Newsletter - Term 2, Week 3
Friday, 20th May 2022
Principal
Kia ora koutou,
Attendance
At the end of last term (Term 1) our school was sitting at 70% of students attending school regularly - this means they had an attendance rate of 90% or greater. Even though this exceeds the national average of 63% we can still do a lot better. What we do no is that attendance has a big impact on student achievement and the more time spent at school means the more opportunity you have to learn. Our target is that by the end of the year we will have 75% of students attending school regularly (90% or greater). I have identified below the different priority groups we have within the school and where their regular attendance is sitting at:
At the end of Term 1........
- Male = 72% of male students have attendance rates 90% or greater.
- Female = 68% of female students have attendance rates of 90% or greater.
- Maori = 35% of Maori students have attendance rates of 90% or greater.
- Asian = 88% of Asian students have attendance rates of 90% or greater.
We will be looking at our attendance rates towards the end of next week to see what improvements have been made.
Cross Country
Information will be coming out early next week about the school cross-country. We will be looking to hold this (rain, hail or snow) from around 12.30pm onwards. Parents are welcome to take their child home after the conclusion of the cross country.
Western cross country - Thursday, 2 June @ Otautau School
Southland cross country - Friday, 17 June @ Waimumu
Nga mihi,
Simon Bell
Positive Behaviour Tau Cards - Term 2 - Week 3
Spinning Wheel Senior Prize Winners
Sarah - 20 house points for Pourakino
Macie - 20 house points Longwood
Olivia - Mufti Day for class
Kai - 15 minutes free time with friends
Tristan - Hot chip lunch
Whats happening this Term.........
26th May - School Cross Country
31st May - National Young Leaders Day, Dunedin
1st June - Year 5/6 Rippa Rugby
3rd June - Western Cross Country
CLASSROOM HAPPENINGS.......
ROOM 4
The Tree Hut
ROOM 5 - Fun in the leaves
ROOM 3 - CAMPS
RATs Tests
PINK SHIRT DAY
Friday 27th May
Gold Coin donation
Dess in pink!
School Bank Account Details
Below is the school bank details which is our preferred payment method.
There is also eftpos available at the office.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Contact Us
Email: Office@otautau.school.nz
Website: https://www.otautau.school.nz
Location: 11 Elles Road, Otautau 9610, Southland, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 2258320
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otautau/