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Newsletter Week 8, Term 1
St Michael's Catholic School, Wednesday 26 March
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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa e te whānau,
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Our tamariki had an amazing time at the Colour Fun Run yesterday! It was fantastic to see so many of our students and whānau involved, creating such a positive and energetic atmosphere. We raised 5607.00 and will be using these funds to upgrade our playground—an exciting development for our school! A huge congratulations to Zara from Eden 6, who raised the most money. Ka pai, Zara! Thank you to all families for your fundraising efforts for our little school!
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Our recent Swimming Sports was a wonderful showcase of our students’ confidence and effort in the water. Every child gave something a go, which was amazing to see! A huge thank you to St Mary's School for organising this event and inviting us along—it was a fantastic experience for our tamariki. We also want to give a special shout-out to our parent helpers, who braved the pool all day to support our swimmers.
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GRIP Leadership Conference
Our four student leaders attended the GRIP Leadership Conference in Rotorua, where they had an amazing day learning about what it takes to be a great leader. They’ve come back full of ideas and inspiration to help support our tamariki, teachers, and school.
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12:30 Finish on Thursday & Friday
A reminder that school will finish at 12:30 PM on Thursday and Friday this week as our teachers will be attending a Mathematics PLD led by the Ministry of Education. If your child cannot be picked up early, please inform their teacher as we will have teacher aides available to supervise those who need to stay until the usual finishing time.
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New Bell Times Update
Following our recent bell trial and feedback, we are implementing new bell times to support smooth transitions during the school day:
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Morning Tea: 10:30 – 10:55 AM (Eating time: 10:30 – 10:40 AM)
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Lunch: 1:00 – 1:45 PM (Eating time: 1:00 – 1:10 PM)
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Thank you for your ongoing support as we make these adjustments for the benefit of our tamariki.
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School Attendance
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The Ministry of Education remains focused on student attendance in 2025, setting the standard for regular attendance at 📅 90% regular attendance. St Michael's School is committed to this goal and encourages our school community to support this important initiative.
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As a school, we are required to report daily to the Ministry on:
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- ✅ The number of students present
- ⏳ The number of students arriving late
- 🏥 The number of students with justified absences (e.g., due to illness or an approved reason)
- ⚠️ The number of students with unjustified absences (e.g., family holidays during term time or unexplained absences)
To help us maintain accurate records and support your child's regular attendance, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following:
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- ⏰ Be on time! Ensure your child arrives at school on time each day (8.50am Bell). Punctuality is essential for learning and sets them up for a successful day.
- 📱 Report absences easily! If your child is unwell or unable to attend school, please notify us early in the morning using the @School app. This helps us keep accurate records and minimizes the need for follow-up. If you do not respond to the absentee text or answer your phone when we call, the absence will be recorded as unjustified.
- 🚫 Unjustified absences count! Please note that holidays taken during term time are recorded as unjustified absences and count against the 90% attendance target.
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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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Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations
Sure, St. Patrick’s came and went,
With laughter, joy, and time well spent!
The children dressed in shades of green,
The finest sights you’ve ever seen!
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A mighty thanks, both bold and true,
To all who baked a treat or two.
The cake sale burst with sweets galore,
Raising funds and plenty more!
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So here’s to luck and hearts so bright,
St. Paddy’s spirit shining light! ☘️💚
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Welcome to our school community!
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A warm welcome to Yenushi Ekanayaka and family to The Ark! We are delighted to have you as part of our school community and look forward to getting to know you.
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Stay Connected with @School App!
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It’s important for everyone to log into the @School app to stay updated with important notices, events, and communications. The app is our main platform for sharing essential school information, so make sure you’re set up and ready to go!
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For a step-by-step guide on how to set up the app and learn more about its features, click here: Setup Guide.
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If you have not received the email or are experiencing any issues, please let us know so we can assist you.
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Don’t miss out—stay informed and connected!
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Health & Safety
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The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. Please help us by:
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✅ Using the designated drop-off and pick-up zones safely.
✅ Ensuring children wear helmets when biking or scootering at school.
✅ Keeping sick children at home to prevent the spread of illness.
