15 February 2008

                                                                                                                                                                       

Dear Parents

 

WELCOME

We welcome Max Forde who joins the children in Room 2.  We hope he enjoys his time with us.

 

SCHOOL MASS

Thanks to all the parents who were able to join us at Mass on Wednesday. 

A special thanks to Fr. Vince and Miss O’Neill.

 

BOT MEETING  ~  The next BOT meeting is this Monday at 7.00 p.m.

 

MEET THE PARENT NIGHT

Thanks to all the parents who came on Tuesday night.  For those who were unable to attend, some of the key points are outlined below.

 

Ø     NEW CURRICULUM

This was released in November 2007 and is to be implemented in 2010.  As a staff & BOT we have started the process of comparing the old and new to re-design our school delivery plans.  As part of this process we will be consulting you as in regards to our progress and direction.

 

Ø     REPORTING TO PARENTS

Term 1  ~  Each child will set personal and curricular goals based upon curriculum objectives  -  reading, writing, numeracy, Physical Education & Religious Education.  Teachers will collate evidence of where children are to support this.

 

Ø     Term 2  ~  3-way interviews.  Children will explain goals where they are now and what they will do.  They will also share the evidence collected.  The teachers will also have Literacy and Numeracy assessments to share.

 

Ø     Term 4  ~  Written reports will be sent home.  As well as summing up the progress made in relation to the child’s goals. There will be Literacy and Numeracy assessments included.  Evidence of progress will be sent home.

 

Ø     TERM 1 INQUIRY UNIT

Our unit this term is “Community”.  We are using values from the new curriculum and are investigating how we can create a caring safe community at our school.  Children showing these values are being rewarded in the playground and assemblies.

 

HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS

Congratulations to the House Captains and Vice Captains of our six houses who were decided upon by a Room 5 vote, this week. 

 

Harrington:

Captain –  Ryan Le Breton                          Vice Captain  –  Riley Chilton

Mercy:

Captain –  Jamee Millynn                          Vice Captain  –  Chelsie Grindlay

Donovan:

Captain –  Abbey Pont                                               Vice Captain  –  Tammy Honotapu

Marist:

Captain –  Meg Kelly                                      Vice Captain  –  Patrick Horn

Kavanagh:

Captain –  Calais Soper                           Vice Captain  –  Imelda Wilkes

Pompallier:

Captain –  Braydon Shuttleworth            Vice Captain  – Cassidy Mackie

 

CLASS BOX

Children are asked to put all monies etc in a named envelope into their class box each morning.  Thank you.

 

OUT OF SCHOOL ART CLASSES  ~  5 – 12 YRS  ~  CONTACT 211-6724

CARTERS KIDS GONE FISHIN DAY   ~   SATURDAY 23^rd FEBRUARY 11am – 2 pm. 

Carters would like to invite you and your kids to a fun filled day of fishing at the Bluff Town Wharf.

Head in to the Invercargill branch and fill in a registration form before Friday 22^nd Feb. 

There will be a BBQ with ‘Derek the Chef” spot prizes, fishing with Graeme Sinclair and lots more fun activities.

 

PARENT TO PARENT NZ INC.

Parent to Parent Southland is part of a nationwide support and information network for parents and families facing the challenge of raising a child or family member with special needs.

Various workshops and seminars have been scheduled for February. 

Parents interested are asked to phone Robyn Flowers on 214-3179 to obtain more information

 

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP  ~  CHILDREN 7 – 12 YRS

For children who have experienced the death of someone close to them.  Contact Family Works 218-6140.

 

HIGHLAND & NATIONAL DANCING CLASSES  ~  OBTAIN A BROCHURE FROM THE OFFICE!