TERM 3 NEWSLETTER Friday August 22, 2003
PACIFIC ISLAND FONO-A big Thank You to all the families that came to the
Pacific Island Family Evening last night. Those who came really enjoyed
the presentations from the health nurses and the opportunity to share
thoughts and ideas with others. The winner of the draw was the Pusa family
SPORTS CLOTHES-At the moment we seem to have a lot of senior children
not bringing their sports gear to school. Physical Education is an important
part of the day. Not only does it improve children's physical fitness,
but it also helps stimulate their brains and improve their ability to
learn. Children who do not bring PE clothes are not supposed to do PE.
However a few of the children who are not so keen on PE are using this
as a way of getting out of it. If children do not get changed uniforms
tend to get dirty and smelly. Could you please remind your children that
it is important for them to participate in the PE programme and to bring
the appropriate clothing. (They are allowed to leave it at school for
the whole week). Thank you for your support.
DRIVEWAY-Could parents please drop children off at the road end of the
driveway in the mornings rather than coming up to the posts. It is dangerous
for little ones walking up the driveway at the same time as cars going
up and down.
RAFFLE-We appreciate the donations of canned food that have come in over
the last week for our school raffle. Next week is packet week. Foods such
as noodles, sauces, biscuits, sugar, flour, teabags etc. would be ideal.
MUFTI DAY-Next Friday is Daffodil Day and the school will be holding a
mufti day to raise money for the Cancer Society. All children who wear
mufti will need to bring a gold coin donation.
WINNING RUGBY TEAM-Last week our year 7 and 8's took part in a rugby tournament
involving teams from all over the Wellington Region. After six games they
made it through to the quarter finals, beating St Joseph's Upper Hutt.
They then went on to win their semi final against St Brendan's and played
a tremendous game to beat Karori Normal 15-0 in the final. This is a great
achievement and congratulations to all those involved. Thanks to Mano
Flutey who helped coach our team, Eleanor Leala for her organization and
all the parents who supported our children on the day.
COMING UP-Arts Splash Practice-Monday August 26 and Mufti Day Donut Orders
and BOT Dinner-Friday August 29
IN BRIEF
Welcome to Ariana Lemalu, a year 8 girl, who has joined us from St Joseph's
in Levin. I hope you and your family settle in and enjoy your new community.
Farewell to Andrew Tusitala who is finishing today and going to live in
Australia. We wish you all the best for the future Andrew.
Congratulations to Thomas Maka who has made the under 13 Hurricanes Development
Squad. This is an awesome achievement and a great reason to renew my seasons
pass to the stadium
Scholastic book order closes on Friday September 5
Donut orders (and the money) need to be in by next Friday, Aug 29. The
donuts will be at school on Tuesday Sept 2.
Third term accounts are now due
Cooper St, Taita
Ph 5671514
E mail
saintmichaels@xtra.co.nz
www.stmichaels.school.nz
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
3 Cooper St, Taita, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.
Ph (04) 567 1514
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