Te Aute College Visit

ONGAONGA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER – 2ND APRIL - TERM 1 - WEEK 9
Greetings to the Ongaonga School
Community, Kia Ora…
Rathkeale Visit
Rathkeale College will visit the Senior Class
on Friday 11th of April at 10.30am. This will be
New Kids On The Block
for all the boys in Year 7 & 8 and although
A warm welcome to Zach Doolan who joins Year 8’s may have made choices, it is a good
Room 5 and Kaleb Doolan who joins Room 3. chance to ask questions about college.
A warm welcome Jade Kendrick and James
Doolan to the Ongaonga Community.
Te Aute College Visit
We also welcome Maddison and Georgia A fantastic experience was had by the
Whittle who both started school on Monday. children of Ongaonga School.
We are sure your sister will be looking after
you.
BOT Meeting
21st Century Learning
At present we are looking at what other
schools are doing in regard to 21st Century
Learning. A lot of emphasis is put on the use
of devices and whilst this is the future, more
importantly we will be focusing on how
children think and problem solve. We are
hoping
to
develop
an
independent
child –centered learning culture.
Devices will support this to ensure our
children are connected with this ever
changing world. It is however important that
The BOT meeting will be held this Thursday at the ability to communicate is not lost. Using
Festival of Cricket
7pm in the staffroom. This meeting is open to devices should enhance our abilities to
Tomorrow sees the Year 3 & 4 team play in all of the school’s community.
communicate.
the Festival of Cricket. Many thanks to
Duncan McKenzie who will manage the side. Uniforms
Final Word
Players need to wear school uniform, bring a The school will be making a decision on The final word, a thought from Nelson
large drink and their lunch.
School Uniforms at tomorrows BOT meeting. Mandella,
The Year 5 & 6 team will play on Friday with We will either be stocking uniforms at school
‘Education is the most powerful weapon
Hamish Bibby coaching them.
or using a local provider. This should be up
which you can use to change the world.’
Players will be transported to the ground by and running just prior to the holidays.
car at 9am.
Michael Lewis
Principal
Parent News
Accounts - These have been sent out this
week to those families needing to top up.
Please check your child’s bag and it would
be appreciated if you attend to your account
as soon as possible. If you have any
questions, please see the office.
Fundraising - please see updated note on
next page.
Pool Keys - The pool is now closed. Please
return any keys to the office before the end
of Term 1 for a $5 refund.
3rd April
4th April
16th April
16th April
17th April
17th April
25th April
5th May
BOT Meeting
Miniball starts
Easter Activity Day
Easter Biscuit + Milk Day
RSA Visit
Last Day of Term 1
ANZAC Day
Start of Term 2
MANNERS FOCUS
GENERAL MANNERS
USING SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
SKILLS:
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Treat equipment with
care
 Take turns
 Report all damages
 Return equipment to
its storage area
 Heavy items should
be moved by an
adult
Te Aute College
Visit
ONGAONGA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - 2ND APRIL ~ TERM 1 - WEEK 9
Sports News, Results & Draws
Friday Sport
This Friday sees us continuing our Winter Sports
Coaching.
Saturday Rep Cricket
Well done to our rep cricket teams who
performed outstandingly this season.
Both teams finished with wins.
Interschool Tennis
Draw for Monday, 3.30pm - Last week:
Onga vs
Waipukurau Spinners
Waipawa 3 & 4
Miniball
Draw for this Friday:
Junior:
Onga Breakers
Sherwood Magic
5.30pm
Memorial Hall
Senior B Grade:
Onga Celtics
Pukehou Pelicans
6.30pm
Stadium
Seniors A Grade:
Onga Jets
Waipukurau X
5.00pm
Stadium
The teams are:
Junior—Sophie Beamish Jobe Grant, Leah Bibby,
Cameron Alder, Hamish Dunderdale, Karl Turner.
Senior B Grade – Plum King, Jack Brooks,
Sam Wall, Jaimee Alexander, Nat Beamish,
Ben Waugh, Dylan Bibby, William Cuttance.
Senior A Grade — Grace Alder, Lars Hardy,
Abel King, Rhys Baker, Leah Turner,
Finn Beamish.
Additional Sports Notices
Hockey for Small Sticks Training: this takes
place every Tuesday, 3.50pm at CHB College.
Kids need a mouthguard and shin pads. Sticks are
provided. Contact Muriel on 8566528 for more info.
