Here is our draft calendar for term 1 - please note that dates may change. Just click on the attachment to see it in full-screen size.

📅 Save the Date: Saturday 29 March

The countdown is on, and we need your help to make this year's Gala a massive success!

This is it—the final fundraising push to bring our brand-new Junior Playground to life behind Nagle! Every dollar raised gets us one step closer, and we’re asking for just one hour of your time to help make it happen.

🙋‍♂️ Can You Lend a Hand?

We need parents & whānau to:
✔️ Help set up
✔️ Run a stall
✔️ Pack down after the fun

It’s an easy way to make a BIG difference, and every little bit of help counts! Click the link below to sign up:

👉 Sign up to Volunteer!

Got questions? Reach out to Val, our amazing Gala co-ordinator, at 027 466 3437.

Let’s make this Gala one to remember – together, we can do it!

🌱 Plant Donations Needed!
We’re collecting plants for the Gala! If you have any to donate, please drop them off at 139 Guildford Drive. Need them collected? Contact Pauline (027 438 7473) or Dianne (022 103 4786).

🌟 Help Spread the Word!
Please like, follow, and share our OLOK School Gala 2025 Facebook page with your friends, whānau, and local community. The more people who know, the bigger and better our gala will be! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/olok-school-gala-2025/977074817409749/

👕 Children’s Clothes, Games & Puzzles Needed!
Our collection is looking a little sparse, especially for children’s clothing. If you have any outgrown clothes tucked away, we'd love to give them a second life! Please take a moment to sort through your cupboards and send them our way.

📅 Donation Drop-Off:
Val will be at school this Friday from 2:00–3:00 pm, parked on the school office grass area, ready to collect your donations. Can’t make it? No worries—contact Val (027 466 3437) or email the PTA at sok@olok.school.nz to arrange a drop-off.

🎁 Mystery Bags – A Gala Favourite!
Mystery Bags are always a hit, and we need your help to fill them! Please return your family's Mystery Bag with approximately $8–$10 worth of new, child-friendly items to the school office as soon as possible.

Prefer an easier option? You can "purchase" a $10 Mystery Bag donation via Kindo, and we'll do the shopping for you!

✨ Let’s Make This Gala Amazing!
Your support makes all the difference—thank you for helping us create an unforgettable event!

Hockey is open to all students in Years 1-8. If your child would like to play, please use the link below to register.

The registration link also includes important details such as fees and playing times. The cost for this activity is on Kindo. Please make payment through Kindo after registering your child. 

If payment is a barrier to your child participating, please see the school office—we can arrange an alternative payment date.

Registrations close Thursday 3rd April - if you are unable to register before this date for any reason please email saphira.mcnab@olok.school.nz. 

After this date registrations will be closed as the teams will be formed.

Register here: Hockey 2025 Registration Form

Netball season is right around the corner, and we are getting ready! To start planning we need to know if your child would like to play. Netball is for both girls and boys.

2025 SEASON DATES

Year 3’s and 4’s (10 weeks)
• 5 aside game format
• Games are played on Monday afternoons
• Season dates are 5th May – 28th July (excluding 2nd June - Kings Birthday and the 2 Mondays of the school holiday 30th & 7th June)
Cost will be $70 per player

Year 5-8 (Winter Season Competition)
• Games run over Terms 2 and 3
• 7 aside game format
• Game day is Saturday
• The season starts on 3rd May with finals scheduled for 30th August
There are no games on King’s Birthday (31st May), Matariki weekend (21st June), and the middle week of the school holidays -5th July
Cost is $75 per player

NO PAY NO PLAY – Netball fees (subs)

The netball program operates under a NO PAY NO PLAY policy, as it is an optional activity and not included in the Ministry of Educations donation scheme. However, if the fees present a financial challenge or if you prefer to pay in instalments, please contact Kate in the Office.

Costs will be put on Kindo once all forms are in. Payment needs to be paid by the end of Term 1.

Coaches
As with any sport played through the school, we rely on volunteers (parents/friends) to help with coaching teams.
Please indicate on the Sporty registration form whether you are keen to coach a team. As a school, we will organise a meeting with coaches to answer any questions and we will give ongoing support throughout the season.
There will be some coaching and umpiring modules coming up, and the school will send you the information about these.

Umpires
Each team (from Year 7 upwards) requires an umpire. Please indicate on the form whether you would like to help. All umpires will need to do some courses but don’t let this put you off! If you know of someone (college student etc) who would like to umpire for a primary school team, please let me know.

OLOK Sweatshirts and Uniforms
Netball uniforms (Year 3 upwards) and sweatshirts will be handed out before the start of the season. Please note these are NOT part of the everyday school uniform so shouldn’t be worn at school. These must be returned at the end of the season. If the uniform or sweatshirt is lost or not returned, you will be charged for a replacement.

OLOK Teams
Once the teams are sorted and the coaches assigned to the teams, the team coach will notify you of practice days/times. It is important that you let your coach know if you are unable to make practice for any reason.

Conduct
We have an OLOK Netball Code of Conduct based around our FAITH values which we ask each player to sign.
These will be handed out before the season starts.

Registration link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/327263

Please feel free to contact me should you require any further information or if you have any questions.


Thank you,
Jenny Clement

In-School Netball Coordinator
Email: jenny.clement@olok.school.nz