✅ Reminding children about safe play and being kind to others.
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Spotlight on Learning
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Here is a snapshot of Numicon in action in the classroom! Our students have been engaging in hands-on learning, developing their number sense and problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way.
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📅✨ Upcoming Events for Term 1 ✨📅
Stay informed about the exciting events happening this term!
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🔹Thursday 27 March - Whole school mass in hall 9am
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🔹Thursday 27 March/Friday 28th March - School closes at 12.30 for Teacher PLD
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🔹 Thursday 3 April – Rotorua Hikoi (The Ark & Eden)
🔹 Friday 4 April – School Dental Fluoride Visit
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🔹Monday 7 April- Amazing Race Government Gardens (Galilee 1&4)
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🔹 Wednesday 9 April – The Last Supper Liturgy
🔹 Thursday 10 April – Amazing Race (Easter)
🔹 Friday 11 April – Last Day of Term 1
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Sports News
Please register as soon as possible. If we don’t get enough numbers, we won’t be able to enter teams. Thank you for your support! 😊
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Rugby is not offered by the school. However, we can suggest Marist St Michael's, Waikite, and Kahukura as some of the local teams.
Expression of interest for hockey that is played on a Saturday morning at Smallbone Park will be sent out soon.
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Senior Touch Team
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We might have not won our quarter final game but we had an amazing season. Thanks to all our players and parents. Also super proud of Rowland for giving back to St Michael's by coaching this term. Thanks son! - Toni Uerata (Jaylyn's Mum)
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Outside the Classroom – Georgia’s Athletics Success!
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A huge congratulations to Georgia, who competed in the Waikato/BOP Children's Championships on Saturday, 15th March! 🎉 She put in an incredible effort and achieved some amazing results:
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1st place in the 100m
2nd place in the 60m
3rd place in the 200m
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We can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!
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Juicies on Friday
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During Term 1 the children will be able to purchase a nice cold juicie for $2.
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All orders will be taken in the classroom at 9am.
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Pita Pit Lunches available every Wednesday @ School
Cut off time for ordering is 8:30 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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Board of Trustees
Next board meeting Date: TBC
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 (Presiding Member).
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St Michael's School Board of Trustees
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Joseph Assen (Presiding Member/Proprietor Rep), Rachael McLanachan(Principal) , Shalya O'Neill (Staff Rep), Nick Horton, Ange Smith - Bigwood (Parent Rep), Bernadette Fredericksen (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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Bread on Wednesday
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Bread is available for collection outside the office on Wednesdays.
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PTA News
📢 Next PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7 May, at 4:30 PM in the school staffroom. We hope to see you there!
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🏃♂️ Fun Run – Thank You!
A huge thank you to all parents, teachers, PTA members, and everyone who helped make the event a great success! The smiles on our kids’ faces said it all.
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A massive thank you to everyone for your generous donations.
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🎉 Second Target Reached!
We hit our $5000 goal! Teachers will update students on the date for their lunchtime disco.
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🎁 Prize Orders – Deadline: 4 April 2025
Prizes must be ordered by 4 April 2025. To claim your prize:
1️⃣ Visit schoolfunrun.co.nz
2️⃣ Log into your child’s profile page
3️⃣ Click “CLAIM YOUR PRIZE” and follow the prompts
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If you have any questions, please contact the PTA. Prizes will be delivered to the school in Term 2.
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Individual:
🥇 Zara – $747
🥈 Odelia – $710
🥉 Tom – $445
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Classroom:
🥇 Eden 6 – Shayla O'Neil – $1,762
🥈 Galilee 4 – Ruth O'Leary – $1,745
🥉 The Ark – Edith Klostermann – $1,500
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🦆 Duck Tour Family Pass Draw
All children who raised over $150 will be entered into a draw to win a Duck Tour Family Pass (valued at $225). The draw will take place on 10 April alongside the raffles.
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🐰 Easter Raffle – Gift Baskets
The Easter Raffle will be drawn on 10 April 2025.
🎟 Tickets available at the office – $2 per ticket
🎂 Cake Raffle tickets – $5 per ticket
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There are 10x Easter Gift Baskets to be won! Don’t miss out!
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