Monday:
Prize giving 9am in the hall.
Tryathlon to follow Prize giving
Meet 2016 teachers at 2:15pm
Tuesday:
Send along an extra bag/ plastic bag for students to bring home their things from class.
Wednesday:
Missioning of Yr. 6 students at 11:00am. School closes at 12:00pm.
Sunday, 13 December 2015
Thursday, 10 December 2015
Senior trip / Mass
We are going on our Senior School trip to the movies tomorrow. Students can wear mufti.
Our students were excellent in Mass today. Brooke and Mary both won awards.
Our students were excellent in Mass today. Brooke and Mary both won awards.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Raffle tickets
There are still a few students who have not returned their raffle tickets.
Please return these tomorrow!
Please return these tomorrow!
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Amazing Race With Room 1
Today room 1 and room 4 did an amazing race that Aimee and Mr James made. We had to do 9 activities based around the school and they were all to do with maths. We were put in teams of 5-6 people and we got to name the group then we could start all the activities. The winning team was called The Awesome People that was Isabella, Kyla, Mary, Kesiya, Layton and Josh.
Monday, 7 December 2015
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Week 9 Term 4
Click on the image to access the Hour of code website and start coding! |
Week 9 is going to be just like every other week BUSY!
Monday
Hour of code at lunchtime.
HOC students teaching younger students.
Mass practice 9:45am (No swimming)
Tuesday
Hour of code at lunchtime.
HOC students teaching younger students.
Amazing Race with R4
Swimming
Wednesday
Come to school early to start coding. R1 doors open at 8am.
HOC students teaching younger students.
Mass practice 9:00am.
Swimming
Thursday
Hour of code at lunchtime.
HOC students teaching younger students.
Mass at 1pm
Swimming
Friday
Come to school early to start coding. R1doors open at 8am.
Senior School Fun Day: Movie and picnic lunch.
Friday, 4 December 2015
Thursday, 3 December 2015
Reading short novels
Isabella and Mary used Imovie to make a trailer to share their understanding of a short story. They were trying to show symbolism through their learning.
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Some important dates.
- Year 6 retreat Friday 4 December. Students meet in the Church before 8:45, wear mufti and bring their lunch with them. Sausages and juicies can be ordered after Mass. Year 5 students come to school as normal.
- End of Year Mass, Thursday 10 December, 1.00pm
- Friday 11 December. Senior School Fun day. Wear mufti, bring $2 and lunch. Notices have gone home with more information.
- Prizegiving, Monday 14 December, 9.00am
- Missioning of Year 6 students, Wednesday 16 December
- School finishes, Wednesday 16 December, 12 midday
Showing New Factor
Today Gabriel showed the new factor that he has got. It is made by Pfizer and it was voted most sufficient because it was easy to make. Factor helps the body to clot blood but Gabriel doesn't have factor eight . He has all the other 12 factors but just not this one. Gabriel is very knowledgeable about this and it was nice to be able to share what he knows with the class.
Sunday, 29 November 2015
Week 8 Term 4
There will be a combined St Mary's /St Michael's float in the Christmas parade next Saturday. Students and parents could come dressed as Angels, Shepherds, Wise Men or stable animals (cows and sheep). If you are interested there will be more information being distributed this week.
Monday 30th November.
Monday 30th November.
- 10.30am Church Choir in Rm 15
- 3.15pm Student Led Conferences.
Tuesday 1st December.
Wednesday 2nd December.
- 8.45am School Singing
- 1.30-2.30pm ELL Picnic on the School field
Thursday 3rd December
- 12.30pm Slip Slap Slop competition in Room 3
- Library is now closed.
Friday 4th November.
- Year 6 Retreat in Church Hall.
- 2..05pm Assembly. Room 7
Friday, 27 November 2015
Thursday, 26 November 2015
Using the tools on Imovie.
During Artastic students have been challenged to use many of the Imovie tools on an Ipad to create a short, fun video. Meleki and Brooke have used many tools (can you spot them) to make their video.
Sunday, 22 November 2015
Week 7 Term 4
Ki ora,
We need some newspaper to cover our desks while working on our symbolism art this week.
