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Preparing for the future in a Catholic environment Hei whakatakatū mo te wā ka heke mai nei I roto I tea o Katorika

August 2nd, 2016 Term 3, Week 2

Kia ora Whanau ma,

Last week we welcomed Ezra from the Wellington based company ‘Dances for Schools’ to St.Patrick’s. Ezra spent half an hour with each syndicate teaching them a short dance which they were then able to perform. The children had a great time and enjoyed being taught by an expert. We are currently looking into ways to possibly use Ezra and his team of other tutors next year in preparation for our Cultural Concert. To watch a short video of the Kildare syndicate follow this link. Tomorrow after school, the teaching staff are taking part in professional development focusing on how we can implement STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) in our term 3 teaching units. The idea is that we try to teach these areas not as separate subjects but in a way which links them all together. We certainly recognise that we do not give some of these areas as much coverage as some other areas so this is a great opportunity for us. To learn more about STEM you can follow this link and watch a short video which explains more about the concept. Continuing with the Science theme, attached is an article that I recently came across entitled ‘How to raise brilliant children according to Science’. It is an article that I found interesting and I hope you will as well. Below is a quote from the article that certainly made me stop and think. “Why are traffic lights red, yellow and green?”

When a child asks you a question like this, you have a few options. You can shut her down with a “Just because.” You can explain: “Red is for stop and green is for go.” Or, you can turn the question back to her and help her figure out the answer with plenty of encouragement.

No parent, teacher or caregiver has the time or patience to respond perfectly to all of the many, many, many opportunities like these that come along. But a new book, Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children, is designed to get us thinking about the magnitude of these moments.

Follow this link to read the full article. Next week, week 3, is New Zealand Maths week but for a variety of reasons we will be celebrating this the following week, in week 4 of the term. More details about activities to help celebrate maths and the important part it plays in our daily lives will be shared soon. A reminder that if you are planning to enrol your child at St. Patrick’s we ask that you do this as soon as possible. This is especially important for children who may still be turning five later this year, as well as next year in 2017. It helps us greatly to be informed as early as possible of enrolments. Enrolment packs can be collected from the school office.

Ngā mihi o Te Atua Steve Wheeler, Principal

Netball – Saturday 6th August St Pats Clubs vs Opaki Steel – 9am Ct8

St Pats Diamonds vs Greytown Bullets – 10am Kur Ct4 St Pats Hearts vs DPS Tactix – 10am Ct9

St Pats Spades vs Greytown Comets – 10am Kur Ct6

Hockey – Saturday 6th August

St Pats Shamrocks vs MPS Jade – 9am Turf2

St Pats Paddys vs Marty Rockets – 10.30am Turf3

Soccer

Please click on the link below to find out when your

child is playing – link to the draw

Miniball – Wednesday 3rd August

St Pats Allstars vs Solway Rockets – 5pm Ct1

St Pats Flyers vs FERN Warriors – 4pm Ct1

Those children involved in Miniball had a note sent home yesterday explaining the draws.

This term we pray for all these children who are making their First Communion on September 11th.

Bianca Evans, Ella Harris, Brianna Jacobs, Jack Murray, Corban Wilson, Jorjah Mapusua, Maia

Wilson, Matthew Mobberley, Logan Cullen, Hollie Gare, Casey Greaves, Connor Kube, Jaimee

Mobberley, George Cayless, Chelsea Jacobs, Olivia Murray, Amanda Nauer, Madelyn Paku, Sophie

Wallace, Benno Williams, Micah Clark, Jack Croucher, Molly Fleming, James McDonald, Libby

Mulligan & Paige Thompson

PTA Fundraiser

Free 10x13 inch portrait. Just pay the $15 sitting fee. Saturday 10th September. The full $15 goes to the school & $10 of any additional photos. All families have received a form – return to the office.

Upcoming Events

3rd Aug BOT Meeting (7pm)

10th Aug PTA Meeting (7pm)

13th Aug St Patrick’s Quiz Night (7pm)

15-19th Aug

Maths Week @ St Patrick’s

Sports Notices

Room 1 are hosting assembly this week. Everyone is welcome.

Catholic Character

Walking Bus: Chanel College in Herbert Street If we are going to get cold and wet we won’t walk.

From 8.20am on there is supervision and at 8.30am sharp we walk. Let your child walk to school with us. Supervised

by a teacher and for many children the only opportunity to

walk to school.

Environews: Week 2 of our Green-Gold term! This week we celebrate our native

bush area. When you look down to the

back of the field now its quite incredible the growth since it was first planted in

2009 and then each year after trees continued to be added by the oldest and

the youngest children at the school.

Brigidine Syndicate Parent Helpers

We need adult helpers to help run our PMP

programme on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon

from 2.15 – 2.45pm

We are in need of a parent/ grandparent who

would be willing to help out teaching the children

some basic woodwork skills on a Friday afternoon

Parent helper (any day or time) to assist with

putting reading books away etc.

