Kia ora, Talofa lava, hello!

COVID – 19 UPDATE

As you will know we are in times that are changing rapidly as new information comes to hand. New information and changes

will be the norm during the next few days and weeks. At school, we see our role as providing normal routines, to reassure

our children and our community.

We are continuing to monitor the Ministry of Health initiatives to makes changes and put in place the latest information as

soon as possible. The Ministry of Education (MOE) continues to update us as well. The MOE has a great reference page for

families and schools

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/health-safety-and-wellbeing/pastoral-care-and-wellbeing/talking-to-children-about-

covid-19-coronavirus/

We continue to reinforce the importance of hygiene. Teachers are also reminding children about handwashing and drying,

avoiding touching their faces and of coughing or sneezing into their elbow, rather than their hands. We have adopted the 'no

hugs, no handshakes and no hongi' approach as mentioned by Jacinda Ardern in the weekend. We would really appreciate

you reinforcing these messages at home.

The latest information sees events or gatherings of 500+ people being cancelled or postponed. We have decided to postpone

whole school assemblies until further notice, based on the MOE guidelines released yesterday.

Thank you to everyone for keeping children who are sick at home. This is an important part of keeping our whole community

as well as possible during this uncertain time. If your child is feeling unwell, please do not send them to school. If your child

displays symptoms during the school day that indicate they are unwell, we will request that they go home. Please make sure

that your contact details are up to date.

Please be aware that on return to New Zealand from overseas travellers are asked to self-isolated for 14 days. The Ministry of

Health has advised that there can be people self-isolating, and those that are at work or school in the same house. Refer to

their website for further information

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-

health-advice-general-public/covid-19-self-isolation#001

At this time the Government has indicated that schools will remain open. As part of our preparation in case this changes,

we are exploring and developing some learning options at home – just in case! Thank you for your understanding as we work

through this uncertain time to provide stability for our children.

Shevaun, Liz (our Board of Trustees Chairperson) and I continue to monitor and keep up-to-date with the latest

recommendations for schools. If you have any questions please feel free to pop in for a chat or send me an email. If we don’t

know the answer to your questions we will work towards finding out what the best solution is through the Ministry of Health

or MoE.

Ngā mihi, Sally

ŌPĀWA SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Term 1, Week 7

18th March 2020

30 Ford Road, Christchurch

Telephone: 332 6374

Cell: 022 319 1181

Email: admin@opawa.school.nz

Website: www.opawa.school.nz

Year 7/8 Camp 17th-20th March

Good Friday 10th Apr

Anzac Day 27th Apr

Teacher Only Day 28th April

2020 TERM DATES

End of Term 1 9th Apr

Term 2 28th Apr-Jul 3rd

Term 3 20th Jul-25th Sep

Term 4 12th Oct-16th Dec

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Te Ara Tika o Ōpāwa (The right path for Ōpāwa)

Children can earn vouchers for demonstrating our school values. This term’s value is Manaakitanga /Respect and each

fortnight six children are selected to have a pizza lunch with Sally in the Boardroom. The pizzas are generously sponsored

by Cassels and sons – The Brewery. The following children enjoyed pizza with Sally on Monday: Sophia & Abel Rm1, Sophie

Rm3, Abel Rm4, Zarah, Marlon & Ihaaka Rm9

Six children are also selected with Gotchas, who can then have a day in mufti with their buddy. The following

children were selected: Sophie & Zoe Rm13, Trinity, Ken & Ava Rm18.

Scholastic NZ Issue 2 closes on

Friday 27th March

Well done Freya for being an

XRACE Finisher!

Our three suppliers of our uniform are:

The Warehouse, Eastgate

Mainland Uniforms, 189 Peterborough Street, City, Telephone 377-6771

Little One, 4/132 Opawa Road, (second hand uniforms)

Uniform/Dress Students are expected and encouraged to take pride in their general appearance.

Our uniform is available from: Mainland Uniforms, 189 Peterborough Street - Telephone 377-6771

The Warehouse, Eastgate

Secondhand uniforms are sold at a local shop called ‘little one; which is located at 132 Opawa Road.

Please see http://www.opawa.school.nz/uniform.html for the full Ōpāwa School uniform.

The uniform should be clean, tidy and named.

