PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
“Ka tū tahi tātou ki te kohikohi i te mātauranga, hei oranga tinana, hei oranga wairua,
kia tū tangata ai tātou”
We gather to learn, to nourish, to flourish. Here we stand together.
Being nourished by the words of Faith
1 Timothy 4.6
Nau mai haere mai i te wiki waru.
Kia Ora e te whānau, Hello, Ni Hao, Malo e lelei, Hallo, Kamusta, Namaste, Talofa,
This week we are thankful to have remained open during a national spike in pandemic cases, a major flooding and most importantly, for some of our students, the loss of our community swing bridge. It has been noted that the loss of the community swing bridge is an incomprehensible concept to understand for young children. Students have been provided with opportunities to share their feelings in conversations and in their writing.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Congratulations to the following students: Ashtyne, Alfie, Lacie, Rylee, Fukun, Kyla, Sofia, Lucas, and Genesis who last week demonstrated the skills of being caring, organised, and focussed learners.
A fantastic effort!
LIVING LIKE JESUS AWARD:
Well done to Charlie and Adilynn who received certificates last week. A fantastic effort!
CBG HOUSE REWARDS
Last week St Columba house won the CBG house points and Tane was the winning individual. Well done Tane!
MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL LEADERS
Tena koutou tamariki ma
For Vinnies, Room 6 is hosting an Easter Raffle. The money we raise from the raffle will be used to ship essentials to Tonga, so far we have raised over $130. This will be drawn at the end of term on Monday at assembly. The raffle includes lots of chocolate and also some money. You could win one of two prizes. The tickets will be 50c each and will be sold during morning tea and lunch times at school if you would like to buy any.
For Term 2 Room 5 will be having a new teacher whose name is Mrs. Hemi.
In Room 6 the students have been researching what makes Aotearoa special and they have started to write an informative piece of writing about it.
Here are some reminders;
Please bring a piece of fruit or vegetable for a snack break and what about making your own sandwich.
Please wear the correct school uniform and keep warm.
Please be kind and keep those who are sick in your thoughts.
And have an amazing week
Hannah and Molly
CATHOLIC CHARACTER
Lent – Caritas
CARITAS CASE STUDY
Hamahon Feto Timor (HAFOTI), Timor Leste
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand supports HAFOTI which is run by and for Timorese women. HAFOTI enables Timorese women to rise above their circumstances, both in the home and beyond, having greater confidence as women, wives, grandmothers, mothers, daughters, community participants and leaders. In Timor-Leste 80% of women are not paid for their work. HAFOTI women come from diverse backgrounds and HAFOTI looks for the best in their women so they may reach their potential. Caritas’s focus is on enhancing the dignity of Timorese women. By using a co-operative business model, Timorese women have been able to create a strong network of micro-enterprises. These micro-enterprises allow women to master their individual skills in remote locations, gain access to revolving credit and progress into leadership and mentoring roles. HAFOTI empowers women to be local business leaders who then guide the development of businesswomen across the country. FAITH IN ACTION • What can we do to embody mercy rather than condemnation? • How can we show mercy and compassion to marginalised groups in our community? • Seek an opportunity this week to have a conversation with a person you might normally avoid.
PFG Update (St Joseph's Parents and Friends Fundrasing Group)
Hi everyone
Your order forms for traditional hot cross buns baked fresh the day of delivery are due back in this Friday morning (1st April). Please also ask family and friends if they would like to buy any. $1.50 from each packet gets put aside into our playground account. A thank you to Baker Boy for supporting us with these.
Our email address is available below if it is easier for you to email your order and pay to our bank account.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 4th April via zoom 7.30 pm, if you wish to join us or find out more about us, please send an email to the address below.
Facebook page:
St Joseph's Parents and Friends Group - Waipukurau
Email: stjosephspfg@gmail.com
Have a great week!
Sarah Martin - Chair and the PFG committee.
Room 6 Easter Raffle - To Raise Money for Tonga
For Vinnies, Room 6 is hosting an Easter Raffle. The money we raise from the raffle will be used to ship essentials to Tonga. This will be drawn at the end of term on Monday at assembly.
You could win one of two prizes. The tickets will be 50c each and will be sold during morning tea and lunchtimes at school if you would like to buy any.
