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Newsletter Week 2, Term 3
St Michael's Catholic School, Tuesday 28 July
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
It has been wonderful to welcome our tamariki and whānau back for another busy and exciting term. The children have settled quickly into their classroom routines and are already working hard.
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Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who attended our parent–teacher hui last week. We had a fabulous turnout across all four classes. These meetings were very positive, with whānau and teachers celebrating the progress students made during Terms 1 and 2 and discussing their next learning steps.
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On Tuesday 4 August, we will welcome representatives from the Education Review Office (ERO) to our school. As part of their visit, ERO has requested a parent and whānau hui from 2.20pm to 3.00pm on Tuesday afternoon. If you are coming to collect your child, please pop into the staffroom for a coffee and a chat. This is an opportunity to share your experiences of St Michael’s and ensure that whānau voice forms part of the review. We would love to have a good group of whānau join us.
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We are also pleased to welcome Tania Galliers to our staff as the new teacher aide in the Ark. Tania will work alongside Edith Klostermann and Shania Howe to support our youngest learners. We are delighted to have her join the St Michael’s team and know she will be a valuable addition to the Ark.
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This term, we are excited to strengthen our Kapa Haka programme with the support of Tukiri, our new volunteer tutor. The children responded very positively to his first session, and our rōpū will begin preparing to represent St Michael’s at the Rotorua Schools Ahurei in November.
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As we move through the winter months, please continue encouraging regular attendance whenever your child is well enough to be at school. Every day at school provides valuable opportunities for learning, friendship and connection.
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Thank you for your continued support of our tamariki, staff and school. We are looking forward to a positive and productive Term 3 together.
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We kindly ask that all Disney Ooshies remain at home. While we understand that children enjoy collecting and sharing them, they have become a distraction in the classroom and playground. Teachers are spending valuable teaching time managing issues involving them.
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Thank you for supporting us in keeping school focused on learning.
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Te tumuaki o te kura Hato Mikaere
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A Warm Welcome!
Welcome to Our New Students and their families! We are absolutely delighted to welcome some new faces to our school community. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to:
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Gabriel Knight (Kylan's brother) – Joining us in The Ark
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Jacob Loest – Joining us in Galilee 1
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Victhor & Kayleigh Espino – Joining us in Galilee 4 and 1
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Harper Murray – Joining us in Galilee 4
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It is wonderful to have you all here with us. We know our current students and families will make our newest members feel right at home!
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Message from the DRS
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Finding God in the Harmony
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This past weekend, I had the privilege of performing with my orchestra. As we played Beethoven, I found myself caught up in something far greater than notes on a page.
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How does one person imagine music so intricate, so powerful, so breathtakingly beautiful?
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How can dozens of musicians, each playing a different instrument, with different notes, rhythms and melodies, somehow create a single work of extraordinary harmony?
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As I sat there, I couldn't help but wonder: Where does beauty like this come from?
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We often encounter moments that stop us in our tracks: a breathtaking landscape, a child’s laughter, a piece of music that moves us deeply. For me, Beethoven’s symphonies are one of those moments. They remind me that there is more to our world than what can simply be measured or explained. They awaken a sense of wonder and point towards the creativity and beauty of our Creator.
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As I reflected on this, I thought about the children entrusted to us in our school. Each child is wonderfully unique, with their own gifts, personality and story. Like the instruments in an orchestra, no two are the same, and yet each has an important part to play.
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Our role is not to create identical notes, but to help each child discover and develop the gifts God has placed within them. When we allow children to be truly themselves, something beautiful begins to emerge.
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Perhaps, in the end, the greatest masterpieces are not only the ones we hear in concert halls, but the ones we witness unfolding every day - in the lives, friendships and growth of the children who fill our classrooms.
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Director of Religious Studies
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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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𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡!
Is your child in Year 4 or above and has received their First Holy Communion? St. Mary’s Parish warmly invites them to become an Altar Server!
It is a wonderful way for young people to build confidence, make friends, and serve our community. Training is completely flexible and done by appointment to suit your family's schedule.
To register your interest, simply scan the QR code on the attached poster, or contact our coordinator, Kyree Catena, directly at altarserverrotorua@gmail.com or 027 618 4885.
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Faith Celebrations
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Congratulations to Angelina Elliott, who celebrated a truly special weekend receiving both her First Holy Communion and Confirmation!
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Our prayers continue to be with Angelina and all of our parish candidates who received the gifts of the Holy Spirit. A warm thank you as well to the volunteers, parents, and community members who gave their time to prepare the church so beautifully for the occasion.
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School lunches available on Wednesday each week
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You can order lunch by 8.30am on Wednesday morning and this will be delivered to the office for your child.
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🌭 Friday Lunch Special: American Hot Dogs
We are having an American Hot Dog lunch this Friday !
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How to order: Orders are taken in class.
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Deadline: Must be ordered by 9:00 AM.
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Please remind your child to get their order in with their teacher as soon as they arrive. We unfortunately cannot fill any orders placed after 9:00 AM!
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Upcoming events for Term 3:
- Thursday 30 June - Mass Bus 8.30am- Galilee 1/The Ark
- Monday 3 August - BOT Meeting
- Tuesday 4 August - Welcome ERO
- Thursday August 13 - Mass Bus 8.30am- Galilee 4/ Eden 6
- Tuesday August 25 - Tough Kid Rotorua
- Thursday 27 August- Mass Bus 8.30am- Galilee 1/The Ark
- Wednesday 2 September-4 September - PTA Fathers Day Stall
- Thursday 10 September - Mass Bus 8.30am - Galilee 4/ Eden 6
- Friday 25 September - Term 3 Ends
- Monday 12th October - Start of Term 4
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Sports News
Players of the Day:
Soccer
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Tigers: Adam Geyer & Morgan Love
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Tigers: Asher Carruthers & Zara Sleet
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Hockey
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📸 Reminder: Send in Your Sports Photos
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We love celebrating the efforts of all our players, whether they are playing here at school or achieving big goals elsewhere.
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If you have any photos from other sporting events, please email them to the office. We want to keep our community updated with all your action shots!
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PTA News
Upcoming Term 3 Events
More details will be provided closer to each event date:
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• Father's Day Stall – Date TBC
• Disco – Thursday 27 August
• Tomato Seedlings Sale – Selling earlier this year, ready for spring planting
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Please keep an eye out for further updates throughout the term.
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Board of Trustees
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Next board meeting Date: Monday 3 August
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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 board e-mail address; smcsboard@stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz or alternatively, send letters to the school in an envelope marked "Board of Trustees."
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St Michaels School Board of Trustees
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Angela Smith-Bigwood (Chair), Damian Flynn, Joseph Hewlett, Shania Howe (Parent Reps), Bernadette Fredrickson (Proprietor Rep), Nicky Curran (Proprietor Rep) Gary Dender (Proprietor Rep)
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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 Angela Smith-Bigwood (Presiding Member)
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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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Community News
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Beginners After School Art Classes with Janet Keen enrolling NOW for remainer of Term 3 & 4
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Drawing, Painting, Mosaics.
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Tuesdays, Wednesdays , Thursdays
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3.30pm to 4.30pm and 4.35pm to 5.35pm
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Small classes, friendly, safe, quiet, environment.
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From ages from aged 5 and upwards Enquiries welcome:
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374 Clayton Road, Rotorua.
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