Outram School Newsletter Volume 1 Number 9 – 2 April 2015

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. On Monday, I joined Room 6 for the first day of their Pounawea Camp. The highlight of the day was the Tautuku confidence course. The Tautuku course is certainly a challenging one and I was very impressed with the way the students responded. There was a real sense of achievement as the children completed the range of different challenges around the course. A huge thank you to Stu Casey, who made a special trip south to run this activity for the class and thank you to all the camp parents, who stationed themselves around the course to support and help the students. I am confident that after a great first day the rest of Room 6’s camp will have been an awesome experience. A great camp was certainly experienced last week by Room 7. The photos, stories and reports all tell of a wonderful week. I was delighted to receive an email from the camp caretakers, commending both the Room 7 and Room 6 children on their great attitude and behaviour. As always, these outdoor experiences are only possible with the dedication of our staff and the fantastic level of support from our parents. Thank you everyone for making the Year 5 and 6 camp experiences possible. With the end of term, we wish Angie Carter all the best as she begins her maternity leave. We will all wait with interest of news from Angie on the birth of her and Owain’s first child; a new member of our school family. With Angie starting her leave, and with Mrs Paterson also on maternity leave, Mrs Tracey Hunter will teach Room 6 full time for Term 2 and Mrs Megan Bremner will be working extra hours in Mrs Carter’s attached teacher role. In this role, Mrs Bremner will still have close teaching contact with the Room 6 students. This has been a short but very full and busy first term. I would like to wish everyone a relaxed and enjoyable Easter and two week break. I look forward to welcoming everyone back to school for the start of Term 2. Nga mihi nui

Jeremy Marshall

20 April 21 April 27 April 29 April 22 May 1 June 10-15 June 17 June 24 June 26 June

Start of Term 2 BOT Meeting ANZAC holiday Kiwi Golf Tug o’ War Queens Birthday Life Ed Bus Speech Night Taieri Speech Night CAPES ASSEMBLY

School contact details:

1 Beaumaris Street, Outram.

PO Box 22, Outram 9062.

Phone 03 486 1733

Fax: 03 486 2147

Email: office@outram.school.nz

Web: www.outram.school.nz

Absence Phone line 486 2375 ASC Cell phone - 0275861001

BoT Parent Reps:

Craig Brown 021 1915319

Rebecca McDiarmid 021 2677950

Lisa Reid 486 2144

Katrina Robertson 486 1944

Ash Barron 486 2335

Friends of Outram School

Julie Brady (Secretary) Phone: 4861 297

SCHOOL NOTICES

Outram School Cookbook Committee

Next Meeting: Monday 20 April @ 7.30pm in Room 1a

New members welcome.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE – FRIENDS OF OUTRAM SCHOOL Please find at the back of the newsletter a copy of the term 2 sausage order form. Please

complete and return with payment to the office.

ALSO – to ensure this service can remain FOS are looking for a few more people to help out

with the sausage sizzle on a Wednesday. Just one turn a term, 12.15pm till just after 1pm.

If you can help out please ring or email Julie Brady: 03 486 1297 or julsmoonie@xtra.co.nz.

Pool Update

As the end of the school term fast approaches the 2014-2015 pool season is

about to end. The final day for this season will be Sunday April 19th so yes the pool will be open over the school holidays. Pool keys need to be

returned to the office by Friday May 8th to receive your $10 deposit. If keys are returned after this date you will not get your $10 deposit refunded.

A huge thank you to Kevin Brady who opens and closes the pool everyday

throughout the season. He is the one who keeps the water topped up, the chlorine levels just right, the floor of the pool vacuumed and the water at the

right temperature. Thank you to the committee and those very generous

volunteers who have been on the cleaning roster and kept the changing rooms, toilets and pool surrounds clean and tidy. Lastly thank you to those of you

who supported the pool by purchasing a key and making the most of this great little asset we have right here in Outram.

Our Annual Meeting will be held in Term 2 on Wednesday April 29th. If you

are keen to come along and hear what has been happening with the Pool or would be interested in being part of our committee for the next year we would

love to see you there. The venue is to be confirmed and we will advise the venue in the first newsletter next term.

