Congrats

 Well done gang. We had a very nice compliment from our librarian about how settled and into reading our class is when we are in the Library. This confirms it. 200 books well done.

Week 9 - Term 1 - 2021

 

Week 9 Notices

- March 28, 2021

 Talofa everyone. Last week was a jam-packed week full of so many exciting events. Our swimming sports last Monday was a real success. I am sending out a big congratulations to all our students who gave it a go and gave it their best. Also to our parent helpers, we are so grateful to have supportive parents who can help during the event. Thank you so much for giving up some time to help in this. 

Congratulations to Fraser, Ian and James for completing 9 holes of golf in a school competition over at the Mount.

There were intense touch finals and a Pasifika Group performance that happened over the weekend. I am looking forward to hearing about how these went. If your child was involved in any of these events, and you took some photos, please email them to me and I will post them onto our blog.

This week we remember that it is Holy Week. Holy week marks the events leading up to Jesus' death and his resurrection. It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. Watch the video below for more information.      

What's happening this week:

 Monday: 

Tuesday: Library & Palm Sunday Liturgy at 12:15 in the church ( All are welcome)

Thursday: Washing of the Feet Liturgy at 12:15 in the hall. ( All are welcome)

Friday: Good Friday ( No School)

Reminders: Please read these reminders to your children for this week

-Don't forget to charge your chromebook.

- Bring in your sun hat.

It is a short week this week. I hope you all have a great one and an even better long weekend. Happy Easter!

Week 8 - Term 1 - 2021

 March 21, 2021

 Talofa everyone

It's hard to believe it's week 8 already.  It's been a busy week with senior camps, St. Josephs Day Mass and activities and of course, the Gala which was a huge success.  Many thanks for the ongoing parent/family support we get for these events and occasions to be successful.  The Gala was a wonderful community event with many past pupils attending to help or connect.

Tomorrow is our Swimming Sports at the Aquatic Centre.  The weather looks good and it will be our first time using the renovated pool.  Children will be swimming the width of the pool this year (25m) instead of the length (50m).  

Congratulations to Zoe and Lydia who participated in the Ocean Kids swim race Saturday.

Lydia 1st 9 yo female Zoe 2nd 8 yo female 

School Swimming Sports

MONDAY 22nd MARCH

Year 3 - 6 Students only.

- The swimming sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua.

- Years 3 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am.

- Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30 pm.

-Children may come to swimming sports in their house colours, they may wear their togs under their clothes.

Transport:

-Children need to be collected from the Aquatic Centre by 3:00pm at the latest.

-If your child attends After School Care or they usually catch the bus home they will be picked up from the Aquatic Centre at 2:30 pm.

-If you are unable to drop off or pick up your child from the Aquatic Centre please email Lorna Dobson.

Children will need:

togs & towels, sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes, lunch & a drink.

Should the event need to be cancelled this information will be put on our website by 7:30am and a notification sent via Facebook, Educa and the school phone app.

Whanau support will be needed on the day to help, especially in the pool. Some of our children are reluctant swimmers and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Lorna Dobson if you have any queries: lornad@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Reminders for the week

-  This week is Kahikatea swimming week so please remember to bring togs, towel, goggles to school every day.  If you are sick and unable to swim please bring a note.

-  Library - Our library day is Tuesday.  Please bring your library books to renew or get new reading material. Remember we want to be reading for at least 20mins per day.

-  Rice Day on Wednesday

-  The Annunciation of the Lord Liturgy - Thursday 25/3  10:15 in the Hall.  All are welcome to attend.

-  Chromebooks - Please make sure these come to school each day charged and ready.

Have a great week.

God bless

Jill Dinniss and Kahikatea Team

Week 7 - Term 1 - 2021

 March 14, 2021

 Week 7 - Term 1 2021

 March 14th, 2021 

 Kamusta Parents and Caregivers

It is good to be back at Level 1 with parents able to come into school, please though remember that if your child isn't well to keep them at home.

This week is our gala week. School Gala has been set for this Friday, March 15th. A new countdown was issued to children last Friday. Please support this important fundraising event.

There will be no sausage sizzle this Friday due to the gala being held.

St Joseph's Mass at St Mary's Church - Friday 9am

NO swimming this week for Kahikatea. We will be swimming again in week 8.

Our Swimming sports day is on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln

School Swimming Sports

MONDAY 22nd MARCH

Year 3 - 6 Students only.

Please read the following information and complete the form below by Wednesday 17th March.

School Swimming Sports Form.

- The swimming sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua.

- Years 3 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am.

- Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30 pm.

-Children may come to swimming sports in their house colours, they may wear their togs under their clothes.

Transport:

-Children need to be collected from the Aquatic Centre by 3:00pm at the latest.

-If your child attends After School Care or they usually catch the bus home they will be picked up from the Aquatic Centre at 2:30 pm.

-If you are unable to drop off or pick up your child from the Aquatic Centre please email Lorna Dobson.

Children will need:

togs & towels, sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes, lunch & a drink.

Should the event need to be canceled this information will be put on our website by 7:30am and a notification sent via Facebook, Educa and the school phone app.

Whanau support will be needed on the day to help, especially in the pool. Some of our children are reluctant swimmers and your help would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Lorna Dobson if you have any queries: lornad@stmarysrotorua.school.nz 

We have been working hard to establish routines with the students over the past few weeks. We are still getting quite a few students who are forgetting to charge their Chromebooks, or bring their hats or headphones, please help to establish this routine at home.

Students at this point should be getting their work done at school, we ask that parents read with the students each night at home for 20mins.

The children, if managing their time, should be able to get their progressions and units completed in Math-Whizz and Lexia at school.

Important Events Coming Up:

- Library is on Tuesday for Room 12 - Dojo points for kids who bring back their books or renew them

- St. Joseph's Mass in the church - Friday 9am

- ICT club with Mr James in Room 4 - Thursday 12:45 for Middle School children.

- School Gala has been set for this Friday, March 15th.

- Swimming Sports - March 22nd

Friendly Reminders: - Chromebooks need to come to school charged. As we are a BYOD school, many of our learning activities now require devices. Headphones are essential please. - Each child needs a school hat. They can be purchased from the uniform shop for $13.

- Please LABEL your children's clothing, we have quite a few issues with shorts/dresses ending up on the wrong body.

- If you need headphones still, Kmart, The Warehouse, or school have them ranging in price from $8

-Please collect bread tags and yummy stickers, if you need a chart please have your child come see Mrs. Dinniss

I hope you have a restful Sunday night and are looking forward to an exciting week ahead.

Ka kite anō,

Mrs. Dinniss and

Team Kahikatea :)

Congratulation's R12

 Congratulations to all of you on a fantastic assembly, I am so proud of you all. We also received our first badge with Epic today well done to all of you who are reading at school and home.

We don't have swimming next week, so wash your towel and togs. 

There will be NO sausage sizzle next week due to Gala. 

Week 6 - Term 2 2021

 March 7th, 2021 

 Kia ora Whanau

We are over halfway through term one, and fall has taken hold with some lovely rain and cooler nights. We are back down to Level 1 now and invite you back into the school, please though remember that if your child isn't well to keep them at home.

Last week, we finished off our time with Henk. The students and teachers learned a lot and had fun with him. We will be swimming again this week in preparation for our Swimming sports day on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln 

We have been working hard to establish routines with the students over the past few weeks. Although we still have a large number of students that are forgetting to charge their Chromebooks, bring their hats or headphones, please help to establish this routine at home.

Students at this point should be getting their work done at school, we ask that parents read with the students each night at home for 20mins.

The children if managing their time should be able to get their progressions and units in Math-Whizz and Lexia at school.

This week in R.E. we will be looking at the Stations of the Cross and invite you to come to the 10:00 Stations of the Cross with us in the church.

Room 12 is on the Friday assembly this week and we would love to have you join us at 2:10 in the Hall.

Important Events Coming Up:

- First Aid Fundraiser (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) ice blocks for $1.00 - Swimming every day. Thank you for ensuring your children have their togs, towels, and goggles. - Library is on Tuesday

-RATS Duathlon event is taking place on Tuesday. - School Gala has been set for Friday, March 19th. A new countdown will be issued to children to take home this week. It is OK for families to bring stuff in earlier this week if they wish.

Friday - Stations of the Cross 10:00 - Church

        - Room 12 Assembly

Swimming Sports - March 22nd

Friendly Reminders: - Chromebooks need to come to school charged. As we are a BYOD school, many of our learning activities now require devices. Headphones are essential please. - Each child needs a school hat. They can be purchased from the uniform shop for $13.

- Please LABEL your children's clothing, we have quite a few issues with shorts/dresses ending up on the wrong body.

- If you need headphones still, Kmart, The Warehouse, or school have them ranging in price from $8

-Please collect bread tags and yummy stickers if you need a chart please have your child come see Mrs. Dinniss

I hope you have a restful Sunday night and are looking forward to an exciting week ahead.

Ka kite anō,

Team Kahikatea :)