Term 4, Week 4

Weds 2nd November 2016

Our school vision: To provide a platform which launches/

enables students to make their own limitless choices

to excel in a continually changing world.

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

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School Values: Inclusiveness, Resilience, Independence, Respect and Honesty

Tena koutou katoa - Greeting to you all Ag Day Results Congratulations to those students who took part in Ag Day at the beginning of term. Results are shown on page 2 and Ag Day trophies will be presented at this week’s assembly, starting at 9am on Friday 4th. All welcome. Trophies will be collected in after being presented so that we can send them for engraving. Athletics Day Our school athletics day is planned for tomorrow. Thank you to all of the parents and caregivers who are able to come along to give their help. The day’s activities will start at 9am and in the case of inclement weather only the events for the Year 4-8 students will be held. This will enable us to identify those students who will be able to compete at the Lower Waipa Athletics Day on Friday 11th November. Please ensure your child is prepared by checking that they have a named drink bottle, lunch, named sun hat and the appropriate clothing for the day. Sausages available for $2 each and juicies for $1. Morning Tea for Friends of the School On Friday 18th November we have a morning tea starting at 10:10am in the hall where we thank those parents and caregivers who have helped us over the past year. If you are able to join us please reply to the school office. Kia Ora. Leading in Learning, Sue McLocklan, Principal, Ōhaupō School M.Ed Ldshp, BTchg, Dip. Info. Studies.

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Kauri Hub:

Doug Mirams - for participating in his learning by working hard and completing all his set tasks. “I always try my best to concentrate and work hard.”

Totara Hub:

Maddie Orr - for always contributing to group learning time during Maths. “I want to get really good at Maths and I’m concentrating on fractions.” Greer Swetman - looking carefully at detail in text sharing her ideas in her reading group. “I was sharing ideas about why we should keep ag day.”

Rata Hub:

Courtney Bennett - for always showing respect for others in class and with our visitors this week. “I sat quietly and listened when the author Stacy Gregg came to see our class.” Ava Holloway-Smith - for asking very well thought out questions when we had visitors in the school. “When Stacy Gregg came to our school I asked what kind of horses were in her books.”

Kowhai Hub:

Hannah Cadman - for having a go at all her learning independently. “I try every-thing by myself.” Mea Tupaea - for settling into school and being able to follow the Kowhai Hub routines. “I am always ready to listen on the mat.” Juaan Watson - for moving up a level in reading. Tino Pai! “I’m good at reading now. Mrs Clarke and Mrs Vernon help me to read.”

Cyber Safety Workshops Last Wednesday we were very happy to host John Parsons, a cyber security expert. During the day students were involved in cyber safety workshops and in the evening parents and caregivers were invited to an evening presentation. Thank you to all of those parents who attended the evening sessions. It was great to see the number of parents who were able to come and educate them-selves regarding the challenges facing our young people as they grow up surrounded by today’s fast-paced technology.

Feedback from Students: It was helpful and I learned to be extra-careful when going online - Cody J. I won’t show my personal photos, my real name or my location when going online - Beau D. When you are looking for a job people can search up your photos - Liuba A. If you take a photo of your friend you should ask for their permission before you put it online - Sacha G.

Feedback from Parents: I was extremely impressed by this seminar. It was informative, re-assuring, humorous and clear. John is a talented, clever and intui-tive man, well bestowed with common sense. His depth of under-standing in humanity itself, unpins his knowledge. He re-assured us all that good parenting is all it really takes to keep our kids safe. Thank you Ohaupo School. Kerry T

The evening was fantastic, John presenting in an interesting, attention grabbing way and kept it relevant. He didn't get into scaring us off using the internet but he gave us practical tips and information on how we can help keep our kids safe online Sam T The presenter’s notes are available on www.ohaupo.school.nz

More dates for your diary

Please check the new Kowhai Hub swimming dates below.

Friday 2nd December 9am Special Assembly and Morning Tea for Mrs Adams

Saturday 3rd December PTA Movie Night

Week 6

Friday 18th November Kowhai Hub swimming #2 10:10am Parent helpers’ morning tea in the school hall. RSVP to the school office.