Pre Season Holiday Hockey Course: 1st - 2nd
May, Central Hawkes Bay College. Technical
coaching from experienced coaches including
Central Districts and HB Rep. players. For more
information and enrolment forms, see the office.
Room 1 Stories
Community Notices
Playcentre
Headlice Tip: With a growing resistance to
shampoos, one great tip is to use hair straighteners after
using the shampoo. This will help to keep those critters at
bay!
I went to playcentre. I played
with Gemma, Denby and
Emily. I pretended to cook
some food.
It was fish.
I liked
playcentre.
By Mariana
I went to playcentre. I played
on the bikes
with
Jafet,
Charlie and
Floyd. I liked
going
to
playcentre.
By Jhian
 Library
day tomorrow.
 Alphabet / poetry homework
tonight, to be handed in
tomorrow.
Thanks, Brenda.
Firewood Fundraising
Unfortunately for the firewood working
party (but good for the farmers!) we had
rain again on Sunday. Because of the
unsettled weekend weather we are currently experiencing we will not have
another co-ordinated working party in
the near future. Instead, if people have
some time available when the weather
is fine, please go up to the corner of
Lookout Rd and Hinerua Rd Extension
and either continue to cut up rings or
split firewood. Also, there is already a
reasonable amount of pine already
split, so it would be great if people
could take away loads of firewood, and
make a donation to the school office for
what you think it is worth. If you want to
take away rings of wood (pine and or
macrocarpa) that would also be great. If
you have any queries please give me a
call on 022 091 1850.
Cheers,
Kevin Williams
Car Booster Seat Wanted: Please phone Kelly Smith on
8578944 if you have one available.
Dairy Farm Work Wanted: by couple moving back to
Hawkes Bay. 2 years experience with references
available. Email: alanadams69@hotmail.com or text
0221039503.
Fun Run / Walk / Bike: Supporting Mangaorapa School.
5th April, Mangaorapa School, Te Uri Road. 5km, 8km or
15km over Mangaorapa Station. BBQ and refreshments
for sale at completion. Register from 9.30am for 10.30am
start. Enquiries phone Steve or Jo 8555053.
Walking Group: Monday and Wednesday at 9am leaving
from the school gate. Any questions ring Rochelle
on 8566678 or text 0276985884.
Church Services: Come and join us with worship at the
Church of the Good Shepherd, Ongaonga. Sunday 30th
March, 10am. A community celebration with morning tea
afterwards to farewell a parishioner. A plate would be
appreciated.
Easter Service: Easter Sunday, 20th April, 8.30am. St
Francis Church, Tikokino. Everyone welcome.
Girl Guide Biscuits for sale: Plain, Chocolate and
Chocolate Minis $3.50 each per packet. Place an order
with a Guiding member in your school or alternatively with
Kimberley 858 8348 or Kirsty 856 8325.
Lindisfarne College Open Day: Saturday 5th April,
8.30am - 12.30pm. This is a chance to see the College in
action and to meet boys and staff. For further information
contact: The Rector’s PA: 068731136.
News from the Dental Clinic: (5 South Service Lane,
Waipukurau. Phone 858 6725). EARLY CHILDHOOD
TOOTH DECAY HURTS! Pain from tooth decay can
affect children in many ways:
making it difficult to eat enough
making it difficult to concentrate and learn
making it difficult to sleep, affecting behaviour
Honey Sales: Ongaonga School is selling honey on
behalf of the Epic Youth Ministry.
Bush Blend 2kg $20.00
Rewarewa 2kg $25.00
Manuka
2kg $35.00
See Diane or Kyla at school about
your order.
Here at Ongaonga School, we are
always looking for new ways to
communicate with our parents and
caregivers.
We now have a free service via that
Drawn:
9th May
will allow us to send texts for postponements,
cancellations, emergency evacuations etc. You
do not need a Twitter account to participate. This
is a one-way system that can send messages to a
cell phone but is not able to receive messages
back.
We are hoping that all parents and caregivers will
support us and sign on to receive messages.
To subscribe to this service, please text the
following phrase to 8987
Yes, it’s happening tomorrow!
Thursday 3rd April.
We’ll walk over to the hall together after
school.
Afternoon tea provided.
Gold coin donation.
Parents please collect your children at 5pm.
Enquiries to Pene Gordon ph 8566 551
Principal – Michael Lewis
Ongaonga School
PHONE: 8566840 or 8566042
FAX: 8566548 CELL: 0274183916
office@ongaonga.school.nz
mlewis@ongaonga.school.nz
www.ongaonga.school.nz