CHRISTIAN CULTURAL COMMITMENT

Friday August 12, 2005 Term 3 Issue 2

PARENT MEETING WELL SUPPORTED

Thank you to all the parents who attended the parent meeting on Tuesday night. The Hearing and Vision Specialist, Jackie Jennings talked about the testing she does with the children at school and the importance of following up any problems she finds. Karis, the audiologist who works in the mobile ear clinic explained the free service she provides every Wednesday at Taita and Pomare and invited parents to bring their children to the van if they have any concerns. The meeting was very well attended by 23 parents. Congratulations to the Ene family, whose name was drawn out for the petrol vouchers.

GOOD SLEEPING HABITS IMPORTANT
This term is going to be a busy one with the school production happening in week 8 and a number of sporting events for the older children during the term. Many of the children will find their involvement in the production tiring as they will be required to do quite a bit of new learning and will be asked to do a lot of listening, thinking, rehearsing etc. Please ensure that your child gets plenty of sleep. Some children are not getting the sleep they need and are grizzly, tired and unable to learn by morning tea time. When children get overtired their behaviour and ability to concentrate is reduced and they waste valuable learning time, both for themselves and others. If you have concerns about your child's sleeping habits or bedtime routines, you can get support and advice from the public health nurse.

WELCOME
A warm welcome to our three new students who have started in the in the junior school. Two of our young people, Erica and Dylan Tavite, have actually been to our school before - it is lovely to have you both back again.

Erica Tavite, room 12 Dylan Tavite, room 7 Sydney Clark, room 8

CONGRATULATIONS
To Noelle and Jane Niko who won the drawer from the last newsletter
Congratulations also to the following children who have made it into the netball and rugby representative teams. Fa'asolo Lemoe, Helen Aiga and Luhia Wright who are all Hutt Valley netball reps and Aviata Alofaga who is playing rep rugby for Wellington.

PARENT SURVEY
Thank you to those who have returned the Pastoral Care survey. It is important that parents give us some feedback on how they view the pastoral care aspect of the school. If you have not returned your questionnaire but would like to contribute your views you can get a copy of the survey from the office.
Jesus said "Love one another as I have loved you"

ASSUMPTION MASS
Monday August 15 is the day the Catholic Church celebrates The Assumption of Mary. This is when Mary's body was taken to heaven in its human form. The school will be celebrating this day with a school and Parish Mass at 9am on Monday morning. This means that children will need to be at school on time as we will be gathering at 8.45 to go over to the church.

CONFIRMATION
Confirmation classes are beginning for those children who are going to be confirmed in September. The classes are being run at the school starting this Sunday at 4pm. For more details ring the school or Father Petalo on 9768409

COMING UP

Monday August 15 - Assumption Mass at 9am at St Michael's Church
Tuesday August 16 - Board of Trustees Meeting, 7pm. There will be a speaker from the Hutt Valley District Health Board to discuss their strategic plan
Thursday August 18 - Room 1 Mass at Aroha, 9.30
Friday August 19 - Year 4 to 6 interschool netball tournament (this differs from the date on the yellow sheet)
Wednesday August 24 - Year 7/8 Rugby League Tournament at Fraser Park
Thursday August 25 - Rooms 8 and 12 Mass, 9am in school hall
Friday August 26 - Third Meningococcal Vaccination (this is the last one)
Friday August 26 - Daffodil Day - a gold coin mufti day will be held for the cancer society; the theme being ' a touch of something yellow'

COMMUNITY NEWS

DOVE FELLOWSHIP FOR CATHOLIC WOMAN
All woman welcome. Come for a faith lift and spiritual boost. Bring a friend and experience the peace and joy that only Jesus can bring. Guest speaker Jayne Sutherland. Join us for dessert, tea and coffee at 7pm Monday August 22 at St Joseph's Church, Upper Hutt. The evening will finish at about 9pm. Enquiries to Eileen 2325473

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES
The free programme is run over 18 weeks and is designed so that people can work at their own pace. There are no tests, exams or costs involved. It is run by the Wellington Institue of Technology and is available in Petone, Wainui and in the city. If you are interested you can pick up a pamphlet from the school or phone 0800 935 832 for an enrolment pack or more information.
ASTHMA AND RESPIRATORY ACHIEVERS' AWARDS 2005
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is commending people with respiratory conditions who inspire others by working towards or meeting their goals. We encourage you to nominate friends, family, colleagues or anyone that deserves some acknowledgement of the challenges they face everyday - challenges they overcome.
There are school-age, adult and COPD categories (Maori and non-Maori). EVERY NOMINEE RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE! Six supreme achievers will receive their certificates at a special ceremony in Wellington in December. All nominations must be received by 30 September 2005.
How do I make a nomination? If the person you wish to nominate has a diagnosed respiratory condition and is following a management plan, then they are eligible. For a nomination form, please contact the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation on 04-499-4592 or at arf@asthmanz.co.nz. Or jump online and download a nomination form from www.asthmanz.co.nz.
How can I help promote this event? You can help us create positive role models in your community by distributing our posters and flyers. Print them from our site or let us know you would like some sent out!

God Bless you all, Linda and the staff
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School
3 Cooper St, Taita, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand.
Ph (04) 567 1514