Empty Paper Towel rolls wanted for STEM Programme. If you could save them and bring them to school that would be greatly appreciated. Maybe even some bottle tops too. Drop off at the office, please!
Our Purpose: To prepare students to be active participants who will contribute to their community.
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On Tuesday afternoon two of our EPro8 teams travelled to Dunedin to compete in the Otago Regional Finals. For three hours our students raced to complete engineering challenges of increasing difficulty.
Due to feedback from our community, The Ministry of Education have made changes to the "Frequently Asked Questions page". You will find the updated information on our Oamaru Intermediate School Website under the Proposed Enrolment Scheme or from the link below.
it is always a good opportunity for me to reflect on all the events that have taken place at OIS this week.
Oamaru Intermediate has been directed by the Ministry of Education under the Education Training Act 2020 to engage in an Enrolment Zone Scheme process. I would like to acknowledge the significant time the Board has given in this process so far. Rebecca OSullivan, BOT Chairperson.
With Rob & Zareen Cope: parents and filmmakers of the 2020 documentary 'Our Kids Online'. At Waitaki Boys' High School, Monday 13 September 7.00 - 9.00 pm.
Towards the end of this term, we are wanting to hold an information afternoon/evening hui for parents who want some support or guidance around digital devices and the platforms that students use. We would like to hear from you what you might like covered at this hui, please add your suggestions to a survey link at the end of this message.
In todays world, its essential for young people to learn how to create technology not just consume it. Coding NZs lessons empower students with the tools they need and help give students the best chance at being successful in our increasingly digital age. Extend your childs awareness and horizons. Free trial lessons available now at codingnz.com/signup
This article contains information for each of our winter sports teams: the teacher in charge, their contact email, practice days and times, and match day and draw information.
This year OIS is doing something a little different for Pink Shirt Day. Instead, we are having a WEAR SOMETHING PINK day: so substitute uniform item/s for something that is pink.
Year 8 Reports are being emailed to parents this week. If you don't receive a report in your inbox, please check your spam folder or email your child's class teacher next week so a hard copy can be sent home.
At the end of Term 1, four teams of students completed in the EPro8 Engineering Challenge against other schools from the Waitaki District. The students were asked to design and build a scale model of a famous landmark and then detonate 3 fireworks (party poppers) off it, from a distance of at least 2 metres.
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Winter is here... Navy school soft shell jackets are available: Sizes 10-16 $68, Sizes S, M, L, XL $80.
