Sunday, February 25, 2018

week 4

Thank you to all those who have indicated that they will wear national dress on Tuesday for our Children's World Day of Prayer. If you haven't got a national costume, even wearing the colours of your home or families country of origin is fine:-)


CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
27TH FEBRUARY 2018 11:00am  IN ST MARY’S CHURCH.
This is a worldwide movement of Christian women that began in the
U.S. and Canada in the 19th century, and became worldwide in 1927.
The continuing motto for this very special day is "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action".
It's time to begin your local planning, if you haven't already done so.
This day is no longer celebrated only by women;
many men and children participate, too.
Each year, on this day, Christians of many cultures, traditions,
and races, in over 170 countries around the world unite in prayer.
Of course, all people are always welcome and encouraged to participate.
GALA GALA GALA GALA
THIS THURSDAY STARTS AT 4:00PM!
LOTS TO EAT, DO AND SEE!!
THIS IS THE SCHOOL'S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER-PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT IT. OUR AWESOME PTA HAVE BEEN WORKING TIRELESSLY FOR MONTHS NOW TO PREPARE.
SEE YOU THERE:-)
ITEMS STILL NEEDED:
FOOD, TOYS -GOOD CONDITION.



Monday 26/02
Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, play station games, jigsaws, corn chips, tinned tomatoes
Books / Packet / Boxes day – Bring a packet or box of something e.g. biscuits, cereal, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels etc.  Plastic bags appreciated
Tuesday 27/02
Tinned goods, bags of sweets - e.g. beetroot, fruit, peaches, Mackintosh’s, jet planes, licorice allsorts.  Any preloved baskets or platters you no longer require would be gratefully accepted for the quick fire raffle. Baby elephant items, soccer boots, books etc
Bottle Day - Please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, sauce, condiment / relish, perfume, jam, cooking oil etc. Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children
Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets
Wednesday 28/02
Grocery, fresh fruit and vegetables day - Please bring to school any grocery items, tinned goods or fruit/vegetables from your garden e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini etc
Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets
Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, play station games, jigsaws
March
Thursday 1st
GALA DAY!
HOMEMADE Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, sweets, toffee apples and any fresh produce
Bottle Day - Please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, sauce, condiment / relish, perfume, jam, oil etc. Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children
Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets

The whanau boards look fantastic! Thanks for bringing them in ...keep going and bring in when ready. The students really like referring to them and talking to the class about their families.


NOTICE 2.


We are in need of helpers for our upcoming Gala day. Could you please text or email
Lou  027 6299421     lyndamfox@gmail.com

Rachel Schuster  027 4461351   rachschuster@hotmail.com

Please state your preferred time:
4-5.30  or 5.30-7pm  for a stall or for helping with set up on the day.
Thank you


NOTICE 3.

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON ...  FIVE days to our Gala Day!!!! Thursday March 1st. This is an important date on our calendar and we need EVERYONE to help make the gala a success.
GALA DAY, GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY:
If anyone has a marquee or knows where we can borrow one please contact Maggie in the school office. We are also looking for sponsorship for the Gala Day. If you can help please contact Renee on Phone 021902530.

NOTICE 4.

GALA - QUICKFIRE RAFFLE VIPs
JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.
We have a limited number available.
Please contact Heidi Symon on 021 911 305.
Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 28th February 2018.
BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY 26TH FEBRUARY.


TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY.

11.00am Chn’s World of Prayer Service. St Mary’s Church. Children to come in their national costume.
6.00pm Commissioning Mass at St Mary’s Church Rotorua.

WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY.

8.45 am School Singing


THURSDAY 1ST MARCH.
GALA DAY

FRIDAY 2ND MARCH.
NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE
2.05 pm Assembly: Room 5.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Friday letters

Friday is the day when we write our weekly letters home to share our learning or things we have enjoyed. The children are getting into a great habit of thinking over the aspects of the week  that they have partaken in.











Thursday, February 22, 2018

Ritchie McCaw visit


https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/ritchie/161babef183c9b88

follow the link and nominate us to see him in our school

Monday, February 19, 2018

Spelling words

Last week we were learning to spell Essential word lists.  These are words we use everyday in our writing.
Today we are trying to see how many words your child can spell independently. After I have marked them I will be sending words home for your child to learn.
Your child will also be working on them in our Reading sessions with a partner.




