Newsletter 2 Term 1

Kia Ora e te Whānau

I have been extremely privileged in the last two weeks to have attended the Innovative Schools Summit focusing on at risk students, innovative teaching strategies, innovative school leadership and trauma informed practice. There were thousands of educators and experts in their field. This experience has affirmed that the established practices in our school are focused on supporting our tamariki to thrive and be successful. It also made me grateful to be living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our tamariki have had numerous exciting and relevant learning experiences over the past 6 weeks from sporting opportunities to trips and beekeeping. It is thanks to our dedicated bunch of staff that our children have the opportunities that they do. We are looking forward to the whānau hui after Easter to identify your child's strengths and successes and where their learning pathway will take them next. Keep an eye out for communication around this.

Below is some information on the new government requirements for one hour a day, in essence this is already happening in a multitude of different ways, but have a read for yourselves.

As always, thanks for your support.

Ngā Manaakitanga

AnnMaree MacGregor

Over the past several weeks Grace and I have had the pleasure of having morning tea with the following fabulous students:

Finlay Blank - Rm 3, Aurora Dobbs - Rm 3, Rylee Mills - Rm 15, Nathan Lomas - Rm 15, Ava Morley - Rm 22, Caitlin Haworth - Rm 19, Alyssa Williams - Rm 9, Theo King - Rm 16,

Tristan Openshaw - Rm 16, Zoey McGregor - Rm 4, Naia Beeston - Reo Rua, Skylah Platts - Rm 4, Maia Skinner - Rm 7, Jayden Ferris - Reo Rua, Owen Smith - Rm 9, Nathan Singh - Rm 5, Ataahua Liddell - Rm 5, Rae Thomas Tangira - Rm 22, Luna Junge - Rm 17, Kier Faltado - Rm 17, Mackenzie Kemp - Rm 7, Kaiarahi Cullen - Rm 21.

These tamariki make our school a great place to be through their manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and manawa reka.

Once again, we have a group of 10 staff members clocking up the kms around Whangarei and further afield, as part of the Classic 100 fundraiser for North Haven Hospice. This is a great cause, close to many people's hearts. We have started well, reaching nearly 500 kms between us in the first week and any donations to our team fundraiser will be gratefully received.

https://givealittle.co.nz/team/ops-super-stars-2024

On Tuesday 5 March (while the sun was shining) we held our annual senior school swimming sports. The rain may have meant a few races had to be postponed a day or so, but we are so impressed with the students who came along and gave it a good go. The placegetters below all may have the chance to represent our kura at the WPSSA champs next week at Whangarei Intermediate.

BACKSTROKE

Yr 5 Boy - 1st = Zev Kaka Holtz, 2nd = Finlay Blank

Yr 5 Girl - 1st = Shiloh Yukich, 2nd = Alia Pilcher, 3rd = Kleo Gardiner

Yr 6 Boy - 1st = Nikau Marsters, 2nd = Matthew Simmonds, 3rd = Jayden Ferris

Yr 6 Girl - 1st = Riley-Autumn Turner, 2nd = Ariah Wilson, 3rd = Te Rei Carter-Mills

FREESTYLE

Yr 5 Boy - 1st = LIam Wright, 2nd = Finlay Blank, 3rd = Zev Kaka-Holtz

Yr 5 Girl - 1st = Alia Pilcher, 2nd = Shiloh Yukich, 3rd = Aurora Dobbs

Yr 6 Boy - 1st =Nikau Marsters, 2nd = Fletcher Kennedy, 3rd = Tairua Browne

Yr 6 Girl - 1st = Taimania Wensor, 2nd = Indiana Wells, 3rd = Te Rei Carter-Mills

BREASTSTROKE

Yr 5 Girl - 1st = Alia Pilcher, 2nd = Kleo Gardiner

Yr 6 Boy - 1st = Fletcher Kennedy

Yr 6 Girl - 1st = Indiana Wells

Protect against measles

Last year there were 13 cases in New Zealand. We encourage our school community to follow Ministry of Health advice, particularly that the best protection against measles is two doses of the MMR vaccine.

The students of the Reo Rua class have been busily creating pictorial illustrations of their Pepeha.

