16th April 2021 Kia ora koutou We are seeking new members for our first PTA or PTG meeting of the year. Firstly, what is a parent/teacher/group? It is a group of parents who come together [...]

Kia ora parents/caregivers This is a reminder about this Thursday (please see below).  At this stage only 54% have booked an interview time.  We would really like more than this as we are making a [...]

Kia ora Koutou Contents Camps Completed Important dates to end the term Early School finish - Parent / Teacher interviews Property Update Swimming pool helper thanks Camps Completed Room 6 & 7 went on a [...]

Kia ora koutou, 22 March 2021 Contents middle school camp tsunami plan updated senior camp this week Middle School Camp Last week I wrote about my firm beliefs in the high value of camps for [...]

Kia ora Koutou Our swim team did themselves proud today, was the feedback from both a parent and Mrs Cowan. The children were really excited about their performances.  Here are the results of their timed [...]

Kia ora Koutou, 2:05pm Just to let you all know we have come down off our hill and are now at school.  We have normal pickup at 3pm.  Staff will be around until parents get [...]

Kia ora Koutou, Firstly all children are safe and happy with us in our neighbours paddock.  All have food and water, shade and sunblock. Many parents have either not dropped their children off or taken [...]

9:45am To all parents of the school,   Otaika Valley School are up on the hill above the school on high ground.  We have an orchard for shade and toilets organised with the neighbour. Please [...]