Student Led Conferences will take place on Monday 30 November from 3.15pm to 7.00pm. The conference takes place in your child's classroom and bookings will be set at 5 minute intervals. However this does not mean that conferences are only limited to 5 minutes in the classroom. You may take as much time as you wish and other parents and students will also be present in the classroom at these times.
Bookings for your time slot may now be accessed:
www.schoolinterviews.co.nzCode: 6ARLU
The Working Bee was postponed on Saturday and will be now held next Saturday.
Monday
Poppy, Aimee and Charis have been very busy getting prepared to run our St Mary's flag referendum. Here are two videos they have made to help students, teachers and whanau vote.
Information and how to vote.
Every student at St Mary's will have a chance to vote, whanau can vote at the school gates in the afternoon throughout the week.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
We need some newspaper to cover our desks while working on our symbolism art this week.
Student Led Conferences
Monday 30 November 2015Student Led Conferences will take place on Monday 30 November from 3.15pm to 7.00pm. The conference takes place in your child's classroom and bookings will be set at 5 minute intervals. However this does not mean that conferences are only limited to 5 minutes in the classroom. You may take as much time as you wish and other parents and students will also be present in the classroom at these times.
Bookings for your time slot may now be accessed:
www.schoolinterviews.co.nzCode: 6ARLU
The Working Bee was postponed on Saturday and will be now held next Saturday.
Monday
- Flag Referendum starts today.
- Swimming
Poppy, Aimee and Charis have been very busy getting prepared to run our St Mary's flag referendum. Here are two videos they have made to help students, teachers and whanau vote.
Information and how to vote.
Every student at St Mary's will have a chance to vote, whanau can vote at the school gates in the afternoon throughout the week.
- 10.30am Church Choir in Room 15
- 5.30pm Reading Together
- Swimming
Tuesday
- Interschool Athletics Team out with Mrs Todd. (Students have been notified)
- Swimming
Wednesday
- 9.50am Friday Enrichment class visits Trout Hatchery
- Swimming
Thursday
- 5.30pm Coaches Thank You in Library
- Last Library visit - all books to be returned and no more issuing this year.
- Order sausages and juicies for Friday today.
- Swimming
Friday
- Athletics at JPC - see the school website to check for cancellations.
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Student Led Conferences
Monday 30 November 2015
Student Led Conferences will take place on Monday 30 November from 3.15pm to 7.00pm. The conference takes place in your child's classroom and bookings will be set at 5 minute intervals. However this does not mean that conferences are only limited to 5 minutes in the classroom. You may take as much time as you wish and other parents and students will also be present in the classroom at these times.
Bookings for your time slot may now be accessed:
www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Code: 6ARLU
Code: 6ARLU
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Glenholme Afterschool Care
If your child attends Glenholme After school care, and you need them picked up by MaryAnne from JPC after Athletics on Friday, can you please let her know as soon as possible. She is happy to offer this service but would like an indication of how many need to be collected.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Poor year sixes
Poor year 6's, they have to do a test!
Yay year 5's are having fun while the year sixes are doing their test B)
Here is a link to the Kapahaka blog where parents and Kapahaka students can get all the information about Ahurei this week.
http://stmaryskapahaka.blogspot.co.nz/
http://stmaryskapahaka.blogspot.co.nz/
Saturday, 14 November 2015
Week 6 notices and what is happening.
Firstly some school-wide notices.
the school. A notice was sent home on Thursday with the list of jobs and if you are able to
help please indicate the jobs you might be able to help with and return the form back to
SCHOOL WORKING BEE: 8.00AM -12 NOON THIS SATURDAY. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
children who will be in Year 3 classes at St Mary’s in 2016
When: Monday 16 November
Where: Room 14
Time: 6pm - 6.45pm
Purpose: To provide parents with a better understanding of why and how
students use Chromebooks and Google Apps accounts in our Year 3-4
We hope you are able to attend.
MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
Middle and Senior School Athletics Sports at JPC. Go straight to JPC.
Remember: Sun hats, house colours, water, snacks and lunch, sunscreen, sports shoes, a fleece or jacket.
