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term 1 week 2 wednesday 15th february 2012 our school vision to provide a platform which launches enables students to make their own limitless choices tena koutou greetings to you all students are settling positively into their classroom programmes and there is a working tone in all classrooms they are wearing their hats and most students have water bottles to help then get through these hot days this week years 4-8 have begun their aquatic skill programme in preparation for the school swimming sports on thursday the 1st of march at the te awamutu events centre starting at 11a.m the year 7 and 8 tech bus will bring these students straight to the te awamutu events centre the junior school will participate in their swim safe programme in term 2 weeks 2 and 3 30 april ­ 11 may an open invitation is extended to our community to join us in the school hall next wednesday evening 22nd february at 7p.m to find out what is inquiry learning at haup school come and enjoy some hands on activities with your children to assist your understanding of inquiry learning all staff will be sharing different elements of the inquiry learning process when your child talks about ultranet photo story or thinking tools what do you think what is an lcd to you does everyone have the same interpretation of an e-book if you don t then you need to find out come along and staff will share different elements of the learning process with you an initial power point will set the scene followed by individual stations which you will be able to join at your choice about 8 o clock over a cup of tea you will be able to catch up with your child s teacher and any other staff members you may want to make yourself known to to enable us to prepare for this evening can you please either email the office@ohaupo.school.nz or leave a message on the answer phone please bring a plate per family to share for supper we look forward to seeing you there sue mclocklan principal congratulations for all the recipients of the 2011 prize giving awards dux cup olivia webber team 5/6 yr principal s award aidan o connor services to the school award georgia davies albert memorial cup for citizenship hannah foster warren cup for personal effort cole pennington history essay award winner olivia webber sportsperson of the year cup aidan o connor girls tennis cup sarah parker girls tennis runner up medallion aimee butterfield boys tennis cup aidan o connor boys tennis runner up medallion baxter kane humberstone cup for good conduct green house inter-house shield blue house kodey whiu jessica foster danielle donaldson olivia vernon caleb kennedy dylan mcleod logan mitchell daniel webber luke kidd baylee davies zahra kennedy sarah parker hannah foster aidan o connor scott thomas scott mitchell georgia davies olivia webber ted sullivan dayna george regan johnson team 7/8 yr 2011 touch teams medals were awarded to week 2 thursday 16th february week 3 week 4 7pm reading for success parent evening in ict suite year 7 8 technology classes start at peachgrove fees $66 each due now year 7 and 8 students must be at school by 8:40 am tomorrow as the tech bus will not wait for latecomers friday 17th feb 9am assembly rm 8 swimming lessons yr 4 8 monday 20th february tuesday 28th february hearing and vision technician swimming lessons yr 4 8 tuesday 21st february swimming lessons yr 4 8 wednesday 22nd february swimming lessons yr 4 8 7pm ict student workshop friday 24th february 9am assembly rm 7 wednesday 29th february ohaupo school hosting rtlb `steps conference thursday 1st march 11am swimming sports te awamutu events centre friday 2nd march 9am assembly rm 6 phone 07 823 6736 fax 07 823 6732 email office@ohaupo.school.nz

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welcome from the board of trustees mr mark turnwald bot chairperson it s a new school year i am delighted to welcome new children and families to our school and say welcome back to our returning students for 2012 we are really looking forward to a year filled with great learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom for ohaupo students on that note i hope you understand the extent to which our school relies on your support there is an inevitable gap between government funding and the resources and opportunities that ohaupo school strives to make available for your child s learning the board and pta really need your help please if you have ever considered lending a hand now s the time to come forward for those who are a little shyer we trust you ll be flattered if we contact you directly if there s something in particular that we think you might like to be involved in we d love to know what your skills and talents are please do let us know volunteering a little of your precious time would be enormously appreciated it can also be a great opportunity to get to know the parents of your kids friends and the staff i would personally like to encourage you to get involved in our school community in 2012 for those of you who already are i say a heartfelt thank you ohaupo bot plan for community consultation for 2012 charter every 3 years the board of trustees reviews the school charter and sets out the plan for the following 3 years as part of this process it is very important for us to get feedback from the community school management team teachers and our maori community the plan is to start the consultation process mid february so please expect a call from one of the current ohaupo school bot we hope to make these calls between 7.00-9.00 pm and should only take 10-15mins of your time i have listed a summary of the questions we will be asking so you get some time to put your thinking caps on this is a very important process for us all and sets the direction of ohaupo school into the future 1 2 3 4 why is ohaupo school the choice for your children s education what is/are the important thing/s ohaupo school should provide for your child what focus do you think would make the greatest impact on your children s learning/achievement at ohaupo school when your child leaves ohaupo school what do they need to know be able to do and how should they feel about themselves thanks for your time and feedback as this is important for the future direction of the ohaupo school regards ohaupo school bot food at school as of thursday 16th feb all students will be asked to take back home any uneaten food or food scraps and lunch wrappings this includes orange peels crusts and apple cores we are introducing this for the following reasons · · · · · we are concerned that many students are throwing away large parts of their lunches sometimes with out even opening the wrapping and some students are doing this before they even leave the classroom before school starts or when they put their morning tea rubbish in the bin monitoring what students put into the bin is difficult and time consuming children often complain that they do not like the food that is in their lunch and yet they will bring it day after day we are sure that they are not informing their parents or the parents are not understanding what is needed sending uneaten or nibbled at food back home will help children communicate with their parents there is a growing issue with the disposing of rubbish in open bins wind blows it out food that misses the bin is attracting vermin and the amount students are throwing away is increasing parents can be assured that any containers or reusable snap lock bags used for lunches will come home finally we recommend that all students have a lunchbox or a sealable plastic bag for their lunches to prevent food spoiling books or clothes thank you for your support with this initiative and we ask you to be patient with any teething issues thank you for your co-operation kerry adams linda clarke sue mclocklan and scott coley.

