Term1, Week 1

Wed 30th January

Our school vision:

Learning Together, Growing Together

www.Ōhaupō.school.nz Phone: 07 823 6736 mail: office@Ōhaupō.school.nz

WELCOME BACK Introducing two new staff to the team!!

My name is Amanda Carrington and I am excited to be part of the

teaching and learning community of Ohaupo School. I will be

collaboratively teaching alongside Amy Shields in the Year 7 and

8 Kauri Hub. I come from many years of experience as a teacher at

Year 7 and 8 level, my last position being at Berkley Normal

Middle School. I join you this year with a passion at this year

level. I embrace the opportunity to work alongside students,

teaching peers, whanau and community this year with many

exciting opportunities in the pipeline.

Tēna Koutou, Ko Neville Harding toku ingoa. I am glad to

introduce myself to you all as the newest teacher in the Totara Hub

where I’ll be working beside Mrs Boyes.

We have many exciting plans for the year, and we’re both looking

forward to sharing these with you and the children over the coming

months.

Previously, I’ve worked at Thames South School and Rotokauri

School, where I taught years 2-7.

I have an interest in providing inclusive classrooms to encourage

every child to meet their potential. I enjoy the outdoors and have a

strong interest in sports and PE.

Having recently moved to the area, I have spent the holidays

exploring this beautiful part of the Waikato and getting to know the

community. I look forward to meeting you over the course of the

year.

Ōhaupō School welcomes our new students enrolled for this year—Frankie Anderson, McKenzie Peat-Bennett, Emily Cribb, Madison Gloyn, Harley Leen, Emily Leen,

Sirvana Ward-Leen, Lucia Russo, Brynn Turner, Jaime Turner, Oliver Vander Stap, Sapphire Ward-Leen and Jake Warrender

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Tena kotou katoa - Warm greetings to you all

We have had a fantastic start to the year and have welcomed 207 students to Ōhaupō School for 2019. Everyone is looking refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for the busy year ahead. In addition to the business as usual experiences that we offer our students at Ōhaupō School, we have already included our 150th reunion celebrations, BoT re-elections, and a pending ERO visit. Exactly what’s happening with your child in their hub will be communicated to you through a hub newsletter this week.

We are fully staffed and welcome Mrs Amanda Carrington and Mr Neville Harding to our teaching staff.

Our school is organised in four hubs: Kowhai Hub: 62 Yrs 1 & 2 - Mrs Linda Clarke (Assistant Principal), Mrs Julie Gray and Miss Jess Symes Rata Hub: 52 Yrs 3 & 4 - Miss Angelique Nielsen ( Team leader Yrs 3-6) and Mrs Karen Church Totara Hub: 52 Yrs 4,5 & 6 - Mrs Bev Boyes and Mr Neville Harding Kauri Hub: 40 Miss Amy Shields (Deputy Principal) and Mrs Amanda Carrington

Reading Recovery and Classroom release Teacher- Mrs Jenny Mc Robbie

Our amazing teaching support staff are: Mrs Val Millington, Mrs Erin Mathieson, Mrs Joyce Vernon and Mr Scott Coley

Office and administration staff: Mrs Sarah Cowan and Mrs Christine Gibson Property Management: Mr Scott Coley School’s Out - before and after school care:- Mrs Nicky Jones - ph number 021 795105.

Our school office is open from 8.15a.m. - 3.30p.m. daily and communication via email office@ohaupo.school.nz or financial/accounts accounts@ohaupo.school.nz or myself principal@ohaupo.school.nz

Following the BoT meeting on Thursday the 14th February we will share our 2019 aims and goals towards our school vision “Growing together, learning together” with you on Tuesday the 19th February at 5.30p.m.

Keep cool.

