Newsletter 07 April 2011
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7 April 2011.
Deirdre is away until next term due to a very bad eye infection.
AWARDS LAST WEEK
Trisha Nathu – For settling beautifully into school and being brave in the mornings
Charlie Geange – Giving it a go
Samantha Portman – Impressive reflective thinking
Joe Quinn – Working hard in mathematics
Rosa Day – Displaying a positive attitude
Sarah Newman and Oliver Hammond – Generosity and contributing to Tikanga’s garden
CHILDREN’S AUCTION
There will be a ‘kids only’ auction at 1.00pm on Friday 8 April. In this way, they will be part of the fundraising for the bark chips. We are asking that they donate items for it e.g. second hand toys in good condition, cupcakes etc. On the day, children can bring a maximum of $2 to spend. This will be changed into ‘Mrs O Money’ at an exchange rate of $1:$100 which can be used for bidding.
THANK YOU
We would like to say a big thank you to Sarah Newman and her mum Jan for their ongoing support in tidying up the weeds in the car park and taking the bags of weeds away. Thanks for making our environment look great!
WATERING THE GARDENS
With the holidays fast approaching we need to see if any parents, grandparents, neighbours etc. would be willing to give the vegetables in our gardens a watering during the holidays if the rain does not do the job for us. There is a water tank with hose attached ready to go, it just takes a little while! If there are any willing volunteers please let Lisa or Miss Gray know.
"Nature can bring fear but its beauty can also bring peace and give life. This week on www.catholictv.net, see nature giving life. This is a great idea for sharing with a friend."
PROPERTY JOBS AT OUR SCHOOL
- Graffiti on fence Howard St
- Trees need trimming
- Gate to presbytery needs refixing
- High Street fence paint touch-ups
ENVIRO NEWS
St Mary’s once again has an Enviro group. We meet on Thursday lunchtimes to discuss and do. So far, we’ve cleared rubbish from under the library and Room 4, cleaned out the worm farm, fixed the netball hoop and put it back up and we’ve done some weeding. It’s great to have children who care for their environment so much!
AUCTION SUPPER
We are asking for a donation of a savoury item and a sweet (slice or similar) for the Auction night supper. Please deliver to the school library on Friday morning.
FINAL AUCTION LIST
This is attached to this newsletter.
Happy bidding everyone!
FOOTBALL / FUTSAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Improve skills, learn new skills, have fun, mini tournament, prizes, giveaways. Suitable for players of all levels aged 5 – 15yrs. 9am -3pm, 2 courses either April 18th – 20th; Makoura College Gym; Masterton, or April 27th – 29th, South End School; Carterton.
Takes place indoors out of the rain. Cost $95 per course. For more information and registration form please ring Dennis 06 3796579 or mobile 022FUTEBOL or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
PUKAHA MOUNT BRUCE
Pukaha Mount Bruce is once again running their holiday programme. Kids can have the opportunity to be a ranger for a day – the cost is $15.00. Phone 06 375 8004 if you would like to reserve a place.
OTHER REMINDERS
- $16.00 Religious Education Digital resource payment is due at the office before the end of this term.
Carterton RSA Association Inc
The President and Committee of the Carterton Returned & Services Association Inc. extend an invitation to all Carterton residents to participate in the ANZAC day Parade on Monday 25 April 2011 at the Carterton Cenotaph. The parade will commence from the Carterton District Council building in Holloway Street, Carterton at 1045 hours and will march to the Cenotaph.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY IDEAS
Websites your children might find interesting
LOOKING TO TERM TWO
- Kapa Haka sessions with Matua Bob will continue next term.
- Cross country will be in the first half or term – please have PE gear ready.
- Science investigation topic in the classrooms.
CLEAR CONTAINERS
If you have any spare see-through takeaway containers please drop these to Miss Gray.
PLASTIC BAGS
If you have any spare plastic bags (supermarket style) please drop these to the school office.
PORTFOLIOS
These will be sent home with your children next Friday. Please view them over the holidays and return them in the first week back to school.
SCHOOL WEBSITE
Remember our school website has our full information booklet on the front page so this is a good place to direct prospective parents to. The newsletter is also loaded onto the NEWS tab each week for you to view.
LOST PROPERTY
Zachary Stapleton has misplaced his school fleece. Please check at home in case your child has picked this up by mistake.
See you all at the auction tomorrow night…..
Diary Dates
8 April – AUCTION 7PM
14 April – Easter buns arrive at school
15 April – Last day of term
2 May – First day of term 2