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Wednesday, Jul 06 2022
Conferences will be held at the following times: 3:10pm - 7:00pm Wednesday 6 July To book your conferences, go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code in your browser, and enter the event code 97bvg…
Tuesday, Jul 05 2022
Conferences will be held at the following times: 2:10pm - 7:00pm Tuesday 5 July 3:10pm - 7:00pm Wednesday 6 July To book your conferences, go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code in your browser,…
Monday, Jul 04 2022
Conferences will be held at the following times: 2:10pm - 7:00pm Tuesday 5 July 3:10pm - 7:00pm Wednesday 6 July To book your conferences, go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code in your browser,…
Monday, Jul 04 2022
Morning all, Sickness continues to plague us - roll on end of the week! FYI Carolyn is out of the office for the week. Please email [email protected] rather than Carolyn…
Tuesday, Jun 28 2022
Morning Friends of Outram School would love some help this Friday night with a Rotary Dinner they are catering. It is to be held at the West Taieri Rugby Club.…
Monday, Jun 27 2022
Later this year elections for School Boards will be held across Aotearoa NZ. If you have ever considered being part of a school board or are interested in knowing more…
Sunday, Jun 26 2022
Later this year elections for School Boards will be held across Aotearoa NZ. If you have ever considered being part of a school board or are interested in knowing more…
Thursday, Jun 23 2022
In case you missed the notice on the netball facebook page at the start of the week, there is no netball practice today afterschool because of the long weekend and…
Wednesday, Jun 22 2022
On Friday is Matariki Holiday. Matariki is a time to celebrate with whānau and friends and kai (food). Outram School invites all our whānau to join us tonight from 5.30pm…
Wednesday, Jun 22 2022
Morning all School will be opening at 9am as usual today. There are no delay to buses that I have been made aware of, although they will be travelling a…
Tuesday, Jun 21 2022
This year Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates Matariki with its first national holiday on Friday 24th June. Matariki is a time to celebrate with whānau and friends and kai (food). Outram…
Tuesday, Jun 21 2022
Good morning Warren is on the move. Approximately 30 minutes behind schedule. Kim
Tuesday, Jun 21 2022
Good morning Warren is on the move. Approximately 30 minutes behind schedule. Kim
Friday, Jun 17 2022
This year Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates Matariki with its first national holiday on Friday 24th June. Matariki is a time to celebrate with whānau and friends and kai (food). Outram…
Tuesday, Jun 14 2022
This year Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates Matariki with its first national holiday on Friday 24th June. Matariki is a time to celebrate with whānau and friends and kai (food). Outram…
Monday, Jun 06 2022
A reminder that tomorrow is Teacher Only Day, school is closed for students. Kim
Wednesday, May 25 2022
We are pleased to get underway with our parent meetings to introduce you to the PITW Programme. You are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday 25th May 7…
Monday, May 23 2022
We are pleased to get underway with our parent meetings to introduce you to the PITW Programme. You are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday 25th May 7…
Thursday, May 19 2022
Momona bus is having technical issues. I will message when they get going. Kim
Tuesday, May 17 2022
We are pleased to get underway with our parent meetings to introduce you to the PITW Programme. You are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday 25th May 7…
Monday, May 16 2022
Good morning Terry is having an issue with the bus this morning. Expected to be delayed by 20 minutes.
