Room 17 2021

  Hello everyone,  I hope you've had a wonderful weekend.  Last week involved so many exciting events, which our students thoroughly enjoyed. Our swimming sports last Monday was a huge success. It was so great to hear about everyone getting involved and having fun. Thank you to our parent helpers for your support, we couldn't do events like this without you. Also, thank you for encouraging your children to participate in Rice Day. It promoted thoughtful discussion and provided a meaningful opportunity for students to walk in somebody else's shoes for a day.  Well done to those involved with Touch finals and the Pasifika Group performance over the weekend. I look forward to hearing how these events went. If your child was involved, please email any photos for me to share with the rest of the class.  Things happening this week: No swimming this week Monday - Library  Tuesday - Palm Sunday Liturgy at 12:15 in the Church.  Thursday - Washing of the Feet Liturgy at 12:15 in the

  Talofa everyone It's hard to believe it's week 8 already.  It's been a busy week with senior camps, St. Josephs Day Mass and activities and of course, the Gala which was a huge success.  Many thanks for the ongoing parent/family support we get for these events and occasions to be successful.  The Gala was a wonderful community event with many past pupils attending to help or connect. Tomorrow is our Swimming Sports at the Aquatic Centre.  The weather looks good and it will be our first time using the renovated pool.  Children will be swimming the width of the pool this year (25m) instead of the length (50m).   School Swimming Sports MONDAY 22nd MARCH Year 3 - 6 Students only. - The swimming sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua. -  Years 3 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am. - Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30 pm. -Children may come to swimming sports i

School Swimming Sports MONDAY 22nd MARCH Year 3 - 6 Students only. Please read the following information and complete the form below by Wednesday 17th March. Thank you to those who have completed it. School Swimming Sports Form. - The swimming sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua. - Years 3 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am. - Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30 pm. -Children may come to swimming sports in their house colours, they may wear their togs under their clothes. Transport: -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 from the Aquatic Centre at 2:30 pm. -If you are unable to drop off or pick up your child from the Aquatic Centre please email Lorna Dobson. Children will need: togs & towels, sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes

  Kamusta Parents and Caregivers It is good to be back at Level 1 with parents able to come into school, please though remember that if your child isn't well to keep them at home. This week is our gala week. School Gala has been set for this Friday, March 19th. A new countdown was issued to children last Friday. Please support this important fundraising event. There will be no sausage sizzle this Friday due to the gala being held. St Joseph's Mass at St Mary's Church - Friday 9am NO swimming this week for Kahikatea. We will be swimmin g a gain in week 8. Our Swimming sports day is on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln School Swimming Sports MONDAY 22nd MARCH Year 3 - 6 Students only. Please read the following information and complete the form below by

  March 7th, 2021    Kia ora Whanau We are over halfway through term one, and autumn has taken hold with some lovely rain and cooler nights. We are back down to Level 1 now and invite you back into the school, please though remember that if your child isn't well to keep them at home. Last week, we finished off our time with Henk. The students and teachers learned a lot and had fun with him. We will be swimming again this week in preparation for our Swimming sports day on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln   We have been working hard to establish routines with the students over the past few weeks. Although we still have a large number of students that are forgetting to charge their Chromebooks, bring their hats or headphones, please help to establish this rout

Yay Mackillop House Mackillop House won the draw and get the opportunity to dress up in their BLUE House colours all day tomorrow. They also get to spend Golden Time with their House group and have some fun.