Term 4, Week 4

Sunday 2nd November, 2014

Congratulations to those who participated in the Ballet and Music Competitions in the weekend. With at least two daughters competing over the years I have fond and not so fond memories of it being a very big and busy weekend!

Well done also to those beginning cricket, t-ball and other summer activities.

Important Dates for Term 4:

·      Tuesday 4^th November – Central Otago Athletics

·      Friday 7^th November – 12 noon Mass; Assembly 2.10 pm

·      Thursday 13^th November – Thyme Festival Lunchtime Concert

·      Sunday 16^th November – Room 6 leaves for Camp

·      Sunday 23^rd November – First Holy Communion

·      Friday 28^th November – Year 3/4 girls Self Defence Instruction

·      Tuesday 8^th December – Room 5 Camp

·      Thursday 11^th December – Eisteddfod Assembly (Song)

·      Wednesday 17^th December – Graduation Mass 6 pm

·      Thursday 18^th December – Year 4 reports posted

·      28^th January 2015 – First day back for students

Remember to keep a close eye on Wednesday school newsletters as the above dates can change at short notice.

Harold

The children had two excellent Life Education sessions last week with Pip in the Harold bus. There was a lot of discussion and learning about social relationships including what it takes to be a good friend, how we need to be a friend to make a friend, and how our words and actions can have a strong impact on other people. This fitted very well with our Restorative Justice process here at St. Gerard’s, and with the values and Catholic character of our school. The children are working on some of the follow-up activities from these sessions and will bring their booklets home in a fortnight or so.

Feedback

Please continue to give me feedback on how things are for your child. You can make an appointment for a time after school to discuss issues of concern. It will be a hot, windy and busy term with some very tired children already. Please encourage them to have water bottles in class daily, and encourage them to take these home for washing at the weekend (some drink bottles seem to be parked in the classroom permanently). Also, I’m afraid there is still a huge pile of clothing, scooters and ‘stuff’ in the corridor.

Have a great week.

Regard, Markelle Ward :)