Newsletter Term 3 Week 5
St Patrick's School Masterton 23rd August 2022
TUMUAKI/PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa, nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!
Last week, all whānau will have received their first real-time narrative report through their child’s blog on the school app. As explained in previous newsletters this is part of our new school wide reporting to whānau process. This process is explained in more detail on our school website - https://stpatsmstn.school.nz/rich-curriculum-coverage/
For the rest of 2022 this is what you can expect:
Student led conferences in week 7 of Term 3
Narrative report via the app in week 9 of Term 3
Narrative report via the app in week 4 of Term 4
End of year data report in week 9 of Term 4
Random blogging updates via the app keeping you updated with what is happening at school
This week we have our annual Scholastic book fair in the school office from 8:30-9:00 and 3:00-3:30 each day. The children have all spent time looking at the books and should have brought home their ‘wish list’. Every book that is purchased through the book fair we receive a percentage of what is sold.
Late night shopping opportunity - TODAY
Tuesday 23rd August 5:00- 6:30 in the school office area.
Opportunity to buy books for gifts - birthdays and Christmas.
Quiet room for children to wait.
Eftpos available
Book character Dress-up day- Friday
On Friday we are encouraging children to come to school dressed up as a book character. This is always a hugely fun day so please help your child with a costume. Please remember they don't need to be bought from a shop, with often some of the best costumes made at home. We will be having a parade after morning tea to look at all the amazing costumes.
A reminder please that if you have a child, or know of a child that will be enrolling to start here at St Patrick’s this year, or next year please let us know as soon as possible. It is important that we are aware of children starting, as we need to arrange their pre-school visits as well as organising the correct amount of staffing for classes.
Listed below are key events that are currently planned for term 3:
August 22nd to 26th Book Week & Book Fair
August 26th - Book Character Dress-up day
September 2nd - Onesie Day in support of Wellington Free Ambulance
September 7th - Student Led Conferences (from 1.30pm)
September 5th to 9th - Kindness/ No to Racism week
September 12th - 15th - Te Reo Māori Language week
September 21st - BOT meeting @ 7pm
Week of 26th September - Kapa Haka Festival (date TBC)
September 30th - Final day of Term 3
Ngā mihi o Te Atua,
Steve Wheeler
Tumuaki/Principal
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Virtue of the Month: Modesty/ Ngakau
- proud of your achievements whilst being considerate of teh feelings of others
- wearing your uniform with pride
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love - Ephesians 4:2
Gospel of the Week
The Narrow Door
22 Jesus went through towns and villages, teaching the people and making his way toward Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Sir, will just a few people be saved?”
Jesus answered them, 24 “Do your best to go in through the narrow door; because many people will surely try to go in but will not be able. 25 The master of the house will get up and close the door; then when you stand outside and begin to knock on the door and say, ‘Open the door for us, sir!’ he will answer you, ‘I don't know where you come from!’ 26 Then you will answer, ‘We ate and drank with you; you taught in our town!’ 27 But he will say again, ‘I don't know where you come from. Get away from me, all you wicked people!’ 28 How you will cry and gnash your teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, while you are thrown out! 29 People will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down at the feast in the Kingdom of God. 30 Then those who are now last will be first, and those who are now first will be last.”
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES ( 2nd session 2022)
We will be starting First Communion classes for the end of 2022, for any children in Year 3 (age 7years) or above. These will start on Thursday afternoons 2.15pm September 15th.
Please register your child’s name at the school office or with your child’s teacher.
Your child needs to be baptised to participate. This can be organised through the school , or through the Parish website www.wairarapacatholics.org look under the Sacraments tab, then Baptism link.
First Communion date: St Patrick’s Church, mid November.
Term 3 School Theme
Principle: Solidarity
Enduring Understanding: We are all one human family, loving each other as we walk together
Whakatauki: Na koutou i tangi, na tatau katoa/ When you cry, your tears are shed by us all
- Further detail for parents/ caregivers - We are one human family. Our responsibilities to each other transcend national, racial, economic and ideological differences. We are called to work globally for justice. The principle of solidarity requires of us that we not concern ourselves solely with our own individual lives. We need to be aware of what is going on in the world around us.
