10 December

Dear Parents

With this being the last newsletter of the year, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all parents & caregivers for your support at school this year. It has been another very busy year and I am proud of what our children have achieved.

I also wish to pay tribute to our leaving Year 6 pupils as they move onto the next stage of their education. We have appreciated you input into our school over the past 6 years, especially as leaders this year. We hope to continue to hear of your successes in the years ahead.

We also farewell other families who are moving on from Sacred Heart this year.

A special mention to Kelly & Gillian for running the canteen on Fridays and to the mothers who have worked with the children enhancing their Maths. We really appreciate your work.
Also a big thank you to all the parents who have coached or managed sport teams. The children have really appreciated your involvement.

Lastly but not least, thank you to the Board of Trustees for your governance of our school this year and to the PTA for your generosity and support for all our school events.

Lost property will be displayed next week in the foyer. Items unclaimed will be donated to the PTA school uniform shop and Vincent de Paul.

End of Year School Mass Monday 13th December 6.30 p.m.
The children are to line up in the school foyer 6.15 p.m. in full summer uniform. No jerseys please.

Reports
These will come home on Monday. There is a cover sheet explaining some aspects of the reports, please read this.
I would appreciate any feedback on the report – please send to principal@shsinv.school.nz

Building Work
Please be aware the front of the junior block will soon be cordoned off so the workmen can begin demolition work for the new veranda.

2011 Events
School opens Monday 31st January
Swimming starts 7 – 24th February
Parent Meeting & Keeping Ourselves Safe Info Session – 8th February.

Craft Stall
A BIG THANK you to the Senior Syndicate students who raised $87 dollars selling their crafts at the Public Library last night. This money is being sent to St Paul’s School, which was destroyed in the Christchurch Earthquake.
The children have some cool crafts left to sell so bring your small change along to Room 9 on Monday morning and get some goodies.
OSCAR
The after school Programme will be commencing Term 1 2011.

Basketball results for the season
Sharks = 1st Shooters = 4th Slamdunkers = 6th Spurs = 5th

Basketball Holiday Camp 7 – 12 yrs 17 & 18 Dec 9am – 3pm $50
Registration Forms are available in the office for anyone interested.

Monster Gala Sale Sunday 12th Dec – Makarewa School 9 – 12 pm
Something for everyone Wooden toys, Jewellery, Xmas decorations, Beads, New potatoes, Garage sales items, Plants, Clothing etc.

Congratulations To:
Jack & Ben Sievwright, Campbell Hosie & Damian Mitchell who were part of the winning Flipper Ball team last Friday.
Lucy Baynes who was placed 1st in the Under 6 yr Tap Dancing competition last weekend. And Eli Winders, Aimee Brookland, Kayla Boniface, Emma Harrington and Anika Winders who all did extremely well.
Jared Rutten, who with his calf Feebee were awarded the Reserve Champion at the A & P show last weekend.
Jared was also awarded the Junior Herdsperson ribbon & trophy at the West Otago A & P Society Show on 27th November.

Photos
Our three photos this week are of some of our 2010 Altar Servers, we thank them for their contribution this year.
And congratulations to the All Saints Flipper Ball team and also the SHS Sharks Year 3 & 4 Basketball team who both won their competition for the season and also the Grand Final.




HAVE A SAFE
AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!