Knowledgeathon 2023 Reminder

Overall Target - $10,000.00

Our students are busy learning their knowledgeathon questions ready for testing in Week 7. We appreciate our families support for this and hope each student will raise at least $10.00. The money raised this year will be used to update our playground equipment.

To be considered for individual prize draws and class prizes all money must be in by Friday 23rd June 2023 (week 9). Please ensure you have ‘Knowledgeathon’, the student’s name, room number and the amount clearly written on the outside of the envelope. This will ensure the amount collected is put against the correct student.

Lost Property

Could parents/caregivers please ensure all students clothing and sandals/shoes are clearly named, ie names under sandal straps. Use laundry marker or twink to name the back of jumpers, inside of jackets, hats etc. Every endeavour is made to return named items to the student, however, this is impossible if items are not named. Please reinforce that clothing is not to be left on the field or around the school during break times. Parents are able to search for their child’s missing item from 8.00 am – 4.00 pm at the school. Lost property is in a large grey bin located outside the school hall which can be accessed during school hours.

School Sickbay

Please note our school does not have a School Nurse or a Wellness Centre. Our office staff are First Aid trained. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home and inform the school of their absence. If they need regular antihistamine/Panadol medication, please ensure they have a daily supply in their bag.

Bike/Scooter Lock Up

All bikes and scooters need to be stored in the lock up cages at each end of the school. They need to be removed from the bike lock up area after school as these lock ups remain open after hours. Bikes and scooters remaining after school may be at risk. As an added security, bikes and scooters should be locked in the cycle racks by the students. The school does not store scooters in classrooms or cloakbays.

Students Arriving At Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School Before School Starts

Students are encouraged to arrive at school between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. There may be times when students need to come earlier for sports team or other practices. We do not have a “before school care programme” and are unable to provide supervision for students arriving before 8:00 am.

Staff are expected to be in their classrooms from 8:30 am and prior to this are preparing lessons and resources for the day. They are not available for general supervision of early arrivals. Some teachers will be on road patrol each day before and after school to assist students navigate the pedestrian crossings on Windsor and Ngatai Roads.

Updating Student Contact Records

Please remember to call on 07-576 5105 or email admin@otuinter.school.nz if your child’s details change so we can update their contact information.