Dear
Parents / Caregivers
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou
As
this is the last newsletter for the year,
I take this opportunity to thank you all for the contributions
you make to our school which helps make it the great place
it is.
I wish you all a blessed Christmas and a joyful holiday
season. I look forward to your safe return in the New
Year.
Have
a wonderful week, Jacinta Cousins
Principal
"
Thankfulness - Whaka-whetai-nga
"
Thankfulness
is being grateful for what you have.
It is an attitude of gratitude for learning,
loving and being.
It is appreciating the little things around
you and within you every day.
It is having a sense of wonder about the beauty
of this world.
It is being aware of the gifts in your life.
.
You
are practicing thankfulness
when you: have
an attitude of gratitude are
receptive to gifts appreciate
your own abilities instead of envying others see
the difficulties of life as opportunities
to learn appreciate
the beauty of this world count
your blessings every day
This weeks
recipients are:
Arlon
To’oa Mila
Congratulations!
This weeks
class is:
Congratulations!
On
Sunday the pink candle on the Advent wreath was
lit and perhaps we should THINK PINK as St Paul
says to us “Brothers and Sisters: Rejoice
always!. These final days of preparation for the
celebration of Jesus’ birth are sacred.
There is much darkness around us in society and
advent expresses the complexity of the world,
the yearning for the Light.
Remember we are all called by the Lord. Remember
the great things he has done and continues to
do for you. Remember how your goodness and compassion
can bring the light of Christ to others.
School
closes
at 12.30 this Friday following our final assembly
which is held in the hall starting at 12pm.
End
Of Year School Mass
This Thursday, December 15, at 7pm, it is our final
school mass. All students and their families are
expected to attend this mass where we join in thanksgiving
for our school year and where we also celebrate
the graduation of our Year 6 students.
We ask children to be here by 6.45pm. They are to
wear their school uniform. We ask each family to
provide a plate for supper following the mass please.
If you are able to do so, we also ask for families
to donate a christmas food item for the St Vincent
De Paul food basket. This basket is taken up at
the offertory procession during the mass.
End
of Year Reports
These will be given to each student to bring home
on Thursday.
Congratulations
to Rooms 2 & 6 who were joint winners as the
tidiest classrooms for the year.
Class
Organisation For 2012
Room 1 Mrs Hehir Year 1/2
Room 2 Mrs O’Connor Year
1
Room 3 Miss Dravitzki Year 2
Room 4 Miss Stewart Year 3
Room 6 Mr Anderson Year 6
Room 7 Miss Kriechbaum Year 4/5
Room 8 Mr Davidson Year 3/4
Holiday
Office Hours
The school office will be open in the new year from
9am-1.30pm from Monday, January 30 onwards. Our
school uniform (excluding shoes/sandals) can only
be purchased through the school. We stock all stationery
items. We do not discount the stationery but profit
made is used within the school to enhance your child’s
education. We ask that you support the school in
this way.
Basic
Facts Ladder
Congratulations
to the following children who have climbed up
the ladder:
Flippa
Ball
Draw for this week, Dec 14: Lourdes Yellow-Eyes
vs Whakarongo Sharks at 4.30pm (final).
Please
consider for 2012 in coming onto the PTFA.
Chill
Out: Kidz Holiday Programme
Thursday 15th December - Tuesday 31st January.
Programme and registration forms in school foyer.
Sacred
Heart School Invercargill 50th Jubilee:
2-4 November, 2012 Come join us to celebrate 50 years of
education at Sacred Heart School.
Please register your interest in attending by emailing jubilee@shsinv.school.nz.
have
an attitude of gratitude
