14 March 2008

Dear Parents

What an interesting week. I volunteered (I think) to pool assist at swimming by actually taking some groups in the juniors rather than wandering around as I normally do. As the week has gone on, I have hidden in my office hoping the bus will leave me here.
In all honesty I have enjoyed the experience and know for a certainty that all the children in my groups now swim better than me.

PALM SUNDAY MASS ~ Sunday 16th March. This Mass is the first school / family Mass for the year and all children are expected to attend. The children are to line up in the foyer at 10.15 a.m. in MUFTI (due to the picnic afterwards).
ALL ROOM 5 PUPILS ARE TO MEET IN THE FOYER AT 10.05 A.M. PLEASE

EASTER LITURGY ~ The school children will present the “Last Supper” portion of the “Easter Story” on Thursday 20 March at 2.15pm in the hall. We will not be performing the other parts of the story due to the time commitment with swimming sessions currently underway. Parents are welcome to come and join us for this shortened presentation.

MISS KIRKWOOD ~ Our prayers will be with Miss Kirkwood for the next couple of weeks. We wish her a quick recovery and know that her class will look after Miss Tagomoa until her return.

BOT ~ Next meeting is this Monday 17th March at 7.00 p.m. in the staffroom. All welcome.

SCHOOL WEBSITE ~ A question was raised about where to find the newsletter on-line. Go to www.shsinv.school.nz then newsletters on the bottom right. There is an old blog site still holding very old newsletters. I will delete these when I work out how to.

ATTENDANCE DUES ~ Please read the article on page 5 of the tablet regarding Attendance Dues.

BOT SURVEY ~ Please return your survey sheet on Monday if you haven’t already done so. Thank you.

SWIMMING ~ After a very enthusiastic start to swimming helpers this week, things have dwindled down.
We would greatly appreciate your help next week. Thank you.

MUFTI DAY ~ Many thanks for the coin donations sent last week. $154.00 was raised for Sharmila, our sponsored child from India.

COMMUNITY CERTIFICATES
Congratulation to the following students who were drawn to receive the Community Certificate this week:
Caitlin Smith, Renee Cooper, Dani Terrill-Clay

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK ~ to Cassidy & Georgia Mackie who have been selected to trial for Southland Touch Under 11.

PRIMARY SCHOOL HOCKEY ~ This will be starting on Wednesday 14th May. Year 1 & 2 will be played at the Drill Hall & Turnbull Thompson and Year 3 – 6 at Queen’s Park & Turnball Thompson. If your child is interested in playing, please fill in the slip and return to school on Monday.

TOUCH FEES ~ We have several players who have not yet paid for Touch. Could this be settled next week please.


PTA ~ OYSTER RAFFLE

The PTA fundraiser for this term is an oyster raffle. We are fundraising for new books for the school library.
Each family is asked to sell one card each, and these have been distributed with the newsletter today.
All cards and money MUST be in to the office by Friday 28th March (whether you have sold all your tickets or not).
If you sell more than one card please make sure they are all named. If you write a cheque, please make sure they are written out to Sacred Heart PTA. The raffle will be drawn on Friday 4th April. There will be a prize to the class who sells the most cards.
The PTA appreciates your support. It enables us to provide your children with extra equipment and facilities.



MISSION-ON ~ www.mission-on.co.nz
This website has been developed to help students make healthy choices about what they eat and drink, and about being physically active. Children can play games, set goals and earn points for doing things in the ‘real world’. It’s all about learning through fun, trying new things and having a go. Check it out!!!


PARENTING PROGRAMME ~ FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN 0 – 17 YEARS
FREE COURSE – 9 x 2hr weekly sessions, commencing Wednesday 7 May till 2 July at the Family Works premises, 183 Spey Street.
Enquiries and enrolments are welcomed at 218-6140.

CHILDCARE WANTED from Monday to Wednesday for 5 year old girl to be picked up from school and cared for till 5.30 p.m. at the latest. Enquiries to Kelly 215-7476.

LOST one Alpaca Wool Black Beanie with white patterns on House Colour Day. Please phone 2157552.

SPACE
Do you know someone expecting their first baby or have a baby up to 3 months of age. SPACE will assist first time parents in learning about child development, providing learning for babies, and a support network for parents, meeting weekly for up to 12 months. SPACE is a great way to meet other families. New course starting April 2008.
Phone Jacqui 2156055 or Liza 215-9995.

