28 August

Dear Parents

I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the parents who have coached, managed or mentored school teams this term. This includes netball, table tennis, soccer and hockey. Well done and thank you on behalf of the children involved.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs Williams this week.

CONFIRMATION ~ Bishop Colin has been at school today in final preparation for the children who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday at 2.00 p.m. Congratulations to: Trinity, Emma H, Isabella, Elsie, Georgea, Patrick, Ben H, Eli, Rory, Harry, Damian, Sam T, Sam R, Michael, Sam S & Keegan.
Also to Trinity who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation today.

SCHOOL MASS ~ I’m sorry for any confusion regarding this terms Sunday Mass. It is 10.30 a.m. Sunday 20th Sept.

IMMUNISATION ~ As I mentioned last week we have had a suspected measles case and we had been asked to check who has not been immunized. If your child is in Year 1 – 4 and was given a letter regarding immunizations today, please bring your child’s plunket book into school, for Christine to sight. The certificate at the back needs to be completed and signed by your doctor. If your child is Year 5 or 6, please ring or e-mail Christine with the information. office@shsinv.school.nz

TERM 4 CLASSES ~ Next term we plan to re-organise our class groupings in Rooms 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6. Our school roll has reached our 8th teacher entitlement and Mrs Fortune has agreed to teach full-time in Room 6 for the last term. Notices will be sent home and we will hold a parent information evening to discuss these changes.
Some parents of the children in Rooms 1 & 2 will be consulted regarding their children moving into Room 3.
More info later.

PARENT NUMERACY TRAINING ~ As a follow up to the parent night run at Donovan School last term, we plan to ask for parent help to assist groups of children in numeracy knowledge (ie basic facts & tables). This would probably happen on suitable afternoons a couple of times a week and would come with training. If you are interested, please contact Miss Swney or myself.

COLLEGIATE INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CHAMPS ~ This is being held on Saturday 12th September starting at 6.30 pm. The 2 team events are Y6 & under (mixed) 4 x 25 medley and Yr 6 and under (mixed) 4 x 25 freestyle. Please contact me if your child is a competitive swimmer and is able to take part.

H eaps of fun This season Damian, Aidan & Rory joined
O n the turf in with Middle School’s team. They
C ome and join the team played with great determination and
K eeps you fit ability. They hope next season there
E ye on the ball will be more interest so Sacred Heart
Y ou too can play School can have their own team.
Enquiries to Trish Mitchell 215-8292.


SUMMER SOCCER COMPETITION ~ COMMENCING 19TH OCTOBER $25 PER PERSON
Summer Soccer kicks off Monday 19th October at Turnbull Thompson Park. If your child would be interested in playing in a Sacred Heart School team, please fill in the form at the end of this newsletter and return to school by Tuesday 1st September so teams can be organized. Payment of $25 must accompany the slip.
Any queries, please contact Tina Paraki 215-8234.

CONGRATULATIONS to Max Forde who received the Under 7 “Most Improved Player” at the Marist Rugby Club break-up.

SOUTHLAND BMX CLUB, ELIZABETH PARK ~ OPEN DAY SUNDAY 13TH SEPT 1.30 P.M.
Come and have a go!!! Bring your BMX or Mountain bike & helmet.

Piano Lessons available on Mondays. Classical, rock or jazz. For exams, performance, or for fun, theory or playing by ear. Beginners to advanced. Adults and special needs students welcome. Beginners guitar also available. 11am till late. $20 half hour lessons, close to center of town. annamareemusic@yahoo.co.nz ph/txt 0226145860

PTA ~ We may require the use of a freezer truck for our truffle fundraiser, if you know of someone who maybe able to help with this please contact the school office.
Fathers’ Day Gifts ~ We ask that each child brings a small unwrapped gift suitable for a small Fathers’ Day present. The value of the gift should be no more than $2 and may be made by your children. For example it could be a small $2 trinket, children’s poems, paintings, pictures. baking etc. Non perishable items are to be left at the office anytime between now and Friday 4th September, while perishable items should be delivered on the day. Next Friday the children will have the opportunity to select and buy a gift for $1 per child, from the gifts brought to the school by all the children.
ROOM 7 CLASS HAPPENINGS
Thank you parents for coming to our Class Mass and picnic afterwards last week. It was a special time to spend celebrating together.
This week we are working on our report writing independently. We appreciated your efforts in being soundboards for putting our report on our chosen topics together last week.
We continue with our topic Keeping Ourselves Safe and will discuss ways to report abuse with Constable Herrick. Thank you for taking time to discuss these issues with your child, from the sheets that are brought home. This will help reinforce topics covered in class.
We have enjoyed making cats with paper and card as part of a visual art unit on construction.

Lastly a special blessing to those who will be confirmed from Room 7, on Sunday:-, Sam S, Georgea, Patrick, Rory, Trinity, Sam T, Isabella, Emma and Ben H.


SUMMER SOCCER COMPETITION

Yes my child …………………………………………………………….…………… DOB …………………………. is interested in playing Soccer.

$25 is enclosed ………………… Signed: ………………………………………….

BASKETBALL
Basketball starts in Term 4 on Tuesday nights at the Stadium from 4 - 7.30pm.
This is for Year 3 - 6 children. If your child would like to play please fill out the slip and return to the office. These must be returned by Friday 4th Sept AT THE LATEST. The cost is $32 and includes entry to the stadium.
Your child will not be entered into a team until payment is received.

I give permission for ________________ to play basketball in Term 4

Year ___________________

Signed_________________