A big thanks to our PTA and their army of volunteers for the work that has been put into this year’s Knowledge-A-Thon. Congratulations to all students who worked hard gaining sponsors and collecting donations. While it is still a bit early to know exactly how much money our PTA has earned we are starting to see the classes and individuals who have made a big fundraising effort. We are hoping to recognise these people at our assembly.
As the weather gets colder a reminder that acceptable additional layers include our fleece and soft shell jacket. Both these items have been designed to be worn in class if required. Should a further layer be required this can be worn under either the girls dress or boys polo. However, if this becomes visible it must be coloured white for the girls and black for boys and must not be visible above the neck line.
Shoes are required to be black leather with no additional colour or noticeable markings. Shoes of canvas construction or boots are not acceptable footwear. However, if your child currently has no other option then please provide a written note alerting to this fact with the time frame indicated.
It is important that we remain aware of our obligations as road users when driving and parking around our school neighbourhood. As previously communicated please ensure your vehicle is parked appropriately in a designated space before stopping to pick up or drop off children. Unfortunately complaints from neighbours have increased recently due to parents once again parking on grass verges and across driveways.
15 students went to Mount Maunganui Intermediate on Wednesday 10 June to attend a Jump Jam Leadership workshop run by Brett Fairweather (see photo below). They learnt a new routine and then each school group “led” the other children present. The students will now have a few more skills to be able to lead their fellow St Mary’s students in Jump Jam sessions. The children were excited to hear that Brett was also going to have a close look at all those present to see if anyone might be good enough to feature on his next DVD.
After a rainy week, and postponement, our St Mary’s team finally took to the challenge of the Waipuna Park track last Thursday.
Congratulations to the following runners who placed in the top three for their year group;
Year 4 - Renee Carey 1st, Jack Williamson 3rd
Year 5 - Anna Tustin 3rd
Year 6 - Molly Cachemaille 2nd, Sean Curragh 2nd, Max Williamson 3rd
Other runners who have qualified for the WBoP Cross Country on Tuesday 16 June by finishing in the top seven are;
Destinee Benge, Rosalia Wisnewski, Thomas Richardson, Max Broadmore, Hugo McCarroll, Jasmine Watene and Joshua McCarroll.
Jack Quilty and Asa Banbury are first reserves.
A very special thanks to all the parents who helped on the day. Well done everyone - a St Mary’s team effort all round.
It’s that time again for everyone to start thinking about getting a table together to show off your supreme knowledge and fancy dress skills.
This year’s quiz is coming up on Saturday 1 August 2015, and we need some great ideas and keen people to join the Quiz Night subcommittee to help it become better and more successful than it always has been.
Anyone keen to be involved, please contact me. I’m always very, very keen to hear your thoughts and ideas.
Claire Stott; 021 073 0706 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Prizes needed please
If you have any products or services you can offer as prizes to be auctioned off on the Quiz Night, please start sending those in to the school office. We are all so very grateful for your support.
Head lice may be present amongst children in your child’s class. These insects are a nuisance and can be controlled or eradicated by families. Head lice crawl from head to head and may be passed on through shared objects such as hairbrushes and hats.
Anyone can ‘catch’ head lice. They are not a sign of poor hygiene, and they are not known to cause or spread other diseases.
Head lice can spread wherever groups of people work, play or live together. They usually occur amongst school children before spreading to adults in their families.
Although there is no sure way to prevent head lice, the problem can be managed effectively with proper use of the correct product, and regular hair checks.
We understand that sometimes these products can be expensive. We thank Mr Ben Van den Borst from My Pharmacy Papamoa Plaza who has donated Head Lice product to our school for families who can not afford the product or have problems with reoccurance of lice. If you would like more information Ben would be happy to speak to you at My Pharmacy Papamoa Plaza, phone 572 0355.
Trophies and certificates will be presented at the Principal’s Assembly this Friday 29 May for both events.
A well drilled Gymsports team competed in the recent WBoP competition at Argos Gymnasium. These students have been training at school for over 12 weeks under the guidance of Mrs Charly Watene.
Girls’ results
India Jarden 1st Trampoline, 2nd Open Gymnastics
Sophie Summerville 1st Open Gymnastics, 2nd Trampoline
Taliyah Carter 3rd Open Gymnastics, 4th Trampoline
Jasmine Watene 3rd Trampoline, 5th Open Gymnastics
Selena Dobbs 3rd Flyer Novice
Dorim Kim 6th Springer Novice
Isla Wills 1st Trampoline, 1st equal Open Gymnastics
India, Sophie, Taliyah and Jasmine claimed the overall team award for their superb performances.
Boys results
Cullan Fuller 1st Springer Novice
Sylvester Green 4th Springer Novice
Successful competitors will compete again at the Impact Competition on Friday 19th June. A very big thank you to Mrs Watene, and her helpers, for all of your time and commitment to the gymnastics programme at St Mary’s School.