Sue Mc Locklan Principal Ōhaupō School

mailto:office@ohaupo.school.nzmailto:accounts@ohaupo.school.nzmailto:principal@ohaupo.school.nz

2019 Term Dates

Term 1 = 11 weeks Tuesday 29 January- Friday 12 April 2019 School closed Waitangi Day - Wednesday 6 February 2019. NB: Easter Holidays and ANZAC day included in the school holidays Term 2 = 10 weeks Monday 29 April- Friday 5 July 2019 School closed- Queen’s Birthday Monday 3 June 2019 School closed Fieldays Friday 14 June 2019 Term 3 = 10 weeks Monday 22 July-Friday 27 September 2019 School closed Labour Day Monday 28 October 2019 Term 4 = 9 weeks Monday 14 October- Friday 13 December

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 01/2/2019 9.30am Assembly - welcome to new staff and students 11/2/2019 11-12.30pm swimming start at St Peters Years 5-8 12/2/2019 11-12.30pm swimming St Peters Years 5-8 13/2/2019 Totara Hub Camp at Narrows 14/2/2019 Tech starts at Peachgrove Intermediate Totara Hub Camp at Narrows 12.45pm Leadership Meeting 5.30pm BOT meeting 15/02/2019 9.30am Assembly

THIS TERM JUICEY THURSDAYS WILL BE HAPPENING FROM 14TH FEBRUARY—ORDER

FORMS TO FOLLOW

FENCER REQUIRED

If you know someone out there who is

able to come and re-erect a post

and rail fence at the school

please contact the

office

RURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

School Based Immunisations Dear Parents / Caregivers, Public health nurses will be delivering two school-based immunisation programmes in your child’s school during 2019

Year Seven Students These students will be offered the Boostrix vaccine which is a booster for their early childhood immunisations of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). This is the same vaccination that would have been given to your child at 4years age if you consented. Information about the year seven programme will be given to students at school and this session may include watching the Ministry of Health Presentation on Year Seven Immunisations and is designed specifically for this age group. At this information session, your child will be given a consent form to bring home for you to read and choose whether or not to have your child immunised by the Public Health Nurses at school. Whether you choose to immunise or not, the form needs to be returned to school.

Year Eight Students From 1 January 2017, Males and Females aged 9 to 26 inclusive (ie under 27 years) have been eligible for HPV (Human Papilloma virus) immunisation. The focus has historically been on cervical cancer prevention for women but increasing evidence has emerged of the impact of other HPV related cancers on men so both groups are now offered this vaccine free of charge. This vaccine will be given in two doses 6 months apart. Information will be given to the students about the HPV vaccination programme at school. This may include viewing the Ministry of Health presentation about the HPV Vaccine Information and is for the year 8 age group. Your child will be given a consent form to bring home for you to choose whether or not to have your child immunised by the Public Health Nurses at school.

Information on the immunisations is included on the consent form which will be given to your son/ daughter at the information session.

Please complete the consent form and answer all the questions and return the form to school.

If your child is not being vaccinated at school you still need to fill in the section with your child’s name and details on it. Please check with your doctor or practice nurse if you are unsure if your child has had a tetanus injection in the last two years. For further information on these vaccines phone 0800 IMMUNE (466 863) Public Health Nurse: Vicki Shooter 027 218 5784

YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION

The Yr 7 immunisation for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough will be undertaken during 2019.

Consent forms will be sent home with EVERY Yr 7 student. Please complete and return to the School Office.

There is provision within the form for your non-consent, should you wish for that. PLEASE REMEMBER- WE WOULD LIKE ALL FORMS RETURNED REGARDLESS

OF IF THEY ARE FOR CONSENT OR NON-CONSENT.

As part of the programme information will be given to each Yr 7 student. If you do not want your child to receive this education and/or to view the presentation the Public Health Nurse

uses, then send a letter to the Office so that your child can be removed from that class presentation on the day of the education session.

YEAR 8 IMMUNISATION

The Yr 8 Immunisation for HPV (Human Papilliomavirus) which can develop into Cervical cancer and other HPV related cancers will be undertaken in two doses during 2019.

Consent forms will be sent home with EVERY Yr 8 student. Please complete and return to the School Office.

There is provision within the form for your non-consent, should you wish for that. PLEASE REMEMBER- WE WOULD LIKE ALL FORMS RETURNED REGARDLESS

OF IF THEY ARE FOR CONSENT OR NON-CONSENT.

As part of the programme, information will be given to each Yr 8 student. If you do not want your child to receive this education and/or to view the presentation the Public Health Nurse

uses, then send a letter to the Office so that your child can be removed from that class presentation on the day of the education session.

Hi everyone, Mad Cow Drums will be back in schools the second week of 2019, so our future “ROCKSTARS”, have your books and sheets ready to start off into the new term “WITH A BANG”!!! If you are interested in your child getting drum lessons please contact us on 0212020269 or via email at "madcowlessons@gmail.com" to register your child. We look forward to hearing from you!!! Glenn.

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