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Serving with Faith and Love 25 October 2018

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Bula, Malo ni, Makadini, Annyoung, Witamy, Welcome,

This term our focus is on Heroes and as we spoke to the children, Jesus is our hero. He is telling us that he is only an

example and we need to do as he does and become heroes ourselves. We can become heroes to each other. Every

little thing we do impacts on the person next to us. We need to be the best we can be, all the time and not only on

Sundays. Let us pray for the courage to become the people that others can look up to and follow, just as Jesus did.

The school’s value for this term is Compassion. So as we go about our everyday business, let us think of others around

us and let us be there to offer help. Let us extend our hands and give that assistance to our neighbour. Let us all be

heroes.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION

The term starts with prayer and then into Communion of Saints ending with Advent at the end of the year.

We will be having a special school mass for All Saints Day on Thursday, November 1st at 9.00am in conjunction with

the Parish. All are welcome.

REHU TAI FESTIVAL OF ORAL LANGUAGE

At the beginning of the term, three of our four finalists represented our school at the Rehu Tai Oral Language Festival

competition at Pt Chevalier Primary School. They were: Spoken Word Poetry – Kenani Hoglund with My Heart

Warming Mother, 10² Flash Talk – Arianna Steffany with Change in Fashion and Prepared Speech – Boston Efaraimo

with Show a Positive Attitude. A great day for all of them.

REHU TAI FESTIVAL - SPEECH COMPETITION

It was my first experience to present my 3-minute speech at the Rehu Tai Festival yesterday. Though I was nervous but once I was on stage, it was a moment of pride presenting in front of an audience. Thank you Dad for supporting me the whole day. By Boston Yr. 6

REHU TAI FESTIVAL – SPOKEN WORD POETRY COMPETITION

The moment I got up on that stage, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I was a real nervous wreck. It was fun sharing my poem with all the other inner schools. I am so proud of myself for this achievement. Also, in my opinion, I think my poetry was spoken right from my heart. By Kenani Hoglund Yr. 6

REHU TAI FESTIVAL - 10² FLASH TALK COMPETITION

The Rehu Tai Festival (Speech competition) was an amazing experience. When I got up on the stage to present my Flash Talk, I felt really nervous. I thought I was going to mess up. But I didn’t and I was so happy that I got through my presentation. By Ariana Steffany Yr. 6

GRANDPARENTS LITURGY

This is a very special invitation to all our Grandparents to join us for a Liturgy on Monday Morning, 5th November at 8.50 am. Our grandparents are very special people and we would like to acknowledge their support in our children’s’ lives and welcome them into our school community.

ROOM Tahi (Piwakawaka) STORIES

Me and Ivan were playing weddings. My little cousin was the flower girl in my Aunties house. It was fun.

By Annareti

I went snorkelling and I had fun and my Mum was on the beach with my cousin.

By Isaac

I saw my little sister when we went to the hospital.

By Sasha

KIDS FOR KIDS

Kids for Kids is a concert to show case talent of our young people and a wonderful

family nightout. The concert series is now celebrating it's 24th year and over the years

has bought more than 280,000 children together. This year alone 8,000 children will

take to the stage. St Joseph’s are a part of this mass choir and we will be sending our

years 3-8 students to join in with other schools. The date is Wednesday, 7th

November. The performance starts at 7.30pm at Bruce Mason Centre, North Shore.

Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.co.nz/search?q=kids+for+kids . The organisers are

recommending to pre-book tickets as they sell very quickly and are normally booked out in advance.

SUMMER UNIFORM

A letter went out this week regarding the summer uniform. Please ensure that your child comes to school in correct

uniform to be ready for learning. The temperature is rising so we need the children sitting comfortably so they can

concentrate on their learning and not be worried about their jumpers and jackets.

A reminder of the uniform:

Girls: short sleeve monogramed shirts/blouses, school skirt, black sandals, black or dark blue hair ties and dark

blue bucket hats.

Boys: short sleeve monogramed shirts, dark blue shorts, black sandals and dark blue bucket hats.

The PE uniform for both girls and boys consists of: black PE shorts, a light blue t-shirt or polo shirt with no

monogram and sports shoes.

The wearing of correct uniform is compulsory for all students. This not only shows the pride you and your child have

in the school but is also a great learning opportunity for all.

If for some reason your child is unable to come to school with the correct uniform can you please inform the office.

A note, written and signed by you, should be given to your child to be shown to their teacher.

ROOM Rima (Tui)

REFLECTIONS

WOW! Our playground feels so much better to play now.

It is high and bouncy for the kids to play.

By Leana

As I play the in school playground I am amazed to feel

how bouncy and squishy the bark is. Playing in the

playground is different and safer. Thank You Westhaven

Rotary and Kennards Hire. By Dominic

Due to the new bark in the playground, I am able to

jump high without hurting myself. It is spongy, bouncy

and light. It makes me feel tall and sporty. The bark

has made the playground fun and projects clean

environment. By Julizah

I think the bark is a lot better than before because of

its softness. When I play on the bark, it feels so soft

and squishy. Now the children can play and be safe on

the playground thank you all who made this

playground safe for us. By Enya

ROOM Wha (Kereru)

The Herons read the true story about Diana from the School Journal “Home”.

Question: Think about how the girl in the story was courageous.

Answer: “ Diana moved to Auckland in 2017 from Alesia in Samoa. Diana’s uncle lived in New Zealand and he offered

to adopt her. Diana missed her mum and dad but she chose to be brave and did her best to fit in at school even

though she missed her family. We think she is a good example of a hero.”

By Raeyah

The Keas team read the story called ‘Mickel and the Blacksmith’.

Question: Describe a character in their story who was courageous.

Answers: The blacksmith was smart and brave because he made a plan to trick the giant who had sucked up all the

clouds into breathing them out again. This made it rain again, so all the villagers and the horses started running

around being happy.” By Noell

“The Blacksmith was helpful fixing tools that were broken and making shoes for the horses. He was brave because he

stands up to other people, the bully in the story.” By Augustine and Taliah.

Happy Birthday to our October birthdays

Mercy Akeli, La-Rania Pasina, Oscar Smith-Muller, Marie Hoglund and Julizah Maoe.

May God always keep you close to His heart.

TERM DATES

November 1st Thursday 9.00 am All Saint’s Day Mass

November 5th Monday Grandparent’s Liturgy

November 7th Wednesday Kids for Kids Singing Concert

November 12-16th Mon-Fri Assessment Week

December 7th Friday 9.00 am School end of year Mass

December 7th Friday 1.00 pm Prize Giving

December 11th Tuesday Nativity Play

December 11th Tuesday Helpers Morning Tea

December 12th Wednesday School Picnic

December 12th Wednesday Last day for after school care.

December 13th Thursday 1.00 pm Finish Last day of Term 4.

Website link: http://www.st-joseph.school.nz/

God Bless

Regina Smuga

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