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Newsletter Week 5, Term 3
St Michael's Catholic School, Thursday 22 August
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa e te whānau,
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We’re excited for tonight's PTA Disco, where students can come dressed as their favorite movie characters! It’s sure to be a fun-filled evening.
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We had a fantastic day at the CBOP Sports Day! Our Soccer and Hockey teams played exceptionally well, demonstrating both skill and great sportsmanship. Our students represented our school with pride, making us all very proud.
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Next week is shaping up to be a busy one!
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On Wednesday, our senior Year 4-6 students and their teachers will attend the NZ Symphony Orchestra concert, Symphonic Storms, at 1:15 pm at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience the captivating sounds of various instruments.
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On Thursday, our Kapa Haka roopu will be performing in the Faith-based Kāhui Ako Ahurei at John Paul College. Parents are warmly invited to attend and support our talented performers. Also on Thursday, the Ark children and their teachers will be attending Mass at St. Michael's Church.
On Friday, our gymnastics team will compete in the Rotorua Primary Schools competition at MIGS. We wish them the best of luck!
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Looking ahead, on September 3rd, PhotoLife will be on-site to take our school photos. Your child will be given a code to access the photos online for purchase.
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Have a wonderful week whanau.
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Ma te Atua koe e manaaki,
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Te tumuaki o te kura Hato Mikaere
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Your Input Matters: Please Complete Our Survey on Relationships and Sexuality Education
The Education Review Office is conducting research into relationships and sexuality education in Aotearoa New Zealand schools. The purpose of the project is to shine a light on what is working and what needs improvement in this key area of our health curriculum.
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Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage you to participate in this survey.
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Here are some key points about the survey:
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- Time Commitment: The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
- Publication: The findings will be published in a publicly available report.
- Voluntary Participation: Participation in the survey is completely voluntary.
- Confidentiality: Your responses are confidential. All information shared in our reports will be de-identified to ensure anonymity. No one beyond the project team will see your individual responses.
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Thank you for your participation and support
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Special Character
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St Michael's Church Holy Mass Timetable
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St Mary's Church Holy Mass Timetable
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Community Masses -All Welcome
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Miha Maori - First Saturday of the month, 5pm Vigil Mass at St Michael’s.
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Tokelauan Community - Third Saturday of the month, 5pm Vigil Mass at St Michael’s.
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Filipino Community - Third Friday of the month, 6pm at St Michael’s.
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Our beautiful Ark children gathered in our school chapel this morning, sharing a moment of togetherness and faith.
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Welcome to new student
A very warm welcome to Asher Carruthers, who is joining us in The Ark 8. We are delighted to have you with us and hope you enjoy your time at St. Michael's School. Asher is the sibling of Ethan Carruthers.
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If you know of families with children due to start school, please direct them to our wonderful Cristy in the school office.
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Lost Property
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We have received a number of lost items of clothing, many of which are unnamed. Please ensure your child’s clothing is clearly labeled so we can easily return any misplaced items to their rightful owners. We also ask that you check your child's clothing to make sure they haven't accidentally brought home someone else’s belongings.
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Health & Safety
- Keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell to prevent the spread of illness.
- Notify the school office if your child will be absent due to illness or other reasons.
It's easy to forget to drink water when it's cooler, but staying hydrated is still important. Please make sure your child brings a water bottle to school each day.
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A balanced diet is important for keeping energy levels up and immune systems strong. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your child’s lunchbox to support their health and concentration at school.
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Spotlight on Learning
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For this week's spotlight on learning, we're excited to feature fantastic pieces of descriptive writing from Pamodya and Montana in Galilee 4. Well done girls! Keep up the great work!
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School Resources
We kindly request your help in locating and returning any school journals, library books, or sports uniforms that might still be at home.
Please have your child bring these items back to school and hand them to their respective teachers.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring our school resources are accounted for. We appreciate your support in providing an excellent educational experience for all our students.
