Sunday, 30 June 2013

Week 9   1-5 July

It was fantastic to see so many of our Year 2 crew at Mass this morning.  Thanks for coming - your singing was beautiful.  

This week we will be completing our end of term assessments and samples.  There may be small interruptions to our normal programme - be patient with us, please. 

Maori Language Week
Rahina/Monday:
 
Ratu/Tuesday: Singing 8:45am

Raapa /Wednesday:

Rapara/Thursday: Singing 8:45am

Ramere/Friday: Room 17 - Museum trip.  See Mrs T page for more
                         Golden Time - clever weaving 


Friday, 28 June 2013

This Sunday at 10am we are celebrating our Parish/School Mass.  Children can sit with you but are asked to attend in uniform.  See you there!

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Cross Country Photos are in the photo gallery.
Fantastic running today everyone - you were all stars!

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

We have a new slide show in our photo gallery.  These are some of the photos taken when Terri-Rose Baynton came to school.  Maybe you could make up a crazy story about the character we invented - Mum and Dad would love to help.

Apologies - Mrs T is still learning to drive google docs so it's a bit too big for the blog.  You look so gorgeous that too big is just fine.  If you click on the little symbol with arrows in all directions it will play full screen.  Enjoy!

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Slight change in plan -

Junior Cross Country is now 1:30 on Thursday
Remember your drink, warm jacket and PE Gear.

Photos tomorrow (Wednesday).  Bring your smile!

Sunday, 23 June 2013

Week 8

Monday:
Year 2 crew Sustainability Trip to Hannah's Bay

Tuesday:
Move It - Girls please bring your shorts

Wednesday:
School Photos
Whanau Hui - all welcome

Thursday:
Junior School Cross Country - bring a drink, PE Gear and a warm jacket
Indian Parents Meeting

Friday:
Assembly (led by Room 17) to launch Maori Language Week - Parents welcome

Sunday:
Parish Mass

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Reading Eggs will be up and running again soon.  Yay! 



Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Week 7
Monday:  Welcome to Melva Bucha - student teacher in Room 16 with Mrs Pinfold
 
Tuesday: Singing Practice in the hall 8:45
              Move It - Sport BOP Gymnastics Programme.  Girls may need shorts.

Wednesday:  Move It - Sport BOP Gymnastics Programme.  Girls may need shorts.

Thursday: Singing Practice in the hall 8:45
                Author Visit (Terri-Rose Baynton = Mr Bear Branches and the Cloud Conundrum)
                Meeting for Filipino Parents 3:30pm

Friday: Whaea Siniva's last day.  We wish her well for her future studies.

Have a great week everyone.
           

NEXT WEEK
- trip to Hannahs Bay for Recycling Concept
- School Photos
- Move It
- Cross Country
- Room 17s Assembly




Sunday, 9 June 2013

Week 6 

Monday:
Tuesday: Singing 8:45 in the hall
Wednesday: Young Vinnies Lunchtime Disco (Gold Coin Donation).  
Thursday: Singing 8:45 in the hall
Friday: Sausage Sizzle

Golden Time: Maori Arts and Crafts - It is going to be awesome!

  We are both Mums and we understand that some mornings just don't go to plan but please, please, please try to get your kids to school on time.  Our school day begins at 8:30am.  This is when children are allowed inside to get organised - put book bags away, take down chairs, sharpen pencils etc. It is also a very important social time - children find their friends, figure out what they are going to play, where they will sit...  Children who miss this time often feel a little left out during the day.  At 8:45am we sit down to pray.  This is a calm and reflective time.  Late comers 'sneaking' into the room disturb this quiet start to the day.  Babies, shift work, etc often cause havoc with the morning routine.  If you are having real problems please see us - perhaps we could help you find someone in your neighbourhood to carpool with?

Monday, 3 June 2013

Week 5
First an apology - I didn't update the blog in week 4.  Some of you may know that we had a bit of a sad week last week.  We had funerals for a past teacher and a past student.  The church was packed, both times, with people who wanted to share their love with the families. St Marys is a wonderful community.  We are so lucky to be surrounded by so many caring and supportive people. 

 This Week:
Tuesday:
Back to business after a loooooong weekend

Thursday: 
Tessa Gray 6:30-7:30 - Parent Evening.  Tessa Gray is an expert in cyber-safety for children.  Tessa worked with staff last year and I can recommend her.  She is a very good presenter and this evening will be very informative.

Friday: Feast of The Sacred Heart mass.  All welcome.
Golden Time - we have a special afternoon planned - we'll keep you posted.

We would like to welcome Whaia Sineva to our team.  Whaia Sineva is a training teacher and will be honing her craft in Room 17 for a few weeks.  We know she will love working in our little crew as much as we do.