Newsletter - Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
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Newsletter - Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
NEWSLETTER 5 February 2015 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Dear Families N E W S L E T T E R Welcome to the 2015 school year. A special welcome to all of our new families. Our teachers and students are in three teams this year. The teams are named after different parts of a fern. Matikao(In Bud) Sue Brading Associate Principal with overall responsibility for this team. Olwyn Hobman - Team Leader St Anne, Pam Pyatt – St Mary, Sue Elliot/Estelle Geddes – St Lucy, Amanda Bates – St Benedict, Natasha Pretorius/Liz Raikes – St Nicholas, Sarah Kovac – St Leo. Mokehu (Emerging Frond) Catherine Cyprian Associate Principal with overall responsibility for this team. Kathie Bodle – Team Leader – St Anthony, Monica Manning / Danielle Thompson – St Francis, Patricia Watt – St Joachim, Michelle Kleingeld – St Peter. Huruhuru (Full Frond) Catherine Cyprian Associate Principal with overall responsibility for this team. Karl Hobman – Team Leader – St Joseph, Tina Hunt – St Augustine, Gabrielle Cunniffe – St Dominic, Tracey Law – St Patrick. Sue Elliott is the Director of Religious Studies (DRS) If you have any concerns, in the first instance contact your child’s class teacher. Please note the school concerns and complaints policy on the school website – click “The School” tab then policies. Last week our teachers completed “Week Zero.” This was a time where teachers shared information about students and planned to meet each students needs. The week concluded with a retreat day led by Fr Peter Tipene. During this day we focused on parables and stories that had great application for our teaching and school. There are already a lot of dates on the school calendar on the school website – www.stellamaris.school.nz and click on the “Calendar” tab. On Friday February 20th we celebrate the 10th birthday of Stella Maris. There will be a Liturgy commencing at 1.30pm followed by photo viewing and meeting up with past students, staff, BOT members and associates. Bishop Pat Dunn will be attending with colleagues from the Auckland Diocese. This will be followed by the PTFA Welcome picnic starting at 4pm. We will also have a meet the teachers time for each team. More details on times allocated to each team will be in next week’s newsletter. Next Friday February 13th is a Red and White Mufti Day. Students are asked to bring a gourmet item suitable for hampers, to help with silent auctions/prizes for the PTFA High Tea fundraiser on March 21st. Team News Matikao Team: Welcome back to all our families and a warm welcome to new families for 2015. Term one is a busy term with an emphasis on learning routines and gaining confidence and independence. Please ensure your child arrives at school before the 8.45am bell so they have enough time to organise themselves before the day starts. If you have any questions please feel free to ask your classroom teacher. Mokehu Team: All our classes are settling in well and routines are being established. Teachers are busy getting to know their classes. The focus for the Mokehu years is on developing increasing independence and sound self management skill. There will be information about routines and expectations in next week’s team newsletter. Huruhuru Team: We warmly welcome all students and families, new and returning, to the Huruhuru team. All teachers have sent home a letter introducing themselves and a full team letter will come home next week offering information about many areas of of the senior school. We have organised stationery and are setting up our programs over the next few weeks. May God’s blessing come upon you. Alan Watts Principal Hibiscus Coast Parish Priest: Father Patrick Brady – P: 09 426 5599 ext 2 – E: [email protected] Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Our School wide focus for the first two weeks of this term is Prayer and teaching the children about the Charism of Stella Maris. How fortunate we are to have a school where children are taught to love, respect and care for each other through prayer and actions. Let us remember that, "When you need, God knows. When you ask God listens. When you believe God works.” God Bless SCHOOL NEWS Board Of Trustees By-Election Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Nominations are invited for the election of one parent representative to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on Thursday 19th February 2015 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes at noon on the 4th March 2015. Returning Officer Helen Mackereth Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 50 Silverdale Street Silverdale HBC Ak 0944 School Attendance Dues Sponsorship Scheme - Auckland Diocese The Attendance Dues Sponsorship Scheme - has been created to assist families who may need financial support with the payment of attendance dues, for students attending Catholic schools in Auckland Diocese, both primary and secondary. The purpose of the sponsorship scheme is to allow parents or caregivers facing financial hardship another option to seek relief where they may be reluctant to approach their school for