COMBINED SCHOOL ‘Combined Learning for Personal Excellence’ School Newsletter

‘Capable Thursday 18th March 2021 Confident 1389 Orini Road RD 2 3792 Connected Phone 07 824 4847 Fax 07 824 4605

Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.orini.school.nz Principal: Miss Chrissy Wakeman

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Kia Ora,

Calf Dehorning Pregnancy Scanning This week our Year 7 & 8’s undertook their second William Pike Challenge. They were lucky enough to explore the magic of the Tumu Tumu Cave by Chris Quinlan blackwater rafting, walking, climbing, swimming and tubing through this Central Franchise spectacular cave. This was all thanks to Waitomo Adventures. Phone 021 277 9286 We also would like to say a huge thank you to our parents who came on the trip with us Dustin Wilson, Ryan Johnstone, Scott Hamilton, Craig McKie and Amy Curle. Check out our facebook page to see the incredible photos!

We held a very successful swimming sports last Tuesday, thank you to Mrs Rennie for her wonderful organisation. This was well supported by our school community and it was great to see some new faces swimming in the parent/teacher/student relay. Thanks to Scott Hamilton, Michael Ham- monds & Kevin O’Hearn!

GREENLEA PREMIER We held a great PTA AGM on Monday night and we were very pleased to MEATS welcome two new members Jade and Jenna to the PTA. We are so excited

Processing Plants to have Shannon Catley continue on as Chairperson, Dianna Barlow as Sec- Hamilton & retary and Julie-Anne as Treasurer. We also sadly officially farewelled Lisa

Wells who held the PTA together for many years, we will always be grateful

 COWS for her service to our school, her passion and commitment was second to

 BULLS none! Our PTA is in a really strong position moving forward and we have

 PRIME some great fundraisers planned. Don’t forget that if you can’t commit to  CALVES being a member but would like to help out whenever possible you can con- tact Shannon and become a friend of the PTA. I must also say a huge thanks

to those Mums that do commit so much of their time and energy to being Local livestock buyers on the PTA we really appreciate each and every one of you.

Andy Thomas Big events on the horizon are Room 3’s Museum Trip in Week 9, Triath- lon in Week 10 and Room 2 and 3 Camp in Week 11. Make sure you keep Mobile - 029 290 4330 up to date with all the information via newsletters and our facebook page. A/H - 07 829 6109

Graham Thomas Our students are really in the swing of being back at school now and it is

Mobile - 027 807 4471 great to see them displaying our RAPT values in all aspects of school life.

A/H - 07 889 5434 2021 has had a really positive start and we are looking forward to it being

www.greenlea.co.nz another amazing year! 07 957 8125 0508-GREENLEA Stay safe, be kind! Nāku noa, nā Chrissy

PTA MESSAGE’S

On Monday 15th March The PTA held the AGM Officers elected Chairperson: Shannon Catley Treasurer: Julie-Anne Bruce Secretary: Diana Barlow Next Meeting will be held on Monday 12th April 7pm Staff Room. All Welcome

Easter Raffle For All Your Freezer Requirements Dont forget to that these raffle need to be handed into the office no later BEEF - PORK - MUTTON - BACON - HAM than Monday 29th March and will be drawn on Wednesday. If you require As we do not do Wholesale or Retail, any more raffle books please see Salina in the office. an honest service is assured School Disco Phone the NEW TEAM Dont forget the disco is coming up next week. We hope that costumes and Te Hoe Shop: 07 824 4497 dancing shoes are ready for the disco on Thursday 25th March. 5.30pm start, or Mobile: 0274 936 661 gold coin entry fee, food available . Sorry no Eftpos

SCHOOL MESSAGE’S

School Triathlon Our School triathlon is going to be held on Thursday 8th April. We will be doing some running training here at School starting next week. This will mean that your child/ren will need to bring running shoes to School from Monday please. Please encourage your children to get out on their bikes for training at home as well. We look forward to a successful day. See you all then.

McCormack Transport GL & SC McCormack Ltd LIVESTOCK - FERT/LIME - PALM KERNEL Swimming sports METAL - SAND - HAY Gavin & Shirley, proud supporters of our Community On Wednesday 9th March 2021 we had our school swimming sports. Room one, two, three, four and five were heading to Morrinsville Swimzone. Room four and five came to support their houses and the Ph: 07 824 4821 Mob: 021 454 328 older children. MORRINSVILLE Ph: 07 889 7005 Firstly we sat in our houses and pierced the air with our booming house chants. Netherby won and were awarded one thousand house points.

Brian Stewart Livestock Services Ltd Next we started the races. First was the 100M senior championship race. Second were the 25M and finally 50M races. After that came the 51 Orini Road, Taupiri kids who swam across the pool for fun races. Ph/Fax: 07 824 6117 Mobile: 027 545 0515 Then we had relays……. First were the year seven and eight team, Email: [email protected] second the year five and six and last parents and teachers.

