He Pito Mata
He Pito Mata
19 March 2021
19 March 2021
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College Notices:
College Notices:
Important Dates to Diary
Important Dates to Diary
Full details are available on the school website calendar. The following are important dates to note:
Variety Concert: Thur 25 March, 7.00pm
Online Safety Information Evening: Fri 26 March
Teacher Only Day: Thur 1 Apr, School Closed
Good Friday: Fri 2 Apr, School Closed
Easter Monday: Mon 5 Apr, School Closed
Easter Tuesday NZ School Holiday: Tue 6 Apr, School Closed
Whānau/Student/Teacher Interviews: Thur 8 Apr, Booking codes will be emailed out shortly
Senior Ball: Sat 10 Apr
School Photo Day: Wed 14 Apr
Last Day of Term One: Thur 15 Apr
Teacher Only Day: Fri 16 Apr, School Closed
Start of Term 2: Mon 3 May
Teacher Only Days
Teacher Only Days
There are two Teacher Only Days in Term One. The first is an Ōtaki-wide TOD on 1st April, with a second College TOD being held on Friday 16 April. UCOL courses will run as usual.
There are two Teacher Only Days in Term One. The first is an Ōtaki-wide TOD on 1st April, with a second College TOD being held on Friday 16 April. UCOL courses will run as usual.
Whānau/Student/Teacher Interviews
Whānau/Student/Teacher Interviews
These will be held on the afternoon and evening of Thursday 8 April. The code for booking your interviews will be emailed home shortly.
These will be held on the afternoon and evening of Thursday 8 April. The code for booking your interviews will be emailed home shortly.
Otaki College Flyer.pdfAotearoa New Zealand Histories - Your Feedback is Sought
Aotearoa New Zealand Histories - Your Feedback is Sought
On 19 September 2019 the Prime Minister and Minister of Education announced that Aotearoa New Zealand Histories will be taught in all schools and Kura from 2022 onwards. After extensive consultation the draft curriculum for Aotearoa New Zealand Histories was published in February of this year and there is an opportunity for public feedback that will run until 31 May 2021 before the content of the curriculum is finalised. We invite all sectors of our school community to engage in this process and take the opportunity to have your say.
To find out more about the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories draft curriculum and feedback information please use the link here.
Calling all scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians – we need your help!
Calling all scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians – we need your help!
Some of our students will be taking part in the Wonder Project Rocket Challenge next term. It’s an amazing programme designed to get young Kiwis excited about STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths. The programme pairs STEM professionals with teachers to deliver the challenge and we need more volunteers to help our kids design, build and launch water rockets!
Keen to help? It only requires 1 hour a week for 6–8 weeks during Term 2. The Wonder Project team provides everything needed so you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to guide our students on the Rocket Challenge. We are looking for passionate and committed professionals working in STEM fields who want to make a real difference – and inspire wonder in the minds of young people in their community.
Register online at wonderproject.co.nz
Volunteer Recruitment.pdfFree and Healthy School Lunches
Free and Healthy School Lunches
We are pleased to announce that we will soon be starting the Government’s Free and Healthy Lunches in Schools programme, commencing Term Two 2021. This means that a free lunch will be provided for every student, every school day. Our providers will be Libelle, the same company who run our canteen. While the Term Two menus have not yet been finalised, you can see more about Libelle and what they offer on their facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/lunchbylibelle.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to fill in our form regarding your child's dietary requirements. For those of you who have not, please go to this link to complete the, very brief, form: https://forms.gle/qAQkD5n8Vg6cJTkZ8. To be completed by Wednesday 24 March.
News and Events
News and Events
Helpful Hauora Hints
Helpful Hauora Hints
Sleep - a crucial issue for students
Sleep - a crucial issue for students
Gaming and Social media may be a contributing factor to sleep issues in young people.
“Due to the effect that it has on the brain, social media is addictive both physically and psychologically. According to a new study by Harvard University, self-disclosure on social networking sites lights up the same part of the brain that also ignites when taking an addictive substance”
(https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/social-media-addiction/)
The Social Dilemma (available on Netflix) is a thought provoking watch for parents and students that sheds light on these issues.
1. Stick to a schedule and don’t sleep late on weekends.
1. Stick to a schedule and don’t sleep late on weekends.
If you sleep late on Saturday and Sunday morning, you will disrupt your sleep pattern. Instead, go to bed and get up at about the same time every day.
2. Establish a bedtime routine.
2. Establish a bedtime routine.
This might include shutting off screens (TV, computer, cell phone), changing into comfy PJs, sipping herbal tea, lowering bright lights and reducing noise, and reading.
3. Don’t eat or drink a lot before bed.
3. Don’t eat or drink a lot before bed.
Eat a light dinner at least 2 hours before sleeping. If you drink too many liquids before bed, you’ll wake up repeatedly for trips to the bathroom. Watch out for spicy foods, which may cause heartburn and interfere with sleep.
4. Avoid caffeine and nicotine.
4. Avoid caffeine and nicotine.
Both are stimulants and can keep you awake. Caffeine should be avoided for 8 hours before your desired bedtime.
5. Exercise.
5. Exercise.
If you’re trying to sleep better, the best time to exercise is in the morning or afternoon. A program of regular physical activity enhances the quality of your sleep.
Community Notices
Community Notices
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Auditions! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr
Auditions! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr
Do you have a young person aged 9-14 who loves to perform? Then "Jazz Hands Up" because Pop Up Musical Theatre is preparing to present a fabulous 2021 performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr to be performed at the gorgeous Kapiti Performing Arts Centre in August 2021!
This is a great opportunity to learn, grow and perform with other talented Kapiti kids. The team at Pop Up Musical Theatre had fun bringing together last year's performance of Into The Woods Jr in 2020 and can't wait to do it again!
AUDITIONS: 28 March 2021, 2pm at Te Horo School
Email our Directors: jacquisimpson.nz@gmail.com or sarah@ontrackevents.co.nz for an Audition Information Pack and Forms. Audition times must be booked.
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