Friday March 21, 2003
Term 1, Issue 5
Cooper St, Taita
Ph 567 1514
saintmichaels@xtra.co.nz

LENT-A TIME FOR REFLECTION AND RENEWAL

We are in the season of lent at the moment. For those who have been brought up in the Catholic Church, Lent is a time we are all very familiar with-a time to reflect , to make sacrifices and to think of others. For those who are not Catholic, Lent may seem like a strange ritual. Why Lent?
In the early Church Lent was a time of repentance for those preparing for Baptism. Having experienced the call to conversion, those going into the Catholic Community resolved to turn away from sin and embrace the gospel life. They were Baptised at the Easter Vigil.
Today, the six week period of Lent is a time of repentance and renewel for the whole Church. It is time to prayerfully take stock of our lives, turn away from bad habits and renew our commitment to Christ.

God Bless you all

FUNDRAISING
Fun Run-On Wednesday the school was visited by the promoters of the Golden Circle Fun Run, including Pineapple Pete, a 6 and a half foot pineapple who only managed to frighten one child!! The fun run is to be held next term and will be raising money for the school. With this particular fundraiser, the children themselves get prizes to keep, along with raising money for the school. There will be more details later
Easter Eggs-Thank you to the 12 families who ordered and paid for Easter Eggs. The school made $208 from this fundraiser.
Donuts-remember the donut order has to be handed to the office with the money by Fri 28 March. If this is popular we will look at ordering donuts every term . More order forms are available from the school office.
Coming Soon- Our normal Wednesday menu of hot dogs and toasted sandwiches will be added to next term.
Mufti Day-has raised $110 for the Te Omanga Hospice. Thank you for your kind donations.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Race Unity Multicultural Festival, Today is Race Unity Day. A community celebration is taking place tomorrow Saturday March 22, from 11 to 3, on the lawn, South of Naenae Pool, Everest Ave, Naenae Food, fun and entertainment.
There will be free zoom tube and Zip Line rides
Public Health NurseMartha Prasad, will be holding a clinic at school every Tuesday morning from 9.30 to 11.30. She is happy to talk to parents who have health concerns and to check children at school. Please feel free to come into school and see her.
School and Family Support Worker Ann Maxwell is available to assist families who may need help with accessing information and services they need to provide a healthy positive environment for their children. She can be contacted through the school and is at the moment based at Pomare School
WANTED-Our supply of grocery bags is nearly gone. We need these at the moment, Please send any you have to school.

COMING UP OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS
Scholastic Books-Order forms available from the school library. Orders will be sent to scholastic on Wednesday April 2.
Tuesday April 1-Duffy hero Assembly, 11.30
Tuesday April 1-Pacific Island School Community Liason Meeting, 6.30 at school. We would like as many parents as possible to attend the meeting to discuss some of the ideas that came from the first meeting.
Wednesday April 2-Catholic Schools Day (a combined celebration will be held with St Bernadette's.
Wednesday April 2-Year 4 to 6 interschool swimming sports at Stokes Valley Pool

St Michael's Catholic Primary School
3 Cooper St, Taita, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.
Ph (04) 567 1514