St. Mary’s School,

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Monday 12 September, 2011

Newsletter No. 4 Term 3

Welcome We welcome to our St. Mary‘s School community—Lani Daly. With open arms, minds and hearts we accept her into our community and pray God‘s blessings on her. Technical Glitch with Survey Monkey re Mid-Year Report and Student Conferences Our apologies! We had a technical glitch with our Survey Monkey link. We would like feedback from you on our Mid-Year Report and Student Conferences, to help us modify or improve our reporting to you. The correct link is

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YD2HLW9. We look

forward to your responses! PRINCIPAL’S APPRAISAL As part of the Board of Trustees systems, I have been employed to conduct the annual Principal’s appraisal. As with all appraisals, it is important and helpful to have viewpoints from all stakeholders. For this reason I have developed a parent/caregiver survey which will not only support my findings but also support the BOT in their strategic planning for your school. The survey can be accessed from the link below and is electronic to ensure your complete privacy and anonymity.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JPKCYXF This survey is set out in a multiple choice format where each question is a statement against a rating of strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree or don’t know. There is also a comments box at the end should you wish to make any comments regarding these statements. This survey needs to be completed by Friday September 30 please. I can be contacted on the details below if you have any questions. Many thanks in anticipation Janine Remnant School Adviser Centre of Educational Development Massey University

Outstanding Achievement We congratulate Sarah Ann Fraser on her fabulous achievement in the University of New South Wales ICAS Writing Competition. Sarah achieved Distinction in this exam. This places her in the top 3% of students from New Zealand who competed in this competition. We are very proud of you Sarah! Cyber Safety Parent Evening We will be hosting a parent Cyber Safety Evening on Tuesday, September 20 from 7 – 8pm in the Staffroom. Mr Ben Dalton of the Hastings Police who is a Computer Forensic Specialist, will discuss and demonstrate specific software and procedures that will assist parents to ensure that their children are safe online Please diary now. We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions that you would like answered, please fill in the slip on separate page and return to office, and Ben can prepare specifically for these. Napier City Rovers Football Club

All Yr 1 - 8 students are fortunate to be working with a talented team of coaches for four weeks, from the Napier City Rovers, practising their soccer skills.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Social Justice Week 2011. September 11 – 17. ―On a level playing field.‖ This week at school the children are learning about ―being fair‖. ―Being fair‖ considers everyone and their well-being and happiness. We are called on to use all the gifts we have been given to work for the common good of all. That is the good of all of us as families and communities recognizing what each person needs and what is needed for the good of society as a whole. In team sports, one has to play well with others in order to win

the game. A team playing a successful game is more than just the sum of individual talents. Winning teams have players who understand that by working well together they can achieve success. Being on the same ―People of God‖ team an understanding of the importance of the common good is paramount if we are to achieve a more equal society. Activities for students this week are broken down into sections such as ―team talk‖, ―warm up‖, ―first half‖, ―full time‖, and ―practice‖ which help students to consider issues of fairness and equality. Look for them in the children‘s Religious Education workbooks. Catholic Character

A big thank you to those families that showed their commitment to the Catholic Character of our school by attending Mass last Sunday. The children love to see each other outside of school and for us to gather as people of God, the Church, helps the children to understand that they do belong to Church. They just don‘t go to St. Mary‘s. They go to St. Mary‘s Catholic Primary School which is part of the parish of St. Peter Chanel. The children were rewarded with an ice block at school during the week for their effort, in much the same way as the children who stay after the gala and help pick up the rubbish are rewarded. And during the year, different children for different reasons are rewarded in special ways for the things they do. It is good for us to show our

appreciation. Teresa Neilson D.R.S. CHILDREN’S MASS—SACRED HEART CHURCH Children are invited to attend Mass at 9.30am this Sunday 18 September. If any children are interested in being lectors at Mass please see Mrs Neilson. The Young Vinnies are having a fundraiser selling slices and cakes on Tuesday the 20th of September. 8.15 in front of school. To raise money to buy stationary for AOGA FIAMALAMALAMA School for intellectually handicapped. Amber Flashoff (Young Vinnies member). THANK YOU FROM THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT A big thank you to the grandparents and grand friends who were able to come and celebrate Mass with us on Friday. The children, also, enjoyed sharing their school experiences with you. Thank you parents for the wonderful morning tea that you provided. Steph. Shaw, Junior Team Leader St John’s College Interviews Mr Neil Swindells, Principal of St Johns College will be at school on Monday 26 September to interview students for 2012. Oranges at Half Time Rugby and Kiwi Experience. FREE travelling exhibition about grassroots rugby and the Kiwi spirit! Tell your rugby stories and have them recorded. Hastings under the Clock Tower, Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 September www.orangesathalftime.co.nz

