4 June

Dear Parents

We were discussing this week the success and high participation rates of our children at zone athletics and cross country events. I believe that high levels of physical activity introduced throughout a school day, enhances a child’s ability to learn and retain knowledge. We are fortunate to have as much space as we do and resources to enable this. We are also lucky to have enthusiastic staff and parent groups, willing to encourage this.
This was evident on Tuesday when we had the Southland Sharks taking groups of children, parents taking hockey and netball practices, and staff taking aerobic’s in the hall.

Some of you may have noticed that the trees on the north and east boundary have been removed. While they had no impact on the school, it is amazing how much more ‘light’ and spacious the fields appear.

Our prayers are with the Shuttleworth family this week.

Tie Survey
This has closed and I will inform you of the result next week after they have been presented to the Board and PTA.

Sacred Heart Feast Day
Families are welcome to join us next Friday at 9.30am for our school Mass to celebrate Sacred Heart Feast Day.

Cross Country
Congratulations to all the children who took part in the Zone Cross Country this week. Special mention to the following children who were placed and will be representing the Zone at the Southland Cross Country at Dipton next Friday 11th June:
10 yr Boys 1st Eli Winders
2nd Sam Thornbury
3rd Sam Hogan
4th Harry McLean
5th Damian Mitchell
10 yr Girls 2nd Abby Humm
3rd Bree Chilton
11 yr Boys 1st Keegan Fiebig
6th Jack Nally
11 yr Girls 4th Georgia Mackie

National Standards – Lester Flockton website
A number of parents unable to attend last week’s meeting have asked for copies of his presentation. His website is:
http://www.lesterflockton.co.nz

Helen Campbell – Resource Teacher of Reading
Helen will be returning to work with the children next week.
We welcome her back.

Lost Jersey
Ben Dawson from Room 2 has misplaced his jersey. This is named.
Upcoming Events
Queen’s Birthday 7/6
Southland Cross Country 11/6
Sacred Heart Day Mass 11/6

Altar Servers
5th June = Oliver & Harry McLean
6th June = Eli Winders & Reuben Brown


PTA ~ Free Car Trial Sunday 27th June
The PTA will be running a Family Car Trial on Sunday 27th June leaving from the school hall @ 2.30pm. Lots of fun to be had, with prizes to give away. To finish off the day, pick up your Fish & Chips and join the other families in the hall for tea. More info later.



Room 6 Inquiry
Room 6 are doing an inquiry where they are writing letters to the public via the newspaper etc to find out answers they want to know about the streets in Waikiwi. They genuinely want a reply, so any feedback is welcome to: istanley@shsinv.school.nz


My name is Cory from Room 6, Sacred Heart School. I am 7 years old. I am from Invercargill. We are studying how streets in Waikiwi got their names, like Macauley St. Why are some names Maori? Why has Edinburgh Crescent have Œburgh¹ in it? And, why does North Road have Œnorth¹ in it?

Thank you for your help.

Yours Sincerely

Cory Foleni


My name is Tanesha Tagamoa-Kaa. I am at Room 6, Sacred Heart School. We are studying how the streets in Waikiwi got their names!
These are my questions: Why is it called Cargill St? This is my last question,¬ Who named Cargill St?

Thank you for helping me

My name is Natalya Hawkes. We are learning how the streets in Waikiwi got their names.

Why is Kakapo St named after a bird? How long is Kakapo St? When was Kakapo St made?
If you have the answer please send it to Sacred Heart School.
Natalya


Hopefully the newspaper will also publish some!




Room 8 Class Happenings

In our classroom we have been reading stories about different cultures. We have learned how to make a Fale in Samoa, a Waka, and lots of different traditional pieces of art. This week we all made Rangoli and a cross where we explored textured. Here are some pictures of our cool art !!!

In the Cheetahs reading group we read a story about Rangoli, this is a Hindu/Indian art made out of coconut so we decided to make this. Bree

You can also use rice to make the Rangoli but you can use sand and
other textured objects. It is lots of fun but messy. Renee B

In Room 8 we have been reading about different cultures. We read
an article about Rangoli, a Hindu art. You can use sawdust, sand, coconut, and chalk powder to make these. They are put at the entrance of homes to welcome guests. We used coconut and coloured it with dye. It was very messy but really fun !!! Patrice








HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY LONG WEEKEND !!!