2016 1.7 - opua.school.nz

WEEK 7
TERM ONE
70TH MARCH 2016
TOMORROW
The children require suitable footwear (for clambering over rocks!), drink and lunch and
school uniform to be worn.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINK.
Eco Camp - March 31 - 1st April Rooms 4 and 5
Please return the permission slip to the school office. Thank you to
those who have done this already. As we are going on a bike ride on
the Thursday, please make sure your bikes are all ready to go!
(if you have one)
Our wonderful PTA had a very
productive
meeting
yesterday
afternoon/evening. The plans for the school fundraising Regatta Day are well
under way. We have an amazing bunch of PTA members who are donating
their time and expertise in order to make this day yet another big success. We
would like to thank Sam & Margaret from the R Tucker Thompson for
donating a prize as well as Trina McEntee (and family) for her donation also.
If you, or anyone you know, would like to donate anything that we could use
in order to raise funds we would be very grateful.
For your information the Opua School Board of Trustees has voted in favour of
making the Regatta Day an official school day. We will be taking a day off in
lieu at a later date in the year. If you would like to lend a hand please do not
hesitate to let us know. Thank you.
Our Opua School Hockey representatives had a fantastic day on Tuesday. Both teams played
extremely well and really made us proud. Well done to Alex, Jan, Tommy, Vincent, Hunter, Dom,
Oscar, Tsunemasa, David, Jack and Benjy. We also owe a huge thank you to Peter and Paula
who invest so much time and energy into encouraging our pupils to play hockey.
SATURDAY MORNING HOCKEY
If anybody is keen to play Saturday morning hockey please contact Paula
on 4025165 or 0279 525583 or catch up with her at school.
SCHOOL LUNCHES
ONLY $1 PER TICKET
It is situated in the school office.
There are 100 tickets for sale.
First prize is a chocolate bunny
and the second prize is a bag full
of chocolate easter eggs. All
funds raised go to the new fitness
station/playground project.
WEDNESDAY - PIZZA - $2.50
FRIDAY - SAUSAGE SIZZLE - $2.50
ORDERS TO THE OFFICE BY 9AM
PLEASE
Thanks you so very much to Kayla
and Paula for being our voluntary
lunch ladies. We sure do appreciate
you!
ELgregoe’s Magical Message By Jack Bentley Rm 3
We love Elgregoe visiting Opua School.
We are eager to hear his message - it’s cool!
Next time you come I hope you bring your animals again;
Make sure they repeat their message - children should not feel pain.
Nice tricks Elgregoe, I really liked the disappearing pizza;
I was shocked to see that the victim of bullying was Tom the cheetah.
We think you’re great Elgregoe with all your tricks, animals and lovely Sue;
Keep stressing your message, it’s something to look forward to.
Bullying is stupid, listen to Elgregoe and be nice and always follow his message;
Bullying of younger kids always causes a wreckage.
Your message allows young people to grow;
Thank you for coming to this school Elgregoe!
ELgregoe’s Magical Message
ELgregoe’s Magical Message
We love Elgregoe visiting Opua School.
We love Elgregoe visiting Opua School.
We are eager to hear his message - it’s
cool!
We are eager to hear his message - it’s
cool!
We don’t need put downs;
If we bully we will get to the bully stage;
Not good! We don’t want to become a
bully at any age.
We don’t need to hear the bullies’
sounds.
If the bullies are chasing you, you don’t
want to be found.
The bullies need to learn that there are
boundaries around.
Wits are the best thing to use; They make
the bullies defuse.
We need anti-bullying to keep on rolling;
So take part and be involved to keep the
ball bowling.
Thank you for teaching us to use our WITS
Elgregoe!
By Saalim Stehlin Rm 3
If we bully we will be on the naughty list;
We will end up sitting in the principal’s
office.
If bullies are mean to you, tell them to stop;
Go and tell a teacher or a prefect with a
skip and a hop.
If bullies come to you we don’t bully back,
we say something nice;
Say “hello, what lovely eyes you’ve got.”
Thank you for coming Elgregoe!
By Zac Cordery Rm 3
IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE AT SCHOOL
BEFORE 9AM IN THE MORNING
If your child is going to be late or
absent, please phone 4027840 or
text - 027 201 4121. Please give a
reason for absence.
Thank you everyone who does this
already.
18TH MARCH
ROCKY SHORE TRIP WHOLE SCHOOL
31ST MARCH 1ST APRIL
Fantastic books & gifts –
Hand-picked & up to 70% off
RRP
Kim, our Books and Gifts Direct rep,
leaves a new box of goodies every
fortnight. There is always a great bargain in there and it is so easy to order!
Come into the school staffroom and
have a look at what’s on offer.
All welcome.
23RD MARCH YR 7 & 8
FOOTBALL
TOURNAMENT
8TH APRIL
25TH - 29TH MARCH
EASTER WEEKEND
9TH APRIL
ECO CAMP RMS 4 & 5
KAWAKAWA SWIM
SPORTS DAY
REGATTA DAY
12TH APRIL
15TH APRIL
2ND MAY
HERO DAY
TERM 1 ENDS
TERM 2 BEGINS