help. The existing financial hardship scheme – operated by your school – is also available to parents or caregivers facing hardship and we do encourage families facing financial difficulties to please contact your school office. Application forms are available from school and parish offices, or can be down- loaded from the Catholic Schools Office Website: www.catholicschools.org.nz (go to Property and Finance / Finance / Attendance Dues). If you have any queries or require assistance with the payment of attendance dues under the sponsorship scheme, you are invited to phone in confidence, Carol Krebs (Ph. 360 3069) at the Auckland Diocese office. Assembly Is held at 11.20 am each Monday. All welcome to join us. Liturgy Is held at 8.55 am fortnightly on Thursday, commencing 12th February with St Augustine leading. All welcome. Cupcake Friday’s Continue from next Friday in the school foyer from 8.15am. $2.50 per cupcake or Cookie. Pita Pit Lunch Friday Continue from next Friday, collect an order form from the school office. Orders must be at the school office by 9.00am Friday morning. Stella Maris School 10th Anniversary Celebration Calling past BOT members, staff, students and families to join the school to celebrate this special occasion. 20th February 2015 commencing at 1.30pm with Liturgy, photo viewing, and afternoon tea. Special one off merchandise items are available, visit the school website www.stellamaris.school.nz any enquires please call the school office 09 4279 189. Spread the Word. Wastewise We, of Stella Maris Catholic School, acknowledge the beauty and wonder of God’s creation and the necessity of protecting and sustaining it. With this in mind, we pledge to: Rethink! Reduce the amount of landfill we generate Reuse what we can and Recycle what we can’t. We encourage the children to bring litterless lunches and snacks – using sectioned lunch-boxes, reusable containers and grease-proof paper instead of Gladwrap and pre-packaged snacks – in our efforts to become a truly Wastewise school. Scholastics Order forms have gone home this week and our first campaign for 2015 will close on 13th March. Thank you for supporting this initiative. Enjoy reading with your children. Absences If your child is to be absent from school please email [email protected] or phone the school and leave a message on the absence line 09 4279189. Please include child’s name, class and reason for the absence. Thank you. WAITANGI DAY TOMORROW SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED Starship Mobile Phone Schools Campaign Phones collected help raise funds to keep the Starship National Air Ambulance Service flying. Phones collected NEWSLETTER 5 February 2015 DRS Message NEWSLETTER 5 February 2015 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School are counted towards our schools chosen rewards from the Starship Mobile Phone Schools Campaign i.e. cameras, sports packs, i-pads and book vouchers. Campaign helps to ensure NZ landfills are free of an array of hazardous toxic substances. In just five years the Starship Mobile Phone Appeal has raised close to two and half million dollars to keep the Starship National Air Ambulance Service flying. Schools have participated by collecting unwanted mobile phones and swapping them for a wide range of rewards whilst at the same time raising funds for this worthy cause. The campaign works like this: Most of us have old mobile phones lying around at home somewhere. We ask that each family in our school come on board and donate any unwanted old mobile phones. Not only does every phone count towards our school’s preferred reward but they also help fund the Starship National Air Ambulance whilst also serving as a valuable recycling initiative. Please drop phones in the collection box in the school office. SPORTS NEWS Congratulations Lily-Anne Humphreys competed at the recent Northern Regional Junior Surf Club Championships representing Orewa Surf Club. Lily-Anne placed second in the Diamond Lady Event and 3rd in Beach Flags. Fantastic result Lily-Anne! 2015 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon! Registrations are now open!! Sunday, 22nd March 2015, Woodall Park, Devonport. No matter what the level of ability or fitness of your child is, if they are aged between 7 – 15 years, they can give it a try either on their own or as a team of two. You can register and pay by credit card online at www.try.weetbix.co.nz. As part of the registration process you can select the option to link to our school.www.try.weetbix.co.nz. Any further questions about registration contact your School co-ordinator Irena Minogue 021 477658 or [email protected] PTFA NEWS Class Angels Each class has been assigned a parent rep to help with communication via phone text. If you do not wish to receive message/updates via this means, please notify the school office to have your details removed from the contact list. Valentines Red And White Theme Mufti Day And Bring A Gourmet Item Friday 13th February. To support the PTFA Stella Pearls and Lace High Tea please bring a Gourmet Food item that will be used towards making Hampers to Raffle at the High Tea. Thank you for your support. PARISH NEWS Dove Catholic Fellowship For Women, North Shore Warmly invites all women to join them in the celebration of the Holy Mass by Fr. Elric Jorquia to usher in 2015. Wednesday 11th February, 7.30pm–9.30pm. 1 Fred Thomas Drive, St Josephs Centre, Takapuna. Contact Nanci 094190348. www.dove.org.nz. COMMUNITY NEWS Hibiscus Coast Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) Do you love animals, plants and the world around us? Then come and join the KCC!. We have trips and excursions to exciting places to investigate, explore and discover our wonderful world, its flora and fauna. For more information; phone Samantha 09 4262073 after 7.00pm. Creative Dance Orewa Currently taking enrolments for 2015. Classes start from 2 years and include boys Hip hop. Phone: Shelley 021 1193449. www.creativedanceorewa.co.nz Thinking Caps Maths Tutoring Is working at Stella Maris School every Tuesday. If you are wanting extra help for your child's maths, we have spaces available. Years 3-8. Sessions based on the school curriculum with friendly and experienced teachers. Phone: Julie 027 2453870 or their office 09 424 3536. www.thinkingcaps.co.nz Kidz Can Music Company Your local Music School is able to offer students the opportunity to learn Piano, Guitar, Singing and Drama during the School day. These fun lessons will teach you how to play and read music. Why not give it a go. They are now open for enrolments for 2015. Contact Sue Fraser Ph: 410 1506 or 021 378007. Stella Maris Pearls And Lace High Tea Toolbox - The Parenting Place Saturday 21st March 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Save the day! Enjoy a delicious high tea in a country setting in Waitoki. Bring a table of friends and family for an afternoon of scrumptious food, bubbles, entertainment and silent auctions. Tickets $25 each. Tickets available soon. CAN YOU HELP with Auction Items? Think about who you know, who your family work for and ask them for an auction item please to support our school. For more information please contact Krista or Courtney. [email protected] or [email protected] The Middle Years (6–12). 6 Sessions designed to help you stay connected, teach skills and build memories. For more information see the flyer on the school notice board or Phone Diane McKinstry 021 2924105. Silverdale Seahawks Rugby Register online at www.silverdalerugby.co.nz. For more information contact Janine Rutter 09 4265605 or email [email protected]. Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 09 10 12 13 16 17 17 18 20 20 22 24 25 26 26 10 04 09 11 11 12 12 12 17 18 20 21 26 26 27 02 02 02 03 04 05 20 22 23 23 27 30 04 12 13 18 19 21 26 27 28 Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr Apr May May May May May May May May May TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 Telephone Assembly Year 7/8 Student Immunisation Liturgy 8.55 am PTFA Mufti Day - Bring a gourmet item for High Team Hamper Raffles Year 7/8 Tech - Bus leaves 8.30 sharp Parent Reps Morning Tea Teachers Dedication Mass Owairaka Ash Wednesday Stella Maris 10 year Celebrations Liturgy 1.30 pm Welcome Picnic and Meet the Teacher 4.00 pm 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT Year 7/8 Tech PTFA Meeting 7.15 pm Liturgy 8.55 am BOT Meeting 6.00 pm Year 7/8 Student Immunisation Year 7/8 Tech Year 5–8 Swimming Sports Northern Arena 9.30am–1.00pm SCHOOL CLOSES AT 12.20 PM Triadic Goal Setting 1.30pm Liturgy 8.55 am Year 7/8 Tech Triadic Goal Setting 3.30 pm St Patricks Day - Bring a can Mufti Day Cafe Stella 9.00 am Year 7/8 Tech PTFA High Tea Liturgy 8.55 am BOT Meeting 6.00 pm Soap Box Derby Stations of the Cross at School TERM ONE ENDS Holy Thursday Good Friday - Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil Easter Sunday TERM TWO STARTS Year 7/8 Tech Liturgy 8.55 am Life Education Programme Commences ANZAC DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED BOT Meeting 6.00 pm Book Fair Week Open Day - New Enrolments Full School Mass at St Patricks Cathedral Bring a Can Week Year 7/8 Tech Liturgy 8.55 am Cafe Stella 9.00 am Year 7/8 Tech BOT Meeting 6.00 pm Monday Monday Monday Monday 2 20 20 12 6 3 25 1 27 2015 School Term Dates February April July October – – – – Thursday Friday Friday Tuesday 2 3 25 15 April July September December 2015 Public Holidays February April April June October – – – – – Waitangi Day Good Friday Anzac Day (Observed 27 April) Queens Birthday Labour Day Kelly Sport – Cancellation Number – 09 427 9377 Netball – Cancellation Number – 09 424 2318 Parish Office – Fr Pat Brady – [email protected] – Parish Secretary – Theresa Fouché [email protected] – Pastoral Associates – Deacon Murray Morgan [email protected] 09 426 5599 SKIDS – After School Care – 027 846 1725 School Dental Clinic 09 426 8470 Bayes Buses 09 426 5504 Ritchies Buses 09 420 6091 Public Health Nurse – Adrienne Powderley – 09 427 0300 ext 4339 Influenza A (H1N1) – Advise Healthline – 0800 611 116 Stella Maris School – Website – www.stellamaris.school.nz Easy Shopping For You – Easy Fundraising for us – www.yourfastshop.co.nz Waitemata Health www.webhealth.co.nz Vodafone – Intelligent Rewards – 0508 011 737 www.intelligentrewards.co.nz Auckland Youth www.akyouth.org.nz “Ki te ingoa o te Matua, O te Tamaiti O te Wairua Tapu, Amene” In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Amen NEWSLETTER 5 February 2015 Mark Your Diaries