WORKING BEE NOTICE
Saturday 20th November, we intend to have a working bee to complete a few jobs aroundthe school. A notice was sent home on Thursday with the list of jobs and if you are able to
help please indicate the jobs you might be able to help with and return the form back to
SCHOOL WORKING BEE: 8.00AM -12 NOON THIS SATURDAY. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Notice for Parents of 2015 Year 2 students
On Monday night we are holding an information evening for parents who havechildren who will be in Year 3 classes at St Mary’s in 2016
When: Monday 16 November
Where: Room 14
Time: 6pm - 6.45pm
Purpose: To provide parents with a better understanding of why and how
students use Chromebooks and Google Apps accounts in our Year 3-4
We hope you are able to attend.
What's happening this week.
MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
- 10.30am Church Choir practice in Room 15
- 1.30pm Kapa Haka Practice in hall.
- 5.30pm Reading Together. Staffroom
- 6.00pm Parent mtg for parents of Year 2 parents
TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
- JPC Testing and Orientation for Yr 6 students.
WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
- 8.45am School Singing
- 8.30-10.00am All Kapa Haka chn in Ahurei to meet Mrs Dunkley in hall. Chn need to be there on the dot. Chn to be bused down to performance and back.
- 2.30pm Parent mtg in Staffroom Student Led Conferences
- 7.00pm Ahurei Performance. Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
- Library
- Order Sausages and Juicies for Friday today.
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
Middle and Senior School Athletics Sports at JPC. Go straight to JPC.
Remember: Sun hats, house colours, water, snacks and lunch, sunscreen, sports shoes, a fleece or jacket.
Friday, 13 November 2015
Thursday, 12 November 2015
Reminders for Friday
Friday is Mufti day! Wear what you like and bring a gold coin donation.
GoldenTime tomorrow will be a choice between Wheels or T ball.
And here's a heads up for next Friday.
A reminder that our Year 3 to 6 Athletic Sports will be held on Friday 20th at John Paul College, starting at 9.00am. The PTA are going to be selling sausages and juicies and classroom teachers will be taking orders for juicies and sausages at school on Thursday 19 November, the day before the Athletics. If you are able to assist on the day please inform Mrs Todd in Room 3.
Here is a link to the school newsletter if you haven't already ready it.
GoldenTime tomorrow will be a choice between Wheels or T ball.
Can you believe some students didn't vote! |
And here's a heads up for next Friday.
A reminder that our Year 3 to 6 Athletic Sports will be held on Friday 20th at John Paul College, starting at 9.00am. The PTA are going to be selling sausages and juicies and classroom teachers will be taking orders for juicies and sausages at school on Thursday 19 November, the day before the Athletics. If you are able to assist on the day please inform Mrs Todd in Room 3.
Here is a link to the school newsletter if you haven't already ready it.
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Lost camera
A camera belonging to a Grandparent was lost at school last Friday. The camera is a Panasonic LUMIX. It is silver and in a black hard case. There are also a few accessories inside the case - adaptors and memory sticks. The family are very keen to have the two memory sticks returned as these contain precious family photos. Ella in Room 14 would love to hear from anyone who can assist with locating these items.
Reviewing the skatepark
Today we visited the Ranolf Street skatepark to try it out. We are writing reviews to share what we liked and what we think could be improved.
Monday, 9 November 2015
Sunday, 8 November 2015
What's happening this week.
Grandparents day was fantastic, it was really nice to see students interacting with their Grandparents/ Grand-friends and also to hear Mr Macmillan praise all of the help senior school students gave in preparation and running of the event.
On a similar note it was lovely to bump into so many R1 students over the weekend out living life to the fullest and to see how mature and friendly they were. Our school is blessed to have such wonderful children attending.
MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
10.30am Church choir Room 15
Lunchtime. Kapa Haka girls to Room 4 for making of poi
TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
11:00am Skatepark visit (bring wheels, helmets, water to drink and snacks)
1.30pm Kapa Haka Practice Girls
2.15pm Kapa Haka Boys
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
8.45am School Singing
THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
Library
1.30pm Kapa Haka Practice
PE (Athletics practice)
FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
Mufti day. Proceeds for Needy Children Christmas Party at Mystery Creek, Hamilton.
