Week 3

Week 3

What an amazing day we had on Friday with Andrew Chinn joining us. He was blown away by the singing during our Grandparent’s Mass - he stopped singing himself during one of the songs so he could just enjoy hearing the children sing. We had a great workshop with him and the afternoon concert got everyone involved, smiling, singing and dancing along to the songs. Thank you to all parents who were very generous with providing some lovely treats for morning tea. It was wonderful to have so many grandparents and grandfriends join us.

  

 

 

 

Thank you for having the children in their summer uniforms. Some mornings are still cold so they may need jerseys.  Please make sure that your child has their sunhat every day.  St Mary’s has the rule - no hat, no play.  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade.  All items of school uniform need to be named please.

A gentle reminder that school starts at 8:45. If your child arrives after this time, they will need to report to the school office to be recorded as present but late.

From Mrs Holmes - Student Returning to school

Kia ora whanau,

We have a student returning to school on Monday who has had cancer.  He has been away since 2021. His immunity has been compromised due to the treatment he has received and he is particularly susceptible to chickenpox and measles.

Any cases of chickenpox or measles, in the school community, needs to be reported to the school office immediately to ensure his health is not compromised. He is looking forward to coming back to school as are his friends.

Swimming

There is no swimming for all kakano classes over the next two weeks. The middle and senior school children have instructors coming in to take them for Make the Difference swimming lessons.

Colour Fun Run - Order your prize

The last day to order your prize is Monday 31 October, please log in to your profile at https://app.schoolfundraising.co.nz and order it. No late ordering is available.

Holiday Reading Logs - are due now

We will have a lucky draw at our next assembly - this Friday. Thank you to all those children who have already returned their holiday reading logs.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teacher Only Day - next week

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 021 121 5599.

The Week Ahead:

No Swimming this week

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - All Saints / All Souls Liturgy 12:15 in the school hall

Friday - sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each, roller skating

Enjoy the rest of your inside day. See you all tomorrow

Term 4; Week 2 Panui

 Mālo ni, welcome to Tokelau Language Week

What lovely weather we have had this weekend.  

The children had a lovely first week back and all settled back in well. What a way to end the first week back.  All the children had great fun at the colour run. We want to thank you everyone for your support for our Colour Run. It was an awesome event and lots of fun. There are lots of photos on our Facebook page

You are able to go online now and order the prizes.   This needs to be done by October 31st.    Prizes will be delivered to school. https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/

Thank you for having the children in their summer uniforms. Some mornings are still cold so they may need jerseys.  Please make sure that your child has their sunhat every day.  St Mary’s has the rule no hat, no play.  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade.  

Can all items of uniform please be named as the children get changed for swimming and it can be hard to find their uniform if it is not named.

Swimming

This term we are all going swimming. The classes alternate swimming weeks. Please bring swimming togs and a towel each day when it is your swimming week. This week Kākano 1-4 will be swimming.

Grandparents/Grandfriends mass

Friday, October 28th at 9.30 am 

Join us for Mass with Catholic songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn leading our singing. We would love to see as many Grandparents/Grandfriends as possible there with us.

We ask that all children bring in a small plate of food to share with the Grandparents for morning tea.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teacher Only Day

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 0211 215599.

Working Bee

We intend to have a working bee on the second Saturday after the holidays, October 29th. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. I really appreciate the support we get from you, so thank you in anticipation. Children are welcome and we will have a BBQ lunch.

The Week Ahead:

Swimming - Kākano 1,2,3,4

Monday - Labour Day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - Rosary 12:15

Friday - Grandparents Mass 9am, A plate for a shared morning tea with grandparents,  sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each.

Thank you for reading all of the notices. See you all tomorrow :)

Term 4 - Week 1

Kia Ora and welcome back!

We hope everyone has had a safe and restful break. All of the teachers are looking forward to a busy and fun Term 4 with the children.

Uniform

Students are to start Term 4 in full summer uniform. Our Uniform Shop is open Mondays (8.30-9.00am), Wednesdays (2.30-3.00pm) & Fridays (8.30-9.00am) during term time. The girls’ summer dresses are currently only available from our school uniform shop. Please don’t forget children need to wear the school sun hats in term 4.

We also sell school uniforms via our school website. You can order and pay online and pick up your uniform from the school reception after you have been notified by email that the uniform is ready to pick up. Hopefully, this will be easier for those parents who find it difficult to get to our uniform shop.

Sunhats

Sunhats are a part of the summer school uniform. Thank you for helping your children pack their sunhat each day. We have a ‘no hat no play’ policy when it comes to being outside during play times.

