Dear
Parents / Caregivers
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou
Welcome
back. I hope you all got to spend some time relaxing with
your children over the holidays and are ready for the
busy term ahead.
We start our cross country training this week in readiness
for our school cross country on June 3.
We also begin a new Inquiry unit on ‘Moana’
-’The Sea’ and as a hook in the PTFA have
generously funded the whole school on a trip next week
to the Aquarium in Napier which I know the children will
be excited about.
Enjoy
your week, Jacinta Cousins
, Principal
"
Compassion "
Compassion
is understanding and caring for someone who
is in trouble, is hurt, or has made a mistake.
It is being kind and forgiving when others
are sorry for what they have done.
It is caring deeply and wanting to help even
if all you can do is listen or say kind words.
We practise
Compassion
when we: notice
when someone is hurt or needs a friend stop
what we are doing and show that we care ask
what hurts and listen patiently forgive
others and ourselves when mistakes are made
This weeks
recipients are:
Congratulations!
This weeks
class is:
Congratulations!
Alleluia!!
He has risen! When disciples heard that Jesus'
body was not in the tomb they were confused. Jesus
appeared to them and greeted
them. They were shocked. But Jesus said, "Why
are you so frightened? Why do you doubt? Look
at my hands and my feet and see who I am. Touch
me and find out for yourselves. Because you have
seen me, you believe.
Blessed are those who have not seen, yet have
believed." 40 days later, Jesus ascended
into heaven. He entrusted His followers to carry
on his work when he was gone. May we all strive
to be good disciples and share the joy of his
victory over death!
School
Trip Friday week, May 13, the whole
school, is going on a trip to visit the Aquarium
in Napier. We will be travelling by bus leaving
school at 9am and returning by 5pm. This
is our hook in activity for our term’s inquiry
unit about oceans and ocean life which we have called
‘Moana’. We thank the PTFA for funding
this trip for us. Without their help it would not
have been possible.
We will need 8 adults to accompany us on this trip
to help with supervision. Please let us know if
you can do so. Numbers are limited due to bus numbers
so we will advise you if you are successful.
Please note that due to the longer day, children
will need a substantial lunch and must have their
jerseys and school jackets (if they have one) with
them. They will be in their full school uniform.
Dental
Clinic
From the beginning of this term children will be
attending the mobile dental clinic at Monrad School.
Appointment times are coming home today. To meet
safety standards of Mid Central Health parents are
asked to accompany their child/ren to appointments.
If the appointment time is not suitable please contact
Monrad Dental Clinic (357 2532) to make an alternative
appointment. We look forward to meeting families
from Our Lady of Lourdes
Dental Threapists Delwyn Sinclair and Petelo Wilson,
Dental Assistant Raewyn Stratford.
Colgate
Carton Race
Keep those cartons rolling in!!
The competition closes June 30, 2011.
School
Consultation Survey -have your say!
Go to the home page on
our school’s website and please take a few
minutes to complete the short survey regarding your
child and what you want for their education at our
school.
Lost
School hat named Emma Dukes. May have gone home
by mistake at the end of the term . Please check
and return.
Preschool
Playgroup
We invite all our mums with preschoolers to come
along to a play group to be held every Tuesday morning
at 9am starting next week. This is a great way to
meet up with prospective parents as well as current
members of our school community. It will be held
in the foyer area of the church.
Basic
Facts Ladder
Congratulations
to the following children who have climbed up
the ladder:
Easter
Raffle Results
1st: Levi Currie 2nd: Gregor Acampado
3rd: Guy Dixon.
Next
PTFA meeting -tonight, May 3 at 7pm
Car
Boot Sale
This Saturday morning, May 7, here at the school from
7-9am.
Bring along those unwanted goods. $5 for each boot, $10
for trailer.
If wet it will be held in the hall.
SeiAute
OSCAR After School Programme.
Monday to Friday from 3.30-6.30pm weekly. A copy of the
weekly programme and the registration form is available
in the school foyer. The week programme is set but you can
pick and choose which day you wish to attend.
Specialist classes:
Tuesdays - Samoan language classes for beginners and advanced
between 4 -5pm
Thurdays -Dance class options - Samoan Cultural contempory
and traditional Ages 4-15yrs (4-5pm)
For more details or information contact Tiana or Epe on
354 8945 0r 356 8284 or email seiaute@hotmail.co.nz
Meridian
Energy Kids bike Jam: Palmerston North 29th May,
2011. Ages 5-13 - 3 course distances. Lods of fun, spot
prizes, skills course, bring your friends. Entries close
23rd May. Details online: http://www.kidsbikejams.co.nz/
notice
when someone is hurt or needs a friend
