26 March

Dear Parents

It is hard to believe that Term 1 is nearly at an end. It has been very busy with swimming and athletics, and I wish to thank all parents who have been able to assist in some way this term. Please have a safe and happy holiday and we look forward to seeing you all in Term 2.
As part of our Holy Week preparation, please assist your child to take part in our Lenten Offering.
Well done to all the children who took part in the Southland Athletics last Saturday and ‘good luck’ to Eric Cahill & Sam Thornbury who are taking part in the Southland Swimming Champs this weekend.

Welcome
To Sarah Phillipson and Ethan McIntyre who joined the children in Room 2 this week. We hope they enjoy their time with us.

School Easter Liturgy
Parents and families are welcome to join us as we tell the Easter story next Thursday afternoon beginning at 1.30pm in the hall.
We look forward to sharing the story with you.





Thank you for your support of our Lenten fund raising effort. The children have suggested some of the following ideas: Mow the lawns for aunty and uncle, have a car wash at home, do jobs around the house, do the washing instead of my sister doing it, sweep up leaves, do jobs at home like folding the washing, sell stuff you’ve grown out of, a garage sale, do the cobwebs, clean outside of house with hose, do the gardening, clean the windows, hang out the washing, help my aunty at work….. There were many other ideas!
Some money has already started to come in, so well done and thank you! Wednesday next week is the final day to bring the Lenten Offerings in. We should be able to let everyone know how much we have raise for the “Holy Childhood Association” at the Easter Liturgy.






Reconciliation Rite 2
This will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday 30th March at 7 pm.

Interviews
These will be held on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th April. School will close on Tuesday at 12.30pm.
This year we are trialling a new system for interviews/reports, especially in Rooms 1 – 6. The children from these rooms will have received a note requesting a 15 or 30 minute interview. This is so we can have the usual 3-way interview to discuss children’s goals and an additional parent/teacher session to discuss progress and achievement. Forms will be in the junior corridor on Tuesday for you to book a time that suits you best.

Activity Fee
Thank you to the parents who have already paid the Activity Fee and compulsory books. We are able to write ‘donation’ on the receipt, for parents wanting to settle this before the 31st March for tax purposes.

Fun Athletics afternoon for Rooms 5, 6, 7
Rooms 5, 6 & 7 are planning to have a fun athletics afternoon on Tuesday, March 30 at 1:30pm. We require some parent help please.
If you are able to help please contact either Mrs Winders, Rutledge or Stanley on Monday. Postponement day is Wednesday, March 31.
Children are to wear their sports uniform please.

Upcoming Events
Swimming Champs – 28th March
Reconciliation Rite 2 – 30th March
Easter Liturgy/ End of Term – 1st April
Interviews – 27/28 April

Lost Property
This will be on display in the school foyer next week.

Congratulations To:
Georgea Newell who competed in the Waverly Swimming Club Championships for 8 year old girls. She was placed: 1st backstroke, 1st breaststroke, 2nd Freestyle and 2nd backstroke.
And to Eli Winders who was placed 2nd in the 8 year olds 800m at the Southland Athletics last Saturday.









Hockey
We need more Hockey players for all levels. This is played on a Wednesday pm and is $15 each player. Please see Miss T.

Sport Southland is once again holding the ILT Holiday Sports Programme at Stadium Southland during the April holidays. The programme runs for 5 days, involves 17 different sporting options and caters for children aged 5-12.
Enrolment forms available from Christine.

Bluff Tryathlon
Saturday 27th March 10.20 am. Registrations 9.30 am on the day.
Swim 100m, bike 3 km and run 1 km. All entrants receive a medal and t-shirt, events can be done individually, team of 2 or team of 3. Cost is $10. All proceeds going to the Bluff Save the Pool Committee.
For more info contact 0276424333 or info@southlandtriclub.co.nz

Touch Southland Junior Girls Rep Trials
A reminder these trials are on tomorrow at Turnbull Thomson Park from 10 am. Queries to Sue 0276732670.

Real Art Road Show
Southland Museum & Art Gallery 9 – 13 April 10 – 4 pm. Free entry.

PTA
The oyster raffle will be drawn this Monday after school.



Room 6 Class Happenings
On Friday Room 6 went to Enrich. First we had a look around. Then we made partners and my partner was Henry. We got a camera then took photos outside. Next we downloaded the photos onto the computer and made a slideshow. Then we went onto comic life and made a page of a comic book. My title was ‘close ups’ and my partners title was ‘colours.’ We got to choose the colour of the background. We had morning tea and lunch there. It was really fun ~ By Jake

On Friday Room 6 went to Enrich. First we looked around. Then we got partners – my partner was Mckenzie. Next we took photos of our partner and after that we went outside to take photos with our partner. Afterwards we went on iphoto to download our photos. After that we went on comic life to make a comic about our photos. I did close up photos for my comic ~ By Jacob D