Newsletter - Week 8, Term 2 (3rd June 2020)

Our Lady

of the Rosary

School

Wainui Road, Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, 5010

Phone: (04) 566 3258

Fax: (04) 566 3159

Email: admin@olr.school.nz

Web: www.olr.school.nz

OUR SCHOOL VIRTUES: Faith – Whakapono Hope – Tūmanako Love – Aroha Charity – Manaakitanga

Talofa lava, Welcome, Kia Ora, Taloha ni, maligayang pagdating, Bienvenido, Paiḷaigaænaīmae It is hard to believe winter is officially here! The term is moving along very quickly and it is so enjoyable to see all our children back, bringing the vibrancy back into our school environment.

A warm welcome to all our new students and their families. We also welcome Elaine Fox to our staff. Elaine has joined our team of fantastic support staff. Welcome to the OLR team!

We are looking forward to seeing as many parents/caregivers at our Learning Conversations this evening. This is a great opportunity for us to plan forward after online learning through lockdown. Our Learning Conversations are for Year 3 to 8 students (Rooms 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9). The meetings are in 10 minute sessions. The sessions will be with you (parents/caregivers) and your child’s teacher, no children are required to be at these sessions.

Communication Survey - Thank you for all the responses, we have received 82/183 (families) so far. We would really appreciate you completing the Signmee Communication Survey which was emailed to you last week.

Enrolments for 2021 close on 31st August 2020. If your child is turn 5 in 2021 and you are intending to enrol your child at OLRS, please collect an enrolment form from the office. OR if you know of other family members or friends who have children who are turning 5 in 2021 and are interested, please get them to contact the school office to book an appointment regarding their child’s enrolment.

ICAS Assessments: This year we are offering the ICAS Assessments in English, Mathematics and Science for Year 5 to 8 students. Please complete the Signmee form NO LATER THAN Monday 27th July, 3pm (late entries will not be accepted) if you would like your child to participate. Each assessment will be completed online and costs $16 per assessment.

Call for Expressions of Interest: We are forming a committee of staff, board, students and OLRS whānau to develop a new school logo. If you are interested in being apart of this exciting journey, please contact the school office.

Road Patrol - Adult helpers needed please, for Wednesday and Friday afternoons at the front gate crossing and Thursday afternoon at the back gate. Please email clinton@olr.school.nz.

A reminder to please wait at the gate for a staff member to register you as you come in, before and after school, while we are still in Level 2.

Vaʻai faʻalelei Karolina Surynt-Tapiki Principal

Lucy Milah Jonti

Congratulations to: Wolfie, Sarah and Bradley

Theodore Elaine