15 May 2009

Dear Parents

What a difference a week makes. During last weeks interviews a number of families mentioned they were worried about their water supplies and were or had purchased water. After this weeks weather that is hopefully not the case now.
This week children in Rooms 3, 5 & 7 have started a Skills Based Physical Education Programme at Stadium Southland. We have also been fortunate to have Alli McKenzie from the University of Otago, taking demonstration lessons in some of our classes. I know the children enjoyed these and the staff look forward to continuing to implement her suggestions.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
Thank you for returning the response slips. If I received your slip I will have sent a note today (Friday 15th) confirming this. If your child does not give you a yellow note confirming this, please let the school know immediately in case names have not been added to my list. Thank you ~ Mary O’Neill

BOT MEETING ~ Monday 18th May @ 7.00 pm

MRS STUPPLES
As some of you may be aware Mrs Stupples has applied for leave to take up a role in the ILT funded Gifted & Talented School in town. While we are sorry to see her go, it is a very exciting opportunity for her and I know she is the right person for the job. We are in the process of advertising for a teacher for Room 2 to replace her.

CLASS ACT OPERA LTD
We are lucky to be having the above company put on an Opera performance for us this Tuesday.

ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent from school, please inform us as soon as possible by phone or email Christine at office@shsinv.school.nz

THE FANTASTIC ALL BLACKS FUN NIGHT
The PTA announce staff & parents are invited to "The Fantastic All Blacks Fun Nite" to be held in the Grannies bar (Northern Tavern) on Sat June 20th @ 7.00pm. We have a big screen to watch the All Blacks vs France rugby game. Dress up as an All Black supporter (optional). Tickets are $5 each & can be bought from Christine in the office. Please bring a plate for supper. There will be a prize for the closest score picked, best dressed and cutest looking frog! ..............Oh and kick off is 7.30pm.

ALTAR SERVERS ~ Sat 16th May: Patrick Horn Sunday 17th May: Imelda Wilkes & Nyshanee Morris

MISSING JERSEY ~ from Rm 5 with the name Jake on it. Please check your child has the correct one.

ABBASOLUTELY AWESOME INVERCARGILL VARIETY CONCERT
The Abbasolutley Awesome Invercargill Variety Concert will take place at the First Church on Saturday 6th June at 6.30pm. Programme includes Bohemian Rhapsody, theme song from Friends and ABBA. If you enjoy listening to a variety of musical genres then this concert is for you!
Admission is free but donations are welcome. These will be given to Hilary Smith to support her fundraising to go to France on an AFS exchange. For more info contact Anna Cannon on 213-1191.


SPCA FUNDRAISER ~ CAR BOOT SALE AT WETLANDS LIQUOR SUND 24TH MAY 10 AM – 12 PM
If you would like to have a car space for $15 please contact Diana 213-1490.





CONGRATULATIONS ~ To Lisa Monaghan, a past pupil
who was recently crowned 2009 Rose of Tralee. We wish
her all the best with her trip to Lower Hutt for the final
on June 12th.






CLASS HAPPENINGS - ROOM 3

It has been a busy first three weeks of Term 2 in Room 3. We are now working hard to achieve our goals so that we may be able to decide where to next. Although it was difficult explaining these to our parents at interviews we are beginning to understand what they mean.

In RE we have been learning that Jesus showed his love and respect for others by listening and talking with them.

Today was the first day of the Skills Based Programme at Stadium Southland. We were given the opportunity to learn skills such as throwing, catching, passing and kicking using a range of different sized balls.

Below are some examples of writing that focuses on including feelings.


When Fiah was a baby I got to hold her. Mum, Dad, Thomas and Bronte held Fiah too. I felt happy and excited because I had a new baby sister. It was cool. She is one and a half now and sometimes she can be bossy. She says, “Sit here Piper!” By Piper

When I woke up I got out of bed and got a big fright because I stood on something rubbery. I found an SBS bag with my name on it and when I opened the bag, what was in it? There were lollipops, jellybeans and balloons. Yay! By Caleb

We got a new rugby ball. Dad took me to Rebel Sport last year to buy it. I felt happy because I like rugby. My favourite part of rugby is running with the ball and scoring a try! By Jacob