11 April 2008

Dear Parents
TEACHER ONLY DAY MONDAY 14TH APRIL
The staff will be working with ‘Kath Murdoch’ to develop further assessment strategies for our Inquiry Unit.

ERO VISIT & REPORT ~ The BOT received the oral report from Julie Batsone and Jeanette Ruri, the ERO reviewers in our school this week. As with any internal review there is a degree of apprehension as to how others perceive what we know is happening. In this instance I wish we could have taped the comments. The report was very complimentary towards our school community, the teaching and learning, the staff and BOT, and in particular the children. They commented on their positive relationships with others, their knowledge of how they learn and what the next steps in their learning are.
The reviewers now prepare a written report for the Board to discuss before the final report is made public. This process will take a couple of months to complete. All in all a very positive snapshot of what we are doing at Sacred Heart School.

CAR PARK ~ A reminder to parents not to park in the drive-through area. It is a pick-up and drop-off zone only, not a 5 mm park. At peak times it is an inconvenience to those waiting behind you.

COMMUNITY DAY ~ Old newspapers are required for this day. If you have spares, please send to the office.

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ Good luck to Tammy Honotapu, Abby Pont, Olivia Thornbury and Mitchell Smith at the Swimming Champs at Splash Palace this weekend.

SOUTHLAND ATHLETICS ~ Congratulations to all the children who represented the zone and school at the Southland Athletics last Saturday. A special mention to Cassidy Mackie who was 3rd in 1500m and 6th in 800m, Daniel Hogan who was 10th in 1500m, Sophie Reitsma-Smith who was 9th in the Long Jump and Abby Humm who was 5th in the 60m.

TOUCH TRIALS ~ Good luck to Ben Henderson, Ben Millynn, Sam Downing, Keegan Fiebig, Cassidy & Georgia Mackie who will be taking part in the trials this week.

PTA ~ 2nd HAND UNIFORM SHOP: Will be open next Thursday 17th April from 2.30 – 3.30 pm in the school hall. If you have any clothing items you would like sold, on your behalf, or wish to donate to the school for sale, please drop off a bag to the office by Wednesday 16th April, or contact Trish 2156811 or Nikki 2140112 if you have any questions.

WANTED ~ If anyone has a desk fan not in use, our sensory awareness room would be most grateful for the use of it.

CHILDCARE REQUIRED FRIDAY MORNINGS for 8 year old boy ~ 6.45 – 8.45 a.m.
Will need breakfast and ride to school. Please contact Kim 235-8646 if interested.

WANTED TO BUY ~ Double buggy for twins. Contact the office.

MATHS & ENGLISH TUITION
NumberWorks’nWords at 80 Kelvin Street are the specialists in Maths (to Year 11 Level 1 NCEA) and English after school tuition. Bookings now being taken for Term 2. Ph Raewyn 2186804

Freaky Fish at the Aquarium!!! 19 April - 4 May 2008 - Check out the notice board in the junior foyer.


SACRED HEART CANTEEN MENU ~ FRIDAYS ONLY

Chicken Burger 3.00 Chocolate Muffin 1.00
Pizza 2.50 Cookie Time (large) 1.20
Bacon & Egg Muffin Split 2.50 Cookie Time (small) .70
Chicken Nuggets 2.50 Fruit & Marshmallow Stick 1.00
Cheese Rolls .80 Fruit & Cheese Stick 1.00
Chicken Wrap 3.00 Just Juice Splash (2 flavours) 2.20
Bacon Sandwich 2.50 Flavoured Water (2 flavours) 1.90
Plain Water 1.50