Only the long sleeved Ōpāwa School undergarment (gunmetal grey) should be visible under the Ōpāwa polo shirt.

Socks/tights - plain navy, black or white.

Shoes must be black, brown or predominantly white trainers, leather shoes or sandals.

School sun hats must be worn in Terms 1 and 4. Plain black or beige bucket/wide brimmed hat or cap.

No nail polish and/or makeup to be worn at school.

Coloured hair is not appropriate.

Hair accessories: plain black, nave or orange headbands, ties, ribbons, bows or clips. Ties, ribbons, bows or clips to be no longer than 8cm in diameter.

Drawing on skin and tattoo transfers are not acceptable.

One piece swimming togs are recommended.

No jewellery should be worn except watches and ear studs or sleepers. No other earrings. Any other jewellery, including rings and necklaces can be a safety hazard and are not to be worn at school. All jewellery must be removed for sport. Variations due to cultural or religious beliefs are allowed on written request from parents/caregivers.

The final decision on all matters relating to the uniform resides with the principal

Subway Every Tuesday – have you tried online

ordering?

With online ordering there’s no need for

envelopes, however this option is still

available

To place an order for your child,

simply log on to online system, and

follow the instructions below to

pace an order before 9am each

Tuesday. Please note that you can

order days beforehand if you wish.

Visit www.subway.co.nzschools and select

SUBWAY School Lunch Programme –

Ferrymead Branch.

Either create an account or login by

following the prompts

Lunch online/Sushi Lunches can be ordered using lunch online.

This is an online service where

parents/caregivers set up their own

account, order lunch and pay online. The

lunch is then delivered to school on a

Wednesday in time for our lunch break.

To view the menu or to set up an account

is simple; all you need to do is register at

www.lunchonline.co.nz and follow 4 easy

steps to get started:

1. Register an account

2. Add member/s including your

child’s name, school and

classroom

3. Make a payment so you have

funds in your account before you

order

148 Main Rd, Redcliffs Christchurch

Shay from Moa Kids preschool, will be

starting classes in in the 2nd week of

Term 1, February 2020, on both

Mondays and Wednesdays. For

children aged 4yrs to 11yrs.

Times for Mondays and Wednesdays:

3.20pm – 4.15pm & 4.20pm – 5.20pm.

There will be a couple of fun filled

days in January where you are

welcome to come and join in. Please

see our Facebook page: Braveheart

Performing Arts for more

information.

VIOLIN TUITION Born in Moldova, one of the ex-Soviet Union republics. Academical degree, Graduated of Moldavian State Conservatorium: Diploma

in Speciality String Instruments – Violin, Soloist interpreter/ Symphonic Orchestra Artist/ Chamber Ensemble Artist/ Music Teacher.

Violin player of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, solo and chamber group performer, leader of the Resonance Ensemble.

More than 30 years teaching experience and 27 of playing in Symphony orchestra in both countries Moldova and New Zealand.

During the time in Moldavian Symphony Orchestra performed in La Scala, Sala Verdi in Milano. Has also, performed on other,

prestigious stages in Italy, Spain. Germany, Switzerland, Romania.

Being in New Zealand, has touring with CSO to Japan. Performed with CSO on the same stage with such celebrities as Dianna

Krall, Cliff Richard, George Benson, Serj Tankian, and Andrea Bocelli.

Currently teaching at CSM, SDMS, St.Martins, Opawa, Hillview Christian School and privately both Violin and Viola, Theory of Music.

Cornelia Didenco came to New Zealand, 19 years ago. Married. 3 children.

Enjoying family activities, gardening, cooking, accompanied by two cats and two cockatiels.

Speaks languages: Moldavian/Romanian, Russian and English.

Fees $40 - individual 30 min. or group of two students

$26 - individual 20 min.

Kelly Sports April Holiday Programmes

Bookings for our upcoming Kelly Sports Holiday Programmes at Hillview Christian School and Hillmorton High School are now available online. The focus of our Programmes is to ensure kids are active throughout with a great mixture of games and activities to suit everyone. WINZ Subsidies are available for families that qualify and we have options of Half Day sessions, School Day sessions and Full Day sessions available. To register and for more information please visit www.kellysports.co.nz and search for your venue of choice or contact Steve on steve@kellysports.co.nz for more information