Water fight!!!!

Our visits to the new classes yesterday went well. There are still a few nerves but everyone came back to class with big smiles and feeling a little more excited about the coming year.

Tomorrow we are going to have a fun day as an extra celebration of a great year of work. We are hosting the prizegiving in the morning so will need to be at school on time and looking smart.

Then we thought we'd have a shared lunch and a water fight in the afternoon. Please bring a small plate of food to share and something to use during our water fight. If you don't want to send a water gun, a sponge works well. We will also have a slip and slide out. Togs or clothes that can get wet would be great, please.

Week 9 Term 4 2022

 Monday

End of Year Mass 9am

Meet the 2023 teacher (breathe - relax)

Tuesday

No big plans (Year 6s are taking over the school for their big day in)

Wednesday
Prizegiving 9:30am

WeLDers Party 1:15 (invited guests)

Thursday
Missioning of our Year 6s 11am

School finishes for students at 12:30

Friday

Teacher Only Day

Well - I swear 2022 was played in fast forward. I won't get to see everyone this week so I'm taking a little blog space to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible Room 14 team. We have had a wonderful year filled with lots of learning, lots of laughs and lots of love. 

I have been blessed with the most amazing, talented and kind bunch of kids that a teacher could ask for. Thank you my little rays of sunshine. You have been incredibly patient with me when I forget things (all the time), you are kind to me when I'm not 100% and are forgiving when I get tired and cranky. You work super hard, help each other tackle tricky learning and you've gone along with all my ideas (even when you think I might be a little crazy).  You are the coolest bunch of kids and I have loved every day of our time together. Remember - No matter how big and old you get, you will always be Room 14 2022 and you will always be my little rays of sunshine. 

We are unbelievably lucky to have the support of so many incredible families who have transported for trips, walked to the race course for a run in the rain, provided plates of food, helped with homework, turned up to watch shows, assemblies, masses, for parent meetings and working bees... Thank you. Every tiny, little bit you do makes a huge difference and we couldn't have done it without you.

Have a wonderful break with your whanau. 

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Week 8 Term 4 2022

 MONDAY

Mystery trip. Be at school on time - please. We will be leaving just after 9am.
To Bring: water bottle, change of clothes OR togs and towel, lunch
Thank you to everyone who volunteered - we're so sorry we can't take you all. The parents who are transporting have been sent a letter with extra information.

TUESDAY

A nice normal day

WEDNESDAY

A nice normal day.  Principal's Luncheon for a couple of lucky kids.

THURSDAY

Swimming Sports and Tryathlon 2022 - THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER 

Rotorua Aquatic Centre, Tarewa Road, Rotorua

 

Information to Parents & Caregivers

Points to note:

 

We will be having a triathlon and biathlon at the swimming sports this year. The triathlon involves swim, bike and running. The run and biking will be in the park next door and will not entail riding on the road. If your child wants to participate in this they will need to bring their bike and helmet with them to the Aquatic Centre.  Bikes will be secure inside the Aquatic Centre.

The biathlon is a swim and run.

Children will choose one of these events, not both.

 

• The programme is for our middle and senior school students - Years  4, 5 & 6.

• The swimming sports 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 by 8:45 am.

• Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30pm. 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 by bus and returned to school from the Aquatic Centre at 2:30 pm.

• Children may come to swimming sports in their house colours, they may wear their togs under their clothes. There will be points for the ‘Best Dressed House.’ Teachers will be dressing up too!

• Children will need – togs & towel, sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes, morning tea, lunch & water.

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

FRIDAY

Cosy day. It's going to be a long week so we are having a cosy day on Friday. Kids can bring their PJs and teddy bears to school. We might even have a couple of nap times.

Mystery Trip

Wow, what a great response of volunteers for our mystery trip on Monday the 5th December. Unfortunately, we are unable to take everyone. Parents that are driving have a notice coming home today. 

Kids and drivers will need to be at school no later than 8:45 as we will be leaving the school then. Kids will be able to wear mufti and will need a backpack with the following sunscreen, hats, morning tea, lunch, water bottle, togs or change of clothes and towel (don't forget underwear). You will not need any form of device.

Plan:

Leave school no later than 9am

Arrive at first check-in and complete the challenges with the team (car driver) leader,  eat morning tea.

