Tena koutou. Malo e lelei, St Joseph's Fairlie whanau.

It is the first week of school for 2020. I am certain that I was as nervouslyexcited as the children were!

A quick introduction for those who do not know me, this is definitely theshortened version!!

I grew up in the North Island in Papamoa. I went to university in the Waikatowhich is where I met my husband Greg. We moved down south soon after wewere married to raise our children and begin life on the farm! We have twochildren Ethan (19) who is an apprentice plumber and Jessica (18) who istraining to be a medic in the NZ Army. I began teaching in 2006 and wasprincipal here at St Joseph's Fairlie from 2013 - 2019. Greg looks after our farmand we also work together to run a property management company in Tekapo. Ilove good food, spending time with friends and family, going to concerts andtravelling.

I would like to thank you all for your very warm welcome back. While I wouldlove to stay longer than the term because St Joseph's Fairlie is special to me, Ihave got other interests outside of school that take a bit of time! We will be looking for a new principal this term. If you know of anyoneinterested please get them to apply or contact the school if they would like tovisit first.

You all know how amazing this school and the community is - let us share thearoha!We have a wonderful term ahead of us.

Manaaki Te Atua,

Angela

A very warm welcome to our two new students - Ananiah and Brody. Wishingyou happy and successful school days at St Joseph's School Fairlie. Weextend this welcome to their families. If you see new faces around pleaseintroduce yourselves.

2020 Classroom Teacher Schedule

Odd Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hillary AngelaAngela AM

Bridget PMBridget Bridget Bridget

Mackillop Kelly Kelly Angela Angela Kelly

Even Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hillary Angela Bridget Bridget Bridget Angela

MacKillop Kelly Kelly AngelaAngela AM

Kelly PMKelly

Altar Servers 2020We are sending out a request for support with this ministry. As you are aware our

numbers are very low and this puts added pressure on the remaining families.Please let us know if you would like to add your child on the altar serving roster. Any

student already on the roster will remain there unless you advise us otherwise.With thanks.

WAITANGI DAYThis Thursday 6th of February is a public holiday and a day we commemorate the

Treaty of Waitangi. While this is the day we remember the signing of our foundation document, we alsoreflect on what makes New Zealand and us as New Zealanders unique. There havebeen injustices and misunderstandings in the past, but we can think about our future

and how we can make it special for our young people. Maori place an importance on whakapapa, a difficult concept to fully translate.

Whakapapa is about acknowledging and having a connection with where you havecome from. It is about looking back as we move forward. By knowing your family

history it gives you an understanding of who you are. This week talk to your childrenabout your childhood, ring or visit a grandparent or great grandparent and share

some stories.

Stationery & UniformThank you to all those who collected their child's stationery last week, it made

Corrine's job less busy for yesterday. As each child now has their stationery anduniform requirements for the start of the year a term account will be sent home nextweek. Payment of this as soon as possible would be appreciated. Corrine will also

be sending out next week the Attendance Dues for Term One for the Parish. If you would like to set up an automatic payment each week that covers the school

fees and Attendance Dues please talk to Corrine.

Term Dates for 2020

Term 1 Monday 3rd February to Thursday 9th April (94 half days)

Term 2 Tuesday 28th April to Friday 3rd July (94 half days)

Term 3 Monday 20th July to Friday 25th September (100 half days)

Term 4 Monday 12th October to Tuesday 15th December (92 half days)

Public Holidays in Term Time:Waitangi Day Thursday 6th February 2020

Easter Good Friday 10th April 2020 (School Holidays)

Easter Monday 13th April 2020 (School Holidays)

Easter Tuesday 14th April 2020 (School Holidays)

Anzac Day Monday 27th April 2020 (School Holidays)

Queen’s Birthday Monday 1st June 2020

SC Anniversary Monday 28th September 2020 (School Holidays)

Labour Day Monday 26th October 2020

Don't forget to keep those bread tags. We are building quite the

collection. Thanks to those parents who have sent them in.

Calendar of Events

February 2020

Monday February 3 - First Day of SchoolThursday February 6 - Waitangi DayFriday February 7 - School Mass 9amThursday February 13 - Family Cricket EveningFriday February 14 - Valentines DayWednesday February 19 - BOT MeetingTuesday February 25 - Shrove TuesdayWednesday February 26 - Ash Wednesday Mass

March 2020

Friday March 6 - Life Education VisitThursday March 12 - Swimming SportsTuesday March 17 - St Patrick's DayWednesday March 18 - Dental Van VisitThursday March 19 - St Joseph's DayMonday March 23 - ERO VisitMonday March 30 - Book Week

April 2020

Thursday April 9 - Teacher Only Day

Mackenzie Parish Notices

Mass Sunday 9th February Altar Servers - Jack Cassie, Sam Cassie & Phostina FolauReaders - Leonie Guiney

Prayers - Frances HillEx'ord Minister - Mercedes AbellaCollectors - Holden FamilyGreeter - Holden FamilyCleaners - Trish Cameron & Lu Taylor

Mass Sunday 16th FebruaryAltar Servers - Jessica Ryall, William Anderson & Gus CameronReader - Michele HeleanPrayers -Tony HillEx'ord Minister - Mary CalderCollectors - Kevin O'NeillGreeter - Tony HillCleaners - Trish Cameron & Lu Taylor

The ONLY Christian church in existence for the first 1,000 years of Christian

history was the Roman Catholic Church. All other Christian churches which

exist today can trace their lineage back to the Roman Catholic Church. Most

non-Catholic churches which exist today are less than a century or two old by

comparison.

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