Outram School Newsletter Volume 4 Number 7– 6 December 2018 OUTRAM SCHOOL VISION – A school where children strive for

excellence, love learning, develop their passions and reach their potential

Dear Parents Tēnā koutou, kia ora koutou katoa With Tania Bellamy’s move to employment outside teaching, and with Cathy Reid’s appointment to a permanent RTLB position, the Board of Trustees has been in a position to advertise a teaching position for 2019. The appointment committee interviewed a strong field of short-listed candidates on Sunday. We have appointed Jessica Sharp to the role. Jessica introduces herself in this newsletter. I look forward to welcoming Jess to our school in the new school year. I am thrilled that Outram School is in a position to support, mentor and guide a newly qualified teacher starting out in their teaching career. We will gain much from Jess and she will gain a lot from working within an experienced staff. I am sure we will all make her feel welcome. So what is the school organisation for 2019? Room 2 - New Entrants / Year 1 - Mrs Lynda Bayne with the class starting in Term 2 Room 3 - Year 1 - Mrs Kate Jackson with Mrs Lynda Bayne team teaching with Kate for Term 1. Room 4 - Year 2 / 3 - Mrs Amber Paterson Room 8 - Year 3 / 4 - Mrs Stacy Buschl (0.8) / Mrs Philippa Lord (0.2) Room 7 - Year 4 / 5 - Miss Jessica Sharp Room 6 - Year 5 / 6 - Mrs Janferie Tansley (0.8) / Mrs Emma Parks (0.2) Room 5 - Year 7 / 8 - Mrs Tracey Hunter (0.8) / Mrs Megan Bremner (0.2) A fuller explanation of this organisation, additional details and class placement information will arrive home with school reports on Tuesday 18 December. We are getting ever closer to the end of the school year and a number of events are coming up in the short time remaining. I am looking forward to Room 5’s item at tomorrow’s assembly. It will be a treat! On Tuesday, we have our Year 8 Graduates Dinner; a highlight of the year and always a special occasion. Next Friday is our final CAPES assembly for the year with Ezra Holmes returning to present the awards. Our final assembly is on Tuesday 18th December at 1.00 pm. We look forward to celebrating all that has been achieved in 2019. I hope as many of you as possible join us for these three upcoming assemblies. See you there! All the best to our choir who are singing at tonight’s church service. I know you will represent the school well. Nga mihi nui

Jeremy Marshall

6 December 11 December 14 December 17 December 18 December

Choir – Church Service Y8 Dinner CAPES Assembly Team Picnics Final Assembly Last day Term 4

School contact details:

1 Beaumaris Street, Outram.

P O Box 22, Outram 9062.

Phone 03 486 1733 for all absences,

ASC and office.

Email: office@outram.school.nz

Web: www.outram.school.nz

BoT Parent Reps:

Anette Harrex 486 1681

Craig Brown 021 1915319

Katrina Robertson 486 1944

Ash Barron 486 2335

Amelia Rogers 021 882853

Friends of Outram School

Vick Robertson 029 2001595

Introducing Jessica Sharp

Hello, I am Jessica Sharp. I have just graduated from Otago University College of Education with both Primary and Technology Education qualifications. I am from the small town of Pleasant Point in South Canterbury. I am the eldest of four children. I grew up on a small farm. This allowed me to have a wide range of animals including horses, goats, alpacas, and pigs. I have a strong sporting background, with interests in hockey, swimming, horse riding, and cricket. I am excited to have been given the opportunity to join the teaching staff at Outram School, and look forward to seeing you all next year.