11:30 travel to the second destination and eat lunch.

2:00 gather up into cars and be ready to return to school by 2:15.

Kids that are on the bus and after school care will be back in time.

Regards,

Mrs. D, & Mrs T

week 7?? Term 4 2022.

Thank you for the lovely messages last week - I am almost running at 100% again and will be back in class this week.  

Monday:        Library

Tuesday:        Street Racket

Wednesday:  CBOP Athletics

                        PTA Disco 5:30

Thursday:

Friday:           Golden Time ??? 

Swimming sports/Triathlon 2022

The form has been completed by 21/28 Room 14 families. Thank you. We might be in the running for that hot chip lunch - just waiting in the remaining 7 to click the link and fill in their details, please.

Our school library will be closing on Friday 3 December 2022, in order to commence work on the annual library stocktake.  ALL BOOKS ISSUED TO STUDENTS ARE THEREFORE TO BE RETURNED TO SCHOOL BY THIS DATE.  School books have a "yellow" St Mary's School Library, Rotorua sticker on the front cover and a St Mary's School Barcode on the back cover.

Our St Mary's M.A.D (Making a Difference) Crew are running a Christmas craft stall at the Night Market on Thursday 1st December from 5pm. All proceeds will go towards a community group that needs some extra Christmas cheer. We would love our St Mary's school community to come down and support their stall. 

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday 30th November PTA School Disco

Monday 5th December Room 12 and 14 Mystery Trip

Thursday 8th December Tryathlon/Swimming Sports for Years 4 to 6 

Monday 12th December End of year Mass. 9.00 am

Wednesday 14th December Prizegiving - 9:30-11:30

Thursday 15th December Missioning - 11-12:00

Thursday 15th December Last Day of the term. School finishes at Midday.

Friday 16th December Teacher Only Day 

Monday 19th December Teacher Only Day. 

Week 6 Term 4 2022

I'm not feeling 100% today so this is going to be a short one. Mrs Nicol is going to be in on Monday. Please, show her how awesome you are - I've been bragging about my amazing class and I know she's looking forward to working with you all. She's really lovely - I know you'll have a great day.

Remember your togs - it's a swimming week

mon: Library

tue:   Street Racket 

          Christmas Club (lunchtime)

wed: Chess and indoor bowls (lunchtime)

thur: Cricket coaching

         Drawing club with Mrs Sorenson (Lunchtime)

fri:  Golden Time: Slippery slide OR survivor island (Thanks, James A)

Please, fill in the swimming sport form that was sent out by app. 

Hot chips for first class to have them ALL filled in. Thanks.

Save the Date.

Friday 25 November - Kahikatea assembly

Monday 5th December - Room 14 and Room 12 Mystery Trip (we need parent help)

Thursday 8th December Tryathlon/Swimming Sports for Years 4 to 6 at Aquatic Centre

Monday 12th December End of year Mass. 9.00 am

Wednesday 14th December Prizegiving - 9:30-11:30 

Thursday 15th December Missioning - 11-12:00 School ends for 2022

Take care of each other, my little rays of sunshine.

I'll be back as soon as I feel better - hopefully by Tuesday.

Week 5 Term 4 2022

 Week 5 already - how did that happen?

No swimming again this week but we do have cricket on Thursday. Bringing your PE gear is a good idea. Your water bottle and hat are also essential kit for our busy week. Covid seems to be doing the rounds again. Our air purifier is cleaned and working, windows opened, surfaces cleaned and there's sanitiser at the door. We're doing our part but please be vigilant and don't come to school if you are unwell. 

Heads up - we have an end of year trip on Monday 5th December. We'll need lots of parents to help. More information will be sent home soon but I wanted to give you a bigger window to make arrangements. 

Monday: Library, Assembly (R16/17)

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday: Cricket 

Friday: Assembly - Reading Log Draw

Reminders

- wear your activity tracker, please 

- charge your Chromebook every night (the magic word is 'charged')

- bring your headphones everyday 

- bring your reading books everyday 

- bring your library books on Monday

- the bell to come in and get organised is at 8:30 and our school day starts at 8:45 

Save the Date.

