Newsletter - Okaihau Primary School

OKAIHAU PRIMARY
Newsletter
Settlers Way, RD 1, OKAIHAU, 0455
School Cell: 021-08220024
Website: www.okaihau-primary.school.nz
Term
Term
12
Week8 2
Week
Phone 09-4019151 Fax: 09-4019154
Email: admin@okaihau-primary.school.nz
Bank account: ASB 12-3097-0234236-00
24th March 2016 THANK YOU NEW WORLD KAIKOHE
Petra Roper from Room 4 recently wrote a letter to the
owner of New World Kaikohe, Mr Eric Rush, asking for
EASTER
Have a happy Easter and long weekend. Just a reminder something for Easter for each child in her class. On
Tuesday Mrs Rush turns up with Hot Cross Buns,
that all schools are closed on Tuesday 29th. See you all
freshly baked, for the WHOLE SCHOOL!!! Thank you
on Wednesday.
Kaikohe New World and Petra!
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
FAMILY FESTIVAL
What an amazing night last Friday. Just due to start and
down came the rain! It was a lot of joy for everyone
under 15 though. Our congratulations to our PTA, Karen
& Lis, and the team of helpers for the hours of work
raising over $3000 towards Reading Books.
SCHOOL THREATS
Over the past 3 weeks there have been a number of
threats to NZ schools. These, Police believe are generated overseas and go out to a number of schools at a time.
The advice from the Police is:
 Ring 111 and school goes into Lockdown.
 The school in lockdown means that all children are
kept within classrooms until the all clear is given by
the Police.
 If there is a lockdown, children can not be collected
until the restriction is lifted and the Police would
strictly control who could approach the school.
 Of course this is in direct contrast to what you want to
do as a parent but it is the safest option for all.
 Sheri would update website and facebook, plus we
would be available via the phone lines.
 Our lockdown signal at school is a series of bells. We
will practice this again next week.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees elections are coming up in June.
We will be sending out more information shortly.
Aranga Hari Ki a koutou katoa.
Raina Rush delivering the hot cross buns to Petra.
CALENDAR
Term 1
Week 8 Fri 25th Mar
Week 9 Mon 28th Mar
Tue 29th Mar
Thr 31st Mar
Sun 3rd Apr
Week 10
Fri 8th Apr
Sun 10th Apr
Easter Friday - NO school
Easter Monday - NO school
Easter Tuesday - NO school
Rm 1&2 Year 5’s Aroha Island camp
Daylight Saving ends
Bucket Draw 1.40pm
Weetbix Tryathlon Waitangi
Week 11
Mon 11th Apr Duffy Role Model Assembly 11.30am
Fri 15th Apr
Last Day of term 1
Term 2 Mon 2nd May First Day of term 2
SATURDAY SPORTS
OKAIHAU RUGBY REMINDER
ROOM 3 CAMP
Room 3 had a wonderful camp last night and today, despite
the horrible weather. They set up tents ‘inside’ their classroom and had an awesome time. Thank you for the parent
support.
Training tonight at 4.30pm.
Fees are $20 per player, due soon. No uniform
issued until fees paid. Players will need their own
black shorts.
SOCCER - starts next weekend,
2nd April. We’re a bit short on players.
If anyone is interested please let us
know SOON. Year 3 +.
NETBALL - Will start in Term 2. Still needing a
coach.
HOCKEY - Registration forms have been sent
home today. Please fill out and return to school
next week. Season starts in Term 2.
Pictured is Lilyana and Kaiya giving Arian a ‘makeover’
during their skit/item last night.
The children enjoying their yummy buns!