> Hedge Cutting > De-horning We all enjoyed our free swim at the end and everyone had fun! It was > Freeze branding > Cattle weighing a successful day. > Hay & Silage mowing By Becky Room 2

COMMUNITY MESSAGE’S

TAUPIRI JUNIOR RUGBY - WEIGH IN.

We are holding another weigh in this Thursday the 18th of March at the club from 6pm to 7pm. We know there are still a few families out there that haven't been able to make our last two weigh ins. So please if you are wanting to play this season please make sure you come down on this night. Before you come you need to have done the form on www.sporty.co.nz just go into Taupiri Junior Rugby and complete this form then hit submit, don't worry about grade or weight.

If you are a new player could you please bring your passport or birth certificate for id. Fees can be paid by DL ATKINS AGRICULTURAL cash of $40 for one child or $60 for a family. If anyone CONTRACTORS out there would like to sponsor the Junior Club please • Loaderwagon Silage give me a call and i can send you our sponsorship • Square & Round Bales - (Silage & Hay) • Tractor & Trailer Hire booklet. If you have any queries please give me a text or • Undersowing & Roller Drilling • Ground Cultivation ring Leah Scott, 0276869499. • Power Harrow / Drill Combination • Mower Conditioner PHONE DARRELL Mobile 0274 931 871 Workshop 07 828 5807 SCHOOL MESSAGE’S

EDDIE HILL CONTRACTING

Silage Hay Cultivation Book Club Issue 2  Big Square Baling  Round Baler Wrapper Combination

We can wrap & stack in one operation if required These went home with your child last Thursday. Can any  Mower Conditioner orders please be in by next Thursday 25th March.  Bale Cartage Truck & Trailer  Power Harrow with Air Seeder & Roller Absences  Ripping Phone Eddie Please remember if you child is away from school for 027 472 2757 07 824 4460 what ever reason, please remember to contact the school by either Phone/Email/Skool Loop or Website.

Hot Lunches

These will be starting on Tuesday. Order forms will be coming home with your child on Friday. All orders must be in the day before ie. For Tuesday orders to be in Mon- day. At this stage we will only be having hot lunches on Tuesdays and Fridays.

IMPORTANT DIARY DATES

21 College Drive, Gordonton [email protected] Phone: (07) 8243188 Reminder - These dates may change from time to time, www.rainbows.nz so please keep a check on this list below and visit the We are a well established Christian based centre which has served the community for over 19 years. electronic school calendar at www.orini.school.nz We cater for children from Birth to 6 years. We offer sessions as well as full days. Our opening hours are 8.00am-4.30pm

36 Te Putu Street Taupiri TAUPIRI Ph/Fax 07 824 6720 ENGINEERING Mobile 0274 768 677 March [email protected] General Engineering, Cowshed Construction, Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings, V Belts, 31st - Room 3 Class Museum Trip Bolts & Steel Sales Proud Sponsors of Orini Combined School and Community April Alpha Electrical 2nd - Good Friday Up to Speed with Can now meet all 5th - Easter Monday Modern Dairy your Heat Pump Technology!! Needs!! 6th - Easter Tuesday 8th - School Triathlon 24 hour Guaranteed Service 14th-16th - Room 2 & 3 Camp Ph: (07)849 0073 16th - Last day of Term 1

ROSS WILSON FIELD CONSULTANT

May For All Your Breeding Requirements 3rd - First day of Term 2 Including Technician Services & Herd Testing

Ph: 07 829 5903 or 027 477 8703

Learning Celebrations

These will be held on Monday mornings at 9am, In Room 6

SCHOOL INFORMATION

School Website Please remember to visit our school website www.orini.school.nz for :-  Up to date Calendar Events  To report a Student Absence  Previous School Newsletters  General School Information  Stationery Lists

School Facebook Orini Combined School - check out our Facebook page for up to date notices & events.

Skool Loop App Check out our new School App and download it to your phone today! Stay up to date with school news and receive instant alerts for any notices or newsletters. An easy way to record absentees as well. Make sure you also add yourself to your child’s class so you are included in any notices from your child’s teacher

School Office Hours Please be aware that the school office hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 3.30pm. The office is unattended on a Friday. If you have an urgent enquiry, please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

School Donations School donations have been set at $100 per student per year, with a maximum of $300 for families with 3 or more children at Simon’s school. The school donation can be paid on a term by term basis Tyre Service Ltd For all your fleet and agricultural tyre needs, 24/7 of $25 per student, or as a lump sum for the full amount. If you SPECIALISING IN wish to discuss alternative payment options, please contact Salina

* On Site Servicing in the school office. For families who wish to pay their school do- * Puncture Repairs nation by direct credit please use the following bank details:- * All Tyre Fittings

For Prompt and Professional Service with a ASB Morrinsville Branch Account Number smile call Simon on 021 146 0971 12 - 3437 - 0000082 - 00

Particulars = Sch Don Code = 1302 Reference=(your children’s family name eg: Jones)

Thank you to the families who have already paid or are making payments towards school donations.

We also have EFTPOS available for payments