Friday 25 November - Kahikatea assembly

Monday 5th December - Room 14 and Room 12 Mystery Trip (we need lots of parents)

Thursday 8th December Tryathlon/Swimming Sports for Years 4 to 6 at Aquatic Centre

Monday 12th December End of year Mass. 9.00 am

Wednesday 14th December Prizegiving - 9:30-11:30 

Thursday 15th December Missioning - 11-12:00 School ends for 2022

Week 4 Term 4 2022

Last week was a whirlwind - we had the Make the difference swim team come in to work with us, we organised and ran the All Saints/All Souls liturgy, Mrs T and Mrs D had a maths course, some of the crew went to RATs duathlon... This week looks much calmer.

Monday: Teacher Only Day

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday: Kahui Ako Kapa Haka festival (just Ahurei kids)

Doesn't that look lovely?!

This week we are going to have a little bit of fun with our writing - we'll see how it turns out. In maths we are looking at using basic facts as a strategy to solve problems (don't forget to check out the slides we made with loads of great basic facts games to play). We're also looking at patterning (algebra) and a little graphing (statistics). We also have a few assessments coming up, too - check out these reminders - they are important.

Reminders

- wear your activity tracker, please (we use data in maths and for the competition)

- charge your Chromebook every night (we use them almost everyday)

- bring your headphones everyday (essential - online assessments coming up)

- bring your reading books everyday (yes, we read everyday even in Year 4!)

- the bell to come in and get organised is at 8:30 and our school day starts at 8:45 (a few kids are arriving at/after 9am and are missing out on a lot of important information that sets the kids up for a successful day)

We are all getting a bit tired but "I forgot" is fast becoming the most annoying phrase of my day. A few gentle reminders, at home, would go a long way to helping to restore my sanity and prevent even more wasted time at school. 

Okay - grumble finished.

For those incredible, wonderful, supportive and intelligent souls who have read all the way to the bottom of the post - the magic word is Abracadabra. Write it on a piece of paper and quietly slip it to Mrs T, before 9am on Tuesday.

Shhh! Don't tell anyone. 

Save the Date.

Monday 7th November. Teacher Only Day

Friday11th November. Kahui Ako Ahurei at JPC. Junior and Senior  Kapa Haka performing 

Friday 25 November - Kahikatea assembly

Monday 5th December - Room 14 and Room 12 Mystery Trip (we need lots of parents)

Thursday 8th December Tryathlon/Swimming Sports for Years 4 to 6 at Aquatic Centre

Monday 12th December End of year Mass. 9.00 am

Wednesday 14th December Prizegiving - 9:30-11:30 

Thursday 15th December Missioning - 11-12:00

Thursday 15th December Last Day of the term

Week 3 Term 4 2022

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL WHANAU 

Kia ora whanau,

We have a student returning to school on Monday who has had cancer.  He has been away since 2021. His immunity has been compromised due to the treatment he has received and he is particularly susceptible to chickenpox and measles. 

Any cases of chickenpox or measles, in the school community, needs to be reported to the school office immediately to ensure his health is not compromised. He is looking forward to coming back to school as are his friends.

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A huge thank you for your support of Grandparents Day. We had a great day! There was standing room only in the Church for mass, morning tea was incredibly busy (but delicious) and our sessions with Andrew Chinn were so much fun.  Photos coming.

We also had an amazing time at athletics day. Mr Macmillan has put a folder of photos on Facebook (Thanks Leidy - they are gorgeous!). I was so proud of our Year 4 kids. I spent the day with the 8 year olds - there were 3 sore tummys, a headache and a sore foot before the first event but all were miraculously healed once we got started and everyone gave every event a really good go. It sounds like the 9 year olds were just as involved and excited to have a go. Even better than that, the kids were cheering for each other, supporting each other and were always polite to the adults helping - what cool kids we have. The Interschool team will be announced soon - it's a lot of work.

This week:

Bring your togs all week - we have a swim programme 

All Saints Liturgy - Thursday

Library - Monday

Colour Fun Run - Order your prize

The last day to order your prize is Monday 31 October, please log in to your profile at https://app.schoolfundraising.co.nz and order it. 

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children on this day. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 0211 215599

Holiday Reading Logs are due now.  We will have a lucky draw at our next assembly.

TERM 4 DATES.

