Term 2 Week 10
Principal's Message
Thank you for joining us last week for our Celebration of Learning. It means so much to the children to be able to share their learning with you. We are lucky to have fabulous teachers for our students who put so much time and effort into what they provide for your children.
$50 Donation
On your invoice this year from the Archdiocese there will be a reqest for a $50 donation as well as your Dues.
The Dues of $540 must be paid. If you are finding the payment dificult to make, please let me know and we can look at an arrangment to reduce the amount.
The donation of $50 does not have to be paid. If you would like to pay it and can afford to then please do so, and you can get a receipt to claim 33% back from the ird. If not, then don't. It is not something you have to pay.
Lisa Small
Principal
Faith News
Wednesday Mass
Please come us as a school, along with members of the parish, for Mass this Wednesday morning at 9am,
in the school hall.
Parish Newsletter
This week’s Parish newsletter is available here
Teacher Only Day - 05 July
Just a quick reminder this Friday 5 July, is a Teacher only day, so Term 2 will finish at 3pm next Thursday 4 July.
School will be closed on Friday July 5.
School Photos - 25th July
Our school photos are being taken on Thursday 25 July at 9am (the first week of Term 3.) A flyer from Photolife was sent home last week explaining how their online system works.
Photolife will then provide each child 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 on the back of the information flyer and return it to the school office.
Photolife will not take a sibling photo without a signed slip.
Please make sure your child is in full uniform and wearing the correct shoes on photo day. Thank you.
Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to Bisi, Eza and Abe. Bisi turns 7 on Wednesday, Eza will also turn 7 on Friday, and Abe turns 10 durring the school holidays. We hope you all have wonderful, fun filled birthdays.
Winter Illnesses - Covid
Please be aware that there are a variety of illnesses going around the school at the minute.
Covid is once again doing the rounds. If you or your child have flu-like symptoms please consider testing and staying home until the symptoms disappear. If you or any family member tests positive please let us know, as we have a child in the school who had a past serious reaction which required hospitalisation and the parents would keep them home if necessary.
We are working with the children to remind them of healthy habits. If your child is under the weather the best place for them is a warm bed. Thank you to those parents who have been keeping their sick children home, we appreciate it.
We have plenty of adult and child sized masks if you would like some sent home.
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.
Room 1 Learning
As you know, Ms Parsons is unwell and will not be returning this week.
Here is what will be happening with Room 1:
Monday - 9-10.30 Mrs Small, 11-12.30 Mrs Harper, 1.30-3pm Mrs Small
Tuesday - in the morning Mrs Harper, in the afternoon Year 2 with Room 2 and Year 1 with Mr Small and our Year 6 children.
Wednesday and Thursday - Mrs Small all day.
Room 2 Learning
Last week Room 2 did some awesome learning around Matariki. We first learned about the Māori creation story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku. Afterwards, we looked at the significance of celebrating Matariki in New Zealand. We talked about some of the ways people have celebrated Matariki and some of the ways we could celebrate Matariki today. We then looked at the nine stars of Matariki and read about their names and what they signify. The class were each given one of the nine Matariki stars randomly and had to come up with their own design for that star, based on its name and what it represents.
Have a look at some of our beautiful Matariki star designs, which were shared during our celebration of learning on Thursday.
Room 4 Learning
For the second half of this term, Room 4 has focused on writing their own myths. The myth writing was also a great lead-in to learning about one version of a Maori creation story that links to Matariki. The children had to think carefully about what their myths were explaining or how something (for example, weather or a land feature) was created. Room 4 students have written some excellent myths. Below are snippets from a selection of their myths. The myths will be uploaded onto ClassDojo on Thursday for you to read!
The Legend of the Tiger Apes by Blake
Tane came to challenge Koba to a fight. Koba and the apes all started laughing. Then he used his magic on the apes. Tane pushed his hands forward and threw the curse at them. The tiger apes and Koba were cursed for eternity. They became small, grew tails, and most damaging of all, lost their Intelligence.
How Disease Came Into the World by Clara
Ares thought about the disease that he would send into the mortal world. He finally decided that the disease would make people have headaches, sore throats, coughs a lot and many more horrible things. Ares hadn’t come up with a name for the disease but imagined that the humans would come up with a name. When he sent it into the mortal world, people immediately started to get sick.
The Legend of The Chocolate Hills by Inigo
Artimey and Matatea agreed to stop fighting. They became friends, but because of their injuries, they fell down and disintegrated into hills. Now where their bodies lie are two mountains that have become a tourist attraction in Bohol in the Philippines. The hills were named the Bohol Chocolate Hills. They are called the chocolate hills because they turn into a ‘chocolate brown’ colour in the hot and dry season.
The Beats and Their Gifts by Natalie
Before the world was as it is now there were the beasts. The beasts were the creators of the world. Each beast was given something they were to call their one gift to care for. The griffins were given the air and the clouds. They were to protect the birds that fly in the air and to control the weather. The dragons forfeited their wings and went to live in the sea. There they cared for the fish and the sea plants. The unicorns were given the land. They protected the animals and the plants. How Lightning Was Created by Joan
The animals gathered around the trap and saw the yeti melt and burn. It was so bright that the lava shone around their bodies. Then the trap caused a huge explosion that harmed the animals' eyes and sent rays of bright light racing across the sky. From that day on the animals did not have to worry and let their cubs, kids and pups play in the leafy jungle. This is how lightning was created.
Community Notices
Holiday Programme
Harbour City Gymnastics are running a gymnastics holiday programme during the Term 2 break!
Your little gymnast will experience unique & challenging circuits, specific coaching tailored to their skill level, creative activities, and fun free play in our fully equipped facility.
For ages 5 - 12, 9 AM - 3 PM
Monday 8th - Friday 12th June, Monday 15th - Friday 19th April
$45.00 per day. Spaces are limited so be in quick!
Email us or use this form to register.
Big Air Gym
Is your child bursting with energy for cartwheels, handstands, trampolining, flips, dancing, or even parkour? Bigair Gym is their perfect playground! Our classes blend fun, focus, and fitness, offering a dynamic environment where kids can learn new skills and build confidence. Each session emphasizes safety and proper technique, accommodating everyone from novices to advanced enthusiasts.
At Bigair Gym, children engage in structured learning that promotes progress and a sense of achievement. Our diverse range of classes includes Gymnastics, Trampolining, Tumbling, Free Running (yes, parkour with flips!), and Cheerleading. Don’t forget to ask about our Bigair Birthday Parties too! Join us at Bigair Gym and let your child’s gym journey begin!
Exciting news – bookings are now open for Bigair Gyms popular Holiday Programme, with full and half-day sessions available.
Book online for the July Holiday Programme & Term 3 Gym Classes at www.bigairgym.co.nz
Bigair Gym Owhiro Bay: ph. 383 8779, e. wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz at 14 Landfill Road, Owhiro Bay.