This week

THIS WEEK:


MONDAY 19TH FEBRUARY.
3.15 pm Meet the Teacher


TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY.
3.15 pm Meet the Teacher


WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY.

THURSDAY 22ND FEBRUARY.
5.00pm JPC using school field


FRIDAY 23RD FEBRUARY.

2.05 pm Assembly:
Holiday Reading Draw

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Schools' commissioning mass


Also on Tuesday the 27th February we have our Schools’ Commissioning Mass at 6.00pm in our church. Schools from Whakatane, Opotiki, Matata, Tauranga, Taupo, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui are invited to celebrate Mass with Bishop Steve. Other schools in the diocese have already had their Mass and they were all well attended. The Mass is specifically for blessing the staff, students and parents in all our schools. All our students are welcome but we will specifically invite our senior students. It is important that we attend this Mass with the Bishop. There is a light supper served following Mass. We hope you will join us for this.

CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE

CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
27TH FEBRUARY 2018 11:00am  IN ST MARY’S CHURCH.
This is a worldwide movement of Christian women that began in the U.S. and Canada in the 19th century, and became worldwide in 1927. The continuing motto for this very special day is "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action". It's time to begin your local planning, if you haven't already done so.
This day is no longer celebrated only by women; many men and children participate, too. Each year, on this day, Christians of many cultures, traditions, and races, in over 170 countries around the world unite in prayer. Of course, all people are always welcome and encouraged to participate.

Gala countdown-things we need

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Each year the St Mary’s Parent Teachers Association, PTA, hold a school gala as our main fundraiser for the year.  All monies raised at our gala are given to St Mary’s school for the benefit of our children.  This year we are raising funds to go towards the remodelling of our classroom areas for the new junior school initiative.

To help keep our costs to a minimum, we encourage our school families to bring items to school each day in the weeks leading up to the gala.  

Here are suggested items for our gala:

Nacho Ingredients - corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets

Grocery items - Pasta, rice, cereals, soy sauce, biscuits, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels, noodles, packets of nuts, popcorn, tea, coffee, sugar, cornflour, baking powder, chocolate chips, packets of dried fruit, muesli bars, recipe sachets, herbal tea, washing powder, dish wash liquid, cleaning products, mustard, herbs & spices packets, pet food, baking powder, custard powder etc

Bottles & jars -  bottles of cooking oil, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, fish oil, oyster sauce, jams, relishes / condiments, Nutella, marmite, peanut butter, mustard, olives, gherkins, sundried tomatoes etc
Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children

Baby Elephant ideas – books, toys, board games, children’s sporting equipment, playstation games, jigsaws, Lego, dolls, cars etc Please do not bring any clothing

Tinned goods - beetroot, asparagus, fruit, baked beans, peaches, creamed rice, tuna, salmon, cat food, dog food, golden syrup, coconut cream, evaporated milk, spaghetti, soup etc

Bags of sweets - jet planes, licorice allsorts, blocks of chocolate etc

Bathroom / Toiletries items - soap, hand wash, body wash, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, toilet tissue, hand creams, bubble bath, perfume, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash etc

Any preloved baskets or platters you no longer require would be gratefully accepted for the quick fire raffle.
On gala day bring fresh fruit and vegetables e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini, carrots, potatoes


All items need to be taken to the school hall from 8:30am each school day. Class points will be awarded for children bringing items.  The class that brings in the most items wins a special prize!

Closer to gala day cake boxes will be given out to students for our coffee and cake stall – more information to come!!! 😊

Keep this notice in a handy place to remind you.

We look forward to seeing you at the gala!

Thank you for your kind support from the St Mary’s PTA team

GALA - QUICKFIRE RAFFLE VIPs

GALA - QUICKFIRE RAFFLE VIPs
JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.
We have a limited number available.
Please contact Heidi Symon on 021 911 305.
Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 28th February 2018.
BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!

Marquee needed for Gala

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON ... ELEVEN  days to our Gala Day!!!! Thursday March 1st. This is an important date on our calendar and we need EVERYONE to help make the gala a success.
GALA DAY, GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY:

If anyone has a marquee or knows where we can borrow one please contact Maggie in the school office. We are also looking for sponsorship for the Gala Day. If you can help please contact Renee on Phone 021902530.