If you wish to contact someone from the Pool Committee please contact:

Kerry Kakahi: 4861848 or kerry.kakahi@xtra.co.nz Kevin Brady: 4861297 or julsmoonie@xtra.co.nz

Have a wonderful Easter and school holidays.

“The Pool Committee”

WELCOME TO OUTRAM SCHOOL

A huge welcome to our latest new entrants Hemi and Sage who have joined us this week. We hope you

enjoy your time with us here at Outram.

FOR SALE

We have a small supply of new and second hand royal blue polar fleeces with the Outram School logo on them which we would like to see sold. We are selling them for: Second hand $ 5 New $20

We have most sizes available. Please call at the office to look at or buy.

Year 1 & 2 Hockey

The names I have so far to play in at Brooklands Park on Saturday 9.15 am are:

Hadley Brown Tim Woodcock, Fliss Nichol Sophie Nichol Cydney McAlwee Mya Aitken Tayla Bain William Harrex Emilie Barron Paige Allison

If your child is not on the list and would like to register it is not too late. Please call/email me and let me know.

Games will start on 9th May. Practice will start on Tuesday 28th April at 1.00pm (lunchtime) due to ANZAC Day then every Monday at the same time from then on; meet at the hall. You will need for practice and game day, mouth guard, shin pads, hockey stick, drink bottle, sneakers. For game day please wear your Outram School Sports tops and black shorts or tights. The Fee for the season is $25.00 and this will be added to your school accounts. If you have any further questions, please call/email me on 027 919 5334 or email steve.donna@ihug.co.nz.

Many Thanks, Donna Tisdall

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEADER TRAINING

Above and below are the students who attended the PAL’s training and who will be organizing

sporting activities at lunch times over the next three terms.

Room 7 at Pounawea Camp – Heaps of fun……

SCHOOL CHALLENGE FOR

WEEK

Accepting Challenges and taking

risks

ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE

Starting time is 2.20pm.

Term Dates for 2015

Term 1 Monday 2 February – Thursday 2

April

Term 2 Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July

Term 3 Monday 20 July – Friday 25

September

Term 4 Monday 12 October – Wednesday

18 December 2015

Text follow outramschool to 8987 to keep up to date and receive all school alerts.

Friday Night Youth Programme

This programme is for Years 5 – 8 and

meets at the Outram Church. Hall 7 – 9pm. All welcome.

A Gold Coin donation helps to cover

costs.

Contact Carolyn Drinkwater for more

information

ph. 489 2235 or 027 2062181.

SPORT

NETBALL

Juniors (Y5 – 8) don’t forget you start on Saturday the 18th

April (last weekend of the holidays) and there is a practice on

Friday the 17th 3pm to 4.30pm.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

DOG WALKING or LOOKING AFTER YOUR DOG If you are interested and would like us to help you, call Ruby-May on 486 2177, Keziah 486 2559 or Mackenzie on 486 1223. Prices are: $5 walk for half an hour, includes treats. $10 overnight including bathing, brushing, walking and treats. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dunedin Netball’s holiday programmes Dunedin Netball will be running two holiday programmes in

the April, July and October school holidays in 2015. These

are all held at the Edgar Centre Pass and Play Holiday Programme

Ages 9-12 years

9am-3pm

The Pass and Play holiday programme includes fun sessions

learning basic netball skills such as footwork, game play,

ball skills, defence and shooting. As well as team building

activities, games and a tournament to finish.

$100 per participant per holiday programme

- Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 April –

Register now http://www.enternowonline.com/4173

- Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 July -

Register now http://www.enternowonline.com/4174

- Monday 5, Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 October -

Register now http://www.enternowonline.com/4175 Happy Hoops Holiday Programme

Ages 5-8 years

9am-3pm

Includes junior netball skills and activities, games and

challenges.

$66 per participant per holiday programme

- Thursday 16, Friday 17 April - Register now

http://www.enternowonline.com/4176

- Thursday 16, Friday 17 July - Register now

http://www.enternowonline.com/4170

- Thursday 8, Friday 9 October - Register now

http://www.enternowonline.com/4171 Children are to bring morning and afternoon tea, lunch and

a drink bottle.

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.

Keyboard and Piano lessons If you are interested in your child learning the

keyboard or piano, after school, either at school or privately, please phone:

Brenda Stirling 489 3032 or 020 40014743

All inquiries welcome.

