27 August Ministry of Education – update to parents – Level 2
Kia ora koutou I wanted to give you an update on some changes taking place next week and what they mean for your children and whānau. You are probably aware the Prime Minister [...]
SH1 Loop Road Project Update 27 August
View online | Unsubscribe Asphalting of new roundabout delayed by travel restrictions COVID-19 travel restrictions has impacted the programme for completing the new roundabout tie-in with SH1, due to travel restrictions for asphalt crews. From Tuesday, [...]
SCHOOL PHOTOS – Tuesday 25th of August 2020
If you would like to order a photo, please ensure you have you placed and paid for your photo order(s) by Monday 24th of August. You can order online: https://lizdaviesphotography.co.nz/product-category/order/ or via the school office. Thank you [...]
Term 3 Week 5 – Level 2 – a few reminders
18 August 2020 Kia ora koutou It is pleasing to see how New Zealanders are responding to this latest outbreak by getting tested if unwell, and staying home. While most of us are familiar with [...]
IMPORTANT – Otaika Valley Communication Processes
IMPORTANT Otaika Valley Communication Processes (hardcopy sent home 13th August) Dear parents/caregivers of Otaika Valley School, We are preparing for possible level 3 or even 4 going forward. Today teachers printed hardcopy packs for the [...]
Cross Country tomorrow – Postponed until further notice
Unfortunately due to Level 2 restrictions that are now in place, Cross Country at Portland has been postponed until further notice. We will inform you of the postponement date as soon as possible. Regards Terry [...]
12th August Traffic Chaos
Hi everyone, I have just returned from town picking up cleaning supplies and drink bottles for children. Town is chaos. At 12:45pm traffic was bumper to bumper from Gull to well past the roundabout at [...]
LEVEL 2 TODAY AT OTAIKA VALLEY SCHOOL
Otaika Valley School Level 2 return: Wednesday 12th of August 2020 12/08/2020 Dear Parents / Caregivers, With the confirmation that schools in NZ will be moving back into Alert Level 2 on Wednesday the [...]
Term 3 Week 3
Portland Rural School Cross Country (previously held at Waiotira) Kia ora Portland School is really looking forward to hosting the 2020 Portland Rural School Cross Country event for the first time. To successfully manage and [...]
Term 3 Week 1 – No School Wednesday!
Kia ora koutou Welcome back to Term 3. We have gone from drought and water restrictions to a 500 year rain event. I hope you and your properties have made it through without damage. Teacher [...]