Monday 30th March, 2026
Kia ora koutou
Hanmer Springs Camp 2026
We had a great 3 days in Hanmer Springs last week with our Year 5-8 students. It’s not always easy being away from home for 2 nights, but I was so proud of everyone for giving it their all and embracing all of the opportunities. A big thank you to Kelly, Bella, Aimee, Rachel and Pip who were at camp for 3 days, and to Craig for helping with transport on Friday. We couldn’t have done it without you.
I would like to acknowledge the passing of Peter Mitchell. Peter was Principal of Omihi School from 2011-2013, and did some relieving for us when I first started at Omihi. Our thoughts go out to his family.
This is our last week of school for the term. Thanks for the support from our community this term. We look forward to having a refreshing break and we will be busy planning for term 2. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 20th April.
Ngā mihi
Maree Lucas
Tumuaki
principal@omihi.school.nz
School Notices
The Faraway Tree movie
Here is the transport info for The Faraway Tree trip. Thanks to those parents who are coming with us. We are covering the cost of the movie for our students and parent helpers. Children are to please bring their own drink bottle. If they would like to order popcorn, please order here and prepay to the school. If you are a parent helper and would like popcorn, please add that into the comment section. If you are a parent coming with us, we ask that you please don't purchase any other items for your child to ensure it's fair to all.
Holidays during term time
Please remember to let us know if your child is going to be going away on holiday, or away for any other reason, during term time. Please email the dates and reason to your child’s teacher, and cc in both principal@omihi.school.nz and office@omihi.school.nz.
School pool
The pool will be closing after Easter weekend. A big thank you to Kurt who manages the pool for us, and Tamar, Pip and Emma who do the daily tests. We feel very lucky to have our own swimming pool and to be swimming right to the end of term 1!
Teacher only day
We have a teacher only day on Friday 8th May to work on the new Maths curriculum.
Term 2 Events
ASB Getwi$e - 21st April
ANZAC day (recognised, school closed) - 27th April
Firewise - 1st May
Pink Shirt Day - 15th May
Small Schools Cross Country - 19th May
Year 4-8 Kowai Cross Country - 26th May
Life Education - 10th June
NZ Playhouse Theatre, Omihi Hall - 12th June
Science Fair, Omihi Hall - 24th June
ANZAC Service
On Saturday 25th April there will be our annual Omihi ANZAC service, across the road from school. It starts at 9am, and we would love to have some school families there. We always have some children lay a wreath on behalf of the school, and also ask a family to pick this up for us. If you are attending, or are able to collect the wreath for us after 4pm on 24th April in Amberley, please let Maree know.
Children are to please wear school uniform to the service. We ask families to bring something small to share for morning tea (it could be a packet of ANZAC biscuits) and we will have tea, coffee and morning tea available afterwards, if you would like to join us.
National Young Leaders Day (NYLD)
Each year we pay for our Year 8 leaders to attend this. This year it is on Tuesday 9th June at the Christchurch Town Hall. More details are here. It is $54 for children to go, and we open this up to all year 5-7 students as an optional event. If you would like your child to attend, please let Maree know by next week, and Bryleigh will then invoice you for the ticket.
Ikura | Manaakitia te whare tangata - period products in schools initiative
We have opted in to the Ikura | Manaakitia te whare tangata - period products in schools initiative. Through this initiative, the Ministry of Education is providing period products (pads, tampons and liners) to support students in managing their ikura (period). The initiative also has resources available for young people to learn about ikura and help reduce the stigma around it. You are welcome to place an order via this Google form. Bryleigh will then let you know when the items are able to be collected from the school office.