Young Vinnies are organising
2.05pm Assembly. Room 5
On a similar note it was lovely to bump into so many R1 students over the weekend out living life to the fullest and to see how mature and friendly they were. Our school is blessed to have such wonderful children attending.
Isabella and Kyla capturing the action. |
Poppy sharing her wonderful speech with the audience. |
MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
10.30am Church choir Room 15
Lunchtime. Kapa Haka girls to Room 4 for making of poi
TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
11:00am Skatepark visit (bring wheels, helmets, water to drink and snacks)
1.30pm Kapa Haka Practice Girls
2.15pm Kapa Haka Boys
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
8.45am School Singing
THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
Library
1.30pm Kapa Haka Practice
PE (Athletics practice)
FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER.
10:00am Swimming
Mufti day. Proceeds for Needy Children Christmas Party at Mystery Creek, Hamilton.
Young Vinnies are organising
2.05pm Assembly. Room 5
Friday, 6 November 2015
Grandparents And Grand friends Day
Today we had an exciting day because we had grandparents and grand friends day. We had some cool performances which we all enjoyed. Everyone enjoyed the performance and all of the Grandparents and Grand friends were relaxinng. The day was fantastic because everybody was happy and having a great time. We are all waiting for next years grandparents and grand friends day to have some time together.
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Skatepark trip postponed
Due to the poor weather today we will not be going to the skatepark.
We will reschedule for the coming weeks.
We will reschedule for the coming weeks.
Tuesday, 3 November 2015
Monday, 2 November 2015
The Garden Club!
Today in the garden club Hanaka and I were digging and pulling out some of the carrots and some of the beetroot that had gone to seed it was a really fun day of gardening. We do this every Monday which is really cool for us so if you want to come along come on Mondays all you will need are shoes and a hat.
Grandparents Day on Friday (update)
9.15am Mass
10.00am Morning Tea in classrooms. Children from each class to bring morning tea. Grandparents
to go into classrooms.
10.30am Performance on grass outside hall. Stage to be erected. Coffee will be served outside for
adults. Children with Grandparents/ Grandfriends can sit together outside during performance.
1. Kapa Haka
2. Fillipino Dance group
3. Gymnastic Group
4. Poetry Winner. Middle team. (Confirmation pending)
5. Speech Winner. Senior Team (Confirmation pending)
6. Pasifika Group.
AT END OF CONCERT- Playtime.
Can students please bring something small to share for morning tea.
I recommend a picnic blanket for sitting on on the field during the performances.
10.00am Morning Tea in classrooms. Children from each class to bring morning tea. Grandparents
to go into classrooms.
10.30am Performance on grass outside hall. Stage to be erected. Coffee will be served outside for
adults. Children with Grandparents/ Grandfriends can sit together outside during performance.
1. Kapa Haka
2. Fillipino Dance group
3. Gymnastic Group
4. Poetry Winner. Middle team. (Confirmation pending)
5. Speech Winner. Senior Team (Confirmation pending)
6. Pasifika Group.
AT END OF CONCERT- Playtime.
Can students please bring something small to share for morning tea.
I recommend a picnic blanket for sitting on on the field during the performances.
Sunday, 1 November 2015
What's happening this week.
MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
- Church Choir Practice at morning Tea
- Minecraft CompetitionEntries need to be sent in at the end of this week- if you need help to organise your pictures or video come and see Mrs Schofield in Room 14, Mon, Tues, or Wed.
- 10.00am All Souls/All Saints Liturgy in church
- 5.30pm Combined Hui for St Mary’s, St Michael’s and JPC. JPC Whare.
TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
- 1.30pm Kapa Haka. Only Senior and Middle School Performance students.
- 2.00pm Junior chn to Kapa Haka
- P.E.
WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
- Skatepark visit by Senior Students
THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
- 1.30pm Kapa Haka. Only Performance chn. Senior and Middle
- 2.00pm Junior chn to Kapa Haka
- P.E.
- Library
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
- Grandparents’ Mass and Day (Times to be confirmed).
- Home reading books to be returned.