Swimming

This term we are all going swimming. The classes alternate swimming weeks. Please bring swimming togs and a towel each day when it is your swimming week. This week Kākano 5, 6, 7, 8 will be swimming.

THE COLOUR RUN  

It is the final week to get sponsors. Please continue in getting sponsors.  If you haven’t made a profile yet, there is still time.  We can keep going right to Friday and then the fun will begin. https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/  After the event the children will be able to order their prizes online. Orders need to be done by 31 October.

The Colour Run is finally upon us!! 

The students have done an AMAZING job fundraising and it is now in the final week for getting sponsors.  The colour run will take place this Friday afternoon the 21st of October starting at 1.30 pm

 

Students must wear old clothes for the run…they will be covered in coloured chalk by the end of it!  (Rest assured it does wash out). Please send a change of clothes and a towel as there will be a water activity. They cannot use their sports uniform or their school uniform when taking part. 

 

We invite you all to come along and watch the fun unfold!

If you would like to be a parent helper on the day please let Brigitte Holmes know.  

brigitteh@stmarysrotorua.school.nz or text 0272121206.

The PTA helpers will be about but we will need more hands to help with safety, please volunteer if you can. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teacher Only Day

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 0211 215599.

Working Bee

We intend to have a working bee on the second Saturday after the holidays, October 29th. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. I really appreciate the support we get from you, so thank you in anticipation. Children are welcome and we will have a BBQ lunch.

Grandparents/Grandfriends mass

Friday, October 28th at 9.30 am 

Join us for Mass with Catholic songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn leading our singing. We would love to see as many Grandparents/Grandriends as possible there with us.

The Week Ahead:

Swimming - Kākano 5 - 8

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - The colour run, sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each.

Thank you for reading all of the notices. See you all tomorrow :)

Week 10

 Kia ora kākano families hope you are all enjoying your Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day.  The final week of term is a very busy one, please read through the notices carefully. 

SICKNESS

Teachers have noticed children are very tired, and some are unwell with snotty noses and horrible coughs.  If your child is not well PLEASE keep them at home.

SCHOOL DROP OFF

School starts at 8:45, it is important your child is at school by this time each day!  A reminder that it is not safe to drop your child off at school prior to 8am as teachers often have before-school meetings.  All teachers are in their classrooms from 8:30.

WEEK 10 Plan

Tuesday: Dress Rehearsal (please make sure your child as their costume at school; black top and pants/shorts)

Wednesday: K2, K5, K7, K8 performance - children need to be back at school at 5:30, they are to meet in their classroom.  Their teacher will be waiting for them.

Thursday: K1, K3, K4, K6 performance - children need to be back at school at 5:30, they are to meet in their classroom.  Their teacher will be waiting for them.

Friday: Normal school day, sausage sizzle and juicies for sale ($1.50 each)

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have been working enthusiastically to learn their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. 

The evening shows are sold out, and there are no door sales. Matinee tickets are the only ones available. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE

Reminder:

Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8

Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6

Friday October 21, 

 School COLOUR Fun Run!

Fantastic Fundraising

We have had another fantastic week with our fundraising. We are on track to reach our goal and it is all thanks to you and your effort. We have over 50% of children who have made a  profile.  There is still time to make a profile and collect sponsors. schoolfunrun.co.nz

Please keep sharing the link regularly. You will find the button just under your name and our school's name. Please read the booklet the children brought home for more information.

Colour In Competition

We will be holding a Colour In Competition during the holidays.  Colour in the picture and return to school by the event day (21 October) and be in to win a prize.

You are able to print a copy  here

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we look forward to seeing all the kākano children in the morning.

Week 9

 Kia ora kākano families. I hope you have had a great weekend enjoying the fine weather. 

We had a great time at the mini marathon on Friday. A big thanks to those parents who helped on the day. 

Once again we have a busy week ahead preparing for the school production.  Please read the details carefully. 

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have been working enthusiastically to learn their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. 

The evening shows are now sold out, and there are no door sales. Matinee tickets are the only ones available now.  We are not selling tickets to our school show through the office this year. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE

Reminder:

Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8

Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6

This Week - Please make sure your child has their costume at school  Your child’s costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pants or shorts. Your child’s costumes will stay at school until after the production is completed. Costumes need to be at school this week as we have full dress rehearsals this week.

Week 9 - Full dress rehearsals at school during school time. 

Week 10 - Production week. Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of September in the school hall. On each of these days there will be two performances - a matinee (during school time) and an evening performance. The production will be about an hour long. Our classes have been split into two groups and your child is expected to be at both performances.

On Friday October 21, we will be holding our sponsored event.

 School COLOUR Fun Run!

Fantastic Fundraising

The effort and enthusiasm from students has been fantastic and we’ve had a great start to our big fundraiser for the year, as we were unable to hold a Gala Day.