Thursday, May 12 2022
Date: Thursday 12 May Time: 7.00pm Where: Allen Centre At the end of Term 2 your child will receive their next written report. Teachers will be completing formal assessments through…
Tuesday, May 10 2022
Date: Thursday 12 May Time: 7.00pm Where: Allen Centre At the end of Term 2 your child will receive their next written report. Teachers will be completing formal assessments through…
Friday, May 06 2022
Date: Thursday 12 May Time: 7.00pm Where: Allen Centre At the end of Term 2 your child will receive their next written report. Teachers will be completing formal assessments through…
Wednesday, May 04 2022
Netball practices start tomorrow after school. Please make sure children are wearing suitable footwear and clothing. Kim
Monday, May 02 2022
The school grounds are closed for playing in after school until 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Friday, Apr 29 2022
Kia ora whānau As we prepare for the new term we do so under the Orange Traffic Light. The decision to move to Orange has been made on public health…
Sunday, Apr 24 2022
There is a local commemoration service that Outram School families are welcome to participate in. Tomorrow anyone who would like to take part assembles at Mitchell’s shop at 11am. Students…
Wednesday, Apr 13 2022
A reminder that our house Duathlon is on tomorrow. First race starting about 1.15pm. Bikes & scooters need to be at school in the morning please so they can be…
Tuesday, Apr 12 2022
As part of Autism Month, we invite everyone to take part in Hoods Up Wednesday on the 13th of April. Wear a hoodie to school, bring along a small donation…
Monday, Apr 11 2022
This Wednesday night FOS are catering for a Lions Dinner at the rugby club. FOS would love some more helpers from 6.30-8.30pm. If you are able to help please email…
Monday, Apr 11 2022
The school grounds are closed for playing in after school until 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Wednesday, Apr 06 2022
Any Year 2's wanting to play netball this year? I need a couple more players to make a Year 2 team. Email Kim if you would like more information or…
Monday, Apr 04 2022
With Wednesday’s announcement removing limits on numbers attending outdoor sports, we are eager to get netball organisation underway. I am taking over as netball co-ordinator from Angie Carter, who is…
Monday, Apr 04 2022
The school grounds are closed for playing in after school until 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Tuesday, Mar 29 2022
With Wednesday’s announcement removing limits on numbers attending outdoor sports, we are eager to get netball organisation underway. I am taking over as netball co-ordinator from Angie Carter, who is…
Monday, Mar 28 2022
The school grounds are closed for playing in after school until 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Friday, Mar 25 2022
With Wednesday’s announcement removing limits on numbers attending outdoor sports, we are eager to get netball organisation underway. I am taking over as netball co-ordinator from Angie Carter, who is…
Friday, Mar 18 2022
Our aim: Our school to swim 57.2km to and from Stewart Island. How many lengths is that? 57.2km / 12m = 4766 lengths of Outram Pool How many did we…
Thursday, Mar 17 2022
Collect your last sponsors, pack your swimming bag and get ready to swim for your school. Remember tomorrow we are trying to swim to Stewart Island and back, lets do…
Monday, Mar 14 2022
Need another sponsorship card? Contact the office. 3 days left to collect sponsors for how many lengths a child can swim/walk in 15/30 minutes.
Monday, Mar 14 2022
Calling all Outram School netball volunteers. Our school is a member of the Taieri Plains Junior Netball Committee. This is a group of netball enthusiasts who are passionate about providing…
Friday, Mar 11 2022
Help us fundraise towards next years Kelly Sport Programme. Collect sponsors for how many lengths a child can swim/walk in 15/30 minutes.
Wednesday, Mar 09 2022
We have a third case of COVID-19 in our school and the appropriate self-isolation action has been taken. Our school is still open and we are continuing to operate following…
Wednesday, Mar 09 2022
Calling all Outram School netball volunteers. Our school is a member of the Taieri Plains Junior Netball Committee. This is a group of netball enthusiasts who are passionate about providing…
Tuesday, Mar 08 2022
We have a second case of COVID-19 in our school and the appropriate self-isolation action has been taken. Our school is still open and we are continuing to operate following…
Tuesday, Mar 08 2022
Help us fundraise towards next years Kelly Sport Programme. Collect sponsors for how many lengths a child can swim/walk in 15/30 minutes.
Friday, Mar 04 2022
Calling all Outram School netball volunteers. Our school is a member of the Taieri Plains Junior Netball Committee. This is a group of netball enthusiasts who are passionate about providing…
Thursday, Mar 03 2022
The school website page COVID-19 FAQ has been updated with latest information that may answer any particular questions.
