'And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.' - Gospel of Matthew
Dear whānau,
This is where things tend to get crazy busy in the lead up to the end of the year. It's easy to get lost with what's going on, when and who for, so below is a wee breakdown for you to help you with your diary ...
Friday 9th December - no Leavers Assembly or normal Assembly today due to a funeral in the Church
Monday 12th December - Spirit of Southland Xmas Themed Mufti Day (for all students). Come wearing your best Xmas kit and bring a gold coin donation for the Gore Women's Refuge and the Tania Dalton Foundation (helping young people into sport).
Monday at 2pm we also have our Leavers Assembly followed by a normal Assembly. We also farewell the year 6 leavers at Mass but the Leavers Assembly is run by them, come and see how much they've grown up from their photo as a wee person to their current photo. Let's celebrate these amazing leaders and role models!
Monday is also the day that your child will arrive home with their Celebration Book and end of year report for 2022.
Tuesday 13th December - Junior Nativity - 6pm in the Church. Gold coin donation for entry.
Wednesday 14th December - Whole School TREAT! A Christmas movie and ice cream at the St James Theatre.
Thursday 15th December - Whole School end of year Mass - children to meet in the school quad at 5.45pm in their school uniform please.
Thursday 15th December - Last day of school for 2022.
Stationery Packs for 2023
Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th December - stationery for your child can be collected from the office. These come in packs with everything your child will need for 2023 as well as a list of what each book is for so you can cover and label them over the holidays if you wish to. This is for all classes. If your child has only just started school, pop in and see Di about their stationery because they will be able to use a lot of the books they already have for the start of 2023. The cost of these is different for each year group but is usually under $30. This is added to your school account and can be paid off throughout the year. You will also (fingers crossed) get our annual magnet that has all the important dates (that we have confirmed) for 2023.
The first day back in 2023 will be Wednesday 1st of February.
God bless you all.
Mallory
Acting Principal
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