katoa- Greetings to you all

Parent Interviews Do you really know what is happening in your child’s classroom? Do your children tell you that they can do what they like in class? Do you know how the daily planner works? Are you one of the parents who is asking why their child doesn’t have any homework? It sounds like you need to come to our parent interviews and find out the REAL answers !

Parent interviews can be booked online as per the instructions on page 2 (overleaf). Parents/caregivers of ALL students in Years 4 –8 should attend. Interviews for students in Years 0—3 are optional. If you do not have internet access then please contact the school office for an interview time as soon as pos-sible. Times are strictly ‘first come, first served’.

Going Home Arrangements Yesterday at 3pm we had a variety of issues with students’ travel arrangements, which made things very difficult for staff who were trying to ensure students went home via the correct mode of transport. Can I remind you that you must contact the school office before 2pm if your child’s arrangements have changed. An email is acceptable, but you must ensure you have received a reply if this is your preferred method of contact. Thank you to the families who take the time to email the office at the start of the week and tell us the plan for how their child is going home for the whole week.

Waipa Fun Run Congratulations to our team of 17 Ōhaupō School students who took part in the Waipa Fun Run 2km Schools’ Challenge in Cambridge last Sunday. We were thrilled to win the $500 prize draw!! Schools with more than 10 students enter-ing the run are put into a lucky draw and this time we were the lucky school! Well done to everyone who took part, along with parents, caregivers and family supporters, and to Sarah Davies who co-ordinated the event on the day. Awesome team effort.

Representing Ohaupo School at the Swimming Good luck to all of our super swimmers at the inter-schools swimming events taking place tomorrow. Lower Waipa Swimming Sports at Te Awamutu Events Centre and the Full Primary Swimming Sports at St Peter’s, Cambridge. Thank you to all the parents who are able to take transport. Your support is very much appreciated.

Assembly for Mrs Amy Harrop At our assembly on Friday 27th March, starting at 9am, we will be having a small presentation and thank you for Mrs Harrop on behalf of all the staff and students. Mrs Harrop has decided not to return in a full-time position following her maternity leave, but we are pleased that we will continue to see her as she continues her relationship with our school as a regular relieving teacher. All parents, caregivers and friends of the school are welcome to attend the assembly. Kind regards Sue McLocklan, Principal M Ed Ldshp. Email: principal@ohaupo.school.nz

Week 9

Monday 30th March 5:30pm BOT Meeting

Tuesday 31st March Parent interviews Years 4 - 8 ( and optional for Years 0-3) Closing date for ICAS test entries

Wednesday 1st April Parent interviews Years 4 - 8

Thursday 2nd April Last day of term, 3pm finish

Week 7

Thurs 19th March Junior Swim Rm 3 & Yr 3s in Rm 4 Lower Waipa Swimming Sports at Te Awamutu Events Centre And Full Primary Swimming at St Peters, Cambridge Guitar Lessons with Mr Harrop start

Friday 20th March Junior Swimming, Rooms 1 & 2 First Tee Golf Yrs 4-8, free Last day for Scholastic Book Club

Term 2, Week 1

Monday 20th April Start of Term 2

Week 2

Monday 27th April ANZAC Day Tuesday 28th April Teacher Only Day (School will be closed on these two days)

Week 8

Mon 23rd March Junior Golf Yrs 0-3 (Free)

Weds 25th March First Tee Golf Yrs 4-8, free of charge

Thurs 26th March Junior Swimming Rm 3 & the Year 3s in Rm 4 6:30pm PTA AGM Meeting

Friday 27th March Junior Swimming, Rms 1 & 2

Ohaupo students take the prize at the Waipa Fun Run !

A warm welcome to our new student:

Mikayla Killip, who joins

the students in Room 1 (Mrs Boyes’ class)

OSSC ...Ohaupo School Sports Club ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

NETBALL: Subs $60 need to be paid by the first game please - this Saturday! SOCCER: Teams are not quite finalised so it is not too late to register - contact Greg Taylor greg.ruth@xtra.co.nz ATHLETICS: Finishes on 1st April - make the most of those evenings! NEXT MEETING: 22 April, 7:30pm - all welcome.

Have you booked a Parent Interview ?

Come and meet the teacher… Parent interview are available for all students. The dates are Tuesday 31st March and Wednesday 1st April 2015.

We would like parents/caregivers of ALL students in Years 4 - 8 to bring their child along to discuss progress, targets and concerns with their teacher.

Interviews are optional for students in Years 0 - 3 and teach-ers of students in Years 0 - 3 will be available to meet you on Tuesday 31st March only**. To find out how to book an appointment please access the school website

www.ohaupo.school.nz and look for the ‘Parent Interviews” tab. If you don’t have internet access please ring the office for an appointment time as soon as possible.

**Parent interviews for year 0 - 3 students are usually held at six-monthly intervals and the teacher will contact you as your child reaches their birthday (or birthday plus 6 months) to make a suitable appointment, however you are welcome to also come and see the teacher on Tuesday 31st if you wish.

Our New Building Takes Shape

Week 11 … we have walls !

PTA News

NEXT MEETING: is also the AGM. Thursday 26 March 6:30pm School Staffroom. All welcome.

7th November 2015 DIARY DATE = Fireworks Fiesta!

SPRING BULBS: Orders by Friday 20th March please. Payment can be made via internet banking ASB Ohaupo School PTA 12-3134-0054622-00 or by cheque payable to Ohaupo School PTA or by credit card on the back of the order form.

Ice cream containers: collection box is still in the office /student foyer for a couple more weeks so if you have any

containers drop them in :)

Fonterra Open Day: We’ve been asked to do the catering for the Fonterra open day at Lake Ruatuna—Saturday April 11th as a fundraiser. We have a team together and could do with an extra pair of hands if anyone is interested. Should be a fun day! We’ll be preparing on the Friday evening and will be there on the day —10-1pm is the timeframe.

Community Notices Intensive Swimming Lessons - April School Holidays Swimming lessons run by Swim Waipa at Te Awamutu Events Centre. Tues 7th - Fri 10th April (4 days for $52) or Monday 13th - Fri 17th April (5 days for $65). Please ring 07 871 2080 or call into the Events Centre reception to book a place. Netball Development Days at Cambridge High School, Thurs 16th April. Year 4-8s. 9am to 2:30pm, $45. Contact Natasha Metcalfe, email: natmetcalfe@xtra.co.nz, ph: 07 843 7953 Sport Waikato Holiday Programme at Cambridge High Sch. Fun sporting activities for students aged 5-12. $10 child/per day (TBC) 10am-2pm, 14th & 15th April. More info to follow. Colour Run ‘Fun’-Raiser at Hautapu School Heaps of fun at the coolest run in town! A 2km fun run on Saturday 28th March 2015 at 2pm. $20 for a family of 2 adults + 2 children, $15 adults, $10 children (under 19s). Register online: www.squiggle.org.nz/hautapu-school. Or ask for details at the Ohaupo School office.

SAVE THIS DATE ….. Saturday 9th May 2015, 6.30pm

Ohaupo School PTA presents

Get your fascinators and bow ties ready for a fun night at the races. 2015

Ohaupo Derby, featuring 5 races of 6 Fillies (teachers & special guests in silks). Start saving those

gold coins so you can back your favourite! More details to come over the next few weeks.

Ohaupo Kids Zone Holiday Programme

Take the stress away from finding childcare these school holidays or just mix it up a little for the kids. Robyn and the team have a fun-filled School Holiday Programme planned from Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April. See Robyn in the hall or phone 027 625 8032 or email ohaupokidszone@gmail.com for details.

Terms Start date Finish date

1 Monday 2nd

February 2015

Thursday 2nd April

2 Monday 20th April

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Friday 3rd July

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3 Monday 20th July Friday 25th Sept

4 Monday 12th Oct Thursday 17th

December

School will be closed on the following Public Holi-days: Waitangi Day 6th Feb, Anzac Day 27th April, Queens Birthday 1st June, Labour Day 26th Oct.

** We have two confirmed Teacher Only Days;

Tuesday 28th April for a visit by all staff to Stonefields School in Auckland and on Friday 12th June (Fieldays Friday) in line with the Te Awamutu School Cluster. Any additional Teacher Only Days will be confirmed in the school newsletter.

Don’t forget ...

School banking day is Thursday !

ASB and First Credit Union

Thank you to everyone who has brought in ice cream

containers! Please keep them coming :)

Mac’s Berries has kindly offered to donate 50c to the school for every 2 litre ice cream container collected.

Any 2 litre container is fine, any shape. It doesn’t matter if they don’t have a lid.

There’s a collection box in the school office student foyer (near the door to the staff room).

THANKS EVERYONE!

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

Could you please ensure we have an up-to-date email address for each parent

where possible? This is important as more of our administration moves

towards electronic communication. Email: office@ohaupo.school.nz

ICAS Tests We are offering ICAS Tests to students in Years 4 - 8 who wish to participate in tests in Digital Technology, Science, Writing, Spelling, English or Maths. The tests are taken dur-ing school hours and students receive a comprehensive report and analysis of their results, along with a certificate. Entry forms are available on our website www.ohaupo.school.nz, look for ‘Information / Forms’ or from the office. The closing date for entries is Tuesday 31st March.

School Holiday Programme

Take the stress away from finding childcare these school holidays or just mix it up for the kids a little. Robyn and the team have a fun-filled School Holiday Programme planned from Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April:

Morning and afternoon tea provided, just bring something for lunch. Breakfast available for those attending full-time hours. Fees:

• Full-time hours (7.15am – 5.30pm) $50 per *trip day

• Full-time hours (7.15am – 5.30pm) $40 per in-centre day

• School hours (8.30am – 3.00pm) $40 per *trip day

• School hours (8.30am – 3.00pm) $30 per day

A 50% deposit of fees are payable once enrolment is confirmed with the remaining fees due by 2 April. Places are limited so please ensure we receive your payments on time.

Ohaupo Kids Zone is OSCAR approved so you may be eligible for a subsidy, please check out www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz for more information.

Come in and see us at Before or After School care to get an enrolment form or contact Kat on 0276 940418 or ohaupokidszone@gmail.com

Tuesday 7 April

Amazing Race

Wednesday 8 April

Movie day in the hall on the big

screen

Thursday 9 April

Sports / baking day

*Friday 10 April

Hamilton Zoo

*Monday 13 April

Movies at The Regent, Te Awamutu

Tuesday 14 April

Lisa to come in for craft day

*Wednesday 15 April

Swimming – Te Awamutu

Thursday 16 April Daytime Campout

Friday 17 April

Party time!