Thursday, Mar 03 2022
We have a case of COVID-19 in our school and the appropriate self-isolation action has been taken. It is a timely reminder to be vigilant around monitoring for symptoms and…
Wednesday, Mar 02 2022
Kia ora Outram Parents and Caregivers, Alex from Magic Kids Club here, we’ve been advised that there may be a demand for Before School Care within the Outram Community and…
Wednesday, Mar 02 2022
A reminder that children in Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8 are required to bring a mask from home to wear at school please.
Monday, Feb 28 2022
The school website has been updated with the latest Phase 3 information. The biggest change is to isolation of close contacts. Please continue to monitor your child's health and if…
Tuesday, Feb 22 2022
Room 7 please bring togs tomorrow. Mrs Hamilton
Tuesday, Feb 22 2022
Please check your emails. If you are a parent or caregiver and have not received an email from the school this afternoon could you please check your spam and if…
Monday, Feb 21 2022
Today Cricket Otago were in at school taking all students for a cricket session. If your child is interested in playing cricket Otago Cricket do have a Boys and a…
Monday, Feb 14 2022
7.30pm in the staff room first FOS meeting for 2022. All welcome
Wednesday, Feb 09 2022
Hi All Registrations for Futsal close on Friday 11th, as announced in the newsletter. If you wish to register your child to play this Term, please fill out the form…
Tuesday, Feb 08 2022
Hi All Registrations for Touch close today, as announced in the newsletter. If you wish to register your child to play this Term, please fill out the form attached by…
Thursday, Feb 03 2022
Bus is having mechanical issues so hasn’t left school yet. Kim is on the bus so I will keep you posted.
Monday, Jan 31 2022
Kia ora everyone Only 2 sleeps left and children will be streaming through our gates again. Teachers are planned and ready to get into it. Just some notes for organisation…
Thursday, Jan 27 2022
Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, tēnā koutou katoa i roto i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Welcome back after what we hope has been a wonderful summer for your…
Wednesday, Dec 08 2021
Wearable Arts/CAPES Assembly On Friday 10th December we will have two performances of the Wearable Arts. The Year 0-3 students will watch the show from 1.30pm. To reduce risk to…
Sunday, Dec 05 2021
Call in for a coffee tomorrow morning. Parents whose children will be in Room 5 next year, are invited to drop in for a light breakfast and meet Glen Beadle.…
Thursday, Nov 25 2021
Kapa Haka Students Things to remember for tomorrow: Boys - black shorts (small emblems only) - black not navy please Girls - hair in high ponytail and black bike shorts…
Wednesday, Nov 24 2021
Last chance, orders close today. There are 4 delicious flavours to choose from: • Chocolate chip • M&Ms • Macadamia & white chocolate • Oat & raisin Go to https://outramcookies.raiseit/hub…
Tuesday, Nov 23 2021
Orders close tomorrow. There are 4 delicious flavours to choose from: • Chocolate chip • M&Ms • Macadamia & white chocolate • Oat & raisin Go to https://outramcookies.raiseit.nz to make…
Monday, Nov 22 2021
Remember tomorrow we are off on our CAPES Adventure - mountain biking and frisbee golf. Please dress appropriately, bring extra food and a drink bottle.
