12 September 2008

Dear Parents

CONVENT CUP MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER AT STADIUM SOUTHLAND 10 AM – 2 PM
We have teams entered in soccer, unihockey, rippa rugby & netball (2x). We require some parent help with one of our teams. If you are able to help, please contact the office.

END OF TERM ~ Term 3 ends Friday 26th September, Term 4 starts Monday 13th October.

BOT MEETING ~ NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER.

GOOD LUCK TO:
Tammy Honotapu, Olivia Thornbury, Imelda Wilkes and Abbey Pont who are competing in the schools swimming carnival on Saturday night.
Meg Kelly and Ryan Le Breton who have made it into the area final of the Creative Southland Speech Contest on Monday at JHHS Junior Campus.

KIDS’ CONGRESS ~ On Tuesday I was fortunate to be able to join in our Thinknet ICT-PD Kids Congress held at Bluff School. 80 children from our six schools took part in interactive ICT based workshops tutored by other students. The feedback received has been excellent and has given us ideas to continue with at school and for any future conferences.

VISIT TO BLUFF MARAE ~ Next term as part of our Inquiry focus the school will be visiting the Bluff Marae. As with our last visit, parents are welcome to join us, as visiting this particular Marae is a special experience. We are looking for assistance from our school and wider Maori community to find a Maori male, able to speak on behalf of the school as part of our welcome onto the Marae.
If you know of someone who could assist us, please contact me.

ROOM 5 FUNDRAISER ~ CAMP COLUMBA ~ Pinecones for sale $7 a sack. Contact Daniel 2217424. Available on Monday – Friday at school.

LOST JERSEY ~William C from Room 7 has the wrong jersey, and someone obviously has his. It is named so could parents please check your child has the correct jersey.

PTA UNIFORM SALE ~ Thursday 25th September 2.30 – 3.15 p.m. in the hall.
If you have any items you want to sell, please leave them at the office.

WANTED TO BUY ~ TUNNEL HOUSE/GLASS HOUSE FRAME
Anything considered. Contact Amanda 2157663.

SOUTHLAND CRICKET SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Thursday 9 & Friday 10 October at Queens park Indoor Centre. $30 for 2 days. Enquiries to Tara 218-9608.

Phoenix Synchronised Swimming Have-A-Go- Days - Saturday 11th October 10-11am
(Any Age) Splash Palace (pay pool entry only; lesson is FREE) Sunday 12th October 4:30-5:30pm (Age 20+)
Any queries or for more info call Audra on 0272790218 or email on coachaudra@yahoo.co.nz


Class Happenings ~ Room 7

As I walked into the door I opened my eyes I was so excited.
On Thursday 11 September 2008 Room7 and Room5 had a class mass, it was so cool we can’t choose a favourite part. We’re going to tell you a little part because if we tell you everything we will be here all day.
Firstly Room 7 did a play. Josh was a prince who was going to be made king, but the messengers didn’t want him to be their king, so he ordered them to be executed. Parents came so it made people nervous.
After that everyone went up to get Eucharist or be blessed. By: Keiren, Josh and Sarayha

“Everybody line up quietly at the door” said Mr Gander.
On Thursday the 11th of September Rooms 5 and 7 had a Class Mass at Sacred Heart Church. “I felt like I was dead when I got my head chopped off” said Bronte. “Guess what my favourite part was?” said William C. “My favourite part was the play but it was all fun.” Clarke said his favourite part was the picnic afterwards in Room 7. By William C, Bronte and Clarke

Oh no my head is going to get chopped off!
On Thursday the 11 of September (2008), we went over to the church to have a class Mass. We had a few songs and readings. Then Room 7 did a little play, Josh was a King and Clarke was Jesus, there were 10 servants and 5 messengers. At the end of the play the messengers got executed! Our favourite part of Mass was the play, because there were lots of little parts in it! By Maria, Chanae, Keegan and Breadon

Oh no! I hope I don’t muck up!!!
On Thursday 11th September 2008 Rooms 7 and 5 gathered into the Church for our Mass.
Willy, Emily and Olivia were the narrators for Room7’s re-enactment. All of us were nervous and excited. When Willy said “After, … no but”! Oh have I got it right, oh golly gosh! He thought to himself. Yay, I’m glad it’s over! That was really fun. By: Olivia, Emily and Willy

The countdown begins!
We’re really excited. Yesterday Rooms 5 and 7 went to Mass.
Our favourite songs were ‘What a Gift and Worthy is the Lamb’. Room 7 did a Bible re-enactment about 10 servants. We had three narrators. They were Emily, Willy and Olivia. Our favourite part was singing our favourite songs. By: Molly, Lee and Jennifer.

The cold air flashes past my face as I walk in the door.
On Thursday the 11th of September 2008 Rooms 7 and 5 had a Class Mass. Parents came from different families across Invercargill for a combined Class Mass. As soon as Father Vince came in everybody stood up for a song. Room 7 had to do a play now. Josh called in 10 servants and gave them some money. The more they got the more cities they got to rule. Then the people who didn’t like the king got their heads chopped off by guards. We felt very happy when the Mass was over because we had a shared lunch with our parents afterwards. By: Michael, Sophie and Erica.

“Brrrrr it’s chilly in here!”
On Thursday the 11th of September 2008 Rooms 7 and 5 had their Class Mass. Room 7 did a play about the Parable of the Ten Servants. We saw lots of our family and friends. We had a picnic lunch with our family. The best part was putting on a play. By Brittany, Callum and Parris

Man this King is so mean!!! We were thinking. The King called up the 10 servants. “Here is your 10 dollars” said the King. Man this King is SO COOL!!! We thought.
On Thursday the 11th of September at 11:30am Room 7 started to do their play in the freezing cold church. Then the Narrators started to say their parts, and then it was over. Our favourite parts were getting the money. By: the poor and rich servants AKA Briar, Meg and Shaun.


Tickets are now on sale for Sing Out at the ICC Booking Office.
Our school’s performance is on Wednesday 17 September.
Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $6.50 for children.