Term 2 Week 10
Principal's Message
As you can see, we have moved our newsletter into a new format. It may take us a few weeks to get it working perfectly but if you have any feedback or suggestions let me know.
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* By clicking on the 'TRANSLATE" drop down at the top you can change the newsletter into your home language, something we are very excited about.
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* The side bar contains upcoming events and links to the school calendar.
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Matariki
This year the annual Matariki holiday falls in the middle of the school holidays. If you are celebrating, below is a link to a useful song to help you learn about the stars.
Te Reo Words of the Week
rangi (n) sky, day Kua mahea te rangi. The sky has cleared.
rangimārie (n) peace, tranquility Kia taute rangimārie ki runga ia koe. May peace be with you.
raumati (n) summer Nau mai te raumati! Bring on Summer!
oma (v) run Kia tere te oma. Run fast.
nui (a) big, large, important Homai te oko nui. pass the big bowl
Lisa Small,
Principal
Faith News
Wednesday Mass
Please come and join us as a school, along with members of our parish to celebrate Mass in the school hall at 9am this Wednesday 28 June.
Parish Newsletter
This week’s Parish newsletter is available here
Confirmation
Congratulations to Riley, who was confirmed along with 43 other children last saturday by Arch Bishop Paul Martin. Riley chose Thomas as his confirmation name.
School Admin
Teacher Only Day
A Reminder we have a teacher only day this Friday June 30, so term 2 will finish on Thursday June 29 after the Celebration of Learning.
Lost Balls
A reminder that our neighbour will return any lost balls on a Friday. Please do not enter the property without permission, particularly now that they have a dog, or knock on their door during the day as one of the ladies works nights.
Absences
If your child is sick or unable to attend school for all or part of the day, please either send a notification via the school app (skool loop), email the school office on office@stbernards.school.nz or phone 3899377 by 9.00 a.m. so that your child's absence can be accounted for.
Children who are late need to report to the office in case they have been marked absent by the teacher who takes the roll first thing in the morning.
If an absence is planned for a special reason, a note or telephone call to the school in advance is appreciated. In cases of prolonged absence, e.g. a family trip, a written note is required.
Dental Nurse Visit
The schools’ dental nurse will be onsite this week from tomorrow Tuesday 27 in their mobile van, and examinations will continue for the next couple of days.
If further treatment is required your child will be given a notice to bring home. Please ask your children about their visit and check to see if they have brought any information home.
Celebration of Learning
This Thursday June 29 at 2pm in the hall we are holding our Celebration of Learning. Each class will share what they have learnt during the term. We will also be treated to performances showing the learning the children have done with Mrs Harper during arts classes. Our year 6-8 students will also show off their newly acquired guitar skills. We will then head back to classes for you to have some one on one time with your children.
Anyone is welcome to join us- mums, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, au pairs, etc.
School Photos
Our school photos are being taken on Thursday 20 July at 9am. (First week of Term 3)
We will once again be doing online orders. Photolife will email each parent with a shoot key code and instructions a couple of weeks after the photos have been taken to enable on line orders.
If you would like a sibling photo please sign the permission slip attached here or please get a form from Katrina.
Photolife will not take a sibling photo without a signed slip. Please see Katrina for spare forms.
Please make sure your child is in full uniform and wearing the correct shoes on photo day. Thank you.
YCC Fundraiser
A big thankyou to everyone for their generous support of the YCC fundraiser for Oecusse School in Timor Leste last Friday. We raised $125.50!
Room 1 Learning
In maths we have started looking at different types of patterns and noticing patterns that repeat.
We tried making up our own pattern and then repeating it. We also made them really colourful!
We have the Countdown Lego set up on the round table and the children are enjoying creating different set ups and all playing together. So many interesting conversations!!
Room 2 Learning
It is hard to believe we are in the last week of Term 2! The students had another busy week in Room 2. Year 4 & Year 5 students started the week on Monday at a "Sports Fest" at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Kilbirnie, run by Wellington East Girls College students. Cosima, Quinn and Joshua received participation certificates for their attitude and efforts. Tumeke!
On Wednesday we celebrated our Class Mass. Daniel proclaimed the Word, Quinn led us in the Responsorial Psalm and Saskia, Sammy, Kate, Blake, Inigo and Lea read the Prayers of the Faithful. Well done, everyone, beautifully read.