TERM DATES FOR 2011 Term Three: Monday, August 1 - Friday, October 7 Term Four: Tuesday, October 25 - Thursday, December 15

TERM DATES FOR 2012 1. Tues 31 Jan- Thurs 5 April 2. Mon 23 April—29 June

3. Mon 16 July—Fri 28 Sept 4. Mon 15 October—approx. 20 December.

NOTICES FROM THE OFFICE Term 4 begins Tuesday 25 October (after Labour Week-end.) A new family to St. Mary’s School would like a buy a home in the Mahora area. If you know of someone about to sell please contact Brenda Bennett, Property Brokers on Ph. 872-7042 HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Children Creative Movement and Arts Programme—H.R. Puffin Stuff—Oct 17—21st Havelock North www.umbrellastudios.com.au or phone 877-3259. Summer Soccer—Children aged between 7/8 years want-ed to make a team for summer soccer. We need 10 play-ers. Monday nights 5-8 pm. Ring Debbie on 027 379 9014 or 879-9014. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—Adults Becoming Catholic Inquiry Evenings will be held at Sacred heart Parish Office, Heretaunga St E Hastings 7.30 pm on Tues 13 Sept and Tues 20 September. Please phone Pat Brady on 870-0792 for more information.

Credit Union Baywide We thank Credit Union Baywide for their cheque of $19.99, matching the interest earned during the year on all ‗Jimmy J‘ School Savings accounts. We are most grateful for their support.

Week 7 Happenings at St. Mary’s...

Monday 12/9 Senior Staff Meeting 3 pm. Social Justice week

Tuesday Banking collected by Baywide Credit Union. Staff Meeting 3 pm , Mini ball Yrs 3-8– Draw on notice-board

Wednesday Rippa Rugby Yr 3 @ 3.30pm, Yr 5 & 6 Soccer 3.30pm; Mrs Holden‘s Music Group recital in Madonna Maria Chapel 7—8.15 pm.

Thursday Bank books sent home. Tech Arts Yr 7 & 8.

Friday Sausage sizzle, Mass R 8 & 9, Wheels Day middle school. $1 gold coin donation. School Cross country 11 am.

Sunday 18/9 School Mass at Sacred Heart Church

BBQ HELPERS FOR FRIDAY

Fri 16 Sept Fri 23 Sept

Michelle O’Sullivan and Erin Bradley Christina Crawford, Catherine Williams (Pie Day)

Important Upcoming Events ...

Wk 8 Miniball Yr 3-8 Cyber Info evening Yr 3 Rippa Rugby 3.30 pm Yr 5 & 6 Girls Soccer 3.30pm Board of Trustees meeting Pie Day, Senior Wheels Day

20 Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 21 Sept 21 Sept 23 Sept

Wk 9 Interschool X Country Yr 3 Rippa Rugby 3.30 pm Yr 5 & 6 Girls Soccer 3.30pm Mass R 4,5,6,7 School Gala

28 Sept 28 Sept 28 Sept 30 Sept 1 Oct

Wk 10 Matinee session of School Production Home & School Meeting Evening session School Production Yr 3 Rippa Rugby 3.30 pm Yr 5 & 6 Girls Soccer 3.30pm Juniors and Seniors Buddy Mass Term 3 Ends

3Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL PRODUCTION

Revised dates of performances -

Monday 3 October—Matinee 10:30 am

Tuesday 4 October—Evening 6:00 pm

Tickets on sale at school office $2 ea.

CAUGHT BEHAVING INTELLIGENTLY AWARDS

Year 7/8

Year 5/6 Matariki Manaena, Olivia Epplett, Gloria Iosefo, Reagan Dunphy,, Kasey Whakataka, Anniversary Leuelu,

Caitlin Robin, Monet August, Henga Ofa, Liam Tapiata, Amber Flashoff, Chris Dove, Shae McDonald.

Year 3/4 Teleisia Vakapuna, Christine Field, Anna Haronga, Dylan Springer, Grace Mentzer

, Ben Woodburn, Joshua Cornforth, Louis Gaffaney, Taylor Rigby, Keelan Heesterman

Year 1/2/3 Andrew Field, Ella Mentzer,

Piata Toomer, Michaela Symonds, Lucy Summerfield

Congratulations everyone. We are thrilled to see you making such positive and intelligent choices.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sophie Haronga passed her grading in Taekwondo and has been awarded a Green Belt. Joshua Alderton selected for D Grade Reps in Rugby

Fergus Crawford –selected for D Grade Reps in Rugby Jacob Beaumont-selected for D Grade Reps in Rugby Ronardo Gafa – Hawkes Bay Representative for Rugby

Well done children.

