3 September

Dear Parents

You will have noticed work has begun on replacing the hall windows. This may cause some issues regarding parking space, so please be aware of this.
While we haven’t yet had any official confirmation about our new library, I have been told they are waiting for consent from the council and it is hoped to be in place during the next school break.
Well done to Miss Tagomoa, Ranan and Mrs Brookland for preparing the teams for the Gym Festival last weekend. These events have a very high time commitment but are very worthwhile, so thanks to all concerned. Of special note this year was the boy’s team. Eli and Keegan both got ‘Elite’ which is in the top 2 and got to perform two of their rotations again. Well done!!!

Welcome to Summer Smith who started in Room 2 on Monday.

FIRST RECONCILIATION
The next session for the children is on Wednesday 8 September 3.15 to 4.00pm in the church for a practice. The children will line up in the school foyer and walk over together.

RECONCILIATION NIGHT - THURSDAY 9 SEPT - 6.30PM IN THE CHURCH. The children will wear tidy home clothes or their uniform.

Good luck to Patrice Brookland and Ashleigh Baker who are off to compete in the South Island Gymnastics Champs in Timaru this weekend.

Congratulations to Lucy Baynes who passed her primary ballet exam with Merit.

Holiday Basketball Camps
Check out the notices in the junior corridor regarding the Basketball Camps in the September holidays: 5 – 8 yrs ~ Wed 29th Sept $20 each
9 – 14 yrs ~ Mon 27th & Tues 28th Sept $45 each











ILT Sing Out
We are getting closer to the ILT Sing Out which is on the 16th September. Tickets can be purchased from the ICC booking office.





Room 8 Class Happenings

Room 8 has been learning about Eco-Systems. Last week we had Mr. Esler come and visit. He showed us that we had lots of different types of grass on our field.



This term we have started persuasive writing. We have to persuade someone into thinking the same way we do, here is an example of some of the writing.

I think homework should be banned because children find it frustrating and they are stressing about no fresh air, every child needs fresh air or else their brains will get fuzzy inside and they won’t be able to think properly.
Another reason is that children also have after school activities, for example, I have swimming lessons on Tuesday and this is when most of my RE work comes along.
The children also need a day off to relax and take their mind of some things, because when they get older they won’t be able to calm down, being far too busy worrying about work more than their family.
That’s why I think homework should be banned!! By Bree Chilton

Bann Homework!!
Homework is the most boring thing in history!! We should Bann it NOW because we spend way too much time, hours and hours go past, when we could be outside being active.
Do you think you should be sitting on your big butt wasting your own life when we could be outside on the trampoline or doing whatever else you like to do?
Bann homework because terrible teachers try and keep you in doing work every single day! If you don’t, you get into trouble.
Do you know that teachers are a different type of Witch? So tell your teacher homework should be banned!! By Eli Winders

I think we should not Bann homework because ‘double learning makes you double smart’. I would absolutely hate it if they banned homework! If they did Bann it, I would still do my own homework.
Kids just say they don’t want to because they are lazy. However you are actually putting more and more information into your brain. It’s called learning! Because if you do all of your homework you will be rewarded at the end of the week.
Thirdly if you do it every week your teacher will know you are a good learning child. Listen to the teacher when the teacher says to do homework. Cool!! By Renee Boniface



Basketball - If your child would like to play, please fill out the slip and return to the office. These must be returned by Wed 8th September. The cost will be $35 each, which includes entry to the Stadium. Payment must accompany the child’s slip to secure a place in the team.

I give permission for__________________ to play basketball in Term 4

Year ___________________ Signed____________________









Catholic Sports Tournament

Where: Stadium Southland/ Velodrome
When: Monday 20th September 10am -2pm
Sports: Rippa Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Hockey

The Room 8 & 9 students have been divided up into sports teams to compete in the Catholic Sports Tournament. We will be travelling to the Stadium by bus between 9-9.15am and returning around 2pm. Children are to come dressed in their sports uniform. They will need warm clothes, morning tea, lunch and plenty to drink.
We will need coaches/supervisors for each of our teams. Please fill out the slip below if you are available to help with this. Parents/caregivers are more than welcome to come and support our teams. If you would like your child to come straight home from the Stadium you need to advise their classroom teachers ~ Kath Lieshout and Selina Tagomoa.

Convent Cup

I am available to help supervise/ coach. Contact number/ e-mail ____________

Name: ___________________ Sport: _______________


HELP WE ARE STRUGGLING TO GET PARENT HELPERS FOR THESE DAYS ESPECIALLY THE POSTPONEMENT DAY - WE MAY HAVE TO CANCEL THIS TRIP.
The Senior Syndicate is going on a Field Trip to Thompson’s Bush as part of our inquiry unit on ecosystems. We need at least 6 parent helpers per class. Each class trip will be for approximately two hours. We will be walking there and back. We are hoping to go on Friday the 10th of September and the postponement date is Monday the 13th of September. We would appreciate your help in this matter as if we don’t have enough parent helpers we can’t go.

At this stage:
Room 9 will be on the trip from 8.45 – 11.00 (In bush 9.30 -10.30)
Room 7 will be on the trip from 9.45 – 12.00 (In bush 10.30 -11.30)
Room 8 will be on the trip from 10.45 - 1.00 (In bush 11.30 -12.30)
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Thompson’s Bush
I can/ cannot help on Friday the 10th of September
I can/ cannot help on Monday the 13th of September
Name ______________________________


SISTERS OF MERCY
On Sunday 19 September, the Sisters of Mercy will celebrate their 60 years presence in the Sacred Heart Parish.
The Sisters will commemorate this occasion at the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 19 September. We wish to contribute to their Mass of celebration by having a choir of children singing before and during the Mass.
We are looking for year 3 and above children to be part of this choir. Please fill in the form below to indicate that your child will take part.
The Sisters of Mercy were the first teachers at Sacred Heart School when our school was established in 1962 and this would be way to show our appreciation of their contribution to our school.
Your child would be involved on SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 10.00AM TILL APPROX 11.45AM
The Mass will be followed by a cuppa and finger food in the parish hall which all are welcome to attend. If you would like to contribute towards the finger food, a small plate would be appreciated.


SISTERS OF MERCY CHOIR

______________________________________ will take part in the Mass to celebrate 60 years of the Sisters of Mercy in Sacred Heart Parish.

SIGNED ________________________________