Outram School Newsletter Volume 4 Number 4 – 16 November 2017 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 Great excitement in Room 2 this week as the closely watched, incubating hen’s eggs started to crack and hatch. At last count, Room 2 were the ‘proud parents’ of five newly hatched chickens.

Thank you for all the support for last week’s athletic sports. Students participated strongly with stand-out results in all events. I was impressed with both the spirit and level of competition at the high jump mat with Outram students going head to head with each other and with students from other schools. Having bettered the qualifying standard in one or more events, we have a large team of 25 athletes heading to the Otago Primary School Athletics on Tuesday. The Otago event involves a large number of schools from all over the wider Otago region and is a big ‘step up’ in competition. Good luck to all our participating students. Being busy with the senior event, I never get to see the junior athletics. It looks so much fun. The results came through from St Mary’s yesterday. I noted a good number of our Outram School juniors have been awarded a place in the individual events. We will present certificates at our next assembly. The Friends of Outram School Horse Trek on Horsehoof Station is all set to go on Sunday. This is an exciting new venture with over 40 riders registered. Thank you to all those members of FOS who have worked to organise this fundraising event and thank you to those who will be helping run the trek and associated activities on the day. The support of Michael, Annette and Tim in hosting us at Horsehoof is greatly appreciated. Next week, we move past the half way mark of Term 4. It is an incredibly busy time of year for the school with a lot happening. I look forward to seeing how our Year 8’ (supported by Year 7) close out their final assembly item at Outram. I understand it will be interesting and entertaining. Nga mihi nui

Jeremy Marshall

19 November 21 November 23/24November 27-30 November 4-7 December 7 December 8 December 12 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 18 December

FOS Horse Trek Otago Athletics Yr 4 Camp Swimsation Y5-8 Swimsation Y5-8 Choir - Church Service CAPES Assembly Y8 Dinner Y6 Lunch Picnic Day Final Assembly End of 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

Sonya Aitken 486 2026

Board of Trustees Report

Hi Everyone

Thanks to everyone who have offered their congratulations on my appointment to board chair. I'm looking forward to getting started in the role and I would again like to thank Craig for his work and service to the board to date.

For those of you that don't know me I have 3 children, Caitlin and Emily who now attend Otago Girls and Will in year 4 at Outram. My husband Michael and I have a sheep and beef farm on the Maungatuas and I work part time at Connect South doing book keeping and support work for non profits. If you see me out and about please don't hesitate to say hello. This is a busy time of year with lots of events coming up in the lead up to Christmas, Athletics day was a great day and as always Outram competed strongly, it's great to see everyone out there participating. Congratulations and good luck to the athletes heading to the Otago champs next week. I also attended the Friends of the School AGM on Monday and I was impressed by Sonya and her team of enthusiastic parents. FOS is doing a great job and contributes significantly to the life of the school. The forecast is looking good for the Horse Trek this Sunday and I am sure it will be a great event. At this time of the year the board starts looking forward to next year, looking at budgets and planning for 2018. The change in Government and their commitment to removing national standards will mean some changes for next year, but until there are official directives from the government things will continue as normal. We will keep you informed of changes as we hear.

Have a good week

Annette

SCHOOL NOTICES

CHROMEBOOK BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE A reminder that if you are planning on purchasing a Chromebook for your senior team student that the next set up dates areThursday 23 November and then Friday 8th December so we would appreciate having them purchased at Noel Leemings before this date. We cannot guarantee that ones purchased after December 8th will be set up in time for Christmas presents. Remember that it is vital that the machines are NOT set up at home first if the child is going to be using it at school. They must be set up at school under our system, and then you can set up your wi-fi etc after this. If you are wishing to have a chat about Chromebooks, our Bring Your Own Device scheme or the Noel Leemings packages, please do come and see me or email me to have a chat. Amber Paterson amberp@outram.school.nz

Thank you I would like to say a huge 🎇THANK YOU🎇 to all of those that supported our Breast Cancer Raffle, whether it

buying a ticket, selling tickets or donating towards the 4 awesome prizes 🎁 We managed to raise our goal of

$500 to donate to the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, so thank you, thank you, thank you ❤ The winners have

all been contacted, congratulations to Fia, Jennie, Sandra and Julie 🎉 Paula Beulink & Family

