R4 Retirement Party

 Oh, how we have aged over the course of this year. 

Today we used all our Banqer money to purchase things at our Banqer auction. We have learned the value of investing, saving and insuring. 

Our last week of 2022

This term has flown by. Thank you to all the whanau who have helped in R4 in any way this year. The students and I really appreciate all your efforts. 

This week

Monday

9:00am Mass in the Church and Bibles will be given to Year 6 students. 

Shared lunch, please send in a plate of kai to share. 

Banqer retirement party, students can bring an oldie outfit to get changed into. 

Tuesday

Big day in for Year 6 students.

Wednesday

Prizegiving in the hall at 9:30am. 

Secret Santa - students have each drawn a name to get a small fun gift for. Maximum $5.

Thursday

Missioning at 11:00am in the school hall.

School finishes at 12:30 (or after Missioning). 

Holidays!!!  Your child has earnt a holiday, they have worked extremely hard this year. I am super proud of everyone, academically, socially and as caring young people. 

Enjoy your family time. 

Reading?

Reading looks. a bit different these days. Firstly we read about unicycles and then we went out and started learning to ride them. We're not all experts yet but we'll keep working on it. 

 

 

 

Week 8 Term 4

 Our Tryathlon/ Swimming sports are on Thursday at the Aquatic centre. Here is a link to the Form for parents to complete before the day.  More information is at the bottom of this post. 

Last week a letter was sent home with students regarding the use of social media and being responsible online users. There is a return slip attached which needs to be returned to school to acknowledge that it has been discussed at home. Our school's stance (and mine) is that our students are too young to have social media accounts, most platforms state that the minimum age is 13 years of age.  I have more copies of the letter in class if it didn't make it home. 

Monday

Goldentime (movie and snacks) as it couldn't happen last Friday. 

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Tryathlon/ Swimming sports

Friday

Sausage sizzle

Tryathlon/ Swimming sports THURSDAY 8th December 2022

- The swimming sports will be combined with the Triathlon and will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua.
- Years 4 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am.
- Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30 pm.
-Children may come to swimming sports in their house colours, they may wear their togs under their clothes.

-If your child is taking part in the triathlon -Run/Bike/Swim-they will need to have you transport their bike to the Aquatic Centre.

-Alternatively your child can take part in the duathlon which is a Run/Swim

Transport:
-Children need to be collected from the Aquatic Centre by 3:00pm at the latest.
-If your child attends After School Care or they usually catch the bus home they will be picked up from the Aquatic Centre at 2:30 pm.
-If you are unable to drop off or pick up your child from the Aquatic Centre please email Lorna Dobson lornad@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Children will need:
togs & towels, bike, sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes, morning tea, lunch & a water bottle.

Should the event need to be cancelled this information will put on our website by 7:30am and a notification sent via Facebook, Educa and the school phone app.

Whanau support will be needed on the day to help especially in the pool. Some of our children are reluctant swimmers and your help would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Lorna Dobson lornad@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Swimming fun

 We are continuing to swim in our pool. Today we were working on a very important skill, perfecting our handstands. 

Week 7 Term 4

 I am sure you have heard all about camp from your child. It was fantastic, everyone had lots of fun and had a go at the many activities on offer.  Thank you to all the parents who traveled to camp and helped it run smoothly.

This week:

Monday

Swimming

Tuesday

Swimming

Wednesday

Swimming

Disco (see poster below)

Thursday

Swimming

Library - bring books to exchange

Friday

Swimming

Sausage sizzle

Coming Up:

Swimming sports December 8

Camp Week

We leave for camp Wednesday morning and return Friday. Please help your child get organised. All the information is on our learning site, they can show you.  The weather looks like it is going to rain a bit so it may be wise to pack an extra set of clothes and a raincoat. We will endeavor to continue the programme, even in rain. 

Please remember to name all medication clearly and send along some home baking to share for morning and afternoon tea during camp.  Remember - no digital devices are to be taken to camp. I will have my phone should we need to contact parents. 

Calendar Art
The student’s have been busy creating artwork that can be made into affordable Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and Sketch Pads.

Each product is made from your own child’s art. These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.

Follow these instructions to have a look at your child’s artwork and to place your order online.

If you would like to purchase:

1. Go to www.kidsartworks.com

2 Use the Entrance Code: KZ1410

3. Enter your child’s room & name when prompted

The order is open from 15th November 2022 until Wednesday 23rd November at 11.30pm.

Payment can be made over the website via credit card or account 2 account.

If you have any questions please contact the school brigitteh@stmarysrotorua.school.nz


Nga mihi

St. Mary’s PTA