Chickenpox, as well as junior beach day
1st March 2021 Chickenpox We have had four children with chicken pox in Room 2, with a few others away unwell, which may well be early symptoms. The following link to the Ministry of Health [...]
Term 1 – Week 4 – Camps & Covid Plans – a few notices
26 February 2021 Kia ora koutou, Newsletter contents Camps & Covid plans Incredible Years course for parents free Twilight Soccer Football night Camps and funding them The Board of Trustees advises that payment of [...]
Moving to Alert Level 1 – Secretary for Education
Template letter for all of New Zealand, except Auckland 17/02/2021 Moving to Alert Level 1 Kia ora koutou It was great news to hear we are moving to Alert Level 1 so quickly. While [...]
Postponed Room 1 & 2 Beach Trip
16/02/2021 Kia ora Koutou, In light of the current Covid situation and pending announcements on Wednesday evening about the extent of community transmission, we have made the following decision. After discussion with all staff involved, [...]
Health-and-safety-for-COVID-19-Certificated-Playgroups-Alert-Levels-1-4
15 February Dear parents/caregivers, As you will be aware there are some community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. The following attachment is a guideline on level 1 to 4 for schools from the Ministry [...]
Alert Level 2 – All of New Zealand excluding Auckland region
14th February Kia ora Otaika Valley parents/caregivers/teachers, Please find below the update that I have just received from the Ministry of Education. For more detailed information the implications for Auckland refer to... https://covid19.govt.nz/ [...]
NZ Modern School of Music Piano Lessons at school
12 February Kia ora koutou, If you're interested in piano/keyboard lessons for your child at school, please pick up an enrolment form from the office. A Blurb from the Piano Teacher Daniel Slabbert... Music [...]
Loop Road update for parents
Kia ora koutou parent driver's of school children, I have just been updated about the road works on the corner of Loop Rd/Otaika Valley Road, which may impact on your travel time during the first [...]
2021 Otaika Valley School – Beginning of the Year – update to date for R4&5 camp
Kia ora Koutou to all existing and new families, I hope everyone is in good health and enjoyed the summer break with their children. Life for our families will continue to be full of a [...]
2021 Class Stationery Packs – order online option
Dear Parents/Caregivers Our school's class stationery packs are available for you to purchase online via: https://nzschoolshop.co.nz/school.html/OTAI03 Ordering online is hassle free, offers different payment and pick up/delivery options. Term 1 commences Wednesday 3rd of February [...]