11 September

Dear Parents
Room 3 & 5’s Class Mass means all classes have now had their Masses. A big thanks to all the teachers and Fr. Vince for the organisation & preparation. Also a big thanks to all the parents who have been able to join us for the Mass or lunch. One of our strengths as a school is being able to join together in this way.
Today is the anniversary of the 2001 Twin Towers tragedy. A friend who has visited the memorial says it is a chilling experience. There are few people who haven’t been affected by the security measures put in place since September 11 2001, but recent events in England show that this security is justified and will continue.
On a lighter note we look forward to the Stags, All Blacks and Silver Ferns winning their respective games this weekend.

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER - SCHOOL MASS - ALL CHILDREN ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND OUR SCHOOL/PARISH SUNDAY MASS NEXT SUNDAY 10.30 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE HERE.

OTATARA BUS SERVICE ~ Next week Tuesday 15th September the Otatara bus will not be running.
All parents will need to find alternative arrangements for their children.
Also Monday 21st September, the Otatara bus will be leaving early. Children will be picked up at 12.45 pm.
Please contact the office if you want your child put on the bus early that day.

PARENT INFO EVENING ~ THIS MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 7.00 P.M.
By now all children who will be moving classes will have received notification. The format of the meeting on Monday will be to: a) Explain why this is necessary. How we are funded & existing class sizes
b) Rationale for promoting children
c) 2010 class placements predictions

TEACHER APPOINTED ~ I am pleased to announce that Louise Young has been appointed to teach in Room 5 while Mrs Williams is on maternity leave. Nicola has previously taught in Invercargill and will be returning from England to start next term. We all look forward to meeting her.

CONVENT CUP – CATHOLIC SPORTS TOURNAMENT ~ On Monday 21st September, Year 5 & 6 children will take part in this tournament at Stadium Southland. We have 2 Netball, 1 Rippa Rugby and 1 Soccer team entered.
Children will receive a notice about this next week.

SCHOOL FEE REMINDER ~ These are now due at the office. Please calculate your child’s book costs plus the activity fee and pay to the office as soon as possible. Activity Fee costs ($70 for 1 child, $100 for 2 & $125 for 3).
Room 1 = $14 Room 2 = $16 Room 3 = $28.50 Rooms 5, 7 & 8 = $30.50 Room 9 = $36.50

MARATHON REGISTRATION ~ Please send these back to school asap.

PARENT MEETING ~ On Tuesday the 22nd of September there will be a meeting for parents to discuss and demonstrate the changes to the Reading Programme in the Senior Syndicate. This will be at 6pm in Room 9.
All parents are welcome to attend this.


LAUGHTON KING ~ Laughton King was a sad and lonely dyslexic kid who hated school. That was 50 years ago. Now he is a Child Psychologist, therapist, author and visiting speaker and will be in our community to talk with parents and children about the way their brains tick.
Invercargill City Library, Thursday 8th October 1.30 pm – Laughton will be talking to your children with you, for the first half hour, then the children can enjoy the children’s library as he continues to talk with parents and caregivers in a more in-depth way.
Invercargill City Library, Thursday 8th October 7.30 – 10.00 pm – Laughton will help us understand the differences between male and female thinking and what ‘dyslexia’ is all about.
Interested parties can register at the Library. Cost = $5

ALTAR SERVERS: Saturday 7pm = Hannah Brown Sunday 10.30am = Clarke & Ryan Le Breton

CONGRATULATIONS to Henry Mason who was named Waikiwi Rugby Club’s Under 7 Player of the Year.

HOLIDAY SPORTS PROGRAMME ~ Looking for something to keep the children entertained and active during the school holidays? Check out the notice board in the junior corridor.

PTA
The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the school staff room on Monday 14th September, all welcome.

2nd Hand Uniforms: It’s getting to that time of year again when we need to think about the summer uniform. The 2nd hand uniform cupboard is a bit like Mother Hubbard’s at the moment, so if any families have uniforms they are wanting to pass on, please could you leave them in the office over the next 2 weeks. We are after CLEAN & IN GOOD CONDITION items please. If you want the PTA to sell your items on your behalf, please fill in the slip of paper with your details. This is available from the office. If you are after a uniform please ring either Amanda Hunt on 21-57663 or Nicki Brookland on 21-40112.

Fathers’ Day shopping ~ Thanks to the families who contributed the presents for this shopping day for the children, they so enjoyed it and the dads hopefully did too (there were some very amusing presents which should have extracted some smiles from the dads !! ) Please remember these events are a highlight in your child’s school memories, if all families don't contribute, the day may not be as much fun as it should be ~ Your PTA




NETBALL BREAK-UP
We had our Netball breakup on Friday. It was lots of fun. We played a game of netball against our parents and although they tried to change the rules we won.
Thank you to Cecelia Russell for all your hard work coaching us, you were great.
By Jennifer









ROOM 1 CLASS HAPPENINGS
A number of girls in Room 1 have had ballet exams this week. They gave us an example of their routines and taught the boys their “moves”. It was fun to do and fun to watch!!