SCHOOL NOTICES cont’d

Friends of Outram School Fundraiser Friends of Outram School are doing a Kitchen Essentials Fundraiser. It would be great if you could get orders from your family and friends and return completed order forms and money to the school office by Monday 27th November. I have also put a copy of the order form at the back of this newsletter. Thank you for your support, Friends of Outram School

POOL KEYS – Still keys available

Pool keys are now available at the school office. The cost is $65 per family, with a refund of $10 when the key is returned at the end of the season. The season will run until late March/early April 2018. There is a key-holder's contract to be read and signed by an adult responsible for each family. These are important guidelines around safe and responsible use of our community pool. The pool is closed to the public on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3 - 5pm for private lessons. Outside of these times, come and enjoy the pool with your family as we head into another fantastic Taieri Summer!! Looking forward to seeing you at the pool!! From your friendly pool committee

Canterbury Pants/Shorts Orders – I will be putting the last order

in for the year on Friday 1st December

Canterbury pant/shorts orders if anyone is interested.

Prices are: Child trackpants $51

Child shorts $24

Adult trackpants $57

Adult shorts $30

If you want to place an order please either call into or phone Carolyn in the school office.

Hurry while we still have some left. We are getting down to the last few boxes.

If you are looking for that

special gift for a birthday, or

thinking of what to give for

Christmas presents then we

have just the present for you -

we still have supplies of our

wonderful cookbook. Cost is

$40. This is available at the

school office or email

office@outram.school.nz

Some photos from Athletics Day last week

ASSEMBLY TIMETABLE

Term 3, 2017 24 November – Week 6 – Rm 5

8 December – Week 8 – CAPES assembly

15 December – Week 9 – Final Assembly

Term Dates for 2017 Term 1

Tuesday 31 January – Thursday 13 April

Term 2 Monday 1 May – Friday 7 July

Term 3 Monday 24 July – Friday 29 September

Term 4 Monday 16 October Monday 18 December _________________

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.

GUITAR LESSONS If you are interested in your child learning the guitar or drums please ring Dylan on 0273012977. These lessons are $20 for

private lessons or $10 for paired lessons. Lessons are for 20 minutes taken after

school, here at school.

SPORT

Touch I would like to congratulate the following students

who got into an Otago Touch Representative team: Georgia Robertson – U14 Girls

Logan Kakahi - U14 Boys

Ollie MacKenzie - U14 Mixed Good luck for tournament in Christchurch.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Dog Walking and Caring For At 3pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Pyper will be running a dog business. Little dog will be $2,

big dogs $3. Pyper will walk your dog, play and take care of

your dog. Phone: 486 1298

People: Pyper, Mackenzie & Avon, 9 Skerries St, Outram

Piano Lessons

$85 per term

After School – at Outram School

Enquiries Welcome - Txt 020 40016743

or phone Brenda a/h 489 3032

Memorial Playground is such a fantastic asset for our

community. Come and enjoy, have a bite to eat, chat to some locals, let the kids have a play - and relax... COME CELEBRATE THE REBUILD OF THE FORT

AT MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

THURSDAY 23RD NOVEMBER FROM 5PM MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND

FREE sausage sizzle for dinner

Bring your neighbours EASY!

Supported by Mosgiel Lions, DCC, Mosgiel New World

& the Mosgiel Taieri Community Board

Berwick Pool

The Berwick Pool season opened on Saturday the 11th November,

2017.

Welcome to the 2017/2018 Berwick Pool season. Roll out those lazy, hazy days of summer! Sounds like it is going to be a very hot summer, so

don’t miss out on getting your season key for our lovely pool.

If you have never had the pleasure of going to the Berwick Pool, not only do we have a great pool but we have a barbeque, tennis court and a small shaded playground. Swimmers please note: We are open during school

hours (handy for those who might like a quieter time).

The price for a key is $50.00 for the season (new key holders will be required to pay a $20 deposit). Group bookings are

negotiable. To request a key or make inquiries call Nick Moore on 9748262 or email: nickandnadene@gmail.com or

phone Vivienne Stewart on 4862605 or 027 918 3367.

Ukulele Holiday Fun

Guitar and ukulele mentor Tim Davis

welcomes kids aged 6-11 to three 30 min. sessions

of uke fun and tuition over 3 days between 22-24 Jan.

Uke’s are provided, cost is only $5 per child per session.

Held at FUEL Cafe Church hall, 78 Main Rd. Fairfield.

For information and registration contact Tim at

email: davis.clan@slingshot.co.nz

cell: 0274895957

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