Monday, Nov 22 2021
The school is on the look out for a decent second hand ride on mower. If anyone knows of any out there please contact Kim or Nathan Young. Thanks
Thursday, Sep 30 2021
Don't forget to get your cowboy or cowgirl outfits ready for tomorrow (no guns please). Please bring an item for the chocolate wheel. All items will be used at the…
Wednesday, Sep 29 2021
Due to retirement, we have a permanent position available for a school caretaker. The position is part-time for 15 hours per week, including school holidays. Start date is negotiable, but…
Thursday, Sep 23 2021
Due to retirement, we have a permanent position available for a school caretaker. The position is part-time for 15 hours per week, including school holidays. Start date is negotiable, but…
Thursday, Sep 23 2021
Don't forget to bring/wear: - house colours - running shoes and socks - A change of shoes for after your run - Warm clothing for before and after your run…
Tuesday, Sep 21 2021
Kia ora koutou In children's bags today you will find a copy of the letter attached below outlining arrangements for our modified cross country we are running this year. Unfortunately…
Monday, Sep 20 2021
Students came home on Friday with their Little Einstein Quiz results in their bags. Well done on the super effort learning the questions. Please now start collecting in sponsorship money.…
Wednesday, Sep 15 2021
The Student Council will be organising our Little Einstein quiz this Friday at school. Keep learning the quiz questions at home and remember to keep getting sponsorship. All money raised…
Monday, Sep 13 2021
We have managed to reschedule Karen Keppel's presentation to Tuesday 14th September at 6.30pm in the hall. Over the past months our senior classes have been participating in the Relax…
Friday, Sep 10 2021
We have managed to reschedule Karen Keppel's presentation to Tuesday 14th September at 6.30pm in the hall. Over the past months our senior classes have been participating in the Relax…
Monday, Aug 30 2021
Kia ora Outram School whānau, The purpose of this survey is to find out how many students we will need to cater for at Alert Level 3 from Wednesday 1st…
Sunday, Aug 29 2021
Kia ora Outram School whānau, The purpose of this survey is to find out how many students we will need to cater for at Alert Level 3 from Wednesday 1st…
Monday, Aug 23 2021
We are here giving out packs till 1pm. See safety guidelines below. For Room 4, 8, 7, 6 and 5 - if you requested a pack or a device you…
Monday, Aug 23 2021
Please collect and save your paper bags. The school would love them for home learning packs. We've exhausted our supply. Thanks
Friday, Aug 20 2021
Teachers have been given an exemption from the Ministries of Health and Education to access schools in order to make up hard packs and organise devices for families to borrow.…
Thursday, Aug 19 2021
Like you, we are in a holding pattern until Friday. Once we know what next week looks like, we will be in touch. Teachers are planning for home learning just…
Monday, Jul 05 2021
Students can participate in the University of New South Wales Australasian International Competitions (ICAS). The competitions are open for Year 4 to Year 8 students. We enter students in the…
Sunday, Jun 06 2021
Just a reminder to families to please return your Bible in School opt-in forms (blue paper) this week. If you would like to add a comment about our policy (copied…
Thursday, May 27 2021
Morning, the Maungatua bus is running late this morning. George is away so Terry is driving, he is having bus issues this morning. He is running about 20 minutes late.
Sunday, May 23 2021
Just a reminder to get your breakfast orders in for breakfast on Thursday - from 8:15 in the hall. Student Council will be cooking and serving breakfast to students and…
Tuesday, May 18 2021
On Wednesday Mike Ferguson has kindly offered some time to supervise the Year 5 to 8 children playing a game of tackle rugby at lunch time. If your child wishes…
Monday, May 03 2021
Challenges, Extension and Enrichment We are pleased to again offer a range of programmes that your child may wish to participate in to enrich and extend their learning. These programmes…
Friday, Apr 23 2021
Just a reminder to students and families who wish to march down the main street of Outram on Sunday as part of our community's ANZAC commemoration, please meet outside Mitchell's…
Friday, Apr 16 2021
We will have poppies for sale today before assembly, outside the hall. Please bring a donation if you wish to buy one.
Wednesday, Dec 16 2020
We have lots of boxes of UHT milk from Fonterra in the workshop. Please come and help yourself if you would like some. Use by date is 18/01/21
Wednesday, Nov 18 2020
Remember tomorrow to dress up blue - think clothes, hair, wigs, hats, facepaint! Bring along a gold coin donation, proceeds go to support young people in Otago with diabetes. Prizes…
Wednesday, Nov 11 2020
Reminder that sausage day is Thursday this week. Get orders into the box in the office on Thursday morning.
