Newsletter March 31st

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Update about Traffic Issues in Rakaia

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Dental Services in the Holidays

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Strike notice

Dear parents and caregivers
The Rakaia Board of Trustees can confirm school will be closed on Thursday March 16th. NZEI Union members have chosen to strike. This means that health and safety concerns needed to be considered in regards to teacher pupil ratios if we remained open for instruction and or supervision. We cannot provide enough non union teachers to remain open for instruction.
The BOT supports our staff being collectively valued and their desire to have better outcomes for students. We ask that the community understands and plans this day accordingly.
School will resume as normal on Friday March 17th.
Sincerely
Grant Lorimer
Presiding Member

Thursday update

Good morning everyone

We have a full school assembly tomorrow at 2.15pm. Please feel free to attend.

Next Tuesday afternoon we will have a sports afternoon, weather dependant. Some of the staff will be away at Professional development and so remaining staff and Teacher Aides will oversee a fun event with our school leaders. the children are encouraged to wear their House colours.

A heads up that Thursday 16th March has been chosen as a strike day if NZEI member teachers vote to take action. Some of our staff are NZEI and some are not. The BOT will consider these options, if and when, and then advise you of the school position and ability to cover students. We will keep you informed when we know what the decision is. Thank you.

Congratulations to Josh and Jessie who competed incredibly well with firsts and a second at the County swimming sports. swimming. More information will follow about selection for the Canterbury event.

The swimming pool sheds are coming along nicely and will be a fantastic addition for next year. A toilet will also be available now in the junior pool complex. This is all part of the schools development and is paid for by the Ministry of Education.

Thank you
Mark Ellis
Principal

Second hand Uniform Sale and free shoes

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE

Friday the 10th of March we will be holding a second hand uniform sale, in front
of the sports shed at school from 2.45pm until 3.15pm.
Cash and eftpos available and good swaps are welcomed too. Any donations will
be gratefully received, and may be left at the office any time.
Clare Stewart (0274190020)

New school shoes also available to give away from KIdscan.

Mufti Day march 3

Mufti Day march 3rd. Gold coin donation for flood victims. Thank you

Morgan Platt

The Rakaia School Board of Trustees wishes to advise you we have accepted the resignation of our DP Mr Morgan Platt.

We congratulate Morgan on his new appointment as Principal of Mt Somers Springburn School in Mid Canterbury.

This is a wonderful promotion for Morgan and celebrates his management skills. We are thrilled for him and his family.

We wish to acknowledge Morgan for his work in the leadership of the 150th Jubilee Committee and his role in principalship when Mark was on sabbatical. We will miss his sense of humour, care and compassion for our students and school family.

Mrs Simone Stapleton will still support the Year 4 class in Mahitahi however we will be looking for a new Full time teacher to work with her. We will keep you informed of developments.

Morgan will finish as DP at Rakaia School at the end of term 1 2023

Sincerely

Rakaia BOT
 

School sores present at school

Dear whanau

We have cases of Impetigo in the school presently. It is normal but things need to be covered and treated properly with a visit to your doctor for antibiotics. I have attached information for you on this Ministry of Health site.

Impetigo is a common skin infection that causes blisters, often on the face around the nose or mouth, but they can be anywhere on the body where the skin has been damaged in some way, eg. cuts or scrapes.

Impetigo sores are crusty-looking and they are very contagious. That means they can be spread easily to other parts of your own body or to other people by touching.

Time off from kura or school
Keep your child home from school, kindergarten or daycare until one day after the start of treatment. Make sure the dressings completely cover their sores.

https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/impetigo-school-sores

Covid Cases at school.

Good morning.

Please be aware we have had three confirmed Covid cases this week and the students are not always showing symptoms. Please be vigilant and test if you are concerned.

Your Household Contacts do not need to isolate. They should test daily for 5 days. If they test positive, they need to begin 7 days of isolation as someone with COVID-19.

Thank you for your understanding

https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/protect-yourself-and-others-from-covid-19/

February 13th Newsletter

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Rippa Rugby 2023

RIPPA Rugby for school – A note will be home early next week but you must register your own child. Thank you
Reminder about our Primary School Rippa Tournament.
New day this year. They will be playing on Thursday afternoons/ nights. March 2, 9, 16, 23.
We have had to change the venue – Now at Argyle Park not the showgrounds.
Grades are Year 3/4, Year 5/6, Year 7/8.
Teams need 7 players on field, max of 10 players in a team. Teams must have 2 girls on field at all times. If you are struggling with numbers please get in touch and I can reach out to other schools.
All teams need a coach and provide someone to referee game-

All players must be registered through your school before the play their first game. Below is the link for parents to register them for Rippa.

 https://www.sporty.co.nz/midcanterburyru/Draws/Tuesday-Night-Rippa-Rugby

BBQ – Eat, Meet and Greet starting at 5pm tonight

Tuesday evening BBQ Meet and Greet. 5pm start with Junior school years 1-3 and then 5.45pm a chance to meet the senior syndicate. All done by 7pm. We would love to see you here. Please come along and meet the teachers and find out how classes are working for 2023.

Meet and Greet

Tuesday evening BBQ Meet and Greet. 5pm start with Junior school years 1-3 and then 5.45pm a chance to meet the senior syndicate. All done by 7pm. We would love to see you here. Please come along and meet the teachers and find out how classes are working for 2023.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

February 1st 2023

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SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE

first sale for the year 2023

Friday the 27th of January we will be holding a second hand uniform sale, in front
of the sports shed at school from 11.30am until 2pm.
Cash and eftpos available and good swaps are welcomed too. Any donations will
be gratefully received.
We will also have a box of loss property that was collected at school last year if
your child has lost something come and have a look it may be in there. We have 3
swimming bags with togs and towels in.
Clare Stewart (0274190020)