OUTRAM ZUMBA

Monday 7:30pm - Wednesday 7:15pm

Outram ZUMBA ladies invite you to join in the fun of

Zumba Toning and Zumba Fitness/toning. All ages and fitness levels are welcome and

encouraged. (no previous experience required)

Come along and experience an hour of fat burning booty shaking fun!

Where: Outram School Hall Cost: $ 7 casual or $ 5 for a concession card of

5 or 10 For more information call or text Michelle on

0212171388

COMMUNITY NOTICES cont’d

CChhiillddrreenn’’ss AArrtt CCllaasssseess aatt

TThhee CCaavvee AArrtt SSttuuddiioo,, EEaasstt TTaaiieerrii Art Classes with qualified School Teacher

and Artist Cheryl Pearson B.Ed.(Teach), ATCL

School Holiday Classes: Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th, Friday 10th April, and Tuesday

14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th April, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

After School Classes in Term Two: 3.30 – 5.30 pm

Children will have the opportunity to create artwork, and explore their artistic abilities at these fun and creative sessions

during the holidays at The Cave Art Studio.

Places limited! For further details and to enroll,

Phone: 489-4810 / 027 489-4120 Email: thecaveartstudio@xtra.co.nz

JIM HOFFMAN’S HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

TENNIS/BADMINTON, RECREATIONAL SWIMMING

14th to 17th APRIL FOR ALL 12YRS AND UNDER.

AT OTAGO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM AND

TENNIS COURTS AND MOANA POOL.

9.30 TO 2.30 EACH DAY BRING YOUR TOGS & BADMINTON RACKET AND LUNCH RACKETS PROVIDED IF YOU DON’T HAVE ONE. $35.00 A DAY. YOU CAN DO ONE OR ALL FOUR DAYS.

TOTAL COST $140.00 BOOK BY EMAILING TO ME AT jhoff5@xtra.co.nz OR PHONE 027 4113 529 I will be away until 12th April, email

will be best from 1st April onwards. AND LEAVE YOUR SON/DAUGHTERS NAME AND AGE AND CONTACT NUMBER. ONLINE BANK WESTPAC 03 1727 0072261 01.

My website is www.jimhoffmancoaching.co.nz

NUMBERS WILL BE LIMITED.

Register now at http://www.enternowonline.com/4139/editteam/?event_id=5412

For more information go to http://www.dunedinnetball.co.nz/centenary-celebrations.html

What is the ANZ Olympic Schools Programme

ANZ has developed the ANZ Olympic Schools Programme with the New Zealand Olympic

Committee to inspire and motivate New Zealand's youth, through the magic and celebration of

the Olympic Games. Schools will be provided with resources and merchandise to provide

opportunities, activities and incentives for students to live the Olympic Values.

In addition to the great resources schools can receive, ANZ has also tailored the programme so

their staff can personally help schools earn credits to spend at the ANZ Awards Centre and also

secure the chance to have an Olympic Ambassador visit the school.

ANZ staff will be encouraging people within their school communities to support their school

and come to ANZ for their next home loan. For every home loan drawn down a school can

earn credits to spend on items from the ANZ Awards Centre, items such as sports equipment

or computers. As an example an eligible home loan drawn down by someone linked to your

school to the value of $50k or more will entitle the school to 800 credits. 800 credits equates

to approximately $400 of spending power at the ANZ Awards centre.

If you would like to support our school with this programme,

Michelle Pennington Branch Manager 03 457 0122 or Liz Dougherty Senior Personal

Banker 03 457 0120 would love to assist you.

You can find out more at anzolympicschools.co.nz

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

FOS SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Friends of School will be continuing with its weekly sausage sizzles on Wednesdays next term. The

Outram Butchery supplies us with delicious long sausages which we will be selling for $1.50 each.

Orders need to be in at the office by Wednesday 9am at the latest.

Some families may find it helpful to order for the whole term (which is 11 weeks). This will cost

$16.50 per child for one sausage each Wednesday (or $33.00 for two sausages). Please return

the form below with payment before the first Wednesday of the term. Payment can be made by

cheque, cash or online – please reference your payment with your child’s name. Bank account

details – 11 8300 0019201 011

Name of Child Number of sausages per week

TOTAL

1 = $16.50 per term

2 = $33.00 per term