Newsletter Week 3, Term 3

Tēnā koutou kātoa e te whānau,

Isn't it amazing how a bit of sunshine and warmth can boost the spirits. I have enjoyed getting outside with the kids at break times this week to enjoy the sunshine. We even have daffodils coming up in our garden at school.

Today Justin Harper, the new Principal at John Paul College came to meet our staff and amazing children. He was very impressed with the way our children engaged with him and made him feel welcome.

Next Monday our senior children will be traveling to Aquinas College in Tauranga to participate in our Kahui Ako Sports and Cultural Tournament. Thank you to those parents who have offered to transport and support the children for the day. We are looking forward to joining with the other Catholic Schools in our Kahui Ako for a fun day of sports and cultural events.

Ma te Atua koutou e manaaki,

Rachael McLanachan

Te tumuaki o te kura Hato Mikaere

St Michael's Church Holy Mass Timetable

Holy Mass

Saturday Vigil 5pm

Sunday 8am

Tuesday 5:30pm

Thursday 9am

St Mary's Church Holy Mass Timetable

Holy Mass

Sunday 10am & 5pm

Monday 9am

Wednesday 12:05pm

Friday 9am

Saturday 9am

COMMUNITY MASSES

MIHA MAORI - First Saturday of the month, 5pm Vigil Mass at St Michael’s. All are welcome.

TOKELAUAN COMMUNITY - Third Saturday of the month, 5pm Vigil Mass at St Michael’s. All are welcome.

FILIPINO COMMUNITY - Third Friday of the month, 6pm at St Michael’s. All are welcome. INDIAN COMMUNITY - Fourth Friday of the month, 6pm at St Michael’s. All are welcome

Parish Priest: Fr. Thomas Thanniyanickal cmf

Email: kunjcmf1986@gmail.com Phone: 022 565 9017

Assistant Priest: Fr. Prakash Somu cmf

Email: prakashreddycmf@gmail.com

Secretary: Andrea Tuki

Office Hours: Monday: Closed - Tues. - Friday.: 8am - 2.30pm

Phone: (07) 348 0289 ext. 2

Email: catholicrotorua@xtra.co.nz

Face Book: Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop, Rotorua

Postal Address: 40-44 Seddon St, Glenholme, Rotorua 3010

A very warm welcome to the following new family. We hope you will enjoy your time with us at St Michael's School.

Kane Redstone ( The Ark)

Dental Health Care

The mobile dental caravan has arrived at school. Every child will be seen by the Dental Technicians over the following weeks.

Children with colds or flu-like symptoms are not permitted to attend school. Any children displaying these symptoms will be sent home. They must then get a COVID test and return a negative test before returning to school.

Please remember that if someone in your household has tested positive, your child needs to isolate with you. Please do not send your child to school if there is a close contact at home with Covid. We thank you for all doing your part to keep our school community safe.

Players of the day:

Miniball 1st August: Jethro Joshua Benjamin

Soccer 30th July Year 6: Henry & Jethro
Year 9: Eli & Kahlil

Soccer 06th August Year 6 :Kayden & Connor
Year 9: Channing & Arin

Mini Hockey 30th July: Amelia Knight and Emma Hislop

Mini Hockey 6th August: Alida Assen

Senior Hockey 30th July: Kaylee Brake

Senior Hockey 6th August: Lalita Aldworth

If you are attending your child/children's sporting events and have some good photos to share, please send to office@stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz with a short description.

Next board meeting Date: Thursday 18th of August

At each BOT meeting - twice a term - policies are reviewed. If you would like to communicate with the BOT, you are welcome to email our independent e-mail address; botstmichaels@gmail.com or alternatively, send letters to the school in an envelope marked "Board of Trustees."

School Board Elections

Staff Election Results Declaration

At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received,

I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Shayla O’Neill

Signed

C Tucker

Returning Officer

Parent Election Results Declaration

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Alistair Burns

Nicholas Horton

Amiria Savea

Angela Smith- Bigwood

Signed

C Tucker

Returning Officer

• BOT Meeting - Thursday 18th August
• Y5/Y6 Sports Cultural Tournament - Monday 15th August
• Book Fair / Book Week - Monday 29th August- Friday 2nd September
• Book Character Day - Friday 2nd September
• Class & Team Photo Day - Friday 9th September
• BOT Meeting - Thursday 15th September
• St. Michael's Cultural Festival - Friday 23rd September
• St. Michael's Feast Day - Thursday 29th September

Firewood Raffle:

The PTA is running a raffle to help raise funds. We have a large load of firewood up for grabs kindly supplied by Red Stag Timber. There are 100 tickets available at $5 a ticket. Raffle will be drawn when tickets are all sold. Tickets available at the school office.

Photo Fundraiser:

Letter and vouchers have gone home with the children. Please fill the portrait voucher and return with payment to the school office. 25 bookings are needed before a photographer is scheduled. If we get the numbers, the photos will be taken the weekend of 27th August. You get a FREE 10x13 inch portrait for a $15 sitting free.

If you wish to join our small but amazing group of helpful hands please email pta@stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz

Thanks

PTA Committee

Booklets will have gone home. All orders must be handed into the school office or done online via the loop app or website by Thursday August the 11th.

During Term 3 the children will be able to purchase a BBQ sausage and bread for $2.

All orders will be taken in the classroom at 9am.

To order lunches for Monday or Wednesday, please go online using the link https://www.kapaikairotorua.co.nz/. Lunch orders can be done in advance using Monday or Wednesday calendar days. On the day you want lunch the order must be done by the 8am cut off. No lunch orders can be taken from the school office.

Does your child require further support, over and above what can be offered at school?

Would your child benefit from bespoke and nurturing learning sessions from a highly experienced teacher designed to accelerate learning and boost confidence? We would love to help. We are a team of dedicated teachers, specialising in English and Maths support, for primary, intermediate and college students. Visit www.boostyourlearning.co.nz for more information or contact Jenny 021 223 3349 to book a free consultation.

Email: admin@stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz
Website: https://www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz/
Location: Lisa Crescent, Mangakakahi, Rotorua, New Zealand
Phone: 07 348 1362
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-Michaels-Catholic-School-Rotorua-104766148002147