- Sausage Sizzle
Friday, 30 October 2015
China Day Fun
Today we were fortunate to have some Mandarin teachers from around our area visit and teach us Chinese culture.
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Artastic
Over the next few weeks Senior school students will have an opportunity to choose which art classes they attend at school.
Here is the sign up form.
If there are too many students in a particular art class then some students may be asked to make a second choice.
Here is the sign up form.
If there are too many students in a particular art class then some students may be asked to make a second choice.
http://artastictime.com/ |
Snap Chatz Episode 1
Today we had our first go at making our micro show Snap Chatz. We will refine this as we go but for now enjoy episode 1.
Update: So the things we have talked about and will try to improve next week are.
Update: So the things we have talked about and will try to improve next week are.
- Not putting our finger over the camera.
- Clearly asking the question at the beginning.
- Wrapping up the video with a concluding statement.
Oh and we'll be looking for a better name because Snap Chatz is a bit taken already - Don't prosecute us - please!
Monday, 26 October 2015
Week 3 Term 4
The rugby excitement carries on for another week.
We will be swimming each day this week so all students are expected to be swimming unless they have a valid health issue which means they can not.
Tuesday
We will be swimming each day this week so all students are expected to be swimming unless they have a valid health issue which means they can not.
Tuesday
- Swimming
- Swimming
- 9am Juniors leading Rosary prayers
- Swimming
- Library
- Kapahaka/PE - Athletics
- Swimming
- Wear Black to support the All Blacks. Bring an item for the Christmas Food bank.
- Sausage Sizzle
- Chinese Day - classes will be taking art in Chinese learning engagements.
Friday, 23 October 2015
Blackout Day!
Today our school dressed up to support the amazing and almighty All Blacks!!! We had a lot of fun taking this good photo and dressing up.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Midweek reminders
- Thursday - Library and PE.
- Please return Skatepark permission forms to Mr J.
- Remember to learn your spelling words.
- Friday - Black out day. Wear All Black colours to show your support for our team.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
A message from the Milk Bin Monitors
Here is a short message form the Milk Bin Monitors in Room 1.
Badminton Lesson
Today we had a badminton lesson. It was really fun doing the warm up. We learned how to do the back hand and forward hand hit. The lady was from a group called shuttle time. We all had a good time.
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Week 2
Today I had the pleasure to visit Ngakuru school and Mya's Ag day with my children. It was great fun and it was particularly great to see Poppy and Mya enjoying themselves while competing. Thanks for organising this Mya.
MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER
10.30am Year 6 School Leaders please meet in Room 1
12,30pm Garden Club
TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER
2.00pm Kapa Haka
P.E (Badminton)
WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
8.45am Rosary. Seniors
THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER
Library
PE (Badminton)
FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER
2.05pm Assembly Room 16. Weetbix Tryathlon Promotion at assembly.
Reading Log draw.
MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER
10.30am Year 6 School Leaders please meet in Room 1
12,30pm Garden Club
TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER
2.00pm Kapa Haka
P.E (Badminton)
WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
8.45am Rosary. Seniors
THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER
Library
PE (Badminton)
FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER
2.05pm Assembly Room 16. Weetbix Tryathlon Promotion at assembly.
Reading Log draw.
Friday, 16 October 2015
Fun swim
A bit of play time in the pool today, we deserve it because we've been working really hard this week.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
GoldenTime
For GoldenTime we will be making Armpit fudge. You need to bring one ingredient to share. Mr James will organise the bags and spoons.
Here's how to make it and a list of the ingredients - remember to just bring one of the ingredients for you and a friend.
Here's how to make it and a list of the ingredients - remember to just bring one of the ingredients for you and a friend.
Our earthquake drill
"It's an earthquake!!!" Today the whole school had a earthquake drill. We all had to Drop, Cover and Hold. Here are some pictures of our class doing it.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Term 4 is here already.
- This week we will be swimming each day, all students are expected to be swimming.
- This term our concept is Symbolism with a particular focus on how we can represent something through symbolism.
- Please make sure your Chromebook is charged and ready for learning tomorrow.
