Onekawa School Newsletter
Week 9 Term 4, Friday 16 December
Principal's Comment
Kia ora Parents and Caregivers
It was wonderful to see so many of you attend the final assembly yesterday. I said a number of thank-yous in my speech and I would like to mention them again here:
Our Children
I'm so proud of the progress you have made this year. Thanks for your outstanding behaviour and kindness towards one another. Farewell to our Year 6 children who are moving onto intermediate next year. Thanks for being excellent role models and best wishes for next year!
Our Parents and Community
Thanks for your amazing support of Onekawa School, especially during the challenging period of the pandemic. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful and caring parent community.
Team Pipi
Team Pipi is our awesome fundraising group. This year they have raised over $20,000 towards the development of our playscape - due for construction in 2023. Thanks to Tash and Kristin, our co-chairpersons for another successful year. A special mention to Sarah Knight, who has held several leadership positions on Team Pipi over six years and is leaving us at the end of the year. Thanks Sarah!
Onekawa School Board of Trustees
Thanks to Anna, Tracey, Sophie, Sarah, Graeme and Maree for your support and setting the strategic direction of the school. Your work behind the scenes is so important and highly valued.
My Staff
What can I say... I feel so fortunate to have the support of such a wonderful group of professionals. Thanks for your efforts and all you have done for our children. I feel so privileged to be part of such an awesome team.
We look forward to seeing our children back next year on Wednesday 1 February for the start of the 2023 school year.
Have a safe and wonderful Christmas and holiday break everyone!
Nga mihi nui,
Steve
christmas gifts for our children
A charity group called 'WeHelpYou' have donated a copy of the book 'Bed Time Blast Off' to all of our children! Thanks so much for your kind gift.
In addition, children in Years 1-4 have been given a free toothbrush and toothpaste.
Enjoy the book children!
A message from Anna Wairama - Onekawa School BoT Chairperson
2022 has been a great year at Onekawa School despite a difficult beginning with changing COVID levels and amendments to the learning environments for our children. We acknowledge and thank Steve, the senior management team and our wonderful staff that have continued to press forward in a positive direction and ended the 2022 on a high.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees I would like to wish Steve, the staff, our Onekawa families and our wonderful children a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope our school community find joy in the festive season, connect with family and enjoy everything the summer has to offer. We look forward to seeing you all in 2023 ready to embark on the prosperous year ahead.
Nga mihi nui,
Anna Wairama
Onekawa School Board of Trustees Chairperson
Congratulations to our 2022 house champions - Menin!
Important Dates
Wednesday 1 February, 2023 Term 1, 2023 begins
Contact Us
Email: admin@onekawa.school.nz
Website: https://www.onekawa.school.nz/
Location: 235 Kennedy Road, Onekawa, Napier, New Zealand
Phone: 06 843 8297
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnekawaSchool/