Friday March 18, 2005
COMMUNITY SUPPORT-Thank you to all the parents who came along to support the school picnic and enjoy themselves with their children. It certainly had the feel of a large family gathering on Wednesday The support that the parent community gives the school is invaluable. At the parent meeting a few weeks ago ideas were put forward to be included in the annual plan. This has been approved by the Board and a copy of this is attached to the newsletter. This is only one part of the annual plan-similar plans are developed in property, personnel, health and safety, Catholic Character etc. When the whole plan is complete it will be available for parents to look at. Comments from the very positive ERO report last year reflect the wonderful level of support St Michael's School has from its community:
"..The school has an inclusive multicultural environment. Another feature of the school culture is the high level of community commitment, strong sense of belonging and being valued for who you are. The school is responsive to parents' aspirations for their children's education and this is reciprocated by parental support"
WORKING BEE-Don't forget this Saturday morning from 9 to 12 there will be a working bee at the school to complete a number of jobs (the list was sent home earlier in the week). If you have tools that are appropriate or can bring your trailer for the morning it would be most appreciated. There will be a sausage sizzle at the end of the morning. .
TOUCH COMPETITION-The finals of the local touch competition were held last evening and the St Michael's year 5/6 team won their division From left to right: Junior, Afemai, Viola, Eden, April, Agnes and Feleti. Absent: Ioane and Vini
A big thanks to Peata Schaafhausen, Fred Fa'atui and Ene Alataua for coaching and managing the teams
EASTER LITURGY-Over the last few weeks our children have been rehearsing an Easter Liturgy which they will be performing on Wednesday March 23. There will be two performances at the Taita Community Hall, one at 1.45 in the afternoon for children from St Brendan's, St Bernadette's and Taita Central and then again at 7pm for our families. Every child plays an important part whether they are singing, acting or playing a musical instrument and we need all our children to be at the night performance. A note will go out next Monday with times and places etc.
EASTER-School closes at the normal time of 2.45 next Thursday 24, (NO HOMEWORK CENTRE) and opens again on Wednesday March 30 at 8.45.
A big hi to Joseph Lolomatauama who is a year 7 in room 1.
Congratulations to Elenisi Leifi whose name was pulled out of the last newsletter draw. .
Garage Sale- This Sunday at St Bernadettes School in Naenae after the 9.30 Mass. All proceeds will be going to Tokelau to help those who have lost everything in Cyclone Percy.
Have your say-The Hutt City Council wants to update information about the needs within its community so that they can develop a plan to meet those needs. The meetings in Taita are at the Taita Community Hall on Thursday April 14 from 7 to 9.30pm and on Tuesday April 19 from 10am to 12.30pm.
Donuts-The school will be selling donuts as part of fundraising later in the term. We have been guaranteed that the quality of the donuts will be better than last time. Order forms will go out on Thursday 24 March-so that you can sell them over Easter and will need to be returned to the school with the money by Friday April 8th. The donuts will be delivered to the school on Wednesday April 13
Books-please look after reading and library books. Some are being returned to school very damaged.
God Bless You All
Linda
I have read and understood the newsletter dated March 18, 2005
Signed ____________________________ Parent Guardian Children's Names __________________________________

St Michael's Catholic Primary School
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