Together We Grow – Ka Tupu Kotāhi ai Tātou
Kia ora OVS whanau and Caregivers,
At this stage of the term we head into busy ‘camp weeks’ which are always a special feature of our school. In particular I would like to highlight the year 1-2 camp. Very few teachers are brave enough to take on such young campers, and having attended this camp for the day (but not brave enough to stay the night) I have to say it has been a great success…so well done to all the staff and parents. The students were excellently behaved and a huge shout out must go to not only the room 1&2 parents who volunteered, but all those who have offered their support to make our other upcoming camps possible. School camps, the way we do the, is a uniquely ‘kiwi ‘thing and we simply cannot do them without you!
Noho ora mai,
Ka tupuu kotahi ai tatou – TOGETHER WE GROW.
Giving life to our vision: Last week we introduced the meaning of Together and how it represents the social growth of our students. Today I want to explore the second of those three powerful words… WE
Moving into the emotional growth realm, the term ‘WE‘ underscores Manaakitanga, the communal responsibility we bear for each other’s well-being. In the garden analogy that is our school, emotional wellbeing is like a koru, newly growing shoots that require special care and understanding. Through us all living our RURU values, we strive to foster an environment where students feel valued, heard, and supported, providing the fertile ground for emotional resilience to take root. We do this together, all bearing the responsibility of creating a nurturing ecosystem where our tamariki’s emotional growth can flourish.
Ka tupu kotahi ai tatou “Together WE grow.”
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Star Spot – Celebrating Student Learning @ OVS
Star Spot – New students.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Preston and his whanau. Haere mai ki te kura o Ōtāika Valley!
Ōtāika Student Attendance – Priority 2024…we need 90%
Come on OVS, Let’s get to 90%
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Sentence Types – How many do you know?
Did you know that there are 12 sentence types that our OVS students need to learn and master? Students learn them with increasing complexity across year 1-6, with the more difficult sentences being introduced further up the year groups. You might like to help your child/ren get some extra learning mileage by writing some fun super sentences of their own at home.
Our first is the ‘Simple Sentence’
Five Have a Wonderful Time
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Otaika Community Hall needs you!
Looking for new members to join the Otaika Community Hall Committee. Katriona Bignell, a long standing volunteer/committee member for the past 13 years, will sadly be stepping down at the end of this year. Unfortunately the number of committee members are dwindling, and without enough committee members and volunteers, the Hall may potentially be unavailable for use by the community and general public. If you live locally and are interested in learning more about what’s involved, and/or volunteering a little bit of your time every now and then, please get in touch with Jen and she will pass on your details to Katriona.
The girls Rippa Rugby module is back for 2024.
Week 1 – Friday 22nd March
No Rippa on Easter Good Friday – Friday 29th March
Week 2 – Friday 5th April
Week 3 – Friday 12th April
Grades are 8-10 year olds and 11-13 year olds.
7 aside and 12 players max per team.
Each grade is capped at 12 teams.
Teams can wear their own club or school PE shirts.
Learn to tackle sessions will run prior to Rippa from 3:30pm – 4:15pm.
Rippa will start at 4:30pm – 6:00pm.
If your daughter is interested, please let Jen know. Registrations close on Wednesday 13th March.
Hey!! We’d love a $10,000 sports grant 🙂
From AA Insurance…
“Our Big Little Sponsorship” celebrates our partnership with Eden Park by championing grassroots sports in schools and giving back to the community. For the fifth year, we’re calling for nominations for two deserving primary schools (one in the North Island and one in the South Island) to each win a $10,000 sports grant.
The lucky winning schools will celebrate in style with a visit from former All Black and rugby legend, Keven Mealamu.
We also have a $2,000 and $1,000 sports grant to giveaway to our second and third place schools for each island.
We know how important sport is to Kiwi kids. It teaches fair play, teamwork, builds confidence and keeps them active, but getting the little ones match ready can be expensive.
Nominate your favourite New Zealand primary school today to help them play a little freer!
https://www.aainsurance.co.nz/big-little?cmpid=AA:PI:NPS:EDM:20240219:16183:bls-school-edm
Student Details Update
Please let Jen in the office know if any details have changed, such as:
- Home address
- Caregiver/Emergency contacts phone numbers
- Email address
- Living arrangements (eg: court orders, custody etc)
- Medical/allergies
- New siblings
Here is a chance to give soccer football a go!
The Central Brown Football Club run a free Twilight Soccer Football night on Thursday’s, starting 07/03/2024 and running until 11/04/2024 (five nights in total… we miss out Thursday 28/03/2024) from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at Otaika Sports Park (Bluegoose, SH1 Raumanga/Otaika) for ages from 8 to 15
Just turn up on the night (please be there ready to play at 4:30) and you’ll be put into a team for three 15 minute small sided games.
You don’t have to have played before, you don’t have to be a member of any club; you can be a member of another club; for boys and girls.
Any queries please contact nigel.gilmour@gmail.com or phone 027 307 5877
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