Sunday, May 17 2020
Just a wee reminder about procedures for drop off in the morning. Look forward to seeing everyone back!! Drop Off and Pick Up Zone
Tuesday, Mar 24 2020
Kia ora koutou With yesterday’s announcement by the Government, we are implementing with urgency our plan to support your child’s learning from home. We appreciate this is a sudden and…
Monday, Mar 23 2020
Kia ora koutou We are at Alert Level 3 for the next 48 hours, schools are now closed to all except those who are considered as essential businesses. A list…
Monday, Mar 16 2020
COVID-19 declared a pandemic You may have seen that the World Health Organisation has now declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. As noted by the Minister of Health, this doesn’t…
Saturday, Mar 07 2020
Any muscle power available tomorrow morning between 9-10.30am to help put up gazebos etc for the Highland Gathering would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, Sep 18 2019
Proof photos from last night's disco can be viewed here - Photo proofs To order copies, use the form below or get a paper order form from the office. Orders…
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Thursday, Sep 12 2019
The bus has just left school and is on the way now. Sorry for the delay.
Thursday, Sep 12 2019
The Momona bus will be running late tonight. Yet to arrive for pick up.
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Thursday, Jun 30 2022
We are counting down to our last week of term and going by the sickness around it might be timely. Hopefully we can break the cycle a bit. As I…
Thursday, Jun 23 2022
I hope everyone that attended the Matariki night enjoyed themselves. From the photo's it certainly looked like a fun night. The lanterns look amazing. Items to note this week are:…
Thursday, Jun 16 2022
Winter is upon us. The snow on the Maungatua's reminding us of what can happen during winter. I hope everyone is managing to keep warm. Items to note this week…
Thursday, Jun 09 2022
A very short week this week so I don't have much to report apart from we have had a lot of sickness in the school this week. Items to note…
Thursday, May 12 2022
As we come to the end of autumn the last of the leaves are falling and giving the children lots of entertainment and also keeping them busy helping Pene clean…
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Tuesday, Feb 08 2022
Hi All Just a reminder Room 5 will be swimming tomorrow. Students will need to have togs, a towel and goggles with them tomorrow at School. We will be swimming…
Monday, Nov 15 2021
Please bring togs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. If you are not swimming you need to bring a note from home.
Monday, Nov 08 2021
Togs are to be brought to school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the next four weeks. We will be swimming as part of our fitness programme. You must bring…
Tuesday, Jun 08 2021
Year 8s, meet at school 7am tomorrow, ready to travel to Gore for Grip Leadership day. We will return to school by 4:30. Please bring a pen, packed lunch, drink…
Sunday, Dec 15 2019
Room 5, please remember for Monday your togs and your Secret Santa gift.
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Wednesday, Feb 02 2022
Hi Everyone. Children will need togs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We start swimming tomorrow. Thanks Janferie and Emma
Tuesday, Nov 30 2021
On Tuesday 6 December we have our Year 8 Leaver's dinner at the West Taieri Rugby Club. The food is all prepared, but we need some help to serve, clear…
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Sunday, May 22 2022
Just a reminder that Room 7 is going on a walk to the Glen tomorrow morning. The weather report looks fine, but it will be chilly! Please make sure that…
Monday, Nov 22 2021
Good Afternoon Room 7 will be swimming on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, so please could all students have their swimming gear with them on these days. Many thanks Mrs…
Sunday, Nov 07 2021
Hi Room 7 Parents/Caregivers! Our class is hoping to complete an orienteering activity this Tuesday, and we are in need of some parent helpers. Helpers will not need to participate…
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Monday, Feb 07 2022
Hi all, for flipperball to go ahead, we more players. Y7/8 need 5, Y5/6 need 2, Y3/4 need 4. Slips must come tomorrow or we can't register. Thank you.
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