15 September

Dear Parents

Congratulations to Piper Adams, Aimee Brookland, Emma Brooks, Mathew Brooks, Caleb Brown, Max Forde, Rylee Hewitt, Paris Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Aidan Jones, Bridie Kinney, Claire Kinney, George Nally, Tom Nally, Lucy Nind, Nathan Russell, Charlotte Sherriff, Caitlin Smith, Jacob Sullivan, Jennifer Thomson, Greta Wallace, & Caleb Wolf who will receive The Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday afternoon from Bishop Colin.

A huge thanks to Mrs Winders, Mrs Tagomoa-Kaa for organising the Ski Trip last Friday.

The feedback was very good and we look forward to this again in 2012.

The Convent Cup (inter-school sports tournament) will be held on Monday 4^th October at Verdon College. We have 3 Basketball, 2 Soccer and 2 Netball teams.

End of Year

At this stage we are looking at finishing the school year on Wednesday 14^th December @ 12.30 pm.

Relievers

We have had a lot of sickness in the school recently, both children and staff.

A large number of relievers have been in and we would appreciate your patience with this matter.

Welcome to Markus Seibt & Anya Phillips who have joined the children in Room 2.

We hope they enjoy their time at Sacred Heart.

BOT Meeting

The next meeting will be held this Monday, 19^th September @ 7.00 pm. All welcome.

Car Park

Once again we have congestion problems in the car park with cars parking in the drop off zone. Please consider others regarding this.

School Photos

Please have all orders to the office by Wednesday 21^st September.

All cheques are to be made out to Geoff Horrell.

Book Amnesty ~ Please return any books from school that you may have at home. Ask your child to return them to their class teacher as soon as possible as we are in the process of stocktaking our books. No questions asked!!!

Swimming Carnival – We need 2 more swimmers!!!

The Collegiate Swimming Club is holding its Annual Inter School Relay Carnival at Splash Palace 5^th November at 6.30pm. There are 2 events for our children – 4 x 25m relay and 4 x 25m freestyle. If your child is a competent swimmer and would like to be involved, please let me know.

Badminton Southland – Baddy Bashers Junior Club - Wednesdays 4 – 5 pm

This club is free and all gear is supplied. If interested please contact 217-9460.

Flax Weaving Beginners Workshops – October & November

Enquiries to maylamade@hotmail.com

MISSING – If anyone knows the whereabouts of the Cook Island drum Mrs Tagomoa-Kaa was using for the Polyfest, would they please return it to the office. The name Winders is written on the bottom of it and it holds extreme sentimental value.

A reward is offered – No questions asked.

The Year 5 All Saints Netball Team

Netball Stars

The Future Ferns were lucky enough to have Steel and Silver Fern netball players Wendy Frew and Sheryl Scanlan attend their practice. The children impressed, with their knowledge of the visitors and asked excellent questions. After a fun game they gave the children some useful tips to improve their skills. Wendy and Sheryl really enjoyed the rivalry and the opportunity to play with the children.

Ski Trip

A big thank you to the parent helpers who helped make our ski trip to Coronet Peak last Friday such a success.

GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!

PTA

We are having our annual Family Car Trial on Sunday 2 Oct. The car trial should take approx between 1.15 – 2.00 hrs (depending on how clever you are) & is approx 25kms. Each car will need to bring a camera and $1. For the first time ever a trophy for 1^st place will be given! So please come & have some fun. Time to be advised.

Disco – Thursday 22^nd September - Gold coin donation (per family) on the night please

Due to constraints with times when we can access the hall this year, we have had to change the start times a little as shown below, and apologise to those with younger children for the later start. All children are welcome to attend from 7.00pm, however at 8.00pm we will be asking for the Year 3 and younger, to be taken home.

Years 0-3 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Years 4-6 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Parents of younger children are encouraged to stay, and younger siblings are welcome to attend if parents are staying.

The PTA will have on sale:

Ice Blocks $1.00 each

Small chips $0.50 each

Drinks $1.00 each

Glow Sticks $0.50 - $2.00 Variety of glowing merchandise

Tea & coffee is also be available for adults.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Altar Servers

Saturday 17 September 7.00pm Isabella & Mackenzie Wild

Sunday 18 September 10.30am Abby Humm & Cameron Roulston

2.30pm – Confirmation Mass Eli Winders & Reuben Brown

Children’s Liturgy Jacqui O’Connor