27 September

Dear Parents

With this being the last newsletter of the term I wish to thank all the parents who have helped make this term such a success. Whether it be parent help, cooks, drivers, coaches, managers, audience, or supporter, your presence shows the children that what they are doing is important. Thank you.

Also a big thanks to the PTA for organising tonight’s Disco. I look forward to the latest dance crazes.

We farewell Saphira, Jade and Corey Rance tomorrow and wish them all the best.

We also farewell Mrs Armstrong from our staff. We thank her for her commitment to the children at our school. Many thanks.

*REFLECTION ON TODAY’S GOSPEL READING (From Lectio Divina)

 Jesus surprises his disciples yet again. Apparently someone was casting out demons in Jesus’ name. The disciples tell him to stop because he is not one of their group. Jesus surprises them by telling them not to stop him. The reason Jesus gives is very practical. Someone performing miracles in his name could hardly turn round later and speak against Jesus’ ministry. We’re not really given many details so do not know why this person was not more closely connected with Jesus’ disciples. However Jesus makes it clear that kindness shown to one of his disciples because they are following him will certainly by rewarded.

Jesus then turns his attention to the seriousness of sin. He gives a strong warning to those who cause the young to lose their faith in Jesus (verse 42). Jesus sums his teachings up by saying don’t allow anyone or anything to cause you to lose faith in him. He emphasises the importance of this by repeating it no fewer than three times. It’s a matter of life or death, heaven or hell. We must keep our lives clearly focused on Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

MEDITATION: What does this passage teach us about how we should deal with temptation and sin? Do we take it as seriously as God does? What can we learn about our responsibility to others, especially to children concerning their faith in Jesus?

PRAYER: Read Psalm 19 and allow time for the Holy Spirit to open up areas that need to change. If we confess our sins God promises ‘he will forgive us our sins and purify us from all wrongdoing’ (1 John 1:9).

Do you know how beautiful and precious you are in God’s sight?

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women National team are delighted to invite all women to a special retreat weekend with international speaker Elissa Macpherson and local speaker Diana Ingle. Both women are delightful accomplished speakers. Theme “Lavish Gifts, Extravagant Love!”  5-7 October Villa Maria College Christchurch. On line registration available at www.dove.org.nz or pick up a registration form from your church foyer. Sponsorship available. Further enquiries contact Judith 03 358 4754 email jmosullivan@clear.net.nz

Convent Cup

Well done to all the teams who competed on Tuesday. The day was perfect and we had some excellent results. A big thanks to the parents who coached and managed our teams.

Enrolments

Please contact me if you know of any pre-schoolers not yet enrolled or any prospective enrolments for next year and beyond.

Sports ~ Cricket

Southland Cricket are running 3 different competitions next term:

1       Have a Go (5 – 8yr olds) – Sat 9 am (7 wks) @ Queens Park $35 per team

2       Kiwi 8’s – Yr 1 – 4 Thurs 3.45 pm @ Queens Park $50 per team per term

3       Yr 5 & 6 Friday night hardball or softball grades $60 per team per term

Entries close 19^th October – another note will go out in the first week of next term. In the interim, email me at principal @shsinv.school.nz to indicate interest. If there is not a full team, we will combine with the other schools.

Nude Food Day ~ Wednesday, 17 October 2012

The children will hear more about this in their classes.  We would strongly encourage everybody to consider having a “rubbish free lunchbox” on this day.  Please refer to the posters hanging in the corridors and look at this website. http://www.nudefoodday.com.au/

School Fair Meeting – Monday 15^th October 7.30pm

PTA School Disco   Tonight - Thursday 27^th September 2012    

Gold coin donation (per family) please.

Chips, ice blocks & drinks available to purchase ($0.50 - $1.00)  

Variety of glow products available to purchase ($0.50 - $2.00)

Juniors            Years 0-3             6.30pm – 7.30pm

(Younger siblings are welcome to stay for the juniors disco if accompanied by parents)

Seniors            Years 4-6             7.30pm – 8.30pm

Tea & coffee is also be available for adults. We look forward to seeing you all there.

JR McKenzie Youth Education Trust

The above trust gives financial supportto families with children moving from Yr 6 to Yr 7with uniform costs. If you wish to apply, please ring or email me. This is confidential.

2 Scooters Missing               

A MGP Team Edition scooter was taken from school last week, purple with green hand grips, has a custom paint job and deck underneath is a bright orange.  Very distinctive colours, please contact the school, police or 021-678481 with any information. 

The 2^nd one is also a MGP and has blue handlebars and wheels and has a pink deck. Any information can be directed to Jackie 027-4922118.

Annual Inter-school Relay Carnival – Saturday 3^rd November @ 6 pm

Children interested in participating in this carnival, please see me.

Keep in mind the school fair is on the following morning.

Basketball Camp 7 – 12yr olds ~ 4 & 5 October 9am – 3pm

All enquiries: to 211-2254.

Achievements

The following children did extremely well at the Jazz Competitions recently.

Holly Wolf received ‘Highly Commended’

Brooklyn McLeod received ‘Honours with Distinction’

Mya O’Connor received ‘Honours with Distinction’

Altar Servers

Saturday 22^nd September                           7.00 am                   Cameron Ralston & Caleb Brown         

Sunday 23^rd September                            10.30 am                                     Patrice & Aimee Brookland

Children’s Liturgy                                                                           Nicki Brookland

Governor General

Yesterday Mrs Ingham attended a morning tea and assembly at St John's Girls School, where she had the privilege of meeting the Govenor General of New Zealand, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and his wife, Lady Janine.

Exciting News

With just one month to go for our Meadow Fresh Cool Stuff for Kids campaign we hope everyone is still busy collecting as many Meadow Fresh stickers as they can! Remember the more stickers, the bigger share your school gets of the $500,000 worth of cool prizes.

Anyone who buys a bottle of Meadow Fresh Milk between now and 26th October and sends us their original receipt can win $10,000 dollars cash for your school PLUS $500 for yourself! How awesome is that! To enter, send original receipt with their name and phone number, plus their nominated school on the back to:

FreePost MeadowFresh PO Box 90450 Victoria St West Auckland

Room 5 Class Happenings

This week we had the opportunity to learn some Badminton with Brent Busby.  We learned how to hit a shuttlecock and that they are made from goose feathers and plastic. Brent also told us that the older the bird is that they get the feathers from the more expensive the shuttlecock is.

                                  

The Big Shake Out – This week we took part in the largest ever earthquake drill. This is what we had to do

•    DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!),

•    Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and

•    HOLD on to it until the shaking stops.

If there isn’t a table or desk near you, drop to the ground in an inside corner of the building and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY