Our Teacher-Only Day is tomorrow. We will be off-site at Maihiihi School for the day working on the Mathematics Curriculum.
We were really pleased that we could hold the Junior cross-country races last Friday. The weather was perfect and it was great seeing the level of support that they all got. Thanks for coming along!
Here are the confirmed results from last week's COPS inter-school cross country. Congratulations to our top three finishers: - Theo Tauroa 1st - Yr 1-2 boys; - Lexi Van Grootel - 2nd - Year 3-4 Girls - Cohen Gilbert - 2nd, Layken van der Heyden - 3rd - Year 3-4 Boy - Mila Fenton - 3rd - Year 5-6 Girls - Lockey Poa-Dampney - 1st, Deklan Burton - 2nd - Year 5-6 Boys - Summah Poa-Dampney - 1st, Indie Hemara - 2nd - Year 7-8 Girls - Ryder van der Heyden - 1st, Archie Mouat - 3rd - Year 7-8 Boys - We wish the team of runners competing in the AIMS Games this weekend all the best for their races!
Next week we have the North King Country inter-school Rippa tournament and on Friday we have the school Disco. There is a lot of excitement building up around the annual event and I'm looking forward to seeing how the zoo theme will look.
Ngā mihi,
Scott Lincoln Principal Ōtorohanga South School
Elijaah, Theo, Levi, Peyton-May, Harley, Cali and Brent enjoying their KETE breakfast last week. Our councillors and Ford's whānau supporting him down the finish line last week.
IMPORTANT DATES
Dates to add to your calendar
2025 TERM DATES
Term 3 - Mon 14th July - Fri 19th Sept
Term 4 - Mon 6th Oct - Wed 17th Dec
August Fri 22 - Teacher Only Day, Mathematics - School is Closed Fri 22 - Miniball Registrations Close - See the link in this newsletter Wed 27 - NKC Ripper Tournie (Te Kuiti) Thur 28 - Middle Reach Awards
Our school-wide values are explicitly taught in all our classrooms and across various settings. These value lessons are also supported by our school councillors sharing messages and role-playing at assemblies, as well as value reminders over the school intercom each morning during our daily notices.
Setting goals is a powerful way to stay focused and motivated. When we take the time to decide what we want to achieve, break it down into small steps, and check in on our progress, we make our big dreams feel possible. Here are a few pointers when setting goals, have a go at discussing these with your child.
School Closed Tomorrow
Our Teacher-Only Day is Friday 22 August. School will be closed as we will be off-site at Maihiihi School for the day working on the Mathematics Curriculum.
DISCO!
Confirmed Cases of Influenza B!
There have been a few confirmed cases of Influenza B among our students. Influenza B is a common and highly contagious strain of the flu virus. It can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. If your child is feeling unwell, especially with flu-like symptoms, we kindly ask that you keep them at home until they are fully recovered. This helps us limit the spread of illness and keep everyone as healthy as possible.
Please continue to encourage regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick. If you have any concerns about your child’s health, we recommend contacting your GP.
Going to school every day is important for all school aged tamariki (children). It helps build their confidence and social skills, and to achieve their education and life ambitions. This information provided by Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, helps you decide when it is okay to send your child to school, when you should keep your child at home and when you should contact a health professional for advice.
Sports Photos
PhotoLife Studios have taken our sports photos.
You will receive your child's Photo Keycode in a couple of weeks. You will then be able to order online at:
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