- Students should be in either summer or winter uniform (not a mix) for the next two weeks and after Labour weekend everyone should be in summer uniform.
- This week we will be taking part in the World Education Games. Logon details will be given to students on Monday. This will be the homework for this week. Go for it!
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Hi Room 1.
I hope your holidays are going well, mine are.
Remember to read, read, read so you are in the draw next week.
We will be swimming next week every day at 10am so dig out your togs and be ready.
#goallblacks
I hope your holidays are going well, mine are.
MJ fishing on Lake Tarawera. |
Remember to read, read, read so you are in the draw next week.
We will be swimming next week every day at 10am so dig out your togs and be ready.
#goallblacks
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Read!
Read!
Read!
Get started on your holiday reading - you can win some great prizes just for reading!
Read!
Read!
Get started on your holiday reading - you can win some great prizes just for reading!
Friday, 18 September 2015
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Water trip postponed
Due to the poor weather forecast for tomorrow the planned trip to the water supply plant has been postponed. We will try to reschedule it for next term.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Good luck mighty All Blacks.
Today Brooke and Meleki recorded good luck messages for the All Blacks.
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Speech Finals
The lucky kids that came a place in the speech finals did so well. The kids that came first, second, and third are Anova, Lina and Poppy. Wow amazing speeches.
Monday, 14 September 2015
Sunday, 13 September 2015
Week 9
MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
- 10.30am Church Choir in Room 15
- Camp Meetings
TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
- 12.30pm Gymnastic Club in Hall. Only competition children.
- 1.30pm Senior Speech Competition in hall
WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
- 8.45am School Singing
THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
- 12.30pm Gymnastic Club in Hall. Only competition children.
- 2.00pm Kapa Haka
- Warmer Day
- Library
- P.E.
FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
- Students out competing in Gym Competition
- 12.30pm P.I. group in Room 15
Friday, 11 September 2015
Speech finalists
Wow! Throughout this week all the Room 1 students have presented their speeches. These were really well written and all the students presented with confidence. It was really difficult to only choose three students to go on towards the Senior School finals on Tuesday.
The top 3 placings are:
1st equal Poppy & Gabriel
3rd: Lina
The Senior School Speech Finals will be in the school hall on Tuesday afternoon. I am sure these students will do us proud.
The top 3 placings are:
1st equal Poppy & Gabriel
3rd: Lina
The Senior School Speech Finals will be in the school hall on Tuesday afternoon. I am sure these students will do us proud.
The Lucky Last Speech.
Lucky last!!! Charis was the last speech and it was so good. She told us about a restaurant Ambrosia and what they do there.Thank you for telling us about being a cook. Of course we will come to your restaurant one day!!!!!
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Mya's Speech
Today Mya did her speech in front of the class. Her speech was interesting and her speech was about fire service. She told us some awesome things and did you know that just the uniform weighs 60 pounds.Thanks fire girl Mya.
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Lunch ordering
School Lunches to Return this Term
We are very excited to announce that we have partnered with Pita Pit Rotorua to
provide a Healthy, Nutritious, Delicious and Affordable lunch option. Lunches
will be available from next Thursday 10th of September 2015. Pita Pit Rotorua
have put together a competitive menu for us, including 7 different flavours to
choose from ranging from Happy Ham to Falafel, and the full range of salads that
are available at their store. They will also be able to provide Charlies Juice Packs,
Charlies Sipper Water, Cookies, Brownie and sliced Apple. A Kids Pita including
Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, a choice of one sauce and two salads will cost $4.50.
Pita Pit will be using the www.lunchonline.co.nz platform for parents to order
from. The cut off time for orders is 9.00am on the day, and you can also order in
advance for up to 20 days. The lunches will be available on Tuesdays and
Thursdays for the remainder of term 3 and term 4. Please go to
www.lunchonline.co.nz register your children and link them to St Mary’s Catholic
Primary School. Once you have set up your account you will need to make a
payment of a minimum of $20 before you can order (credit card or bank account
transfer options are available) and then you are set to order from the Pita Pit
menu.
The team from Pita Pit Rotorua came to the school on Wednesday with samples of some of the salads for the children to try and everyone agreed it was delicious!!