Book Fair - Late Night Shopping Tonight
Tonight, Tuesday 23rd August 5:00- 6:30 in the school office area.
Opportunity to buy books for gifts - birthdays and Christmas.
Quiet room for children to wait.
Eftpos available
Book Character Dress-up Day - Friday 26th August
Te Reo Māori Language Learning
This term our teaching staff have made the commitment to develop their knowledge and use of te reo māori . Each week they are learning a new phrase and their aim is to practise and use this in the classroom each day.
This weeks phrase is:
Kei te………..ahau / I am ……………………….
Hangi School Fundraiser
This week Hangi tickets will be available for a combo meal on Friday 9th September. We only have 160 combo tickets to sell and some main meals later. Each ticket is for a hangi combo meal, steamed pudding with custard and fried bread for $16.00 each. This is to be collected from the Marist Club rooms between 5 and 6pm on the day.
This was a fast seller in previous years so get in quick for this amazing delicious combo.
You will need to sign up for a combo meal fast on the link below and pay to the school account (12-3290-0044979-00) or cash to the office with your child’s name before the 31st August.Student-Led Conferences
Seasons for Growth
Has your child lost a parent or significant other, experienced divorce or death? There is an opportunity this term for your child to attend a small group to share what has happened to them and to get in touch with how they are feeling about it. It will be facilitated by Jane Gannaway who has received special training in the use of the programme. It is not counseling or therapy. The programme lasts for 8 weeks and will run in school time.
If you are interested in your child attending this programme, please get in contact with: Jane Gannaway at: janeg@stpatsmstn.school.nz or you can speak to her in room 5.
Kind regards
Jane Gannaway
Onesie Day
Sausage Sizzle - Friday
Last year the school moved to using ‘SchoolDocs’ to create a website for our school policies and procedures. As part of this process, throughout each year, as we review our policies we will ask for feedback from staff, board and parent communities.
During term 3 of this year we are reviewing and asking for feedback on the following policies:
- Student Wellbeing & Safety
- Staff Wellbeing & Safety
Please read these policies and give your feedback by following the instructions below:
Visit the website https://stpatsmstn.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
Enter the username (stpatsmstn) and password (kindness).
Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
Read the policy.
Click the Policy Review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
Select the reviewer type "Parent".
Enter your name (optional).
Submit your ratings and comments.
If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.
Hockey
This week (26th August):
St Pats Paddys v Kia Kaha Pango - 5.30pm @ THT1
The weekly hockey draw can be found at
http://www.hockeywairarapa.org.nz/competition-draws-results/Primary-2
Netball
Semi Finals tonight - 5.00pm on Court 10 - GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
Miniball
St Pats Orange (3/4) vs East Coast Warriors - 6.00pm Ct 1
St Pats Red (5/6) vs MPS Magic - 6.00pm Ct 2
We are in need of a couple of parents to manage these teams on a Wednesday night. Children in the team will bring a draw home tonight.
St Pats Blue - Monday night - the draw is still to be advised
The mini ball draw can be found at
https://www.sporty.co.nz/ycentral/Masterton-Draws-Results/miniball-2022-1
2022 Term Dates:
Term 3: Monday 25 July - Friday 30th September
Term 4: Monday 17th October - Tuesday 20th December
Updated Cohort Entry & Enrolment Information:
2022 Term 3 start dates: Monday 29th August
2022 Term 4 start dates: Monday 17th October & Monday 21st November
Sushi, Noodles & Chicken Wings - Tuesdays
This is available on Tuesdays. Both the Sushi and the Noodles are $4 each and the Chicken Wings are $2.00 each. Orders must be in by 9am on Tuesday morning. Please order from your child's class.
Subway - Wednesdays
Pita Pit - Thursdays
Contact Us
Email: office@stpatsmstn.school.nz
Website: https://stpatsmstn.school.nz
Location: 132 Chapel Street, Masterton 5810, New Zealand
Phone: +64 63 775 043
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stpatsmstn