St Mary's School Term 4 Week 1
Te Kura O Hato Mere
Newsletter 21 October 2021
PRINCIPAL'S VIEW
Kia ora koutou, kumusta, talofa lava
It’s been great to have some warmer weather to begin term 4. It’s a reminder of what lies ahead with summer on our doorstep. During the term break, it was a hive of activity at school. Builders and electricians were busy working away creating two new workroom spaces in the back portion of the Learning Centre. They made excellent progress with this project. All-new LED lighting has been installed, acoustic paneling added to the ceiling and a wall built to separate the two new workroom spaces. Unfortunately, due to COVID there have been supply shortages so we have to wait until next year for the glass doors and new carpet to arrive. When this project is finished we will have two new workroom spaces that will be a great asset to our school. We are very grateful to the Catholic Education Office for carrying out this awesome enhancement to our school.
Mā te Atua koe e manaaki, e tiaki
May God bless you and protect you
David O’Neill
Principal/Tumuaki
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS
22/10 Friday
SOPHIA Rm4
27/10 Wednesday
CIAN Rm1
30/10 Saturday
SUMI Rm3
02/11 Tuesday
LILY Rm5
03/11 Wednesday
MIA Rm4
ZAIRA Rm4
Welcome to St Mary's
We welcome the following students to St Mary's:
Dylan - Room 1
Emmalei - Room 1
October- Month of the Rosary
Bible quote in Te Reo Maori
Learning Centre Project
Sunhats must be worn Term 4
School Sun hats are compulsory during Terms 1 and 4 and are available from the school office at a cost of $12.00.
Royal blue, Aussie style wide brimmed hat.
COVID-19 Alert Level 2 -New requirement-Please wear masks for pickup and drop off
Please remember at Alert Level 2 that if you are entering the school grounds you need to scan the COVID tracer QR code at the entrance gate or on the office window. If you are staying in the school for more than a few minutes you must also sign in at the school office.
Faith Fact
Synod 2021-2023 - For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission. Have you heard about this!
The tradition of “synods” is a long and varied one in many of the Christian Churches. On October 17th the world celebrated the opening of the Synod: “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation, and mission”. This Synod will have a 3-phase consultation: diocesan, continental and universal. Pope Francis is asking all Catholic dioceses around the world to start consulting with parishioners from October 17 to hear the voices of the People of God. Get involved! Visit our Diocesan page to find out more.
Teacher Only Day Monday 15 November 2021- No School
Please note that school will be closed to students on Monday 15 November. Our staff will be working on assessment this day.
School Polar Fleece
Pre Enrolment of Siblings
Closing of School Gate
Carpark Safety
Student Absence
Attendance Dues increase for 2022
Attendance dues are compulsory for all students who attend catholic schools in NZ. For 2021 attendance dues have been set at $412 per year or $103 per term. For budgeting purposes families are welcome to pay weekly or monthly.
Upcoming Events
OCTOBER
- START OF TERM 4- Monday 18 October 9am
- LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL- Monday 25 October
NOVEMBER
- SCHOOL PHOTOS- Thursday 4 November
- CANTERBURY ANNIVERSARY DAY (SHOW DAY)- NO SCHOOL- Friday 12 November
- TEACHER ONLY DAY- No School - Monday 15 November
- YEAR 7&8 CAMP- Wednesday 24 November - Friday 26 November
DECEMBER
- ARATAKI TEAM- Jellie Park- Wednesday 1 December
- YEAR 8 DINNER- Monday 6 December
- SCHOOL FUNDAY- Thursday 9 December
- FINAL SCHOOL MASS- Monday 13 December 7pm (All students to attend)
- LAST DAY OF TERM 4- Tuesday 14 December
Lunchonline - Subway or Sushi on Fridays
School App
Please email the school office to obtain a secure link to download the app.