31 March

Dear Parents

This week we welcome Thomas Horrell & Jade Holland to Room 1.
We hope they enjoy their time at Sacred Heart School.

Good luck to all the athletes competing at the Southland meet on Saturday.

Teachers Only Day Tomorrow
All teachers will be at in-service training in Gore tomorrow.
School will be closed for all pupils. N.B. Oscar will be closed.

School Interviews
Monday 11 April from 1.15pm and Tuesday 12 April from 3.15pm. Please note school will close on Monday at 12.30pm. As in previous years these are 3 way interviews for 15 minutes each. A change this year – all bookings will be done on-line at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz code WZHJL.
For parents without internet, times can be booked at school.

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON WHO:
1. You shook hands with?
2. Saw you cry?
3. Made you cry?
4. Went to the movies with you?
5. You went to dinner with?
6. You talked to on the phone?
7. Said “I love you to you” and really meant it?
8. Broke your heart?
9. Made you laugh?
10. You thought about more than 3 times a day?
11. You kissed?
12. You borrowed something from?
13. You text messaged on your phone?
14. You got in an argument with?
15. You had lunch with?
16. You borrowed clothes from?
17. You bought a gift for?
18. You took to the airport?
19. Picked you up from the airport?
20. Surprised you?
IF SOMEONE’S NAME IS LISTED MORE THAN 4 TIMES, YOU MAY NEED TO THANK HIM OR HER FOR BEING AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR LIFE.


Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Families should now have an order form and information from the Entertainment Book that was sent home yesterday. Please have a look at the details about the voucher book, go online and find out more or view a copy of the latest book in the school office. If you, or any of your friends or family, would like to buy any, please return your order form as soon as possible to the office.

Please note the books cost $50 each and will only be given out when payment is received at the office by Mrs Forbes, who will then either send them home, or give to you directly. For every book sold, you raise $10 for the school. Payment can be made by cash, cheque (payable to Sacred Heart School PTA) or credit card. If needed extra credit card payment requests are also available at the office. Any questions feel free to call Susanne Brown (PTA Chairperson) on 2158883.
Thanks for your support ~ Your PTA



Chess Club
Our first Monday lunch time chess session was a huge success. So much so that we don't have enough chess sets! Some children already knew how to play chess and others are just learning. If there are any unused chess sets at home that you are no longer using and would like to donate, we would love to see them. Thank you ~ Mrs Stupples

Scholastic Bookclub Sale – Closes Tuesday 5th April

Australian Tests – Monday 4th April will be the final day entries will be accepted.

Fruit Order
Delivery will be Thursday 7 April. Please order with money by Tuesday morning

Pita Pit Lunches
There was a great response to lunch orders on Monday, approx 40 children ordering. The children are to collect envelopes from their class to be taken home and filled out for Monday morning.

Childcare Available – Tomorrow Teachers Only Day 1st April
Enquiries to Trish 215-8292 (Year 6 Camp Fundraiser)

Japanese Earthquake Fundraiser
Thank you to all the people who purchased sushi today to fundraise for the Japan Earthquake.
Many thanks to Keiko & Glenise Hawkes for the marvellous idea.

Natalya Hawkes & Xanthe Belesky dressed beautifully for the
Red & White day last Friday.












Help the Rowers Win Gold at Maadi
Firewood is available for sale by the rowing girls travelling to Karapiro in search of glory for Verdon at this years Maadi Cup. If you would like to order firewood, please contact: Dee Heenan 215-6227 or 0274960738. Or alternatively contact the school office 216-9039

For Sale: Cones for the Fire - $3 sack – Phone 215-8234

The ILT and BNZ Holiday Sports Programmes
Tuesday 19, Wednesday 27, Thursday 28, and Friday 29 April
Sports include: Aerobics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Crazy Catch, Cricket, Cycling, Dodgeball, Football, Fun Skills, Golf, Gym Sports, Hip Hop, Hockey, Indoor Bowls, Indoor Rowing, Netball, Orienteering, Rugby, Rugby League, Softball, Surf Lifesaving, Tee Ball, Tennis, Volleyball and Yachting. Please see www.sportsouthland.co.nz for more details.
All enquiries should be directed to Tracy or Peter at Sport Southland on 03 211 2150
tracy.simpson@sportsouthland.co.nz or peter.dunne@sportsouthland.co.nz

Junior Netball Academy! Suitable for players from 8 –15 years. Term 2 Invercargill, starting week of Monday 9th May 2011. For info contact Shan Jensen-Loach – 03 217 1303 or visit our website for a registration form www.netballsouthland.org.nz

Room 8 Class Happenings

This week The Flakes reading group have been reading about how Anzac Biscuits came to be.
We learned that ANZAC stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corp. We also learned that the wives and girlfriends of the Army troops made Anzac Biscuits because they can be kept for a long time and were made out of oats so the men didn’t get hungry quickly.
Today we decided that we would have a go at making the biscuits ourselves.
Everyone in room 8 got to taste them and so did some of the teachers, they were delicious!!!
Here is the recipe so you can have a go at home 

ANZAC BISCUITS
1 cup flour 

1 cup caster sugar

1 cup desiccated coconut

2 cups rolled oats 

125g butter 

2 tbsp golden syrup

1 tsp baking soda 

3 tbsp boiling water
1. Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan bake). Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
Place flour, caster sugar, coconut and oats in a bowl and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre.
2. Place butter and golden syrup in a saucepan to melt, or microwave in a bowl to melt. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Add melted ingredients and dissolved baking soda to dry ingredients and mix to combine.
3. Roll spoonfuls into balls and press onto prepared baking trays, allowing space for biscuits to spread while cooking.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool, and enjoy!