Easter at the Aquarium
Shark Egg Hunt! ~ Friday 21st to Tuesday 25th March
The Aquarium at Portobello is the scene of an egg hunt with a difference this Easter - SHARK EGGS! Find the shark eggs hidden around the Aquarium and take home a shark goodie bag! This will include a delicious Cadbury Cream Egg for the first 200 children to take part - thanks to Cadbury.
Visitors will also be able to meet some newly hatched shark babies (very cute!), and watch a shark film.
Shark Feeding - Help to feed the sharks and other sea creatures on Saturday from 2-3pm
The Aquarium opens from 12-4.30 pm daily with a Guided Tour at 10.30am.
Aquarium Entry: Adult $9 Child $4.50 Family $18 10.30 Guided Tours: Adult $18 Child $9 Family $42
Phone 03-479 5826 Website www.marine.ac.nz

SWIMMING STORIES FROM ROOM 2

I went on the bus to Splash Palace. I went in the wave pool. I blew bubbles in the water. I felt brave swimming in the pool. I splashed my feet. I splashed in the water and relaxed like a starfish. I put my whole body in the water. I felt brave because I swam by myself.
By Natalya

I put my whole body under the water. I felt happy because I have never done that before.
By Macy

I blew bubbles and swam on my back and I went down to get something and I went on a bus and I swam on my tummy.
By Portia

I put my head under the water. I felt nervous because there were lots of people there.
By William

I went in the pool. I was happy. The first time I was in the pool I was excited.
By Nathan

I put my face under the water and moved it and I went on my back and I blew bubbles.
By Max

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HOCKEY

Yes my child ………………………………… would like to play Hockey. Year 1 – 2 or Year 3 – 6 (circle)

Signed: …………………………………………………


SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
I wish my child/children ___________________________________________________________
to begin preparation for the Sacrament of BAPTISM next term.

SIGNED_________________________________________

7 March 2008

                                                                                                                                                                        

Dear Parents

 

The weather has been kind for us again this week with the House Colour Day, Zone Athletics  and touch being held.

As mentioned below we have good reason to be proud of our children’s behaviour and participation this week.

I would also like to thank Mrs Lieshout and other staff members for making the House Day such a success.

I hope all the hair colour comes out!!!

Good luck to any parents taking part in the Motatapu Icebreaker Mountain bike race in Wanaka this weekend.

 

PALM SUNDAY  ~  The children will be attending the Parish Sunday Mass on Sunday 16 March at 10.30am.  All children are expected to attend as this is a visible way we can show that we are an important part of Sacred Heart Parish.  Many of the children will be taking an active roll in the Palm Sunday Liturgy and we need information to confirm their attendance, so please fill in the slip at the end of the newsletter.

 

BAPTISM  ~  Next term a number of children will take part in preparation to receive the Sacrament of BAPTISM.  If you wish your child/children to be included for the Sacrament of BAPTISM please fill in and return to school the form at the end of the newsletter.

 

EASTER LITURGY  ~  The school children will present the “Last Supper” portion of the “Easter Story” on Thursday 20 March at 2.15pm in the hall.  We will not be performing the other parts of the story due to the time commitment with swimming sessions over the next 2 weeks. Parents are welcome to come and join us for this shortened presentation.

 

BOT PARENT SURVEY  ~  Find attached a survey from the Board of Trustees.  Please complete and send back to the office by next Friday.

 

SWIMMING  ~  A reminder about swimming for the next 2 weeks.  Children are encouraged to wear their sports uniform.

If there are any fathers available to assist with changing room supervision, please contact the office.

Please send a note if your child will not be swimming.

 

ZONE ATHLETICS   ~  A huge thank you to all the children who took part at the Athletics on Monday.  Your behaviour and participation in all the events was excellent.  All the teachers and parents who were there were very proud of all your achievements.

As yet we do not know who will be representing the school at the Southland Athletics on Saturday 5^th April.

 

COMMUNITY CERTIFICATES

Congratulation to the following students who were drawn to receive the Community Certificate this week:  

Georgea Newell, Kayne McCann, Chelsie Grindlay and Joshua Keenan

 

 

 

PTA  ~  This Monday 10^th March there will be wine and nibbles in the staffroom at 7.30 p.m.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

We will also be having a short AGM so come and have a chat and a drink and meet some of the parents in our school.  We are a very sociable and fun committee and are looking for more members, so please come along and see what it’s all about.  The more the merrier.

 

SCHOOL MASS & FAMILY FUN DAY  ~  After the School Mass next Sunday, we are going to have a Family Day with a picnic lunch and games to follow.   The PTA will be providing a sausage sizzle, but parents can bring other food and drinks as required.

This will be a great day for all to be involved and we are looking forward to meeting any new families who have joined our community.  We insist (yes we use the word insist!) you fill out the slip below indicating your sausage requirements so we order enough.

 

 

 

 

 

FUN DAY ~  SUNDAY 16 MARCH  ~  SAUSAGE REQUIREMENTS

 

YES we will be attending the family fun day and would love a sausage for lunch.

 

Family Name  …………………………      No:  Adults ……..    No:  Children …….

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

I wish my child/children  ___________________________________________________________

to begin preparation for the Sacrament of BAPTISM next term.

 

SIGNED_________________________________________

 

 

PALM SUNDAY MASS

 

Yes our family will be attending this Mass on Sunday 16^th March.

 

Family Name  ……………………………………….