Board of Trustees Chair Report

Kia ora koutou Last night's board meeting was the final one for the year. We reviewed the Bible in Schools consultation feedback. We received 41 responses. The majority of responses indicated that they were happy with the status quo. We discussed the feedback of those who indicated that they weren’t in favour of Bible in Schools continuing, and will look at ways to alleviate some of the concerns raised. Based on the support received the board agreed to continue with the current programme. If you have any concerns please come and have a chat with me, I’m happy to discuss it further. I would like to welcome Jessica Sharp to Outram School for next year. She has been appointed to the fixed term Year 4-5 position. I’m confident she is a good fit for our school and I look forward to her starting next year. Thank you to Jeremy, our teachers, teacher aides and support staff for all your work this year, you consistently go above and beyond for our children. Thank you to the team at FOS for the tireless fundraising that you do for the school. Thank you to the board for their contribution this year, they are a talented team. Thank you to all the parents, helpers and supporters that have helped make Outram the wonderful school that it is. Farewell to all our students and families that are leaving us this year. I wish you the very best for the next stage of your journey. Thank you for the contribution you have made to Outram School and we look forward to hearing of your progress in the years to come. Have a safe and relaxing holiday and I will see you in the New Year. Noho ora mai,

Community Carol Service

Thursday, 6th December 2018

6.30pm. @ the Trinity Presbyterian Church

Outram

with the Outram School

Junior Choir

-nibbles to follow at the Outram Church Hall.

School Notices

Chromebooks

If you are purchasing a Chromebook for your child as a Christmas present for learning at Outram School in 2019 then you need to read this. Chromebooks must be set up by school before they can be used at home so the Google account will operate properly. The final day for set up of Chromebooks will be Friday the 14th of December. There will be dates late January for set ups before the new year starts. A reminder that the office and I have flyers about the latest Noel Leemings package deals. Amber Paterson

Mosgiel Taieri Safe Accessways – Road Safety Study Survey

– last day for return tomorrow Last week I sent home a Road Safety Survey which we would like you to complete. If you travel by bus just show on the map where the bus comes into Outram. Once completed these need to be sent back to the school office by tomorrow Friday 7th December. Thank you.

Outram School Polo Fleeces – Second Hand – Cost Free

I have quite a few second hand Outram School Polo Fleeces that are surplus to requirement. These are totally free. I have sizes 8 to 14. Please call at the school office if you are interested.

POOL KEYS – Get your key before the holidays

Pool keys are available for purchase from the Outram School Office during school hours.

Keys cost $65 which includes a $10 deposit that will be refunded on return of the key at the end

of the season.

Fuel for Schools Fuel for Schools is a programme where people/businesses can nominate Outram School to earn

points when they purchase bulk fuel supplies from Southfuels. So if you get your fuel from Southfuels

we would love you to nominate Outram School. The points we earn enable us to choose a package

which could be sporting equipment or technology. We would like to thank Sinclair Saw & Mower, Outram Contacting, Mining Construction Equipment

Repairs Ltd & Riverview Trust who have already nominated us. We look forward to your support.

School Notices cont’d

Outram School Hoodies

The board have designed a hoodie which is a new addition to our non-compulsory uniform items. This would be great to keep kids warm at school events i.e. touch, hockey, athletics etc. There is a sample in the office foyer for you to look at. I also have sample sizes for you to try on. This can be ordered and paid for at the school office. Cost is $67 for kids size 6-14 or $69 for adults sizes XS-3XL.

Here is a simple way to fundraise for Outram School without you having to

give up your time – just buy petrol at Challenge Petrol Stations Challenge has introduced My Challenge, a new rewards programme where you can choose to donate your fuel discount to us. A 6c fuel discount can equal 6c for us each time someone chooses to donate it. This may seem like a small amount on its own, however over time, and with lots of people donating, could add up to a lot. You can sign up here. [https://mychallenge.co.nz/communities]

Community Notices

Swimming Lessons Holiday Lessons There are spaces available for the school holiday lessons which will run from Monday January 21st to Friday January 25th. Lessons will run between 9-11am each day. I have run block weeks several times and have found the progress children make during these weeks is amazing. If you are interested in booking your child/ren in for the holiday lessons, please feel free to contact me. Term 1 2019 Lessons In Term 1 lessons will be running on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 3-5pm. There are limited spaces available for lessons in Term 1 so if you are keen for your child/ren to have lessons please get in touch as soon as possible to book them in. Kerry Kakahi 0273730035 or email to kerry.kakahi@xtra.co.nz

