Warrington School - Te Kura o Ōkahau

2 Aug 2026

 

Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,

Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead.

East Otago Hui Ako Performance link from Wednesday. 

East Otago Hui Ako 2026

We are performing around 17.30 into the video.

3 Peaks Cluster Cross Country @ East Otago Rugby Grounds - Tuesday 4th August ( Years 3-8 )       Postponement Thursday 6th August

Can all tamariki attending the Cross Country please have: 

Suitable clothes and shoes for running (no gumboots).
Warm clothes to wear whilst not running.
Lunch and a drink bottle.
Orange school T-shirts.
$ for the sausage sizzle if desired ($3 per sausage) and drinks.

If you are coming to watch and take your child home directly from Waikouaiti, can you please ensure you tell a member of staff before you leave.

School Assembly / Sharing Time - Thursday 5th August

We will be holding our next school assembly this Thursday, beginning at 2.30 pm. All welcome!

Year 7/8 Opening Evening - Thursday 6th August

We are holding our annual opening evening to share our vision for the Year 7/8 tamariki. We will be outlining the programme and the different opportunities that ALL children have to grow their learning and develop their leadership and confidence through an adventure-based, resilience-building approach.

Explorers Club (4-Year-Old Club) - Friday 7th August

We have our next instalment of our Explorers Club this Friday morning, from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. For more information, please contact the school office.

Upcoming Events

Mathematics Curriculum Teachers Only Day - Monday 31st August - School Closed

 

Kia pai te wiki - Have a great week!

Kā manaakitanga 

Jeff

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31 Jul 2026

Permissions Slips Please 

If you haven't already done so, please get your permission slips in for the Cross Country on Tuesday.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lana in the Office. 

28 Jul 2026

3 Peaks Cluster Cross Country

Please complete your Permission Slip.

This year we will be competing on Tuesday 4th August, cancellation day is Thursday 6 August, at the Waikouaiti Rugby Grounds. **This event is for the Year 3-8 children**

Course

We have set similar running courses as last year, erosion/tree felling/etc pending!  There are a variety of surfaces involved and Senior children will be running along the sand again for a time.  Various “Jumps” include benches and fences.  These will be covered with carpet to make it easier to cross.  We think the distances are achievable, provide some challenge and within the guidelines … especially achievable if everyone has been taking part in some training!  The course map is the same as last year but may be adapted if ground conditions dictate it. 

Times:

Bus Departing School 10am.  

Schools are expected to be there by 11:00am to ‘Walk the Course’ at 11:15am, and begin the First Race at approx 11:30am.

At this stage race approx. race times are as follows…

11:30am                       Year 7&8 Boys

11:40                            Year 7&8 Girls

11:50                            Year 6 Boys

12:00                            Year 6 Girls

12:10                            Year 5 Boys

12:20                            Year 5 Girls

12:30                            Year 4 Boys

12:40                            Year 4 Girls

12:50                            Year 3 Boys

1:00pm                         Year 3 Girls       

                                           ** Quick dress up adults race (if time)** 

1:15pm                         Quick Places Presentation

Bring: Warm clothing, water bottle, lunchbox, appropriate running shoes, big smiles.

Parking

It is really important that if you/whanau/supporters are entering the Sportsground in your vehicle after 11:00am, or exiting the grounds before 12:30pm that you are super vigilant about watching for runners.  This is to ensure the course is safe. The marshal at the road crossing has to watch for and direct children, it is important that they aren’t distracted at the same time having to explain to drivers why they cannot come through.  We will hopefully have a police car there but if they get called out a Marshall will be there.  There is plenty of relatively close parking along Matanaka Drive.

Please do not try to leave the Sportsground parking area in-between races until after the Senior races have been completed (about 12:30pm).  

😎 Kita’s wonderful barista skills will be available so make sure you bring your wallet.

😎 Sausages are available at the BBQ for $3. Please note the inflation increased price - but they do include free bread and sauce, woohoo!!! 

😎 Please let lisa@waikouaiti.school.nz know if you can help marshal.

Thanks for your support, let’s get training and hope for a sunny warm winter’s day as only East Otago can provide!

If you have any questions please contact Lana Morrison in the school office.

 

28 Jul 2026

Hockey Draw for Wednesday 28th July

4.25pm 

Otago Poly Turf 1. Future Blacksticks v STM Fun Sticks

Otago Poly Turf 2. Warrington Orange v SBS 2 

Lion Foundation Turf 5 Warrington Black v NEVN Valley Stars - School to Supply ref.  

 

27 Jul 2026

Please can you sign off the permission slip.

I have sent you reminder texts.

East Otago Hui Ako

East Otago Events Centre

29th July starts at 10am.

Leaving School at 9.15am by Bus. 

Please ensure your chilld/children have lunch/snack/drink bottle.

Back before 3pm - normal school pickup for your child/children

Parents most welcome to attend. 

Many thanks Lana Morrison