11 March

Dear Parents

Welcome to Zoe Dunick from Christchurch. We hope she enjoys her time with us.

Athletics
Very well done to all the children who took part in our Zone Athletics yesterday.
While we had a lot of excellent results across all ages, I wish to thank all the children for the effort they put into the events. I had the chance to be able to watch a lot of the children and I was very impressed at how hard they tried.
A thank you to the teachers and parents who have instilled and encouraged this ethic. This is something that is noticed each year.

Report Info Night
Thank you to the parents who were able to attend the meeting on Monday. As well as using the forum as an information opportunity, it is also beneficial to our staff to be able to outline our procedures and receive feedback.
I am will to run further evenings or 2pm meetings for groups of parents who were unable to attend. Please let me know if you are interested in this: principal@shsinv.school.nz

Teachers Only Day – 1st April.

School Compulsory Mass – Sunday 20th March 10.30 am

Water Bottle – A reminder all children need to bring a water bottle to school, until further notice. Thank you.

Satellite Dish & Receiver
Many thanks to Mark Watson from Southern Aerial & Satellite, for the generous donation and installation of a satellite dish & receiver.
Please support Mark’s business 0274-346088.

Scholastic Bookclub – Closes Friday 18th March.

Sacred Heart PTA AGM – All Welcome
Desert & Coffee at Paddington Arms Tuesday 15th March 7.30 pm.
Please book in at the school office for catering purposes. Thank you.

Congratulations to Abby Humm who took part in the Southland Athletic Clubs Championships last weekend. Abby was placed 2nd in the 800m final and 3rd in the 200m final. Well done.

Meadow Fresh ~ New World
Meadow Fresh has joined forces with New World and Fly Buys and are running a campaign called ‘The Daisy Meadow Schools Campaign’ from 7 March – 17 April.
All you have to do is register your Fly Buys card at www.meadowfreshdaisies.co.nz and nominate our school. Every time you purchase Meadow Fresh products you need to swipe your Fly Buys card so daisies can be added to our school. The 15 South Island schools with the most daisies will receive $2000 towards sports gear, books or computers.









Room 7 Class Happenings

We thought we would share some of our attention grabbing starting sentences from our House Colour Chants with you.


Harrington’s the best!!! Forget about the rest!!! HARRINGTON ROCKS!!!!!
Everybody was so excited! ”This was the best day ever.’’ Henry

Harrington rox! Harrington rox! Yeah hoo!
Today’s house colour day and I’m in Harrington. Tanesha

Stomping, shouting, chanting! I just about lost my ears! Donovan’s chant is so-so.
Well well who’s up now? MERCY! WAHOO!!!! “Mercy, Mercy”, I was chanting.
“Today we are going hard just like the school is ours…” Kayla

It was awesome walking to the hall in orange with Donovan. Kavanagh started the chants. They came first equal with Mercy. Harrington came second. Yeah!
Donovan came third and they won best dressed awesome. Jacob D

Today were going hard just like the school is ours WHAT IS THAT?? Oh it’s Mercy’s chant. My ears blew off when we did our chant. It was not a nice day outside but it was the best day ever in the hall. Donavan’s one was really cool. Monique

Yay its house colour day! Wahoo!! Marist is the coolest house ever!
We might have lost but it was still really good fun. Tom

When I was at school in the morning I heard people screaming in the classroom.
Everyone was dressed in their colours. It was amazing! Cory

A reminder please for parents to check for RE homework each week. This to be completed and returned the next day. The books are often required for the next lesson the next day.

Please also send your email address to nwinders@shsinv.school.nz if you have not already done so. This will help home/school communication.

Many Thanks ~ Nicola Winders









Adult Beginners Guitar Classes starting soon
Both Morning & Evening Classes available
Where:* Maya Music Studio, 101 Dee St, Shop 9.
When: * Monday Mornings 10.00am - 12.00pm
Commences 4 & 8th April.
Enquiries to: Deo & Becks (03) 9730430.

Out of School Art Classes
Enrolments for Terms 2, 3 & 4 are being accepted now.
Contact Andrea 217-9923

Smooth Talk Hair Design ~ Windsor Street
All proceeds made from haircuts on Saturday 12th March between 10am – 2pm will be given to the Christchurch Earthquake Fund.

Aerobics Festival
The Aerobics Festival will be held on the 12th June – venue to be confirmed.
If your child is interested in participating please return the slip below by 21st March with a payment of $15.

Aerobics
Yes my child ___________________ Room _______ is interested in participating in Aerobics this year.

Year 3 & 4 Year 5 & 6

I have attached $15 payment

I am/am not able to help coach.

IN ORDER FOR THIS TO GO AHEAD WE WILL NEED PARENTS TO COACH TEAMS.

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AUSTRALIAN TESTS 2011 (FOR YEAR 4, 5, 6 PUPILS)

If your child would like to participate in the tests listed below, and is Year 4, 5 or 6, please fill out the form and return to the office, with the money, by Friday 1st April. No late entries.

Australian Tests

Child’s Name ……………………………… Year ……….

 Computer Skills @ $7.50 each
 Science @ $ 7.50 each
 Spelling @ $9.50 each
 Writing @ $17.50 each
 English @ $7.50 each
 Maths @ $7.50 each Total $ ………