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Outram School Newsletter Volume 1 Number 5 – 1 March 2018 OUTRAM SCHOOL VISION – A school where children strive for

excellence, love learning, develop their passions and reach their potential

Dear Parents Tēnā koutou, kia ora koutou katoa Parents may not be aware that we gather as a school each Monday morning to start the new week together. At these assemblies, each teacher takes it in turn to present thoughts and ideas on the Key Competency focus for the term. This Monday, Lynda Bayne shared ‘I Grow in Grandad’s Garden’. In grandad’s garden there are four special places… Think and Thank Seat – a place to share what makes us happy, what we are grateful for. Let Go Log – a place to let go of the things that have happened that have worried or hurt us. Cross Over Corner – a place to find the courage to try new things, break through those things that might be holding us back. The Dream Table – a place for ‘blue sky’ thinking, sharing our dreams. Parents may want to view the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXia8WbBE74 I hope we will soon have copies of the book at school for parents to borrow. 2018 Strategic Plan – Two-Year Cohort Section – Thank you to those who have returned the ‘two-year cohort’ section of the school’s annual plan with comments. A reminder that we would like any other forms back at school tomorrow. Term 1 Goal-Setting Interviews A quick check of the interviews bookings made to date, show that a good number of you have booked a time with your child’s teacher. I strongly encourage those who have not yet booked a time for next Tuesday to do so.

Go to: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/

Enter the code: mdnpr Alternatively, phone the school office and we can book a time for you. School Triathlon - Thank you for the quick return of triathlon forms for Friday. Details of the organisation for tomorrow are sent home with this newsletter. I look forward to our first inter-house event of the year. Congratulations to Room 2 for last week’s assembly item. I was super impressed with how confidently our five year olds stood up in front of everyone after such a short time at school. Nga mihi nui

Jeremy Marshall

2 March 6 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 16 March 23 March 26 March 29 March 30 Mar – 3 April

School Triathlon Goal Setting Interviews FOS Meeting Historical Park Visit Seniors Otago Primary Schools Triathlon Y7/8 League 9’s Tourny Snr Swimming Sports Otago Anniversary Day Ukelele Jam Rm 6 Easter

School contact details:

1 Beaumaris Street, Outram.

P O Box 22, Outram 9062.

Phone 03 486 1733 for all absences,

ASC and office.

Email: office@outram.school.nz

Web: www.outram.school.nz

BoT Parent Reps:

Anette Harrex 486 1681

Craig Brown 021 1915319

Katrina Robertson 486 1944

Ash Barron 486 2335

Amelia Rogers 021 882853

Friends of Outram School

Sonya Aitken 486 2026

School Notices

School Accounts I am sending out the school accounts either today or tomorrow. These will be sent by email except for those who wanted paper copies or who don’t have email addresses. It appears some of these statements are going into people’s spam box so if you don’t receive one please check in there. Thank you.

Friends of Outram School – Easter Raffle

Friends of Outram School are running an Easter raffle this term and would really appreciate

donations. There is a box in the foyer where items can be left. Raffle cards were sent home last

week and have been slowly trickling in. These are due back to the office by Monday 19th March. If

they are only partially sold or even if you haven’t sold any please send the cards back. Thank you.

Friends of Outram School Meeting

Our next FOS meeting is Monday March the 12th at 7.30pm in the staffroom.

Friends of Outram School Drinks & Nibbles Evening

Friends of Outram School will be holding a drinks and nibbles evening on Friday March 16th, 7.30pm at the Outram Hotel. Nibbles will be provided and the bar will be open. It is an opportunity for a quiet catch up and a great chance to meet some new people within our school community. We look forward to seeing you there.

Foodwrap Fundraiser

The Friends of Outram School are running their foodwrap fundraiser again. The order form and

details are at the back of this newsletter. These orders need to be into the office by Friday 16th

March 2018.

Year 7 Vision Screening All year 7’s will be given a vision screening test on Tuesday 20th March unless you choose to opt out. If you do not wish your child to have the test please call at the office prior to this date and complete an opt out form.

Outram Playcentre – 50 year anniversary coming up The Outram Playcentre has a 50 year anniversary coming up. They are looking for information about the playcentre from past playcentre parents as far back as they can go. Maybe someone is still in the community that was here when it started or knows how to contact these people. Any old photos etc would be great too. Maybe you would like to be on the organising committee. If you can help with any of these things please contact: Jaclyn on 4862 807 or cell 027 4039697 or email: jaclyn.dale@xtra.co.nz. We would love to hear from you. Thank you.

Lost Toys Please check your childs bag for any toys that may not belong to them. There has been a few misplaced recently from our junior rooms.

School Notices cont’d

School Tops – Size 6 For those who were wanting size 6 tops, I now have the new stock on hand. They are $35.

Canterbury Pants/Shorts Orders

Canterbury pant/shorts orders if anyone is interested.