Swimming Lessons

We are currently liaising with Swim Magic at the town pools in arranging swimming lessons for term 4. This is something that we do every year and see as an important part of our PE programme, especially in the lead up to summer. Once we have the final details and costs we will share these with you but the plan is:

Brigidine & McKenna Syndicates - 6

swimming lessons over a two week period

including the cost of buses to and from the

pools

Kildare Syndicate - 2 hour water safety

session

Prices are still to be confirmed.

Chanel Cultural Group Samoa Trip During the recent school holidays a number of past St. Patrick’s School students visited Samoa as part of the College’s Cultural Group. The students had a wonderful time learning more about the Samoan culture as well as making connections with a number of schools including another Chanel College in Apia. Attached is a short video diary of the trip created by one of ex-students, Mackenzie Batchelor– Chanel College Samoa trip 2016.

Wanted

Ice cream containers for the sick bay. Please send them along to the school office.

Stories from the Brigidines Cohen Glover – Room 6

Mrs Burrows has red hair.

She works at the office and

works for Mr Wheeler.

I like her because she is

nice to me.

Liberty Jones – Room 3

Mrs Burrows has red hair. She works for Mr

Wheeler and she works in the office. Mrs Burrows

has two kids that go to St Patrick’s. I like Mrs

Burrows because she is kind to me and she puts

plasters on me.

Artsplash The trip to Wellington is in 4 weeks time.

The cost is $20 per child.

Each child must wear a long sleeved white

(girls) or grey (boys) shirt. No polo shirts

please. Each child will need a coloured wig,

wide headband or baseball cap (that can have

sequins stuck on)

Look out for the notice coming home next

week.

Transport help is still required.

So far this term we welcome the following

children to St Patrick’s School: Christiana

Burt (Rm 9), Megan Ayban (Rm 7), Alecia

Burt (Rm 12), Erica Kohitolu (Rm 2), James

Hayes (Rm 4), Karina Ayban (Rm 4), Scarlett

Early (Rm 3) & Audrey Meynell (Rm 4).

Megan & Erica have attended St Patrick’s

before so it is lovely to see them back.

2015 St. Patrick’s School Music CD

We are excited to announce that the 2015 school music CD is now available for sale from the school office. The CD contains songs sung not only by the whole school but also the amazing school choir. Each CD is a bargain at $20. They will sell out, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

To listen to quick teaser of the wonderful songs follow these links to our Facebook page or go to the Principal’s Blog.

Guitar Lessons in School Ross is doing guitar in school again this

year. For more information please ring him

on 378-8802 or 0226915419

Piano Lessons in School Hilary is teaching piano in school again this

year. For more information please ring her

on 379-9022

Sushi or Japanese Noodles for lunch - $4 each This term we are offering the children the chance to purchase

sushi for lunch on a Tuesday. The sushi will contain chicken, avocado and cucumber. The Japanese noodles have chicken and

vegetables. Each pack of sushi contains five small pieces with 50

cents being donated to the school for each order taken. If you would like your child to have this please place your order at the

school office before school on Tuesday mornings.

Wheels Day Every Monday at school is wheels day.

This means that children are allowed to bring their scooters to school and use

them on the hard court area at break-time and lunch-time. We do ask that if

your child brings their scooter that they also bring a helmet to wear.

Useful Links School Website – click here

Brigidine Syndicate Facebook Group – click here

McKenna Syndicate Facebook Group – click here

Kildare Syndicate Facebook Group– click here

Desks for Sale

We still have some brown desks & chairs for sale. Desks are $10 and

chairs $5. This is the final few days that these will be on sale so get in quick!

Sausage Sizzle Fridays $2 a sausage. Order at the school

office by 9am on Friday.

St. Patrick’s Quiz Night Saturday 13th August

Parents, parishioners and friends are invited to come together for an evening of entertainment and help raise money to purchase a permanent statue of St. Patrick to

go in the relocated wall from the old St. Patrick’s School.

Where: St. Patrick’s School hall When: Saturday 13th August Time: 7.00pm start with doors open from 6.30pm Cost: $60 a team – teams of up to 6 people Quiz master: Chris Cogdale Food & drink: Light supper provided with BYO drinks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Contact the St. Patrick’s School Office to:

Register your interest and book your team. There are only 20 tables so get in quick and don’t miss out (Payment for teams will be on the night)

Sponsor one of our 20 tables for only $50

office@stpatsmstn.school.nz or 06 377 5043

Tables are filling up fast – 10 registered so far!! Don’t miss out on this fun night. Ring the school office today to book your team’s place

Wairarapa Parish Mass Times

St Patricks Church-Masterton:

Vigil Sat 5.00pm & Sun 8.30am & 10.00am

Weekday Masses: Tues 5.00pm Wed-Fri 9.15am, in J Wagg Room during winter

St Anthony of Padua Church -

Martinborough:

Vigil Sat 5.30pm

Weekday Wed 10.30am

St Marys Church - Carterton:

Vigil Sat 5.30pm;

Weekday Mass: Thurs 9.15am

St Teresa of Avila Church - Featherston:

Sun 10.00am,

Mon 9.00am at the School

Tues & Thurs 9.00am at Fr Morrison's

residence, 38 Wakefield Street, Featherston

Friday 9.30am in the Church

Sacred Heart Church - Greytown:

Sun 8.30am

Weekday Mass: Wed 10.00am