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Upcoming events for Term 3:
- Thursday 22 August: PTA School Disco 5.30-7pm
- Wednesday 28 August - Orchestra
- Thursday 29 August - Class Mass ( The Ark 8/ Ark 10) / Katoriki Kahui Ako Ahurei ( Kapa Haka) at JPC
- Friday 30 August - MIGS Gymnastics Competition
- Tuesday 3 September- School Photos
- Wednesday 11 September - Grandparents Day
- Thursday 12 September - BOT Meeting
- Tuesday 24 September - Catherine McAuley Feast Day
- Friday 27 September - St Michael's Feast Day
- Friday 27 September - Last day of Term 3
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Sports News
Players of the Day
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Jaguar: Kawana Phillips & Mannat Kaur
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Puma: Mecah Petersen & Milan Geyer
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Congratulations to our Players of the Day! If you have photos from the games that you'd like to share in our newsletter, please send them to office@stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz.
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Thank you for your support!
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A huge thank you to everyone that helped with the Duty Day on the 09/08/24. St Michaels is one of the smallest clubs with only 3 teams in the league. It is always a joy to see our community come together for our little Tamariki and managed to run a very successful Duty Day filled with so much love, laughter & fun. We managed to raise $1,033.00 that will go towards tournament fees, presentation day & upgrading our training equipment. A Big Thank you to St Mary’s Catholic school as none of this would be possible without their amazing support.
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Maxi Team representing our school at the CBOP Tournament
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Soccer teams at the CBOP tournament
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Board of Trustees
Next board meeting Date: Tuesday 10th September, at 6pm. At each BOT meeting - twice a term - policies are reviewed. If you would like to communicate with the BOT, you are welcome to email our independent e-mail address; botstmichaels@gmail.com, or alternatively, send letters to the school in an envelope marked "Board of Trustees."
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You are also welcome to attend any meeting, however, if you would like to have speaking rights, you need to request this from the chair using the email address. This email address can be accessed by Joseph Assen (Chair)
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St Michael's School Board of Trustees
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Joseph Assen(Chair/ Proprietors Rep), Rachael McLanachan (Principal) Nick Horton, Amiria Savea, Angela Smith-Bigwood, Shalya O'Neill (Staff Rep), Chris Hepi (Proprietors Rep)
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Each term, the whole school community is invited to review and comment on specific policies and procedures. This feedback is captured using the review button on topics that are under review.
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Concerns and Complaints Policy
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Log on to School Docs to have your say.
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SchoolDocs is an online platform that provides access to our school policies, procedures, and guidelines. It serves as a valuable tool for staying informed and ensuring that we are all on the same page.
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To access SchoolDocs, please visit
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schooldoc.co.nz and use the following login details:
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Username: stmichaelsrotorua
Password: community
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Sausage Sizzle
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Available on Fridays $2 . Orders taken in class at 9am
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Pita Pit Lunches available every Wednesday @ School
Cut off time for ordering is 8:45 am on Wednesday
It’s simple; all you need to do is register at www.lunchonline.co.nz
and follow 4 easy steps to get started
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1. Register an account
2. Add member/s including your name and delivery location
3. Make a payment to have funds in your account before you order
4. Select your lunch and place an order
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PTA News
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Dates: 27,28,29 August 2024 ( Tues-Thurs next week)
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Stall will be open in the library at lunch time during these days.
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The PTA are planning a Quiz night in Term 4.
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Start getting those teams together as we would love to see you all there for another great night.
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Tentative Date: 25 October 2024
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Bread on Wednesday
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Due to a recent change in ownership and in the interest of fairness, we kindly ask that the distribution of free bread on Wednesdays be limited to two loaves per family. This initiative is intended for the members of our St. Michael’s community, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that everyone can benefit.
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Please collect your bread from outside the office.
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Community News
After School Art lessons
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After school art lessons with Janet Keen enrolling now. Drawing, painting, mosaics, over 30 lessons to choose from. Thursdays 3.30pm to 4.30pm and 4.35pm to 5.35pm. Enrolling for remainder of term 3 and 4. Small classes, friendly, safe, organic environment. From age 7 and upwards.
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All Enquiries welcome. Phone 027 351 3887 or email janet@jkeen.net. 374 Clayton Road, Rotorua
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