Congratulations to Girls Engineers: Molly O'Sullivan, Olive Haywood, Samy Rogers and Winnie Conlan whose team won the first round of Otago EPro8.
Noia’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and hello to our Pacific communities.
Please be assured that we have sound level 2 practices in place for all staff and students.
Thank you for everyone who participated in parent/teacher/Student Learning Conversations last week. It is something that is always a bit of a marathon for our teachers but they are really important in keeping parents informed of progress, strengths and next steps.
After the unfortunate cancellation of Year 8 Camps due to Covid-19, we are happy to announce that we will still be holding a week of activities outside the classroom for all Year 8 students on 9th - 13th November.
Check out the North Otago Cricket Peg and Eco Bag fundraiser. Please click on the link below.
Seven OIS students played in a 7 aside football tournament last week and won their grade. It was a great effort and went down to extra time in the final. Congratulations to; Daniel Jorgensen, Alex Bond, Maxwell Winter, Jack White and Kouper Lynch.
Looking for any donation of surplus laying hens. We have a large run and hutch and use the eggs in Food Technology through our 'Garden to Plate' programme.
Epro8 teams have been working hard to complete their build for the first round of heats. Each team has to come up with a concept and build a structure out of specific materials and within certain rules and criteria. They have been having lots of fun.
REMINDER that we close at 2 pm TODAY and TOMORROW. We also have the BOOK FAIR running in the library EACH DAY. Eftpos available from tomorrow (so cash only for TODAY).
Keeping you updated with what is happening in our Community of Learning. Please see attached.
We are having an information evening for families who are enrolling or considering enrolment for 2021, starting in the school hall at 6pm. All are welcome to come along to see aspects of the school programme in action and speak with pupils and teachers.
Inspiring young mean of outstanding character
The Book Fair will be open Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July - 2.15pm to 7.00pm, and Thursday 30 May - 3pm to 6pm. We encourage parents to take time to have a look at the amazing selection of books on offer. EFTPOS available.
REMINDER that we close at 2.00 pm on both Tuesday 28 July and Wednesday 29 July, and 3.05 pm Thursday 30 July. Any students staying and needing supervision until 3.05pm on Tuesday and/or Wednesday, please let us know ASAP.
Parents/Caregivers are required to ring the school office before 9am (4370822) each day or text 022 327 5057 with your child's name and reason for their absence.
Thursday 30 July at the Brydone Hotel, Thames Street, Oamaru, 5.45pm - 7.30pm. Please R.S.V.P to: [email protected] or contact Hana Halalele on 0274152129 by next Monday 27 July.
Rags or old sheets for the workshop for oiling and staining. If you have any you can spare at home please bring along to the school office. Thank you.
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN. These 15-minute conversations are an important part of our learning programme. They allow you as parents to be informed of your child’s progress and what they need to be doing to make further gains. These will take place on Tuesday 28 July, Wednesday 29 July and Thursday 30 July. The school will finish at 2 pm Tuesday 28 July, 2 pm Wednesday 29 July and 3.05 pm Thursday 30 July.
