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!

5 February 2008

                                                                                                                                                                       

Dear Parents

 

Welcome back to Sacred Heart for the 2008 year.  We hope you all had good holidays and that this fine spell of weather continues.  Please ensure your child has a named sunhat at school each day.

We welcome our new children: Cory Foleni, Jacob Sullivan, Oliver Kite, Joshua Cooper (all New Entrants) and Dani Terrill-Clay (Room 9) and their families to our school. 

Also a big welcome to Tania McKenzie and Anna Russell to our staff, who will be teaching in Rooms 5 & 7 respectively.

The children in Room 5 are also lucky to have Tarryn Black from the College of Education in their class this year.

 

PRAYERS

We pray for the Adams family after the loss of a father and grandfather.

 

SCHOOL MASS

Families are welcome to join us on Wednesday 13^th April in the church at 9.30 a.m. as we celebrate our first mass for 2008.

 

MEET THE PARENT NIGHT  ~  TUESDAY 12^TH FEBRUARY  ~  6.30 P.M.

Each class will hold 2 x 15 minute info sessions – 6.30 & 6.50 p.m.  This will be followed by a parent meeting in the hall at 7.15 p.m.

 

OFFICE HOURS / STAFF MEETING / PRAYERS

Mrs Forbes’ hours are 8.30 am – 2.00 pm.  Before and after this the phone is unattended.  Children can buy stationery and sports uniform during these hours.

The staff meet every Monday morning from 8.30 – 8.45 a.m. 

Staff and syndicate meetings are Monday and Tuesday from 3.00 p.m.

Staff prayers are alternate Thursday/Friday at 8.30 a.m.

 

SCHOOL MAINTENANCE

Thanks to the Catholic Property Office and Foveaux Communications who carried out stage 1 of a Network Upgrade.  This involves installing the latest cabling and switches for our school computer network.  They also increased the number of power outlets in each room which has been excellent.  Stage 2 will take place next Monday when everything will be connected up.  Also due to borer damage, the floor in Room 7 was replaced.

As part of our property plan the floors in the pupil’s toilet were re-sealed in preparation for an upgrade at the end of the year.

 

Staff List:            Principal                        ~                        Peter Forde

                        R5  Yr 5 & 6                        ~                        Rose Buxton (Deputy) / Tania McKenzie

                        R7  Yr 4 & 5                        ~                         Hayden Gander

                        R8  Yr 3 & 4                        ~                        Vanessa Kirkwood

                        R9  Yr 2 & 3                        ~                        Kath Lieshout

                        R3  Yr 1 & 2                        ~                        Taryn Swney

                        R2  Yr 1                        ~                        Vanessa Stupples / Anna Russell

                        R1  Yr 1                        ~                        Mary O’Neill (Assistant Principal / DRS)

                        Release Teacher            ~                        Selina Tagomoa

                        Reading Recovery            ~                        Gwenda Rankin

                        Teacher Aides            ~                        Nichola Gaines, Tania Lock, Heather Rance

                        Office                                    ~                        Christine Forbes

                        Caretaker                        ~                        Ross Parker

                        Cleaner                        ~                        Peter Crawford

 

 

BABYSITTER WANTED  FOR OCCASIONAL SATURDAY NIGHT ~ ENQUIRIES TO THE OFFICE

 

OUT OF SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES 

Providing a range of musical opportunities  for students years 1 – 8. 

Late enrolments are being taken now.  For information or to enroll please phone 03 2165137 or  email andreajohn@xtra.co.nz Classes take place on Saturday mornings at Southland Girls’ High School. Notification by mail of all class placements.  Starting date 16 February.  

 

TERM 1 ~ SPORTING OPTIONS

 

Touch

·      3 different grades

·      - Years 1-2

·      - Years 3-4

·      - Years 5-6

·      Starting on the 20^th February, last game on the 2^nd April

·      Cost is $15 per child

·      Played on the Eastern Hawks Rugby Grounds

 

Flippa Ball/Water Polo

·      Starts Friday 22^nd February – 18^th April

·      Splash Palace

·      $150 per team,10 per team

·      Confident swimmers only

·      Year 5 and 6 children only

 

Squash

·      Years 4-6

·      Starts 19^th February, last game 1^st April

·      Teams of 3

·      $25 per player

·      Played at the stadium

 

 

 

 

 

My child _________________ would like to participate in and has my permission:

 

TOUCH

 

Years 1-2                        Years 3-4                        Years 5-6

(Please circle one)

 

FLIPPA BALL

 

SQUASH

                                               

For these sporting options to be successful we require parent assistance with coaching, if you are able to help out please fill in the form below.

 

I understand that payment must be paid before my child is registered into this sporting option.

 

I am/am not able to help with coaching

Signed_______________________________________________________________