The team from Pita Pit Rotorua came to the school on Wednesday with samples of some of the salads for the children to try and everyone agreed it was delicious!!
John Keys speech
Today John Key came to our class to say a speech about service. (It was actually Gabriel, phsshh)
He wore a very uncomfortable suit (that's what he said) and said a amazing speech. At the end of the speech we asked him some questions and he did answer them all.
Thanks John Key!!!!!
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Monday, 7 September 2015
Speech Time
Today we started hearing the speeches that each other had written. There were some fantastic speeches and everyone was doing a great job of presenting them. I can't wait to hear some more.
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Week 8
Camp is quickly approaching! We will have some Student Camp meetings over the next two weeks just to make sure that everyone is happy and ready to go.
This Week:
Monday
10.30pm Church choir practice
Tuesday:
12.30pm Gym Club
Wednesday:
8.45am School Singing
Thursday:
Library
Warmer day
12.30pm Gym Club
12.30pm Garden Club
2.00pm Kapa Haka practice
RNZ Ballet will be visiting.
Friday:
MuftiMania - come dressed in mufti but remember to bring a Gold coin donation.
Sausagle Sizzle
This Week:
Monday
10.30pm Church choir practice
Tuesday:
12.30pm Gym Club
Wednesday:
8.45am School Singing
Thursday:
Library
Warmer day
12.30pm Gym Club
12.30pm Garden Club
2.00pm Kapa Haka practice
RNZ Ballet will be visiting.
Friday:
MuftiMania - come dressed in mufti but remember to bring a Gold coin donation.
Sausagle Sizzle
Friday, 4 September 2015
Hungry Hippos
Wow, what a busy week of learning we've had. We have been trying very hard to learn this week and can be rightly proud of our efforts.
This afternoon for GoldenTime we played Hungry Hippos, Mr James had seen adults playing it online. There were a few grazes, some sore fingers and a fat lip but there were was also a lot of laughing, screaming and fun.
This afternoon for GoldenTime we played Hungry Hippos, Mr James had seen adults playing it online. There were a few grazes, some sore fingers and a fat lip but there were was also a lot of laughing, screaming and fun.
Thursday, 3 September 2015
Kyla's speech
Here is Kyla's speech, now these girls are ready to teach some other students.
Isabellla's Service speech.
Here is Isabella's service speech. We have talked about using our own photos and thinking about the rule of thirds.
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Lina's Service Speech
Lina has recorded her speech using Doink's Green-screen app on an Ipad. This was a different way for Lina to practice her speech and learn how to use a Green-screen app at the same time. We had a bit of trouble finding a suitable location for the recording but figured out the hall is pretty good when there aren't classes using it to play games.
You'll see Lina's hair is a bit glittery, we are still working out the best settings for recording. Thanks to Isabella and Kyla for being great recording buddies.
Pass It
The first day of Spring felt like someone had left the freezer open do we had Pass It in the hall today.
Mrs Nieuwboer's visit
Today Mrs Nieuwboer came to our class and she told us about what she has being doing with scientists. She taught us about all her jobs with the ducklings and trouts.
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Notices from the Parish
FROM FATHER EAMON; Training for new Altar Servers will begin on Wednesday
2nd September 3.30 pm at St Mary’s and a parent is also required to be present.
Children are very welcome to serve at both churches. As mentioned last week the
Sacramental Programme is beginning this year in November. It is for children who
are 8 by the 1st November 2015. Many children these days are supported in their
faith by their grandparents, if this is the circumstances in your family please don’t
be afraid to bring them along, with parent permission.
ENROLMENT FOR THE SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
At St Mary’s Catholic Church, 7.00 pm the 14th October and or 21st October there
will be an information session. Dates will be given and for those who are not
baptised in Rotorua, please bring a baptismal certificate. The children are required
to be 8 by the 1st November 2015. Children who are not baptised and would like to
become Catholic are also very welcome to be a part of this Sacramental
Programme.
2nd September 3.30 pm at St Mary’s and a parent is also required to be present.
