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Newsletter Week 1, Term 3
St Michael's Catholic School, Wednesday 30th July
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa e te whānau,
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A quick reminder that Grandparents Day is tomorrow, we look forward to welcoming our special visitors for a morning of celebration!
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Peter Pan – Tickets On Sale Week 5!
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We are thrilled to announce that our school production of Peter Pan is coming up at the end of the term! Our tamariki have been working hard, and it promises to be a magical performance full of adventure, fun, and talent. Tickets will go on sale in Week 5, so keep an eye out for details on how to purchase—don’t miss your chance to see our amazing students shine on stage!
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Board Elections – Parent Nomination Needed
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We are seeking one more parent nomination for our upcoming Board of Trustees elections. Joining the Board is a great opportunity to make a real difference in our school community. As a board member, you help shape the direction of the kura, support student achievement, and ensure the values and vision of our school are upheld. If you’re passionate about education and want to contribute to the future of St Michael’s, we warmly encourage you to put your name forward.
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We are also on the lookout for a kaiako to support our Kapa Haka roopu. A huge thank you to Whaea Kelly for her years of dedication to this group. If you know of a guitarist who could spare a couple of hours a week to accompany our talented tamariki, we’d love to hear from you!
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Attendance Update – Term 2, 2025
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Thank you to all our whānau who continue to support regular school attendance. In Term 2, 58% of our students attended school regularly (more than 90% of the term). While this is slightly down from last term, we are seeing improvement in punctuality, with 76% of students arriving on time each day.
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The most common reasons for absence were illness and holidays during term time. We understand that some families, particularly those with relatives overseas, may take trips to visit loved ones—however, we encourage whānau to plan these during school breaks wherever possible to avoid disruption to learning.
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Year 1 had the best attendance this term, while Year 4 will be a focus next term, as several students in this group were frequently absent. We also noticed that Fridays had the lowest attendance, so please help us by reinforcing the importance of attending every day.
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Attendance matters. Every day counts for learning, connection, and routine. Let’s keep working together to ensure all our tamariki can thrive at school.
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First Holy Communion and Confirmation
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This weekend, we are delighted to celebrate a very special milestone for a few of our students who have made the commitment to be part of the Sacramental Programme. They will be receiving their First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
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The services will take place on:
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Saturday, 2nd August at 5pm at St Michael’s Church
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Bethany Assen, Billie Tucker, Jean Whiteside Hewitt, Karlie Waerea Marsh, Sophie Chapman, Travis & Trevor Encabo.
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Sunday, 3rd August at 10am at St Mary’s Church
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Angelina Ari John, Connor Geyer, Georgia Geyer, Kayden Petersen, Mecah Petersen, Milan Geyer, Vihari De Zilwa and Yuana Mehta.
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Please keep these students and their families in your prayers as they take this important step in their faith journey.
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Te tumuaki o te kura o Hato Mikaere
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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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Spotlight on Learning
Our Ark children have been busy recounting their favourite parts of Stick Man .Their writing captures all the magic and adventure of this much-loved story.
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Health & Safety
Please remember to keep your child home if they are unwell, and notify the office with the reason for any absences so we can keep our records accurate.
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We’ve had a few cases of headlice and strep throat reported recently. Please check your child’s hair and treat if necessary. Free headlice treatments are available from Western Heights Pharmacy and Woolworths Pharmacy.
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For strep throat, please keep your child at home if they have a sore throat, fever, or other symptoms. If you’re unsure, a quick visit to your GP or pharmacy can help confirm whether treatment is needed.
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Upcoming events for Term 3:
- Tuesday 5 August -Nominations close 12pm for BOT Parent Representatives
- Thursday 7 August - Amazing Race (Galilee 1)
- Wednesday 13 August - Winter Sports Day ( Galilee 1 & 4)
- Friday 15 August - School / Sports Photos
- Friday 29 August- Kahui Ako Sport & Cultural Event (Galilee 1 and 4)
- Monday 8 September - BOT Meeting
- Tuesday 16/ Wednesday 17 September -School Production : Peter Pan
- Friday 19 September - Last day of Term 3
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Sports News
Registrations have opened for term 4 Touch teams. Communication to come out soon.
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Player Of The Day
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Maxi Team - Angelina Elliott
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Mini Team - Bethany Assen
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Tigers - Erin & Asher Carruthers
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Pumas - Kawana Phillips, Cruze Goodwin & Avya Mose
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Tigers - Adam Geyer & Mason Forster
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Pumas - Lucah Williams & Clara Smith- Bigwood
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Board of Trustees
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Next board meeting Date: Monday 8 September
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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), Rachael McLanachan(Principal), Shalya O'Neill (Staff Rep), Joe Hewlett, Nick Horton, Ange Smith - Bigwood, Thushara Jayawickrama Vithanage (Parent Reps), Bernadette Fredricksen (Proprietor 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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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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Nominations are now OPEN for the election of 4 parent representatives to our school board! Nomination forms have been sent home.
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Need extra nomination forms? Just contact the school office.
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Nominations close at 12 noon on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
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You may include a signed candidate statement and photo with your nomination.
The electoral roll is available at school and can be viewed during school hours.
As nominations come in, a list of candidates’ names will be on display at the office until election day.
Voting closes at 4pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
Signed,
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Cristy Tucker – Returning Officer
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Sausage Sizzle on Friday
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Sausages will be available every Friday for $2.00. Orders are taken in class at 9:00am.
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Bread on Wednesday
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Bread will be available on Wednesday Mornings. Please collect your bread from outside the main office. 2 bags maximum per family thank you.
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Community News
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Beginners After school Art Classes with Janet Keen enrolling NOW for the remainder of Term 3 and 4 and 2026.
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Drawing, Painting, Mosaics.
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Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 3.30pm to 4.30pm and 4.35pm to 5.35pm
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Small classes, friendly, safe, quiet, organic environment.
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