Prices are: Child trackpants $51

Child shorts $24

Adult trackpants $57

Adult shorts $30

If you want to place an order please either call into or phone Carolyn in the school office.

Senior Profile – William

William joined Outram School, from Otautau, as a Year 6 in 2016 and quickly made friends with his Year 6 group. William plays club rugby and was a member of the 2017 Year 7 and 8 Sassenachs tournament team. William will play in the League 9s later this month. When asked about the best parts of last year, William said he really enjoyed being a Year 7, loved the CAPES Days out and described the Stewart Island Camp as ‘amazing’. William has provided past leadership in guitar and plays alongside Sam at our Friday assemblies. William has been asked to play guitar with Kapa Haka this year.

William is a member of the 2018 Student Council, is the Pukeko Blue House Leader and an Allen Centre Leader. As Allen Centre Leader, William is heavily involved in the mechanics shed and will also support guitar tuition. William is considering Taieri College as his Year 9 school for 2019.

WELCOME TO OUTRAM SCHOOL

This week we welcomed our latest new entrant Riley who joins big brother Ethan & big sister Katie

here at Outram School. We hope you enjoy your time with us Riley.

ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE

Term 1, 2018

Week 6 – 9 March – Room 3

Week 8 – 23 March – Room 4

Week 11 – 13 April – Room 6

Term Dates for 2018 Term 1

Tuesday 30 January – Friday 13 April

Term 2 Monday 30 April – Friday 6 July

Term 3 Monday 23 July – Friday 28 September

Term 4 Monday 15 October – Tuesday 18

December

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FRIDAY LUNCH ORDERS

PLEASE NOTE: - IF YOU ARE

ORDERING YOUR CHILD A LUNCH

FROM MITCHELLS FAMILY

FOODCENTRE FOR A FRIDAY, THE

ORDER MUST BE IN BY THURSDAY AT

THE LATEST. Phone 486 1723.

Community Oral Health Service 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) or 0800 ORAL HEALTH (0800 672 543 (free from

cell phones) Please call us to update your contact details,

change an appointment or to make an appointment. You can find us under

Community Oral Health Service in the White Pages.

Fuel for Schools Fuel for Schools is a programme where

people/businesses can nominate Outram School to earn

points when they purchase bulk fuel supplies from

Southfuels. So if you get your fuel from Southfuels we

would love you to nominate Outram School. The

points we earn enable us to choose a package which

could be sporting equipment or technology.

We would like to thank Sinclair Saw & Mower, Outram

Contacting, Mining Construction Equipment Repairs Ltd

& Riverview Trust who have already nominated us.

We look forward to your support.

SPORT

Flippa Ball

Sunday 4th March – note 2 games this week

Outram Stingrays vs Mornington Sea Horses – 12.30pm

Outram Stingrays vs MH Marlins - 12.55pm

Futsal Wednesday 7th March

Outram Shooters Y3/4 vs Mac Bay Makos 4.30pm Ct 15

Outram Flyers Y5/6 vs Brockville Rangers 5.30pm Ct 18

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Do you know the environmental risk areas on your farm? Will you comply with Regional Council water quality rules by 2020? The Taieri Rural Community Group has invited Justin Kitto (water quality scientist) to Momona Hall to explain the new rules and discuss ways to reduce environmental risks on farm. This evening is for all community members, whatever farm type, however much or little water is on your property.

Thursday 1st March Momona Hall 7.15 – 9.15pm Supper provided

Piano Lessons

$85 per term

After School – at Outram School

Enquiries Welcome - phone Brenda a/h 489 3032

Music Lessons

Chris Glover – guitar & piano – 021 1317272

email: chrisglvr79@gmail.com

Regan Horrell – drums – 489 5230, 021 1850017

email: regan.horrell@gmail.com

Year 3 & 4 Have A Go Day at the Edgar Centre

Waihola Day – Senior Students

Mosgiel AFC Junior Football Registration 2018

Registration online at http://www.sporty.co.nz/mosgielafcjuniors First Kicks and 6th Grade to Youth Grade (15-18yrs) are required to register online before the 9th March to guarantee a place in a team. Anyone without a computer can register on Tuesday 27th February 6pm – 8pm at Memorial Park Clubrooms. Eftpos available. Subs: 1 child : $80

2 children: $130 (= $80 + $50) 3 children: $155 (= $80 + $50 + $25)

First Kicks $40 (includes free ball) Socks $7 Any questions contact: Nicky Standring 4897349 or 027 2740220 Bronwen Stephens 4892009 or 021 2646473

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUTRAM SCHOOL…

MCER

Mining & Construction Equipment Repairs Ltd

Heavy equipment repairs & servicing

Component overhauls

Hydraulic Repairs

Electrical repairs

Mobile welding

Phone: Paul Bain 0272531137 or 03 4897317

mcrepairs@xtra.co.nz

Workshop: C/o Hyslop Rural, 28 Bell Street, Outram