12 March

Dear Parents

Welcome to Lucy Baynes who joined the children in Room 2 recently. We hope she enjoys her time with us.

We have been lucky with the weather this week in being able to hold the Zone Athletics on Monday and having reasonably fine weather while we have been at swimming. Another big thanks to all the parents who have been able to help at swimming, your assistance has been appreciated.

Also well done to all Room 7, 8 & 9 children who took part in the Zone Athletics. While we had a lot of excellent results, it was pleasing to see how hard all children tried in their events. We have had a lot of very positive comments regarding your efforts and behaviour. Well done.
The Southland Athletics are next Saturday - 20th March. As yet we do not have a list of place getters and entrants. We will send out information as soon as it arrives.

Well done to past pupils Kadin Boyle, Connor Chamberlain, Jack Kelly & William Gorton who received NCEA achievement awards recently at Verdon College.

Car Park Survey
Please help Room 9 by going to
http://www.surveypirate.com/Survey.aspx?surveyid=12250&hash=6fXSCJSZ4ysTL7dmacauzA%3d%3d and filling in the on-line survey.

Ranfurly Shield Photo Opportunity
Next Wednesday we are fortunate to have the Ranfurly Shield at school from 9.45 – 10.15. All are welcome to come along for photo opportunities.

Activity Fee
Compulsory book amounts for 2010 are as follows:
Rooms 1 & 2 = $14
Room 3 = $28
Rooms 5, 6, 7 & 8 = $30
Room 9 = $36

Please add these amounts to the Activity Fee below and pay at the office at your earliest convenience.
1 child - $70 2 children - $100 3 children - $125




Upcoming Events:
Southland Athletics – 20th March
Sunday Mass – 21st March
Swimming Champs – 28th March
Easter Liturgy/ End of Term – 1st April

Environment Southland Wai Tri, Sunday 28th March
This will be held in two divisions - Year 5 & 6 and year 7 & 8 with separate categories for individual girls and boys, girls' teams, boys' teams and mixed teams (two members only). Younger students can enter the Year 5 & 6 event.
If you would like an entry form please see Miss T.

Room 7 Class Happenings
Swimming
I am learning how to swim with my Aunty. I can make my arms turn in big circles and kick using a board. I am learning to do freestyle. I am enjoying swimming because I am getting better and better. Antony

Painting
I have learned how to make paint darker by putting in a little black or purple to make a shade. We learned to make tints by adding a little white. We painted green apples using shading and tinting. It was fun. They look
great on our wall. Finley

Athletics
Clap! People’s arms were pumping. People were running so fast that you could hardly see them. I was running as fast as my legs could go. With the finishing line coming up it felt like I was a train that had travelled a thousand miles. Kayne

Bean Seeds ( Inquiry)
We are growing bean seeds. They have sprouted leaves, stems and roots. The tallest plant is 21cm and that’s Caelan’s. We grew them in cotton wool and watered them. They have grown with the water and food from inside the seed. Now the leaves are collecting sunshine to make food to grow. My seed is now growing in the ground outside Room 7. I hope that it grows and we can eat the beans next spring. Kayla

Marist Rugby Club Weigh In/Registration Day
Sunday 14th March 11 am – 12 noon.
Tuesday 16th March 4 – 5 pm





PTA
PTA Oyster Raffle: Please remember to keep selling this raffle. This is our major fundraiser for this term and this raffle should appeal to lots of people. Please make an effort; it’s for all our Sacred Heart Children. Please return tickets and money into the school office by Monday 15th March.

Reminder: Self Defence Course for Girls: Sunday 14th March in the Sacred Heart Hall 10am – 4pm. Cost is $20.00 each.
Please bring your lunch. Registration with Liza Adams 215-9995.

Second-hand Uniform Sale: 17th March 2.30 in the school foyer.Very affordable winter and summer uniforms starting at just $1. If you have anything you would like to donate or for us to sell on your behalf, please phone Amanda 215-7663 or Nicky 214-0112.


House for Sale
4 bedroom and office in Craig Street. Enquiries to 215-6671. See the notice board for photos.

Starterz Soccer
This Soccer competition starts next term at Stadium Southland and is played every Monday between 4 – 6pm for 4 – 6 yr olds. If your child is interested, please put their name forward at the office.

Hockey will start in week 2 next term. Teams need to be in by the end of next week. Please fill out the form below and hand it back to Miss T by Wednesday 24th March. No late entries will be taken. Fees will be sent out at a later date.


I give my permission for ________________________Room_______ to play Hockey.

Year 1 & 2 Year 3 & 4 Year 5 & 6

Signed: ……………………………………………………

I am able to help coach a team __________________________