For strand maths the students have been learning about perimeter and area. They were set a wero/challenge to create a Piet Mondrian art inspired picture including two rectangles that have the same area but different perimeter. Extra for experts: include two rectangles that have the same perimeter but different areas.
Mrs Small taught the class on Thursday. I left a S.T.E.M. challenge for the students. They had to create a 'seaworthy' vessel out of natural resources found outside. S.T.E.M. challenges really support collaborative action, creative thinking and perseverance. Great effort, everyone!
Room 4 Learning
It was a busy week for Room 4 as Monday started with the Winter Sports Fest event run by Year 12 students from East Girls' College. The event was held at Akau Tangi (ASB Centre in Kilbirnie) and St Bernard's year 4-8 students attended the event with three other schools from the Central Zone sports we belong to. The children competed in different team games and challenges including a bucket tower building relay and dodgeball. Congtaulations to Cosima, Quinn and Joshua who won certifcates for their sportsmanship.
Room 4 is also working hard to be ready for our Celebration of Learning assembly this Thursday. As part of our learning around ANZAC Day the children coloured Te Reo poppies - which are now proudly displayed in the hall. Room 4 will be sharing lots of their learning about this part of our New Zealand history on Thursday.
This week Room 4 is busy working on Matariki activities, reading about Matariki, researching and presenting information. Below is Erin's poster slide about Matariki.
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to Biqiltu who turns 6 this Wednesday and to Sammy F who turns 8 on Friday. We also send out birthday wishes to Bisi, Sam D, Eza and Abe who all have birthdays during the school holidays. We hope you all have wonderful, fun filled birthdays.
Public Notices
St Anthony's Centenial
St Anthony’s Catholic School, Seatoun, Wellington are gearing up to celebrate 100 years on 13 /14 OCTOBER 2023. We invite all past and present students, staff, families and supporters to celebrate this amazing occasion. Please register by completing the registration form here or you can find it on the St Anthony's School Centenary Facebook Page
If you have any queries please email us at centenary@stants.school.nz or contact Julie O’Brien on 021 377 192.
If you are planning on travelling to join us, there is accommodation held aside at Brentwood Hotel on a first in first served basis. Fill out the accommodation form here.
Erin Smith
Registrations Manager
Code Camp July School Holidays
CodeCamp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create games, apps.
Thorndon School: 3rd - 6th & 10th - 13th July
Book Now at https://codecamp.co.nz
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Hockey School Holiday Programme for July 2023
Looking for something outdoors to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. Wellington Hockey is excited to be offering a school holiday programme for kids aged 5 to 12 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the school holidays. This programme is designed to be fun and engaging for both kids new to hockey with no previous experience and those who already play.
The school holiday programme will be held at National Hockey Stadium, Mt Albert, Berhampore rain or shine and led by our Development Officer, Regan Fricker.
Bring lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, and a change of clothes in case the weather changes. Sticks and sports equipment will be available. We will make the most of our time on the turf where possible but if it is too wet or cold, we will move indoors for activities, games and movies.
Who: Children aged 5 - 12 years
Where: National Hockey Stadium, Mt Albert, Berhampore
Time: 8:30am to 3pm
When: Tuesday 4th July, Wednesday 5th July, Tuesday 11th July and 12th Wednesday
Cost: $45 per day with a discount when booking multiple days.
Register now via player management system PlayHQ https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/e9b3ee
If you have any questions, please email regan@wellingtonhockey.org.nz
Spotlight Performing Arts
Dance, Drama and Singing for students aged 4-15 yrs old.
Led by a London West End performer!
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Book your child’s two-week trial for next term NOW!
www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
There is lots to do at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve these July school holidays - see https://ngamanu.org.nz/ for more details:
• Scavenger Hunt – Find the Matariki stars hidden around the reserve, answers the questions correctly and go into win a Ngā Manu annual family membership
• Wall-e and The Lorax conservation themed movies
Enjoy the Ngā Manu movie experience with a big screen, bean bags, chairs, pillows and throw rugs to cuddle up with as you watch. $5 includes movie entry, a hot chocolate and bag of popcorn (admission to the reserve not included)
o Monday 3rd July 2.30pm: Movie Wall-E
o Monday 10th July 2.30pm: Movie The Lorax
• “The Penguin and the sea monster”
Puppet show by String Bean Puppets
o Tuesday 4 July, 11am
o Koha entry