Monday 3rd November, 2025
The sack race at the Year 1-3 athletics.
Kia ora koutou,
We had athletics day last week. Year 4-8 at Waipara School, and year 0-3 at Waikari School. It’s always lovely to mix with children from our wider community, and see how well our students compete. We are so proud of them all for giving it a go, even if it is something they don’t love doing. It shows great perseverance. One of the proudest moments for us as teachers was seeing all of our students on the sideline of the long distance race cheering on their friends! Thanks to Waipara and Waikari for hosting us.
This weekend is our major fundraiser, our trail ride. A big thanks to Craig Tomlinson and Andy Evans who are leading the set up of the ride. Thanks to Mike Stronach, and Yo and Hugh Turnbull who are allowing us to use their farms, and to all of our parents who are helping out on the day. The weather is looking good!
Ngā mihi
Maree Lucas
Tumuaki/Principal
principal@omihi.school.nz
School Notices
Whole School Assembly
We welcome you to our whole school assembly this Thursday at 2pm.
Principal Comment
Your child’s Principal Comment will be sent home this week via Hero.
Year 5-8 Camp 2026
Our Year 5-8 camp is in Hanmer Springs from Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th March. We are looking for parents to come with us. If you would like to be a parent helper, please fill this google form out by Monday 17th November, and we will confirm by the end of term.
School raffle
Please send in your raffle tickets (sold or unsold) by Monday 17th November. Please transfer the payment to the school account.
Gumboot Friday
We are supporting Gumboot Friday on Friday 7th November. Children can wear gumboots to school and bring a donation that goes towards the initiative to support mental health for young people in New Zealand.
Pool key
If you would like to purchase a pool key for the summer, please email Bryleigh on office@omihi.school.nz. It is $50 for school families, and $70 for our wider community. There is a $20 refund when you return the key. The pool is now open.
Preschooler morning
We welcome all of our preschoolers this Thursday from 9am - 10.30am. Please bring morning tea and a drink bottle for them.
School Pool
The school pool is now open, so please start sending along togs and towels each day. If your child has a rash vest, we ask that they wear it in the pool to protect them from the sun.
BNZ Kiwi Hoops – Hoops and Dreams on Tour
Basketball New Zealand, in partnership with BNZ and Canterbury Basketball Association, has invited Canterbury schools to a BNZ Kiwi Hoops 3x3 event, on this Friday 7th November, at Selwyn Sports Centre, Rolleston.
The event focuses on building confidence, teamwork, and fundamental basketball skills through fun, inclusive activities, and gameplay. The programme encourages participation, creativity, and a love for the game. The event is open to Years 5-8, and schools are invited to bring students grouped in 3x3 teams (3-5 players per team). All skill levels, genders and abilities are welcome, and teams will be sorted accordingly to ensure everyone has a great experience.
The invite to come along has only just been extended to North Canterbury schools. It is short notice with the event this Friday. Please let Maree know by 3pm tomorrow (Tuesday) if you would like your Year 5-8 student to attend, and if you are able to transport them there, and we will see if we have enough players to enter a team.