Outram School Cookbook for sale. Be one of the lucky people to enjoy our amazing cookbook

or give one as a gift Great for Christmas presents - Cost $45 per book

Available at the school office, Craft on 87

ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE Term 4, 2018

Week 8 – 7 Dec – Room 5

Week 9 – 14 Dec - CAPES Assembly

Week 10 – 18 Dec – Final Assembly

Term Dates for 2018

Term 4 Monday 15 October – Tuesday 18

December

Term Dates for 2019

Term 1 Tuesday 29 January – Friday 12 April

Term 2 Monday 29 April – Friday 5 July

Term 3 Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September

Term 4 Monday 14 October – Tuesday 17

December

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FRIDAY LUNCH ORDERS

PLEASE NOTE: - IF YOU ARE

ORDERING YOUR CHILD A LUNCH

FROM MITCHELLS FAMILY

FOODCENTRE FOR A FRIDAY, THE

ORDER MUST BE IN BY THURSDAY AT

THE LATEST. Phone 486 1723.

Community Oral Health Service 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) or 0800 ORAL HEALTH (0800 672 543 (free from

cell phones) Please call us to update your contact details,

change an appointment or to make an appointment. You can find us under

Community Oral Health Service in the White Pages.

SPORT

Touch We have one more day of touch. This will be a closing day

and prize giving at Taieri Rugby Club. There will be fun

touch games with parents, siblings and kids playing, starting at

3.30pm followed by prize giving. There will be food and

drinks available for purchase. Come along and have some

fun.

Futsal

Futsal is now finished with our Y5/6 team finishing 2nd in their

grade. Congratulations.

Flippa Ball

Draw for Sunday 9 December 2018

Y3/4 Stingrays vs Mornington Sea Horses 4.05pm – 4.30pm

5/6 Dolphins vs GSNS Yellow 1.20pm – 1.45pm

Piano Lessons

$85 per term

After School – at Outram School

Enquiries Welcome - phone Brenda a/h 489 3032 Music Lessons Chris Glover – guitar & piano – 021 1317272

email: chrisglvr79@gmail.com

Regan Horrell – drums – 489 5230, 021 1850017

email: regan.horrell@gmail.com

Community Notices cont’d

Donations of articles, clothing for Shop on the Taieri The Maungatua Church is placing a new wheelie bin at the side of the Church to collect good condition articles, clothing etc. for The Shop on the Taieri. Donations will be gratefully received and profits from the shop are used for community projects on the Taieri.

Scout Group – wanted helpers

We are looking for parents who would be willing to give up 2 hours per week to help

run/supervise a scout group. We have had a wonderful response of children who are

keen to attend this but now we need a few more volunteers to help run it. We have a

leader, we just need a few more hands-on people. If you are interested or could help

us out please phone Mel 022 068 1417.

Craft on 87 moving to new premises Just to let you know we will be moving next month. We are merging in with Shona from Oldenew which is across the road beside the war memorial. This means we will be shutting up the shop on the 23rd of Dec and moving all our stock and displays across the road ready for our New Year opening. Don’t forget we have our Christmas shopping night coming up on Thursday 6th Dec 6-9pm. We would love to see you pop by. And for your diary our last day this year is Sunday 23rd of Dec and we will reopen across the road on Fri 11 Jan 2019. Rachel & Camille

BERWICK COMMUNITY POOL

OPEN NOW

Berwick Community Pool opened on Saturday 17th November. Keys are available to

purchase for the season for $50 from Nick Moore, phone 027 4332479.

Check out the solar heated pool, tennis court & BBQ, open 9am to 9pm every day.

Golf for Juniors

December holidays

At

Taieri Lakes Golf Course

19th/20th/21st December

(Wed, Thurs, Fri)

10 to 12 noon each day

Cost $20 per day

Register by email:

melanieharper@xtra.co.nz

Please advise a phone contact, the age of your child & if equipment is

required

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUTRAM SCHOOL…

MCER

Mining & Construction Equipment Repairs Ltd

Heavy equipment repairs & servicing

Component overhauls

Hydraulic Repairs

Electrical repairs

Mobile welding

Phone: Paul Bain 0272531137 or 03 4897317

mcrepairs@xtra.co.nz

Workshop: C/o Hyslop Rural, 28 Bell Street, Outram