Week 4

Thursday 3rd November 9am Ohaupo Athletics Day All welcome! 5pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Friday 28th October 9am Assembly (hosted by Extension Literacy group)

Week 5

Friday 11th November Kowhai Hub swimming lessons start #1 Lower Waipa Athletics (invited students only)

Saturday 12th November *** PTA Gala Day at Ohaupo School from 10am to 2pm ***

PTA News

Gala Day Thank you to the families who have kindly donated items for the gala day - your support is much appreciated. Please keep the donations coming in.

Raffle We are looking for items to be raffled off on the day, as quick-fire raffles. We are seeking donations of goods from businesses or families, such as wine, small appliances, beauty or hair products, vouchers, and any other items. Please drop the items in to the office, or email pta@ohaupo.school.nz if you need any more information.

Kids or adult clothing One of our stallholders is a charity (Clothe Our Kids - Waikato) that provides good quality pre-worn kids clothing to families in need. If any families have any clothing they wish to donate for passing on to families, or for possibly selling at the gala, please contact pta@ohaupo.school.nz. Their stall will be selling great quality adult and children's clothing, to raise funds to cover their storage costs. You can visit their Facebook page Clothe Our Kids - Waikato

Don’t forget to join the PTA Facebook page

KOWHAI HUB

New dates for swimming Friday 11th November Friday 18th November

Tuesday 22nd November Friday 25th November

Tuesday 29th November Friday 2nd December

Don’t forget your named Togs, Towel and Goggles every day.

LAMBS CALVES

Champion Leading Cup - Jack Bradley-Coombes Sub Junior Leading Cup - Monique McDonald

Champion Rearing Cup - Adam Kelly Junior Leading Cup - Stephanie McDonald

Most Obvious Pet Champion - Mark Gleeson Intermediate Leading Cup - Sophie Turnwald

Senior Leading Shield - Erin Butterfield

GOATS Champion Rearing Cup - Ryan Ingram

Champion Leading Cup - Nathan McNamara Champion Dairy Type Shield - Kalani Hallam-Doole

Champion Rearing Cup - Zac Ranby

Most Obvious Pet Champion Cup - Nathan McNamara CALVES BEEF

Champion Child Effort - Doug Mirams

Champion Beef Type - Sam Stewart Principal’s News continued...

Planning for 2017 Thank you to those parents and caregivers who have notified the office of a pre-enrolment or an impending departure for 2017. I have had a number of requests from out of zone parents who will need to apply through a ballot for possible available spaces in 2017. The results of the ballot will be dependent on the number of stu-dents whom are in our enrolment zone and have as right di-rect access to their education at Ōhaupō School. If you have a child or know of a child who resides in out enrolment zone and who is intending or may be intending to attend Ōhaupō School in 2017/18 can you please urge them to contact the school office. This is very important for our future planning.

AG DAY RESULTS 2016

Community Notices

Pirongia Tree Services Experienced local ar-borist available for all tree work. Contact John - 0211 107 581 or 07 871 9943.

Sunday Pottery Workshops in Ngahinapouri Come along and work on your own personal project in a relaxed atmosphere with a fun group of ladies. We start at 9.30am and finish around 3.30 pm. I cover a variety of techniques - hand building, slip casting and wheel work. The work is fired in an electric kiln and we also have reg-ular raku firings. The workshop fee covers tuition, tools, glazes and firings. There is an extra cost for clay. Everyone brings their own lunch and I provide refreshments (tea, coffee, etc) although sometimes we enjoy a shared lunch. For more enquiries, please phone Tammy on 0210 648 474.

Terms Start date Finish date

1 Tuesday 31st

January 2017

Thursday

13th April 2017

2 Monday

1st May 2017

Friday

7th July 2017 **

3 Monday

24th July 2017

Friday

29th Sept 2017

4 Monday

16th October 2017

Friday 15th

December 2017

School will be closed on the following Public Holidays: Waitangi Day Mon 6th Feb; Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day fall during the school holidays; Queens Birthday Mon 5th June, Labour Day Mon 23th October 2017.

** We have a confirmed Teacher Only Day on Friday 16th June 2017 (Fieldays Friday) in line with the Te Awamutu School Cluster. Any additional Teacher Only Days will be confirmed in the school newsletter.

ALLENS UNITED Celebrating 30 years of

operating locally – quote this ad and Al-

lens United will give 10% back to Ohaupo

School.

For the first 10 tanks booked in October.

Septic Tanks only.

Please send us your empty

Ice Cream Containers !

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.

Please leave them at the school office.

THANKS EVERYONE!