Room 21 showing the CARE values in the playground.
Room 21 have been learning all about the CARE values in the playground and SHOWING how amazing they are!
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- BOT meeting in the staffroom 7pm
Thursday 4th August 2016
- Year 2 Collaboration Parent Meeting in Room 21 at 6pm
Monday 8th August 2016
- Kauri Assembly 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- Kakano Assembly 2.15pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9th August 2016
- Sausage Sizzle and Juicies
Wednesday 10th August 2016
- ELL Parent Meeting
Monday 15th August 2016
- TEACHER ONLY DAY SCHOOL CLOSED
Wednesday 17th August 2016
- ICAS Maths Exam
Thursday 18th August 2016
- Literacy Quiz
Monday 22nd August 2016
- Kauri Assembly 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- Kakano Assembly 2.15pm - 3pm
Thursday 25th August 2016
- Strum Strike Blow Festival at Horncastle Arena
Friday 26th August 2016
- PTA Disco
- Parent Meetings for the Education Brief. Sessions 6pm-7pm and 7.30pm-8.30pm
Monday 29th August 2016
- Full School Assembly
- Start of swimming lessons for Years 5/6 (Rooms 5, 6, 10, 11 & 24)
Tuesday 30th August 2016
- Cultural Festival at Horncastle Arena 6.45pm
Monday 5th September 2016
- Kauri Assembly 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- Kakano Assembly 2.15pm - 3pm
Tuesday September 6th
- School Photos (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Whanau Hui 5.30pm-6.30pm in the Hall
- Community engagement on proposed new primary education
provision in the Halswell area 7pm-8pm at Oaklands School, more info in Community Notices
Wednesday 7th September 2016
- Movie Night at Halswell School (2 sessions 4.30pm and 7pm) 'Most Likely to Succeed'
Monday 12th September 2016
- Full School Assembly
- Start of swimming lessons for Years 4/5 (Rooms 8, 9, 12, 13)
Tuesday 13th September - Thursday 15th September 2016
- Koru Games for Year 7 and 8 Students
Wednesday 15th September 2016
- Year 5 Parent Information Evening about Sexuality Education Programmes 7pm
Friday 16th September 2016
- Start of Cycle Safety Week
- Quiz Night Year 8 Wellington Fundraiser
Monday 19th September 2016
- Kauri Assembly 1.30pm - 2.15pm
- Kakano Assembly 2.15pm - 3pm
Friday 23rd September 2016
- New Parent Information Session
- Last day of Term
Friday 2nd December 2016
- The date has been set! Oaklands School Twilight Gala!!!
Contents
Emergency Procedures
At our staff meeting this week we reviewed some of our school systems for emergencies.
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Take a Stand- Lend a hand- Buy the Band
A student led anti-bullying initiative has being launched at school this week at our whole school assembly. Below is a copy of my speech outlining the idea.
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Catchup
Term 3 has began with a number of initiatives to support our staff and students.
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Next Week is our National Peace Week and we are taking part
Next week 100 of school students around the country will be taking part in Peace Week.
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Room 2 ...NZ Class of the Week for Mathletics
Congratulations to Room 2 for achieving New Zealand's Class of the Week for Mathletics
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Bacon Fundraiser
As part of the Year 8 fundraising effort for their trip to Wellington, we will be holding a Bacon Fundraiser this term.
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Care Certificates
To be presented at the next school assembly on Monday August 29th at 2pm.
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Our next parent meeting is on Wednesday 10 August. See you there. See the list of all the different flags that will fly this term.
Year 7/8's at Winter Tournament
Last week 3 Year 7/8 teams competed at theSouth West Zone Winter Tournament at Hagley Park.
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Entertainment Books are available now, get your copy today from the School Office!!
We're very excited to be fundraising with Entertainment™ this year. Order your NEW 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Books and Entertainment™ Digital Memberships from us today, and 20% of the proceeds contribute towards our fundraising!
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Wrap it Up - Term 4 Activity Fees
Just a reminder that the Term 4 Activity Fees are loaded and are ready for you to make your payment on Wrap it Up . Wrap it Up, a partner website for making all school payments. From the 1st of January 2016 we’d like you to manage and pay for all your children’s school activities on www.wrapitup.co.nz
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Classroom Values Focus
This term our values focus and our Te Reo focus for the fortnight will be similar.
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Pioneer Basketball Draw for week 2 - August 1st - 5th
Winter Sport Draw for Friday 5th August.
Lost Property Term 3
Community Notices Week 2, Term 3, 2016
Click below for our community notices. DISCLAIMER: Oaklands School does not necessarily endorse or support any of the services advertised in the newsletter. *Image courtesy of www.kapiticoast.govt.nz
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Itinerant Music Teachers
We have itinerant music teachers who come into our school each week and offer music lessons.
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Important - Students on school grounds outside school hours
A reminder that students cannot be on the school grounds before 8.30am in the mornings.
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No riding scooters or bikes in school grounds before or after school.
An important message about scooters at school.
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Policies and procedures
The school’s policies and procedures can be viewed by visiting our School Docs site. Policies currently under review are advertised in the school newsletter.
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Students leaving or returning during the school day
Any child leaving or arriving at school between 9am and 3pm must be signed out at the office.
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Reporting Illness and Absence
With the large number of students unwell it is really important that you let the office know if your child will not be at school.
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WE ARE SUN SMART!
In Terms 1 and 4, all students must wear a hat when they are outdoors.
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Complaints Policy
The purpose of our complaints policy is to provide clear guidelines for the school community in raising and resolving concerns and complaints.
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No Parking in School Grounds Please
Please respect our NO GO zones and times and be considerate of other students and their families.
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