5 April

Dear Parents

Thank you to those people who were able to join us at Mass on Sunday. The Palm Sunday Mass is especially important in the preparation for Holy Week. It’s also is a good lead in for us as we prepare for our Easter Liturgy this afternoon.

Thank you to the PTA for organising the picnic and games afterwards. Again the weather was perfect.

Sadly today we say goodbye to Miss O’Neill, Patrick Ryan (who is moving to Nelson) and Elsie, Greta & Oliver Wallace (who are moving to Dunedin). We wish them all the best in their future.

A special thanks to Paul Wallace for the support the school has received during his time as manager of Countdown.

Mrs Pauline Mitchell will be teaching in Room 1 next term. Mrs Mitchell has relieved a number of times already this year and we look forward to her joining us next term.

Thank you to all parents for your help and support this term.

*REFLECTION ON SUNDAY’S GOSPEL READING (From Lectio Devina)

SEE AND BELIEVE

This is a compelling narrative – Jesus’ body has disappeared. Mary Magdalene makes the discovery. You can read about her encounter with Jesus in the verses following today’s reading.

So this passage focuses mainly on the two disciples: Peter and another whom tradition identifies as the apostle John.

The narrator tells us that John believes as soon as he sees the abandoned linen and the cloth which covered Jesus’ head in the grave. What caused John to believe Jesus is alive? Some authors believe it was the folding of the grave clothes in a particular style – Jesus’ style, one that John recognised. Whoever had done this was not dead but alive. Surely this must be Jesus. This was John’s first encounter with the risen Christ.

Did John share his belief with Peter? We don’t know. All we are told is that the disciples still did not understand the Scriptures which said he must arise from the dead. But this would soon change.

Mary Magdalene, Peter, John and the other disciples meet the risen Christ face to face in the verses following today’s reading in John’s account.

The eye witness accounts of these disciples are fundamental to the faith of Christians. They knew Jesus died on the cross, they knew precisely where he was buried and they each met with the risen Christ. These encounters with the risen Jesus confirmed their faith in the truth of the Scriptures: because they knew what was said and prophesied was the true word of God.

MEDITATION: Imagine what thoughts and emotions Mary Magdalene might have had when she discovered the empty tomb. Consider the full significance of Jesus being raised from the dead. Why is it essential to Christian faith? How would you explain the significance of the events of Easter to a friend?

PRAYER: Over the next week pray these three verses from Psalm 118. Verse 24 ‘This is the day of the Lord’s victory; let us be happy and let us celebrate!’ Verse 22 ‘The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.’ Verse 1 ‘Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good, and his love is eternal.’ Listen for the Lord to say something more to you and take the opportunity to give him thanks in your own words.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME

In 2013 Sacred Heart School/Parish will be preparing children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. Children who would normally have been prepared for First Reconciliation this year will be part of the group next year.

Lent

Thank you to the children who put money in our Mission box during Lent. $136 was collected over the past weeks. We will send it to CARITAS to support people in Fiji after their flooding.

Invercargill Sunrise Rotary

Thank you to those who have dropped off old DVD’s, CD’s, CD Roms etc for the big sale coming up. If you have anything to donate, please bring them to the school office.

Athletics & Swimming

Well done to all the children who took part in the Southland Athletics on Saturday.

Well done to Ben Henderson who was placed 2^nd in the 10 yr Shotput.

Also the children who had placings at the Swimming Champs last Sunday:

Sionelle Cahill: 2 x 1sts, 3^rd, 6^th, 8^th Amy Ingham: 4^th, 8^th

Ella Richardson: 8^th Erik Cahill: 7^th, 5^th

Harry Oosterbroek: 6^th, 8^th

PTA

AGM – Elected Office Bearers

President - Susanne Brown

Vice President - Amanda Hunt

Secretary - Denise Sullivan

Treasurer - Trish Sherriff

Entertainment Books – are now here. If you want to purchase a book(s), please bring money/order form to the office. A sample book is on display for you to view.

Picnic After Mass – lots of sunshine and plenty of fun was had to those who stayed for the picnic last Sunday.

Wallace Family – Many thanks to Paul for his generosity given to the PTA over the last 5 years.

Altar Servers

Saturday 7^th April 7.00 pm Volunteers – School Holidays

Sunday 8^th April 10.30 am Volunteers – School Holidays

No Children’s Liturgy

Lost Jersey - with the name Mya O’Connor. Please contact 235-8914 if you know of its whereabouts.

Hockey/Table Tennis

Due to small numbers signing up, there WON'T be a school Hockey or Table Tennis team. We still need more players for Future Ferns and Rippa Rugby for it to go ahead.

We have sent the children’s details to the organisers to hopefully join with another team.

More info as we receive it.

Achievements

Congratulations to Ethan Turnhout who was awarded the ‘Most Improved Player’ for Demons Under 9 T-ball team.

Aubrey Page who got 3^rd in the Finals Mixed 25 Meter Freestyle Kick race at the Orca Swimming Club Champs.

Nick Walsh was awarded his Yellow Belt at Karate on Tuesday night.

Sports Results

A big thank you to all the parents who have coached, managed and supported our sports teams this term. The children could not take part without your support and we are appreciative of this.

Numberworks n Words Holiday Course

18 – 20 April 10am – 12pm. Specialist Maths and/or English tuition for students Yr 1 – 11.

Spaces are limited – contact Raewyn 218-6804.

Out of School Art Classes (5 – 12 yrs)

Enrolments for terms 2, 3 & 4 are being accepted now. Phone Andrea Morrow 217-9923.

NZ Rock n Roll Junior Championships 7^th & 8^th April @ the Velodrome

Saturday 11am-3.30pm and 5.30-9pm - Sunday 10am-4pm and 5.30-10pm

Door Sales: 5-18 yr old -$5 per session - Adults-$15 per session - Under 5’s Free

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER

SCHOOL RE-OPENS MONDAY 23 APRIL

Room 8 Class Happenings

In Room 8 we have been doing our reading activities. We have been making things like, T.V ads, computer games, postcards and dioramas. It has been so much fun doing these activities. Some of the reading activities involved painting and colouring. Jake, Max, Nathan and Jacob D made a computer game, using the website Scratch. The game was a quiz about the Clyde Dam. They used the information from their reading books to make the game. Come in to Room 8 and have a go. Kayla, Macy, Aimee and Monique filmed a T.V advertisement about ‘Beach Balls’, with the great help from their camerawoman, Tanesha. Shaun, Zane and Jacob S designed a billboard. Janelle, Charlotte, Portia and Caleb designed a set from their book then made a diorama. They look really cool! Cory, William, Bridie, McKenzie and Tom made a postcard to anyone in the class. The picture on the front was from a setting in their book, ‘Happy Birthday, School’. Caitlin and Piper completed a story poster from their book, Nippers. Some people even designed wanted poster, on a character and a catalogue.
Room 8 has been really busy at reading time doing these activities. Everyone is so excited to finish their master pieces.

Some of the designs are AWESOME!

Come in to Room 8 to have a look!

By Tanesha and Janelle

WINTER UNIFORM ~ TERMS 2 & 3

Winter Girls

Pinafore

White long sleeved button to neck blouse

White skivvy

Red Tie (optional)

Blue V neck jersey

Navy blue or white socks/Navy blue tights

Tan, brown, navy or black shoes

Winter Boys

Winter weight grey shorts

Long sleeved button to neck grey shirt

Red Tie (optional)

Blue V neck jersey

Grey knee high socks

Tan, brown, navy or black shoes