Lake Rotoiti School

Kia ora whānau, Reminders: There is no school bus running tomorrow. Please be at school by 8.00am as we will be leaving at 8.30am sharp, as we are catching the…

Kia ora whānau, A few reminders for camp on Tuesday: All children to please be at school by 8.00am as we will be leaving school at 8.30am sharp (unless you…

Kia Ora parents and whanau, Tomorrow the 26th of March the Tuis will be visiting the Suter art gallery, leaving school at 9.15 (buses will be as normal). They will…

Monday 26th March 2019 Kia ora koutou Parents and Whanau Our whole school camp to Mistletoe Bay is fast approaching. We will head off to Mistletoe Bay on Tuesday April…

Kia ora whānau, Great to see the bikes starting to arrive at school. Please remind your child/ren that all bikes are to be put in Ngā manu o tane &…

Kia ora Whānau/families, We have our Tryathlon/Do-athlon next Wednesday and are hosting Wairau Valley School for this event. We do require parent support for this to go ahead, especially as…

Dear parents and caregivers This Thursday the 14th, the Tuis will be taking part in the Tui’s sleepover. This event is in preparation for forest rangers and allows the class…

Tryathlon/Do-athlon Newsletter 8.3.19 Dear whānau/Parents, We are delighted to let you know that we will be running our whole school tryathlon/do-athlon at 11am on Wednesday 20th March. This year we…

Kia ora Whānau, First day back tomorrow 9am start. Looking forward to seeing everyone and welcoming to our Kura (school) new tamariki (students) and their whānau (families)!! Please pack togs…

Kia ora everyone, our Mahi Toi performance is still on at 2pm today but due to the rain (acoustics are not good at all in the hall) we will be…

Kia ora everyone, there is an abundance of unclaimed clothing & items here at school. It will be spread outside on the concrete first thing in the morning (weather permitting)…

Kia ora, please ensure your child has their swimming togs at school tomrrow as this is our last day for instrctional swimming lessons from Lisa & Jo. If your child…

Kia ora everyone, does anyone have a UE Boom for us to borrow as our sound system. Ngā mihi Anna, Sue, Liz & Tilly

Kia ora everyone, A few notices as we head into our last full week of school. Please bring togs to school everyday. Our instructional swimming and water safe lessons provided…

Dear Whānau/Parents, 19.11.18 A reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday 20th November Piwakawaka class (year 1- 4) are heading to Wairau Valley School for the 'Wonkey Donkey' Show, then after we will…

Kia ora - arohamai, sorry I forgot - Hats (Potae) need to be worn starting Term 4. Please make sure these are wide brimmed. Thanks for your support.

Kia ora whanau, Due to the weather we will be closing school at 12.30 today. The bus will be leaving school at 12.30 for the bus route. Please expect your…

Hi ya, We are looking for some volunteers to help clear out some rubbish and green waste from around the caretaker and sports sheds. If you are available please join…

Tui meals update

Kia ora Kotou, just a reminder The Barbies will be in action tomorrow taking orders for Sausages and bread or a roll. Thank you for your support. The Barbies

Kia ora Whānau, We are putting together our own visual/written mihi (maori greeting/welcome) This fits in perfectly and supports our learning this term Turangawaewae - our place to stand &…

Hi Everyone, Tomorrow we are having a pyjama day. Please see the attached flyer and i'll be sending home a hardcopy with each student today. Thank you Liz

Kia ora O te Whānau, The buses will be running as usual this afternoon. Thank you for all the help and pulling together to get tamaiti to the kura/school today.…

Kia ora wnānau, we have just heard the Wairau bus has had a break down. I am presently organising alternative transport. Ngā mihi Sue

Kia ora Whānau, Welcome to Term 4. A paper copy of Term Four's panui (newsletter), complete with consent forms and an events calendar was sent home at the beginning of…

July 31st 2019 Inquiry theme: Kaitiaki, caring for our kura/school Tēna a koe whānau, Well the snow has finally arrived - and the snowmen were quickly assembled during morning tea.…

Kia ora whānau, Arohamai (apologies) I missed Thursday 1st August as a ski date. Please put this date in your calendar, especially if you are joining us. Tracy has organised…

Kia ora Whānau, Last night was amazing. A big shout out to Doc and Annemarie for organising this event. It truely was a special event enjoyed by both kura/school and…

Haere Mai Whānau Hopefully we will see you all at Blechynden Shelter (Eastern End of Kerr Bay) at 6.30 this evening. We look forward to the tamariki who will be…

Kia ora Wānau, looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at our first Learner at the Centre conferences. Please contact Dan or Alison if you need to make a booking,…

Kia ora whanau, We would like to invite you to attend the Student at the Centre conferences, to be held next week Tuesday at school. This is about your tamaiti/child…

Kia ora, please click on the attached link for the latest nit treatment.... and yes our friends are still with us. https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/medicines/my-medicine-has-changed/head-lice-treatment/

Kia ora, Just letting you know I am having surgery this week, so please welcome Nic Walker to our kura. He comes from Appleby School and will be acting as…

Kia ora whanau, welcome to week two. We start the week with Wananga Ak0, student goal setting conferences. These take place Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Students will be sharing their…

Kia ora whānau, Thanks to all who attended the mihi whakatu on Monday. What an amzing experience, Justin orated in style, captivating us all. Ngā mihi (thanks) also to those…

Please click on the below links to read information. These have also been emailed to you.   Term-2 Calendar-for-Term-Two   Ngā mihi Sue, Dan, Alison, Tracy and Tilly

Kia ora Whānau, welcome to week 6. This week's events include: Tuis sleepover at school on Thursday 14th 6.00pm Working Bee Saturday 16th 10.00am. Parents if you are keen to…

      Goal for Term 1: To build an inclusive, supportive, rights respecting learning environment. Class Theme for Term 1: Whanaungatana – Relationships, connections, working together and belonging  …

Year 5 and 6 tamariki only: I give permission for my child/ren to attend the Rippa Rugby tournament at Henley School this coming Tuesday. My child has no new health…

This is where notices that are specific to the Senior Class will appear - please make sure that you have the notifications enabled for this setting if your child is…

Kia ora koutou, heads up the pool will be available tomorrow only. The water is cool as the heat pumps are not yet fixed, but that shouldn't deter the hearty.…

Kia ora whānau, Can we please have all bikes picked up from the kura/school before Friday, as Ngā Manu O Tane is required for field day. Ngā mihi for the…

To all parents and community of Lake Rotoiti School, The Board of Trustees would like to announce the appointment of a new Teaching Principal, Michael (Mike) Allen starting Term 1…

Kia ora Whānau Just a couple of notes regarding Book Character Day and Quiz Night. The Alpine Lodge has kindly offered to sponsor and host our day and quiz this…

Kia Ora whanau and caregivers This Friday the 6th we will be treated to sausage rolls made by Max and Shaun. They are charging $1.50 per roll and will be…

Well we are just over half way through the term and with six skiing lessons under our belts we are seeing the children getting quite tired. We have also had…

Hi, just to let you all know that as we are finishing school at 1pm on Friday, the bus will be leaving school also at 1pm. Students will have time…

Tēnā Koutou e te whānau, Lake Rotoiti School will be closed tomorrow, as teachers/kaiako will be attending strikes in Nelson. We do apologise for the inconvenience. This strike is about…

Morena (good morning), If your child usually travels in a car seat, please make sure this is available at the kura/school today. Ngā mihi Sue and Alison

Kia ora koutou, The over friendly livestock is back. Please check your child's hair for Nits, and treat accordingly. For those wishing to use a more natural remedy: Once your…

Single bus run 29th November 2018

Dear Parents The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts has invited our students to join them at a special concert for Primary Schools featuring musical adventurers Alpaca Social Club on 21…

Single bus run today 25/09/18

Single bus run today 24/09

Kia ora all, what a fantastic day at the Cross Country everyone. Great participation, super attitude and well done! Thank you to all the parents that provided transport and support…

Kia ora everyone, Just to let you know that a letter/consent form was sent home to all families today detailing information. Could this form please be signed and returned to…

Hi everyone, Tomorrow reminder - skiing, goggles, sunglasses, hat & sunblock and plenty to eat & drink!! Friday - The Barbies are making pizza for Friday lunches $2.50 per 1/4…

Hi Everyone, Could you please complete the attached for and return via school stream or email Liz if this is not possible. I will require this by Tuesday evening at…

Single bus run 06.06.18

Hi Everyone, Just a reminder that tomorrow is PINK SHIRT DAY - raising awareness against bullying. Wear a pink shirt or Anna has a stencil to paint shirts if your…

Hi everyone, orders for sausages will be taken tomorrow as usual, but could you please sent the correct money if possible as we have very limited change to give out.…

Evening all, just a reminder The Barbies will be in action tomorrow taking orders for Sausages and rolls or bread fro Friday lunch. Thanks for all your support. The Barbies…

Dear Parents/caregivers Sorry for such short notice, if any of the following is not possible for you this is not a problem. Students are participating in our very own commonwealth…

No assembly today April 6th

Single bus run today - Thursday 29th of March

Thanks for the speedy responses from parents with consent. Unfortunately we will be postponing the Suter Trip due to the up and coming forecast. I'll let you know when the…

Tuis (Seniors only). Please sign the attached form and return by tomorrow. This trip is weather dependent and maybe cancelled if the road and conditions are not safe for our…

Kia ora Parents/whānau,   Welcome back to the Junior class. Trust everyone had a fun and relaxing break and now it’s back to a new year of learning, fun and…

Kia ora koutou whanau Hopefully everyone has had an exciting first week back. The seniors were certainly kept busy with a margin of entertainment. We have discussed things like Wa…

Hi All The Sassy Sausages are starting up again from Friday next week. Money (cash only) and orders will be collected on a Wednesday, there will be no late orders…

On behalf of the Lake Rotoiti School Board of Trustees I'm delighted to announce the appointment of Susan Genefaas-Ford (Sue Ford) as our next Principal. Sue will join us at…

This is where a lot of general notices will appear - please make sure that you have the notifications enabled for this setting so that you receive all notices. Notices…