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Term 4, Week 4

Weds 4th November 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 - a warm welcome to you all

BYOD - IMPORTANT MEETING - “Is technology the future of learning and education?”

I would like to extend an invitation to all YEAR 4 PARENTS and caregivers and ask you to prioritise your attendance at a meeting on Wednesday, 11 November at 7:00pm in Room 7. This meeting is open to all parents, from Years 0 to Years 8, but especially our Year 4 parents as their children will be in Year 5 in 2016 and they are then eligible for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programme. At the meeting we will outline our thinking and processes regarding the internet, internet safety and bring your own device (BYOD). Some of the issues discussed at the last year’s meeting will be raised again, and some of you who attended this session may wish to come again. All are welcome.

Our school vision is to: Provide a platform which enables students to make their own limitless choices to excel in a continually changing world. Digital technologies plays a part in preparing your children for the future and making this vision a reality.

This is your opportunity to be up with the play regarding Cyber Safety and how to support your child’s learning, what device to get and how to ensure that it is being used for learning.

Questions parents should ask schools about Cyber Safety and BYOD: What does research say about the impact of e-learning on learning? What steps can I take to keep my child a safe cyber-citizen? How much screen time is too much screen time? What happens if my child does not bring a device? What are the Google Education Apps, and how do I use it to see what my children are doing? Do we need to back up his /her school work or is it all in the cloud? How will you keep that expensive equipment safe during the day, and how do they charge up? Do I really, really have to adhere to this huge list of specifications and type of device that you say I should buy?

* Matt Allen, our school’s IT consultant will be coming along to the meeting to demonstrate our preferred BYOD device.

ICAS Maths Exam 2015 17 students entered the ICAS Maths Test this year and I am pleased to report that students obtained 3 Credits, 2 Merits and 12 Participation Certificates. This test is undertaken by many students throughout Australasia and the Pacific and I would like to congratulate our students who gained the following results: Credit : Hazel Tocker - Year 4; Izzy Roberts - Year 5; Gabe Ghersi - Year 7 Merit: Curtis Reymer - Year 5; Grace Ingram -Year 6; Participation: Maeghan TaylorStill - Year 4; Logan Whale - Year 5; Jack Bradley-Coombes - Year 6; Rubie Tocker - Year 6; Flynn Wooten - Year 6; Emily Butterfield - Year 7; Brodie Kite - Year 7; Joshua Reymer - Year 7; Sam Stewart - Year 7; Sophie Webber - Year 7; Nziwa Anainga - Year 8; Lucy Turnwald - Year 8.

We are all looking forward to great weather on Saturday for the Ohaupo PTA’s Gala Day - it will be a wonderful day for students, teachers and community to come together to enjoy a day of family fun. It all starts at 10am and I hope to see you there!

Sue McLocklan, Principal Ōhaupō School M. Ed Ldshp; B. Tchg. Dip. Info. Studies. Dip Tchg.

Week 5

Monday 9th November Dental Clinic on site this week

Tuesday 10th November Junior Swimming

Wednesday 11th Nov 7pm BYOD Meeting

Friday 13th November Lower Waipa Athletics (Invited students only)

Week 4

Thursday 5th Nov Hearing & Vision testing 5:30pm BOT Meeting Book club orders due

Friday 6th Nov 9am Assembly (Led by students in Gold House)

Saturday 7th Nov GALA DAY at Ohaupo School 10am—2pm

SOME MORE DATES for your Diary

Friday 27th November Morning Tea for Friends of the School

Friday 4th December PTA Christmas Golf Evening at Lochiel more information to come soon

Monday 14th December 11am Xmas Concert at Christ Church, Ohaupo

Tuesday 15th December 10:30am Xmas Concert at St Stephens Church, Tamahere

Week 6

Tuesday 17th Nov Junior Swimming

Weds 18th Nov Life Education pro-gramme begins (Harold the Giraffe & Nicky, Educator)

Friday 20th Nov Yearbook orders due

PTA News Gala Day - Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our GROCERY RAFFLE. If you would still like to bring something please bring it to the school office as soon as possible. Donations of cakes, muffins, fudge / coconut ice, and plants are all welcome. Please bring these to school on Friday 6th November. We are all looking forward to an awesome Gala Day on Saturday. Come along to support Ohaupo School and have a great time too. The fun starts at 10am and we have lots of games, raffles, food stalls, pony rides, a coffee cart, face painting, and much more. Art CalendarsNo more orders can be accepted.Thank you Yearbooks are full of colourful photos and interesting stories. Only $16 each. Don’t miss out! Order by 20th Nov.

Reminders !!!! • Dental forms to be returned to the school office.

• Athletics and End Of Year Prizegiving Trophies to be returned (once you have polished them). Silver polish is available from the school office.

• Spare shorts needed (ages 5-7 years) for the first aid room, please bring them to the office with a note.

• Scholastic Book Club orders must be back by Thursday 5th November (tomorrow) please.

• Have you ordered your 2015 Yearbook yet?

• Junior swimming lessons continue on Tuesday - Don’t forget togs and a towel !

A very warm welcome to Aaron Walters in Room 5

New Enrolments for 2016 Does your child turn 5 next year? Don’t forget to pick up an enrolment form from the school office as soon as possible. Please email:

office@ohaupo.school.nz for enquiries.

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

TOUCH & ATHLETICS: Unfortunately, we have been unable to run Touch teams or Athletics this term due to insufficient players and lack of parental support. We are organising refunds for anyone who has already paid. AGM: Tuesday 27th November at 5:30pm at the Kaipaki Hall. All welcome. Please note the venue and change of time.

School’s Out Programme

The school’s out programme will be open on 18th, 21st and 23rd December. To book a place please see Nikki Jones in the hall before or after school or phone Nikki on 021 795 105. Thank you.

Don’t forget ...

School banking day is Thursday !

ASB and First Credit Union

Terms Start date Finish date

1 Tuesday 2nd

February 2016

Friday 15th April

2 Monday 2nd May Friday 8th July **

3 Monday 25th July Friday 23rd Sept

4 Monday 10th Oct Friday 16th

December

School will be closed on the following Public Holidays: Waitangi Day 8th Feb, Good Friday 25th March, Easter Monday 28th March, Anzac Day falls during the school holidays, Queens Birthday 6th June, Labour Day 24th Oct.

** We have a confirmed Teacher Only Day on Friday 17th June 2016 (Fieldays Friday) in line with the Te Awamutu School Cluster. Any additional Teacher Only Days will be confirmed in the school newsletter.

Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon 2016

Early in February this year, the larg-est Ohaupo team yet entered the Weet-bix Tryathlon. I am sure there will be LOTS of students who want to give it a go next February. The date is Sunday 14th February 2016, in the grounds of Waikato University, Hamilton. Registrations will be open soon and it ‘s just $44 for early-bird registration. Have a look at the website try.weetbix.co.nz for more info. More details to follow.