24th November Newsletter
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24 November 2011
Dear Parents, Caregivers, Family and Friends
A highlight of this week was the whole school cultural and sporting visit to Dalefield.
Lead by Matua Bob and Ms Julius the day began with a moving Powhiri. Teachers were proud of our students because of the way they were respectful of the occasion and strong in their singing and dance.
Each school performed musical items, had lunch together and then had ‘fun’ sports’ events.
A1 QUALITY
Monique – excellence in spelling activities.
Monique has worked hard to achieve this goal before she moves to Kuranui College next year!
CONGRATULATIONS to:
William who won a Merit award in the 2011 Fairfax Newspapers in Education National Personal Experience Writing Competition.
PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
Ben Hull – maths basic facts book work
STAFFING FOR 2012
After originally coming to teach at St Mary’s for a term, Dale Julius is leaving us after two years to “expand her horizons once again”.
Amber Gray has agreed that she would like to move to Room 3 and teach at ‘the other end of the school’. The position in Room 1 has been advertised and I should have good news about who will teach in there next year before the end of this school year.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK
25/11 Olivia 7
ALL BLACK SOFT TOY RAFFLE
This will be drawn tomorrow at Assembly. Tickets are 20c and can be purchased from the Year 8 girls tomorrow morning.
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Thank you to those parents who offered to help. Unfortunately there were not enough children who wanted to go on the float it to make it viable. Hopefully next year when can make it happen.
ERO VISIT
Mrs Ruth Nicholas and Mrs Glenda Haren will be in our school for Monday afternoon to Thursday morning reviewing our school. Students will be welcoming them with a Powhiri in the church at 12.30pm on Monday.
IMPORTANT DATES 2011/2012
15 December – Last day of term 4 school will finish at 12.30pm
30 January – Teacher only day, teachers will be working with St Pats on the Stormbird programme – helping children through a crisis situation.
31 January – 1st day Term 1
We are starting the school year two days earlier because Anzac Day (25 April) is a Wednesday and there will be two teacher only days 26/27 April so that teachers can visit other schools to see what they have in place for ICT and how it is being used in the classroom.
Have a safe and happy weekend.
God Bless You All
Deirdre
Diary Dates – St Mary’s
30 November – South Wairarapa Athletics
9 December – Ladies night fundraiser
5-9 December – ACTIVITY WEEK
13/14 December – Year 8 trip
14 December – End of Year celebration
15 December – Last day of Term 4, school finishes 12.30pm
31 January 2012 – First day term 1
THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS
During 2011 the Friends have kindly donated to our school
* Bark
* Bus trip
* Jump jam CD
* Brooms and Mops for school hall
* Pin boards for cloak bays - coming
* Whiteboards for rooms 1 & 4 - coming
PET DAY
$414.10 raised – an awesome effort
.TWILIGHT HOCKEY
Scores from last week
St Mary’s vs Hadlow 0-2
Tonight’s game is
4.30pm St Mary’s vs Kia Kaha Black
Plastic Cream Bottles
We do not require anymore but thank you to those peoples who sent them in.
TROPHIES
Could all those that were presented with Academic, sporting or cultural trophies in 2010 please return them to the school office.
ATHLETICS (South Wairarapa)
Congratulations to the following people who will be representing our school at the South Wairarapa Athletics on 30 November.
Neve
Neve
Paris
Kayleigh-Rose
Kayla
Monique
Andrew
Oliver
Michael
Nicholas
Zac
William
Rosa
Grace
Cameron
Kaleb
The students will go to Carrington Park with Ms Julius and a parent helper. You are very welcome to come to the park to support our team.
- 30 November (listen to the radio from 7.30am for postponement)
- Postponement day is 2 December
- Students to assemble at Carrington Park at 9.30am, the event should end about 2.30pm (students will return to school at this time)
- Wear PE gear and a sun hat
- Bring Lunch, water and a warm jacket
- No spikes are allowed to be worn
PHOTO REQUEST
Please email or send to school photos of mothers/fathers, grandmothers/grandfathers or somebody who cares and shows love towards us, to be displayed as part of our Feast Day later in the year.
SCHOOL PHOTO ORDERS
Please return your school photo order by the
30th of November.
Write your cheques payable to Nikolaison’s Photo Centre.
LADIES NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Tickets are available for purchase.
Fashion Parade Fundraiser
Organised by the Friends of St Mary’s School
When: Friday 9 December at 7.30pm
Where: St Mary’s Hall, Cnr King and High Streets, Carterton
$2 from each ticket goes to Breast Cancer Research
One complimentary drink with each ticket purchased.
Spot prizes and supper provided
Tickets cost $10.00 each and can be purchased from the school office. There are limited tickets available so purchase early to avoid disappointment. We have catalogues available at school for the ‘Undercoverwear’ clothing which will be modeled at the event. If you are unable to come to the fundraiser you can till order items from the catalogue.
If you have any enquires about the clothing or the event please contact Sandra Edwards
– 379 9198.
PS – profits from sales come back to the school.
Parish Garage Sale
December 3rd 9.00am at the church weather permitting or hall if wet.
Please contact Eleanor Hautler if you have items to donate. You can drop them off at school for her.
NZSO AT TE PAPA
A free day of musical entertainment for all the family at Te Papa.
Saturday 17 December / 10.30am-3pm