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pta news next meeting pta agm and meeting to follow monday 19th march 2012 7pm school staffroom all welcome scrap metal drive saturday 25th and sunday 26th february we hope you have cleaned out your sheds and have been collecting those cans over the holidays drop off point is at the turnwald farm 168 great south road ohaupo fonterra number 73475 driveway is just before the little white church same side of road as church and school side of church between 10am and 3pm on sat 25th and sunday 26th february if you have some things that need to be collected please contact mark and jo turnwald 823 6221 or geoff and vicki foster 823 6949 before wednesday 23rd february thank you family fun evening come join ossc team at ohaupo school on thursday 23rd february 2012 at 6pm for an evening of social sports ohaupo school sports club this week netball and soccer so bring your trainers a picnic dinner and drinks there is a bbq available byo meat for a fun family evening new ohaupo sports representative shirts the pta has organised the supply of the new ohaupo school sports representa e shirts photos on our ultranet website page go to www ohaupo school nz we ha e been informed by the manufacturer that the black red and gold shirt will not fade the shirts will be $32 00 each which includes an embroidered logo we will inform you ia the newsle er when samples are a ailable to iew try on and an o o will be gi en to e ery family please do not send money un l the forms are printed in approx 2 weeks terms 2012 start date tuesday 7 feb monday 23 apr mon 16 july monday 15 oct finish date thurs 5 april friday 29 june friday 28 sept tues 20 dec 1 2 3 you are what you read young people who have a reading and writing identity understand who they are and how to make their lives better 4 do you want your child to be a bookworm come along to our reading for success sessions learn about how children read and how you can help at home so your child can become a successful reader this is a 3 week course 7 ­ 8pm on three consecutive tuesdays 28th february 6th march and 13th march please return the slip to the post-box in the office if you are interested in participating thanks linda clarke and jenny mcrobbie production preparation this year we are planning a senior school production years 5 8 a great event that everyone can get involved in this year the students will be making their own costumes if you have a sewing machine that you would be willing to lend to the school please send a note or an email to mrs roberts in the office sewing machines will be needed at school from march to june 2012 thank you mrs gray i will be participating in reading for success name ph reminders drum lessons will start tomorrow thursday 16th february in the music room guitar lessons only$10 for the whole year ­ start next week thursday 23rd february 2012 in the library if your child is interested please complete a form available from the school office places are limited keep checking for head lice and treat promptly students must also be reminded not to share hats etc community notices free `the rev mini cycle day cambridge sunday 18th february fun road cycling event starting from tom voyle park taylor st cambridge free 2km 4km or 6km course for under 10 years old including swimming pool courtesy of cambridge high school live music bring a picnic and enjoy the shade of the trees in the park all entrants receive a certificate qualified hairdresser living in the area all haircuts $20 men women and children i will come to you evenings and weekends only phone or txt chantal on 0211 193 200 lots of classes starting soon dancing golf roller skating squash tennis and `starmakers performing arts if you are interested in any of these classes please check the notices in the student foyer or ask mrs roberts in the office unfortunately we do not have space to print all the information in the newsletter.

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would you like to play the clarinet or saxophone would you like your child to learn any of these instruments we have mr oliver barnett offering after school tuition for 2-3 children in a group at $20 for a half hour lesson recommended starting age 8yrs instruments can be hired from shearer s music in hamilton music lessons ­ woodwind tuition name room i am interested in my child learning the parent s name parent s signature clarinet saxophone circle one phone number note courses will be held in hamilton venue to be confirmed 2 weeks prior to course date registration forms are available from the ohaupo school office.

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you are invited to our next open day at st paul s collegiate school 77 hukanui road chartwell hamilton saturday march 3 2012 registration from 1.30pm the headmaster will address visitors at 2pm in the chapel of christ the king followed by student led tours of the school afternoon tea will be served in the new dining room from 3.15pm onwards please direct any enquiries to d.mcrae@stpauls.school.nz or phone 07 957 8805 payment of school accounts the ohaupo school asb account number for direct payments of school accounts is nzcu banking don t forget it s school banking tomorrow if you would like to open an account for your child please send a note to the office 12 3134 0056759 00 please ensure you note the name of the student any enquiries to mrs roberts in the office note kids zone after school club payments are not paid to this account please pay direct to kids zone mad cow drums drum tuition mad cow drums are pleased to make the following offering to students of ohaupo school who want to learn to play drums in 2012 lessons will be on thursday afternoon from 3.00 ­ 5.00pm these lessons will be open to any age and will run in two sessions one for beginners and one for advanced players the timing for these lessons will be confirmed once we have an idea of numbers the cost per student is $11.00 gst/week the lesson dates will run in conjunction with the school term please feel free contact glenn on 07 871-4447 or 021 2020269 to confirm a spot and get more details please note there is no requirement for a drum kit to begin these lessons.

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