"We have been exploring and embracing our pepeh,. which is your whakapapa, tracing back where you are from. We have drawn our pepeha. People who were not familiar with their pepeha have chosen items such as their national flag to represent their heritage. The pepeha might contain your mountain, river, waka, ocean, marae and iwi. Creating the art has given us opportunities to explore our backgrounds more and learn about our classmates' backgrounds. We can learn who have the same iwi or things in common with us" - Phoebe and Ella

Whānau , please help us work together to support our wonderful road patrollers. We remind you all that the speed limit outside our kura is reduced to 40km/hr and when our signs are out, you must stop. We are still seeing a number of dangerous driving behaviours outside our school, including exceeding the speed limit, turning into and/or blocking the staff driveway and obscuring the view of our patrollers by parking on yellow lines. We also respectfully ask that when crossing yourself or your tamariki on Church St or Raumati Ave, you do so at our pedestrian crossing and patrolled area.

Senior leadership and the Board are currently working with the council to establish a safe travel plan. More information will come out in due course.

• Monday 11 March - Mid Term Cohort Entry
• Wednesday 13 March - WPSSA Interschool Swimming Sports
• Friday 15 March - Otangarei School Kapa Haka Festival
• Friday 15 March - Girls Smash Cricket
• Thursday 21 March - EPRO 8 Interschool competition
• Friday 22 March - Middle school trip to Whangaumu Bay
• Thursday 28 March - Vision and Hearing Screening (Te Whatu Ora)
• Friday 29 March - Good Friday
• Monday 01 April - Easter Monday
• Tuesday 02 April - Easter holiday
• Wednesday 03 April and Thursday 04 April - Whānau hui (school will close early)
• Friday 12 April - Last day of Term 1
• Monday 29 April - First day of Term 2

SUMMER

A reminder to you all that in Term 1 hats are compulsory for all outdoor activities at Onerahi Primary. This includes outdoor PE activities during lesson time. This is in keeping with our efforts to be sun safe. As we also swim in this term can you please ensure your child has brought their togs and towels on their rostered swim days. These should be named. Thank you.

SCHOOL HOURS

8:15am School gates open to students and whanau

9:00am School begins

11:00-11:30am 1st Play Break

1:30-2:00pm 2nd Play Break

3:00pm School finishes

3:15pm School gates close

There are two eating breaks within the day, taken at times that suit each class. Please ask your child's teacher when their times are. We would like to remind all whānau that during school hours, your child is expected to be present and learning. Where possible, we ask that appointments be scheduled outside of school hours, so as not to impact on your child's learning. We also ask that every effort is made to arrive at school in time for learning at 9am.

Medication: If your child requires medication to be brought or kept at school, please be aware that due to health and safety concerns, this must be kept secure in the school sick bay. It is not to be kept in children’s schoolbags during the day. This is to protect the safety of not only the child requiring the medication but also all other students. All medication requires an accompanying permission/approval form signed by their parent or caregiver. This includes epi-pens for allergy management, inhalers for asthma or any other medication your child requires on a short-term or as needed basis.

Email: office@onerahi.school.nz
Website: https://www.onerahi.school.nz/
Location: Onerahi Primary School Church Street, Onerahi, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 436 0521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onerahischool

7 am till 8.30 am

Monday to Friday

Contact

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0211585226

Kia ora koutou

Barnardos are starting an Incredible Years Autism Parent programme in Whangarei every Wednesday (except school holidays) starting 13 March 2024 (9.30am-12.30pm) at Salvation Army – 3 Aubrey Street

They are recruiting now and have spaces left on their programme.

This Programme is offered to whānau/caregivers of young children (aged between 2-7 years) on the Autism spectrum or with language delays to promote children’s emotional regulation, social competence language skills, school readiness, and relationships with others.

It comprises of 14 weekly sessions of 3 hour duration.

If interested please contact Carolyn.Procter@barnardos.org.nz

Dive into Dance with WADPA's April Workshop!

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Experience the magic of performing arts through our comprehensive workshop, designed not just as a holiday pastime but as a gateway to the stage, guided by our seasoned and certified dance and performance instructors. This workshop is your chance to delve into diverse dance styles and genres, taught by teachers rich in performance history, eager to pass on their expertise.

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