1 August 2008

Dear Parents

What an exciting morning we have had. A faulty connecter in the switchboard caused a fire brigade call out. Everything has been tested and repaired. The children and staff acted brilliantly, though there were a few concerns about lunches and cell phones still being inside while the firemen were here. The only person not prepared was me. I was at a breakfast meeting and my cell phone was sitting in my coat in my car. I followed the fire engine to school wondering where it was going – much to my surprise it was here!
I am sure your thoughts are with those families affected by the storm north of here. We hope Mrs Lieshout and Mrs Stupples have a safe trip back to Invercargill today. They have been in Christchurch this week looking at best practice in ICT and Inquiry, as part of PD offered by the Thinknet Cluster. After arriving at North Loburn a flood warning came out and they had to evacuate fast. Check out the photo on the opposite page. We look forward to the report on their findings.
Thanks to all the parents and teachers who are assisting with our winter sports coaching and supervision.
Your support is much appreciated.

FIRST RECONCILIATION
The children are now able to begin working through the FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME. I expect the children to have either started or at least looked through the book before the first after school session next week. Thank you
The programme book costs $5 and is to be paid to school please. This book is being subsidized by the Parish.
1st children¹s session Wednesday 6 August 3.15 pm -­ 4.00pm in Room 1
2nd children¹s session Wednesday 20 August 3.15 pm ­- 4.00pm in Room 1
3rd children¹s session Wednesday 3 September 3.15 pm ­- 4.00pm in the church for a practice.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We would like to say a huge thanks to the businesses that have advertised on our newsletter cover. We have just received our new covers. The businesses pay for their advertising and the covers are supplied at no cost to the school.
We ask that where possible you support those that support us.

NUMERACY INITIATIVES
We welcome Anne Lamond, one of the facilitators for the Numeracy Initiative to school this term. She will be working with small groups of students and providing Professional Development for all staff to ensure we have consistent numeracy practices across all our schools.

OLYMPIC DAY
We are looking forward to our Olympic Day on Tuesday at Stadium Southland. Children are to wear their sports uniform and will take their drink bottles and morning tea.
We will be leaving school at 9.15 am and will be back by 12.30 for lunch. Parents are welcome to join us and we are after some volunteers to help run some of the events. Please fill out the slip and return to the office on Monday.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Patrick & Rory Horn who took part in the Gymnastics Southland Championship last weekend.
Patrick came 1st in MAG Level 2, & Rory came 2nd in MAG Level 0.
Also to Tammy Honotapu, Caitlin Russell & Sarayha MacDonald who were selected for the Zone Netball Teams.

Room 5 put their measurement skills to the test yesterday and prepared some food which they enjoyed at lunch time. We are grateful to Mrs Horn, Mrs O'Connor, Mrs Russell and Mrs Wilkes who helped us with these activities.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS TABLE TENNIS TERM 3 COMPETITION TUESDAY NIGHTS 4.00 - 5.15 pm
5 August to 16 September Table Tennis Stadium, Lindisfarne St. If your child is interested in playing, please have entries to the school office by Monday 4th August.
Our Sacred Heart team of William Mason, Clarke LeBreton and Lee Boniface won this competition last term. Well done.

PTA ~ SCHOOL FAIR
The PTA discussed having a ‘School Fair’ in early November. For this to be successful, volunteers are needed to join a sub committee. If you are able to help, please return the form at the end of the newsletter and return to the school office by next Friday 8th August. Thank you.

NETBALL
Stars won 11 – 5. Players of the Day were Kelsey Waddell & Chelsie Grindlay.
Steel drew 6 - 6 Player of the Day was Olivia Thornbury.
Sting lost 1 – 13. Player of the Day was Molly Stevens.
Draw for next week
Stars play Salford Blue court 2 @ 4 p.m.
Steel play Otatara Jade court 6 @ 4 p.m.
Sting play Ngawhetu court 4 @ 3.30 p.m.

NumberWorks’nWords
Specialist tuition in Maths (Y1-Y11) and English, 80 Kelvin Street. www.numberworksnworks.com Ph: Raewyn 218-6804

Kindermusik Movement and Movement Classes for children birth till seven
Enrollment available now for semester two July – November Contact Anna 213-1191

Marching Southland ~ Contacts to Pauline Ward 217-5652
Irish Dancing Lessons ~ Contacts to Nicky Wallace 230-4570

OLYMPIC DAY

Yes I will be accompanying Sacred Heart to the Olympic Day on 5th August.

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PTA FAIR

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