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Newsletter No.6   March 15, 2011
Term 1        Week 7

Updated: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 8:46 PM
Past Newsletters:   Term 1, week 2 3 4  5  6

Dear Parents / Caregivers
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou

This week our prayers go out to all those affected by the tragic events occurring in Japan. Coming just after the Christchurch earthquake, it makes us realise how precious life and family are and reminds us to make the most of each day. Don’t put off doing all those things you have planned or dreamed of as you never know what is around the corner.

Enjoy your week,      Jacinta Cousins ,   Principal

" Steadfastness "

Steadfastness is being steady and dependable, sticking with something no matter what.
Steadfastness is being faithful and purposeful.
It is remaining true to someone or something in spite of any tests or obstacles that appear to stop you.
When you are steadfast, you commit yourself to something for however long it may take.

We practise steadfastness when we:
decide to commit
pace ourselves
take it one step at a time, remaining steady
stand by friends and loved ones

This weeks recipients are:

Riley    Nikora   Shakyra

Congratulations!

This weeks class is:

All Stars

Congratulations!

In the second week of Lent the readings focus on God's call. Abraham is called to leave the security of home and venture forth to share in
God's word for it: no road map, no travelogue, and no reservations. He has only the promise that God will bless him and all families of the
earth because of him.
May we trust more in God's call and plan and walk with him each day.

Swimming
The school pool will be closed at the end of this week.
Thank you to Mr Meyer for keeping our pool cleaned and tested each day over the season.

Camp Information Evening
Tuesday 15th March at 6p.m. in the school library. Come along if you have questions about camp. Caregivers only please so people can ask any questions they need to. All parents coming to camp MUST attend and we will have a short meeting straight after the information session.

Teacher Only Day April 8
Friday, April 8

Jackets
The jackets have arrived (with the exception of Size 10). Because of the quantity ordered a slight reduction in price to $52. Unfortunately future orders will be at $56. Please pay and collect from school office.

Taken home by mistake from Room 4 after swimming last week. White Polo Size 10 named To’oa Brown. Yours is in the school office. Smaller one. Please check and return.

Stars in the making
Tune into 999AM (Access Manawatu) at 12.30p.m. on Wednesday 23 March to listen to Voyagers live radio show
.

Basic Facts Ladder
Congratulations to the following children who have climbed up the ladder:

Voyagers: Monique (four steps), Te Aniwa (three steps), Aoife & Stephanie (two steps), Micheala, Margarita, Jordan, Suitupe, Rowan, Jesse, Victoria
United: Emma, Luke, Brandon, Joshua

Cricket draw for 19th March 2011:
Bye

Tee Ball draw
OLOL vs Ashhurst on T2 at 9am
Easter Raffle
A much better response thank you for easter goodies. Raffle books will be coming home to sell next week. Each family will be given one book of ten tickets at $1 per ticket. The raffle will be drawn at our Easter Liturgy on the last day of the term.
Annual General Meeting
You are all cordially invited to attend our Annual meeting to be held on March 21 at 7pm in the staffroom.

Marist Rugby Registrations
Marist Clubrooms, Pascal Street.
Sunday 20th March 11a.m. - 1p.m.
Wednesday 23 March 5-7.30p.m.
Saturday 26th March 1-4p.m.
Individual Subs $40 Family $60 (2 or more siblings).
More Information phone Karlyn 3574181 or 0274192107

SwimMagic - Freyberg Community Pool
Are running a school holiday four day intensive lessons programme
18th, 21st, 26th and 29th April
$48 per week.
The classes are all in the mornings and we cater for all levels.
These are a fantastic boost for any child.
For more information contact 356-7317 - Kathleen Algar
St Peter's College Food Fair & Gala
Saturday 9th April 11a.m.
Set this date aside in your calendar.
Money raised will go towards upgrading of classroom learning environments.
Weetbix Tryatholon,  Palmerston North. 
Wednesday 23rd March at Fitzherbert Park.
Registrations close 12 noon Monday 21st February. 
More information on noticeboard on verandah.
 
March 24 9.30-12 Year 1/2 Tabloids at St James
March 28-31   Year 5/6 Camp
April 5   Year 5/6 Tabloids
April 8   Teacher Only Day
April 15 2.15pm Easter Liturgy
April 15 3pm End of Term 1
May 2 9am Term 2 begins