Week 7

Swimming this week

Monday: Kapa haka perform tonight.  Best wishes.
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Library books need to be back for stocktake.
Thursday:
Friday: Golden Time

Don't forget your hat - we are a sunsmart crew.

Swimming
We have noticed that a large number of children 'forget' their togs each swimming week.  We spoke to the children about this and discovered that many find the changing rooms too cold first thing in the morning.  As a result, and because we are fairly good at compromise, the children will now change for swimming in the classrooms/bathrooms.  Swimming is part of our curriculum and is not optional. If your child is unable to swim due to medical reasons please provide a note/email.  Thanks.

Year 2 Crew Celebration
We have booked an end of term treat for the Year 2 crew at Playtopia on December 6 and would really appreciate some parent helpers for the day.  We will be walking there and back.  The entrance fee for each child is already covered due to our wonderful fundraising efforts earlier in the year.  We would also like to organise a fish and chips lunch on our return to school so if you know of a place that would give us a great deal for 50 children, can you please let us know?

Nativity Play
It is great to see that so many children have already learned all of their lines - well done!!!  We are hiding the scripts from now on - make sure you keep practicing at home.  All costumes, in a named plastic bag, need to be at school as soon as possible, please. We will keep them safe at school until we have received our standing ovations in the last week of school.

Santa Parade
We have a St Marys School float entered in the Santa Parade this Saturday (30th November).  A note about this was included with the newsletter this week.  We are still in search of angels and shepherds for this.  You will need to provide your own costume and be able to wave and smile for an extended truck ride.   Let Mr Macmillan know if you are interested in taking part. 

Junior Picnic
Our Junior Picnic will be at school on Thursday 12th December.  You are most welcome to join us for part/all of this exciting day - put it in your calendar.

The mystery message is: Red leather yellow leather
Come and whisper it to Mrs T to get on the jellybean list.