30 April

Dear Parents

Welcome to Scarlett Meikle who joined the children in Room 2 yesterday. We hope Scarlett enjoys her time with us at Sacred Heart.

Thank you to all the parents who were able to come to the parent interviews this week. A lot of time and effort from staff and your children went into their preparation and we have been pleased with the initial feedback. If you were unable to make an interview time please contact your child’s teacher.
If you have any feedback please contact me at principal@shsinv.school.nz

Skills Based Programme Rooms 3, 5 & 6
For the next 6 Fridays, the above Rooms will be taking part in a Skills Based Programme at Stadium Southland.
The children are to wear their sports uniform.

Board of Trustees Elections
Congratulations to the following who have been appointed as parent representatives onto the Board of Trustees.
Megan Roulston
Ian Harrington
Piki Brown
David Brookland

NZEI Union Meetings
The first of these meetings will be next Wednesday afternoon. There will be minimal interruptions to classes.

Rotary Starter Kits
Thanks to Mrs Campbell and Invercargill East Rotary we have received our first allocation of kits for 5 year olds. We will be giving these out next week. Please look out for them and take the opportunity to discuss them with your child. You may be approached to take part in a research project evaluating the effect of the kits.

Westpac Chopper – Wacky Hair Mufti Day
Next Friday we will be having a Wacky Hair Mufti Day to raise money for our local Westpac Chopper. Children are asked to bring a gold coin donation please.

Upcoming Events
PTA Meeting – 3/5
Wacky Hair Day – 7//5
Catholic School Day – 19/5
Pentecost Sunday - 23/5
Heart Jam – 28/5
Sacred Heart Day Mass - 11/6

Fruit Orders
Another order form is on the notice board in the junior corridor for parents wanting to order fruit, for delivery next week.
Please have names and money to Christine by Tuesday a.m.


Room 2 Class Happenings

We have had a busy start to Term 2, with new children joining our room and lots of learning happening. We have been learning about writing letters, remembering that all letters should start with ‘Dear ___’ and finish with ‘From ____’, so that the person knows who the letter came from!

We have also finally finished our book ‘The Wishing Chair’, by Enid Blyton. The children have loved having this read to them each day and we are eagerly waiting the arrival of a new Wishing Chair book. While we are waiting we have done some artwork showing our favourite part of the novel.



Entertainment Book
The PTA continues to offer families the chance to purchase the Entertainment Book that was sent home this week .This book can be returned to the school office if you don’t wish to purchase it. Some families have taken the opportunity to buy the book for great discounts. However please take the time to check it out as we feel it’s good value for families and easy to save the $50 cost if used over several everyday purchases, while also supporting the schools fundraising. If you feel you would like to purchase the book please forward $50.00 to the school office with the form attached, Sacred Heart School gains around $10.00 per book sold.
Next PTA meeting will be Monday 3rd May at 7.30pm in the staff room at school. (Please note change of date)
Everyone welcome. Thanks ~ Your PTA
Child Minder Wanted
Child minder required to look after 4 children every 2nd week from 3 to 5pm week days (3 to 5 days...you choose). Phone Delwyn 215-8895 after 7pm.

Netball Camp – Menzies College 15 & 16 July 2010
Registration forms are available in the office for anyone interested in this Netball Camp in the next school holidays. Cost is $85 per child.





Verdon College Production




WINTER UNIFORM
Girls Boys
Pinafore Winter weight grey shorts
White long sleeved button to neck blouse Grey button to neck shirt
Red Tie Red Tie
White Skivvy Blue V neck jersey
Blue V neck jersey Grey knee high socks
White or Navy socks or navy blue tights Tan, brown, navy or black shoes
Tan, brown, navy or black shoes