Week 4, Term 1 Notices

 

Week 4 Notices


Bonjour everyone. I trust you have had a lovely weekend, we have truly been blessed with fabulous weather. It sure was a topsy turvy week with the country changing lockdown levels. We were so relieved to be at Level 2 and to still be able to work alongside our learners. It is a nice feeling knowing that we are now down to Level 1.

Ash Wednesday was celebrated with a beautiful Liturgy in our school hall last week. We got to meet our new parish priest Fr Thomas. No doubt he is going to deliver the Gospel to us in an engaging and meaningful way. Our students have made a promise during Lent to try and give up some kind of treat such as ice cream or chocolate. It would be interesting to see how strong their willpower is. Watch this space.

We also had our beginning of the year mass in the church celebrating our new families. It was lovely to see some parents come to mass.

What's on this week: 

There is swimming every day this week. Please make sure your child has their togs and towel packed. Goggles are optional.

Mon: Cricket, Library

Wed: Go by Bike Day.


Thurs: Singing Practice

Fri: Rm 14/15 Assembly

Reminders:

2021 GALA COUNTDOWN

The school gala is our PTA’s main fundraiser for the year.  All monies raised at our gala are given to St Mary’s school for the benefit of our children.

To help keep our costs to a minimum, we encourage our school families to please bring an item to school each day in the weeks leading up to the gala.  These items are set out below.

Keep this notice in a handy place to remind you.

DAILY COUNTDOWN TO GALA DAY

Monday 22nd February

Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc.  Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort them into boys and girls.

Tuesday 23rd  February

Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chili or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets

Wednesday 24th  February

Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws 

Thursday 25th February

Bottle Day - Please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, sauce, condiment/relish, perfume, jam, oil etc. Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children

Friday 26th February

Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets

Monday 1st March

Grocery Day - Packet / Boxes day – Bring a packet or box of something e.g. biscuits, cereal, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels etc.  Plastic bags appreciated

Tuesday 2nd March

White Elephant  Day -Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws, homewares

Wednesday 3rd March

Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will  like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc  Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort them into boys and girls.


Grocery, fresh fruit and vegetables day - Please bring to school any grocery items, tinned goods or fruit/vegetables from your garden e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini etc

Thursday

4th March

GALA DAY! HOMEMADE Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, sweets, toffee apples and any fresh produce

 


GALA - QUICKFIRE RAFFLE VIPs

JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.

We have a limited number available.

stmarysptarotorua@outlook.com to secure a baton.

Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!

 

 or if you can offer any donations contact: stmarysptarotorua@outlook.com  


 

 



Headphones: If your child has not yet got their headphones, they are available at the office for about $6. 

Sunhats: Please ensure your child has their sunhat with them every day to show they are a Sun Smart Kid.

Wishing you all a lovely week.

God Bless

Kahikatea Teachers.


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