Can your child come up with ideas to help them fundraise - chores, helping a neighbour in the garden, and I am sure there are many more ideas they can think of.

Please keep sharing your child's link

Go to schoolfunrun.co.nz, share your online fundraising link via SMS, Email and Social Media. If someone would like to sponsor your child and give them cash, they can do this.  Please take the money to the office, with your child's name and room number and we will be able to add the amount to their profile.

THANK YOU! For the support we have received from everyone.  It isn’t too late to make a profile for your child if you haven’t done one yet. 

Top Class for Week 2 of the Promotion

Be the class that raises the most for the week

and win ice cream sundaes for your class Golden Time

Week 1 classes who will receive juicies.

Congratulations to Room 3 and Room 12.

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The Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - Principal’s Luncheon (2 teacher-nominated students per class)

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - JPC music performance, rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each  

We look forward to seeing all the kākano children in the morning.

Week 8

Kia ora kākano families are having a warm weekend and enjoying some lovely time together. We have a busy week ahead preparing for the school production. Please read the details carefully.

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have been working enthusiastically to learn their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. 

The evening shows are now sold out, and there are no door sales. Matinee tickets are the only ones available now. We are not selling tickets to our school show through the office this year. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE

Reminder:

Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8

Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6

This Week - Bring your costumes to school in a named bag and give it to your teacher. Your child’s costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pants or shorts. Your child’s costumes will stay at school until after the production is completed. Costumes need to be at school this week as we have full dress rehearsals next week.

Week 9 - Full dress rehearsals at school during school time. 

Week 10 - Production week. Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of September in the school hall. On each of these days there will be two performances - a matinee (during school time) and an evening performance. The production will be about an hour long. Our classes have been split into two groups and your child is expected to be at both performances.

The School Colour Fun Run is all about FUN!

October 21 2022

Get behind the school and help us reach our goal. This is replacing the Gala Day this year. Your child will bring home a booklet and newsletter.

How Does My Child Fundraise?

Firstly, go to schoolfunrun.co.nz and create a student profile page. Everything to do with your fundraising revolves around this page. Share the page with family and friends (Facebook, Email or text) and let the fundraising begin. The children can offer to do a chore, help in some way to exchange for sponsorship. The children can have fun watching their page evolve, collect stickers, earn badges and see the leaderboard.

Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize! The more they raise, the better their reward – you will find the full range in your sponsorship form. 

WIN JUICY’S FOR THE CLASS

The class who has the most profiles by Friday 16th will receive Juicy’s.  

Winners will have the Juicy’s delivered to their class on Monday.

The Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - Year 0-3 Cricket

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - Mini- Marathon, rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each  

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we look forward to seeing all the kākano children in the morning.

 

Week 7

Week 7

Wishing all our wonderful Dad’s out there a Happy Fathers Day. We hope you have a great day and you’re kids are spoiling you. Thankyou to everyone who purchased a Father’s Day gift from our P.T.A. we really appreciate your support.

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have begun to practice their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. So far the children are doing amazingly well learning their dance. Here are some of the important dates/information you need to know.

Weeks 7-8 - Classes continue to learn their dance routine at school during school time with Mrs Trask (our production director)

Week 8 - Bring your costumes to school in a named bag and give it to your teacher. Your costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pants or shorts. Your costumes will stay at school until after the production is completed. Costumes need to be at school this week as we have full dress rehearsals next week.

Week 9 - Full dress rehearsals at school during school time. This is our practice runs for the production next week. They will all happen during school time.

Week 10 - Production week. The production will take place on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of September in the school hall. On each of these days there will be two performances - a matinee (during school time) and an evening performance. The production will be about an hour long. Our classes have been split into two groups and your child is expected to be at both performances.

Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8

Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6

We are not selling tickets to our school show through the office this year. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite from tomorrow. There is only a certain number of tickets for each show so once they are sold that is it. The price is $6.67, a funny price because we have to add GST and Eventbrite’s commission on top of the $5.00 we charge.

Play Provocations

Our focus changes for the next two weeks to Digital technology. The children will be giving instructions to a partner to follow a series of steps combined with real life scenarios.

Recycling

Please keep the recycling materials coming into school. It is amazing to see the different things that can be made from cardboard boxes, bottle tops and other recycling materials.

Upcoming Events - For your diary

On Friday 28th October at 9.00 am we are celebrating Grandparents Day. Grandparents and Grandfriends are welcome to come and spend the morning with us starting with Mass in the church followed by morning tea and activities at school. 

The Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - Year 0-3 Cricket

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - Nativity of Mary Liturgy 12:15

Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each  

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we look forward to seeing all the kākano children in the morning.