Dear
Parents / Caregivers
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou
Many
thanks to those of you who braved the wintry weather last
Thursday evening to come to our Inquiry Expo and celebrate
with your child their fantastic work and learning. It
was great to see the wonderful turnout.
As school finishes for the term this Friday, I take this
opportunity to wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday
break. I will be on sabbatical next term so will catch
up with you all in term 4.
Enjoy
your week, Jacinta Cousins,
Principal
"
Caring - Manaaki "
Caring
is giving love and attention to people and
things that matter to you.
When you care
about people, you help them.
When you do a careful
job, you give it your very best effort.
You treat people and things gently and respectfully.
You
are practicing caring
when you: treat
others, yourself and the earth with care handle
things carefully are
gentle and loving
This weeks
recipients are:
Maiya
Leiana Boston S
Congratulations!
This weeks
class is:
Voyagers
Congratulations!
In
the weekend's readings Jesus compares the kingdom
to a mustard seed and yeast. Both result in a
surprise, and that's the point of the
parables. The kingdom, here and now, may seem
small and hardly
noticeable - but like the mustard seed and the
yeast, it is more than
it seems. We don't always see the the results
of our small sometimes hidden efforts. Todays’
parables encourage us to see beyond the present
and to know that what can and will be is already
here in small, hidden ways. The reign of God is
already among us!
"Our
Inquiry Expo "
Mufti
Day
This Friday, the last day of term. Gold coin donation.
Money raised goes to Christchurch. All catholic
schools in New Zealand will be raising funds this
day. Theme: Inside out or upside down day!!!
Y5/6
Winter Tournament Unfortunately
this had to be cancelled as all the grounds are
closed.
Kapahaka
Several of our senior kapahaka students will be
performing at the Olive Tree retirement village
this Thursday afternoon. Transport is provided.
Cars
Driving Into School Grounds
A reminder that driving into the school grounds
to drop off children in the morning or to pick them
up after school is not permitted.
Newsletter
Advertising
If you have a business or know of a business that
would like to advertise on the back of our newsletter,
please let us know as we will shortly be ordering
our new lot of paper.
Seasons
For Growth Programme.
Following on from the notice given to all year 4,5,6
students a couple of weeks ago, this is the last
call for names. If you would like your child to
participate in this programme next term please let
me know by the end of this week.
School
Library Open in Holidays
The library will be open each Thursday in the school
holidays from 10-11am. Entry is through the courtyard
door on the hall side.
Preschool
Playgroup
This will continue to run on Tuesdays at 9.30am
over the holidays and school children are welcome
to come along too. Next term the playgroup will
run on a Thursday morning at 9am.
Survey
Forms
Thanks to those of you who have returned your forms.
I would appreciate a few more please as the response
has not been that wonderful!
Basic
Facts Ladder
Essential
Word List
Congratulations
to the following children who have climbed up
the ladder:
Completed
!! congratulations to
Lido
Aquatic Flipperball
Draw for Wednesday 13th July
Yellow Eyes vs at .
Netball
A big thank you to Chris, Rebecca and Marie and who
have coached our netball teams this season. We truly
appreciate your support of our girls and our school.
Fertiliser
Drive
Ringing lists and letter-box drops are being distributed
today and tomorrow. If you have offered help please check
with your child. The response from you our parents,to
one of our major fundraising activities, has to say the
least, been appalling.
So far we have had 6 volunteers for the phoning list (we
need 15), 12 for the letter-box drop (the more volunteers
the wider the cover), and wait for it - 8 people (including
staff) for the delivery on Saturday 13th August and to
this end we need at least 30 people.
You will need to ring in your offer of help for the ringing
lists tomorrow, as this needs to be done by the end of
the school holidays. We need your commitment for the 13th
August also. Phone the school office 3589727. Yes we are
all busy people but lets face it the money we get from
the Government does not cover all the EXTRAS that your
children enjoy. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE IT TO THAT “OTHER”
PERSON. !
Rugby
World Cup in Palmerston North
Friday 15th July from 6.30a.m. - 9.30a.m. in the Square.
Children and families are encouraged to come down and enjoy
the fun before school. If they play rugby, then come in
their team kit for a 6.35a.m. LIVE crossover with Tamati.
Opportunity to have your photo taken with the cup.
For more information check out www.oureopleourplace.co.nz
Highland
Home Christian Camp
Pohangina Valley are running a school holiday camp 9-11
years Sunday 24 to Friday 29 July 2011. Registration forms
available from www.highlandhome.co.nz
Buzz
Holiday programme
(OSCAR approved) for primary school (5-11yr olds)
An exciting full day programme (9a.m. - 3p.m.) fun games,
painting, dancing, songs, laughter, great food. 18-22 July
Cost $20 per day, all food included (WINZ subsidies may
apply). Contact the buzz@stalbans,org.nz or phone (06) 3579411.
Check out website at www.thebuzz.org.nz Flyer available
at school office.
Chill
Out Kids Holiday Programme
Programme information in School office foyer.
YMCA
The School holidays are nearly here!!
Looking for a fun, exciting and stimulating place to send
your children these holidays, then contact us at the YMCA
for more information on 3588921 or 0274304655.
CYF approved and WINZ subsidies may be available to some
families.s.
treat
others, yourself and the earth with care
