Cross Country

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Week 10

Mon:
Tue:
Wed: Cross Country
Thu:
Fri:Last day of the term
      No Library this week
      Golden Time - Mrs T's treat

This week we are having Rocket Week.  It's my way of saying 'Thanks' for your patience and help during the last couple of weeks of testing and portfolio work.  I have so many experiments to try that I don't think we can pack them all in.  A few of these ideas are definitely outdoor activities so a prayer or two for fine weather wouldn't go astray - St Joseph is our meteorological man in heaven.

The Cross Country is scheduled for Wednesday 1:30pm on the school field.  When you're talking to Saint Joseph about the rockets a little mention of our cross country might be helpful too.  Children will need to bring their PE gear and their school jersey/polar fleece.  Running shoes are optional but preferable.

I haven't heard about the holiday reading logs yet but I'm sure they will be ready by the end of the week.  The junior team is having a giant stocktake during the holidays so ALL READING BOOKS must be returned please.  We need to compile orders to replace missing and damaged books and then we'll know if we can get excited about getting some more new titles.

Library books must be returned this week.  The library is closed so children can put their books in our library corner and I'll return them.

Have a fantastic week!

Calendars

Order Forms were handed out this afternoon - please check reading bags and rescue them.

Sun and Moon

We have been learning about the cycles of sun and moon.  We learned that when NZ is facing the sun we get it's heat and light - that's daytime.  When NZ is facing away from the sun, it's heat and light can't reach us, we are in the shadow - it is night.

This week we learned that the moon doesn't have it's own light source.  The moonlight we see is actually the sun's light being reflected off the moon's rocky surface.  With all of these moving parts, it gets a bit confusing.  We got into our research teams and acted it out so that you don't get too  discombobulated (Francis' favourite word of the week).

Mac Attack

Mac Attack - Ice Bucket Dunking on PhotoPeach

Week 9 - where did the year go?

MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

10.30am Church Choir in Room 15

TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

12.30pm Gymnastic Club in Hall. Only competition children.

1.30pm Senior Speech Competition in hall

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

8.45am School Singing

THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

12.30pm Gymnastic Club in Hall. Only competition children.

2.00pm Kapa Haka

FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Mrs T is out all day

Rotorua Gym Competition 

12.30pm PI group in Room 15

Golden Time???? Not sure - will need to se how keen my reliever is.

Library - Last week for the term - PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOKS

Gymnastics Competition

It's competition week for our Gymnastics kids. We have a few very talented gymnasts in Room 10 who were selected to compete.  They have been training very hard and will be tough competition for the other schools. Best of luck to you all for Friday.  

Library

Mrs O'Leary needs to check that all of her book friends are safe so the library will be closed next week.  PLEASE, return all books this Friday.  I think we can still get a book out for the holidays but I'm waiting to hear from the book boss.

Friday

It will be a topsy-turvy day with gymnastics kids out and a relief teacher in.  I will be at a course presenting the findings of my reading inquiry.  No small amount of thanks to the amazing people who support and encourage reading at home.  All of the kids in Room 10 have made huge progress in reading this year and, more importantly, are now enjoying reading for the fun of it! 

Room 10 readers are the best.  

Updates and Notices

Daffodils and Ice Buckets
As most of you will be aware, we held a daffodil fundraiser recently.  Kids could pay a donation and vote for a staff member.  The 'winning' staff member would get to take part in an ice bucket challenge.  There were a large number of votes for Mr Volshenk and for all three of the Mrs Ts got our fair share (be very careful Room 10, I'll find out who you are eventually) but, I can not tell you how very, very, very pleased I am to announce that Mr Macmillan will have this honour.

You didn't hear this from me, but, if you happen to come early for the Friday afternoon pick up (say 2:30ish) you might get to witness this wonderful, charitable event.  I am certain there will be plenty of photos and video footage for those unable to make it.


Ordering Lunches
There are almost too many options to choose from now.  Pita Pit, Owhata Bakery, Lunch box lunches... Check the school school newsletter for more information.

Calendar Art

A few kids away this week - don't panic, we'll catch them as soon as they return.


Calendar Art on PhotoPeach

Week 8 TERM 3!!!!

Well done Rosa and Isaiah - you're Kapa Haka performance at the citizenship ceremony last week was so awesome that the mayor posted a video on her facebook.  And another one.

A big round of applause to our clever gymnasts who were selected to compete at the Rotorua Competition soon.  You have worked really hard girls.  It's not easy remembering all of those routines.


Mon:  Church Choir Practice at morning tea time (Sophie - that's you)

Tue: Gym Club at lunchtime

Wed:

Thurs: Gym Club at lunchtime
            Kapa Haka
            Visit from the Royal NZ Ballet

Fri: Muftimania
       PI Practice
       Library
       Golden Time

Mufti Mania
Bring a Gold Coin for the Caritas appeal

Royal New Zealand Ballet
RNZB dancer will tell the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream followed by a talk about their journey and the life of a dancer followed by a Q&A when the children can ask questions

Golden Time
It's a surprise week.  I will keep it a secret all week - there's no way you can guess it.


Happy Father's Day to all of our Superhero Dads, Pops, Papas, Grandpas, ...


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Happy Birthday Saint Mary

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