Monday 7th November. Teacher Only Day

Friday11th November. Kahui Ako Ahurei at JPC. Junior and Senior  Kapa Haka performing 

Thursday 8th December Tryathlon/Swimming Sports for Years 4 to 6 at Aquatic Centre

Monday 12th December End of year Mass. 9.00 am

Wednesday 14th December Prizegiving - 9:30-11:30 

Thursday 15th December Missioning - 11-12:00

Thursday 15th December Last Day of the term

Week 2 term 4

 Mālo ni,

Tokelau Language Week

Celebrate: Sunday 23 October – Saturday 29 October.

This year's theme for Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau – Tokelau Language Week is "Halahala ki vavau, kae ke mau ki pale o Tokelau" which means "To plan for the future is to understand the past."

The theme connects to the overall theme for this year’s Pacific language weeks ‘sustainability’ and the launch of the UNESCO Decade of Indigenous Languages.

Below are some resources you could use:

Pacific Language Weeks 2022

I hope you’ve enjoyed the good weather for the long weekend. We are somewhere on SH 1 and I'm trying to put this together on my phone so please forgive mistakes and omissions.

Athletic Sports are on Tuesday at the stadium. Fingers crossed for fine weather. At the entry gate will be trestles with the class rolls set up on them. There will be an adult there supervising the entry. Children sign in as they arrive and then move to their designated age group area ready to start the 800m. 

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Rotorua Interhouse Athletics 9:00 am – 2:30 pm  Tuesday 25th October 2022 International Stadium, Ground 2, Devon Street West, Rotorua Event Overview The Interhouse Athletics is for our middle and senior school students - Years 4, 5 & 6. The Interhouse Athletic Sports will be held at Field 2 by the stadium in Rotorua. Years 4 – 6 students need to be taken to / dropped off at the  International Stadium, ground 2 Devon Street West Rotorua on Tuesday 25th October Students sign in at the stadium gate and then go to their appropriate age group area. Interhouse Athletics will finish at approximately 2:30 pm on Tuesday. Children need to be collected from the International Stadium, ground 2 by 3:00 pm at the latest. Children may come to Interhouse Athletics in their house colours or their school PE gear. Children will need – sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes, lunch & a drink. Should the event need to be cancelled, this information will be put on Educa/App/Facebook by 7:30 am

GRANDPARENTS/GRANDFRIENDS MASS;  Friday, October 28th at 9.00 am (PLEASE NOTE TIME) This Friday we have our Grandparents / Grandfriends Mass, 9am at St Mary's Church, we ask that you find a seat at the church prior to 9 am as children will be sitting with their classes.  We would love to have all our special Grandparents and Grandfriends at school with us on this day.   After Mass, Grandparents are invited back to the classes to share in morning tea with their grandchildren (there will be tea and coffee provided in the hall)  We ask all children to bring a plate to share for morning tea.

WORKING BEE We intend to have a working bee this Saturday, October 29th. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. If you are willing to help, can you please let the office know? The projects include painting, spraying the cobbles, painting wooden  Christmas Trees, building two picnic tables, playground equipment maintenance, replacing a damaged panel on a classroom wall and maintenance work on our unicycles and putting together new unicycles. I’ve been amazed at the support we receive for our working bees and I would really appreciate your support with this one too, please.  Come along and meet other parents and enjoy morning tea and a delicious lunch. Children are welcome also. For catering purposes please let Shanelle know in the office if you can assist, even if it is just for an hour or two.

WORKING BEE We intend to have a working bee this Saturday, October 29th. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. If you are willing to help, can you please let the office know? The projects include painting, spraying the cobbles, painting wooden  Christmas Trees, building two picnic tables, playground equipment maintenance, replacing a damaged panel on a classroom wall and maintenance work on our unicycles and putting together new unicycles. I’ve been amazed at the support we receive for our working bees and I would really appreciate your support with this one too, please.  Come along and meet other parents and enjoy morning tea and a delicious lunch. Children are welcome also. For catering purposes please let Shanelle know in the office if you can assist, even if it is just for an hour or two.

Colour Fun Run Thank you everyone for your support for our Colour Run. It was an awesome event and lots of fun. There are lots of photos on our Facebook page You are able to go online now and order the prizes.   This needs to be done by October 31st.    Prizes will be delivered to school. https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/