Reminder :

Dates: Week 7 Friday 16 Sept - Rms 4,5,6,7 Week 8 Friday 23 Sept - Rms 1,2,3.

$1 Gold coin donation for the Gala

St. Mary’s School Council

HEALTHY WEDNESDAYS Children need to eat lots of different food to stay healthy and to grow. Choose a variety of foods from the four groups every day. Vegetables and fruit. Bread and fruit. Lean meats, chicken, seafood, eggs and dried beans, peas and lentils. Milk and milk products.

Stephanie Shaw, Team Leader

2012 Calendars/Cards/Diaries

We are offering personalized 2012 Artwork Calendars/Cards & personalized Diaries this year. Students have al-

ready done their artwork in Term 2, blank canvas are available if you want to do one with your child, however must

be returned with order by closing date below. If you would like to view your child’s artwork please ask at the office.

Order forms are being distributed today and extra order forms are available from the office. Please return com-

pleted order form and money to the office by Friday 23 September. Prices are as follows:

Art Calendar : $10 each

Photo Calendar : $12 (you provide original photo)

Set of 8 Cards : $12

2012 Diary : $16 each—Guaranteed supply for this year.

Upper Middle School Wheels Day for Rooms 4,5,6,7 Only Friday 16th September 2011

Wear Mufti & bring a Gold Coin Only scooters, skates, skateboards, (no bikes permitted)

GALA, GALA, GALA (only 18 Days to go)

We still need helpers on the day and please keep those gala donations coming. Please drop your donations off to the

Activity Room. If door is locked please leave at door and advise office. We are on site Wednesdays to assist.

Remember your Gala Grocery Raffle tickets are due back before 23rd September. If you haven’t sold it yet please

return so we can reissue your card as this raffle is very popular, we are selling tickets at Pak n Save on Tuesday

20th / Wednesday 21st September.

23 September : Pie Day (Orders in by 9.00 am Wednesday 21 September)

23 September : Calendar Orders & Money / Raffles & Money Due back to School Office

Having your child’s artwork on a calendar makes the perfect Christmas present for family and friends.

Pie & Juice Day - Friday 23rdSeptember. Order Form available next week on

Gala Update #4

Important Dates to Remember:

GALA—SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER 2011, 12 NOON

Rugby World Cup Links: Www.rugbyworldcup.com Www.ruggerland.co.nz

Fashion Week in Rm 5 Contestants in their Wearable Arts entries from Rm 5. NETBALL Congratulations to the Year 7/8 players who have now com-pleted their season with a round robin tournament this last Saturday. It has been a great season for all players and we once again thank our volunteer coaches who give so gener-ously of their time. Without these people we would not have been able to enter 7 teams in this year’s competition. All clean skirts/uniforms can now be returned to Mrs Haronga in Room 7 in a CLEARLY NAMED plastic bag—by the end of the week please. Denise Haronga, Teacher in Charge Netball

SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Our Cross Country will be held this Friday 16 September starting at 11 am and finishing approximately by 12.30pm. The order of races are as follows : (these are guidelines only) Year 3 11:00 am Year 4 11:10 Year 1 11:20 Year 2 11:30 Year 5 11:40

Year 6 11:55 Year 8 12:10 Certificate presentation will be at 12.25pm approx. We look forward to seeing you.

REPLY SLIP FOR QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED AT CYBER INFORMATION EVENING:

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RIPPER RUGBY

We‘ve had two games and although we have lost both, we‘ve scored some impressive tries.

It‘s hard to believe that half our team have never played before. Keep it up the Saints!.

SECOND WALKING BUS

Our first Walking Bus in Mayfair is a great success with many people joining.

Unfortunately this does not suit some people so the iWay team are hoping to

create another walking school bus for

those in the Raureka and St Leonards area and/or those who pass the Vet

Services on the way to school, or whose parents pass the Vet Services on the way to work. The bus will

start at approximately 8 am every Wednesday at the corner of Heretaunga St and Grays Rd near the car

park of the Vet Services. We hope to have a bit ofg a

competition between the two Walking buses and look forward to seeing more students participating in the

second walking bus. Jeriel Sajan iWay Team