18 February

Dear Parents

AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY ~ THE SHIPWRECK

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small,
uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him,
and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none
seemed forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky.

The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going badly. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground--it just may be a smoke signal that summons The Grace of God.


School Office
The office will be closed on Monday & Tuesday due to the builders re-roofing the junior block.
Later in the week Rooms 1, 2 & 3 will be relocated while that section is worked on.
Entry to school will be via the ramp between the library & Room 7.
Please send notes or phone in any relevant messages.

Water Bottles !!!
With the foyer closed there will be no access to the drinking fountains. Children will need to bring water bottles to school next week.

Welcome
We welcome Maiya Tagomoa-Kaa who joined the children in Room 1 recently. We hope she enjoys her time at Sacred Heart School.

Otatara Bus Early – Wednesday 23rd February
The Otatara bus will leave school at 1.00 pm next Wednesday due to a PPTA Union meeting. Please contact Christine if your child is to be put on this early bus.

Swimming
We are in desperate need of additional helpers at swimming next week – especially some fathers.
I will be taking groups, so we do need some male helpers in the changing rooms.

BOT Meeting
The next meeting is Monday 21st February at 7.00 p.m.

Sister of Mercy
A big thanks to Hugh Armstrong for making the box to honour the Sisters of Mercy Charism.
It is a lovely piece of work and has been admired by many already.

Sport Teams
With sports gearing up again – draws will be placed on the notice board in the junior corridor.

Year 6 Camp – Fundraising
Any families interested in fundraising for your child’s individual camp costs can contact:
Trish 215-8292 or Nicki 214-0112. This fundraiser would be parent child focused, completely separate from any school-based fundraiser.
Expression of interest ASAP please so we can get underway and meet your individual target.



OSCAR Childcare
OSCAR childcare is now available in the Parish Hall, Monday to Friday 2.45 – 5.45 pm. Casual enrolments are also accepted. For more information, phone 218-9520.

Fruit Orders
Check out the sheet on the notice-board in the junior corridor.
Please have money & orders to Christine by Tuesday lunchtime.

Netball Southland – Future Stars Programme
Netball Southland is running a four week programme for 5 – 7 yr olds this term from Wednesday 16 March – 6 April, from 4 – 4.30 pm at the Southland Velodrome. Cost is $20 per child for 4 sessions. If your child is interested, registration forms can be obtained from the office.

Big River Fun Day
The Southland Water Ski Club is holding a fun day to give the public a chance to come to the club to see what they have to offer. Club members will be available to give free boat rides and ski biscuit rides during the day. There will be ski and wakeboard displays and ski race boats will give a circuit race demonstration. There will be a sausage sizzle and soft drinks available to purchase. Cancellation day will be on Sunday. A small cover charge of $3 for children and $5 for adults if you want to have boat rides or ski biscuit rides. There is no charge to come and enjoy the day out by the river. Venue is the Southland Water Ski Clubrooms on the road to sandy point.

Lloyd Esler’s Book Launch – The Southland Book of Records
Can you spare some time on Monday 28 February at 7:00pm to establish a new Southland Record?
Join the Friends of the Southland Museum & Art Gallery and Lloyd Esler in a record breaking event to launch his latest version of The Southland Book of Records.
We want to create a new record for the greatest number of people to attend a book launch in Southland.
All you need to do is come along to the Southland Museum & Art Gallery on the 28th February at 7:00pm
• You will receive a lucky bookmark that is your entry into a draw to win one of 5 copies of the book and other spot prizes
• Listen to Lloyd as he relates some of the fascinating and quirky records featured in his new book
• Be in a group photograph that will feature in the next book of records.
• Your bookmark will also entitle you to a $5.00 discount on the book, valid on the night only
• Have your book personally autographed by Lloyd
Please support the Friends of the Southland Museum & Art Gallery with this exciting, record breaking event.



Congratulations to Mrs T-K who tied the knot 22/1/11
Best wishes and blessings for the future







Room 3 Class Happenings



On Wednesday where the hedge used to be, there was a fire. But it was over the fence. I wondered why the dirt was not on fire. Now I know that it has a special gas in it. I felt the heat of the fire. It was warm on my hands. There were two fires. One was lit the other day and this one was lit this morning. I could smell the smoke and I could see a watery spot. This means that that spot is a very, very, VERY hot spot of the fire. I saw ashes flying around the place. Jasmine

I didn’t like the smoke of the fire. The other fire did not have any flames so we watched the fire that did have flames. I liked watching the fire because I like fires. The smoke looked like big grey clouds. When the black ash came down it looked like black bits of snow but snow can’t be black. Phoebe

The digger pushed the sticks into the fire. The forklift lifted the pieces of wood. Luke B

The bonfire looked like a volcano because of the flames. The digger was pushing the trees and the flames changed to black. The flames got bigger. The forklift helped the digger. Aiden H



Remember to check out our blog at www.room3shsinv.blogspot.com to see what we have been doing in class.




NZRU Trophy Tour – Wed 23rd Feb, 4 – 6 pm @ Rugby Park
Rugby Southland is inviting you to join them for the NZRU Trophy Tour.
The Bledisloe Cup, the Tri Nations Trophy, U20’s Junior World Championship Trophy, The Ranfurly Shield and the IRB Women’s World Cup will be on display and available for you to have your photo taken with them.
The Ruggerbee mascots; Rugger William, Webb and Alice will also be joining in the fun on the Ruggerland Bouncy Castle.
Stevo the Stag and the Rugby Southland Academy Players will be running some skills and drills sessions and there will be some fantastic prizes to be won! Come and join in the fun!