Children are very welcome to serve at both churches. As mentioned last week the
Sacramental Programme is beginning this year in November. It is for children who
are 8 by the 1st November 2015. Many children these days are supported in their
faith by their grandparents, if this is the circumstances in your family please don’t
be afraid to bring them along, with parent permission.
ENROLMENT FOR THE SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
At St Mary’s Catholic Church, 7.00 pm the 14th October and or 21st October there
will be an information session. Dates will be given and for those who are not
baptised in Rotorua, please bring a baptismal certificate. The children are required
to be 8 by the 1st November 2015. Children who are not baptised and would like to
become Catholic are also very welcome to be a part of this Sacramental
Programme.
Week 7 notices
MONDAY 31st AUGUST
TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER.
WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER.
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER.
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
- Pass It
- 10.30am Church choir in room 15. Years 2 and up.
TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER.
- Pass It
- 12.30pm Gym Club in the hall.
WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER.
- Kapa Haka group performing at Citizens’ Ceromony. Children attending the Citizenship Ceremony need to meet Mrs Dunkley at 12.30pm with their lunch in Room 4. We will eat and then leave by bus from the Church carpark - we will return to school by 2.20pm
- 8.45am School Singing
- 5.00pm Camp Mtg for parents of Year 5 and 6 students.
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER.
- Warmer Day
- Library
- 12.30pm Garden Club.
- 12.30pm Gym Club in the hall
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
- 9.00am Mother of Mary Birthday Mass
- 12.30pm Pasifika Practice in Room 15 at Friday lunchtime. All welcome.
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Whoopsie
Whoopsie we put the oven on a level two high so this is what one of the cookies looks like. Hopefully this doesn't happen again because it smelt really bad!!!
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Pass It
Tuesday 25th August 2015
Today we went to Pass It. A lady named Esther was our tutor. We learnt the different types of passes that you do in rugby league. We all improved our skills with handling and passing a ball. It was really fun.
Monday, 24 August 2015
A request from Mrs Todd
Next term I am going to be making these - with some help - with a group of senior students. In order to do so we will need about 40 toe toe, and A LOT of raupo (bullrushes). If you have access to one or both, I would be very pleased to take it off your hands.
Sunday, 23 August 2015
Week 6 Term 3
MONDAY 24TH AUGUST
TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST
WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST
THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST
FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST
- School Photos.
- Pass It Seniors (Bring your PE gear)
- 10.30am Church choir in room 15.
TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST
- Pass It Seniors (Bring your PE gear)
WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST
- 8.45am School Singing
THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST
- 12.30pm Garden Club.
- 12.30pm Gym Club in the hall.
- Warmer day.
- Library
FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST
- 12.30pm Pasifika Practice in Room 15 at Friday lunchtime. All welcome.
- Sausage Sizzle
- 2.10pm School Assembly. Room 6
Friday, 21 August 2015
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Can you help us?
Do you have a spare green sheet, piece of material or curtain? At the moment our class green screen is a little sad. We would like a green screen to help us create some great audio visual presentations. Thanks in advance for any offers of help.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Stacey Gregg
Today we were so lucky that Stacey Gregg came to our school. She showed us her books and the one that she is holding is her newest book called the girl who rode the wind. All her books are about horses and are based on a true stories. She travels around the world for more information about horses. She is really cool.
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Friday, 14 August 2015
What's on Week 5?
Monday
Tuesday
- Teacher only Day
Tuesday
- Lunchtime Gym in the Hall
- Author visiting
- Library
- Lunchtime Gym in the Hall
- 12.30pm This term the Garden Club is open to all senior students on Thursdaylunchtimes (unless raining) in the vege garden near the caretaker’s shed.
- PE
- Warmer Day (Bring something yummy to warm up for lunch).
- Doodle 4 Google entries due (Students can have time in class to submit their online entry if needed).
- GoldenTime
- R1 will be running assemble starting at 2pm.
Young Gardeners
These four girls have been helping with the gardens since the start of the year so they got a young gardener book for all their hard work. Today they finally got their badges.
Yummy Food!
Here are some of the comments from our class mates,
Awesome!
Delicious!
Perfect!
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