St Patrick's School Week 7, Term 1, 2021

Book WeekIs happening next week (week 4)!! We have been

discussing their favourite book characters. Please help them dress up in

character and (if possible) bring the book to school

that their character is from.

Caroline Bay Relays If you are interested in taking a team please

request the entry form via the office: office@st-pats.school.nz

Quiz NightSt Pat’s School

FASP Quiz Night THE BARN

Wed 4th Nov at 7 pm$10pp with teams of 5 max

RAFFLES (bring coins)Each family is asked to

donate a grocery or laundry item for the

hamper raffle.

Thanks to our volunteersA kind member of our school

community has fundraised over $900. For this, we thank you. Waimate's annual

Christmas parade will take place on

5 December, starting at 11:00 from St Patrick's

grounds and ending with the usual party at

Seddon Square.

Classroom Organisation

IMPORTANT DATESMar

Fri 19 TOD (Teacher Only Day) SCHOOL IS CLOSED

Mon 22 Former Pupil visitTue 23 Duffy TheatreThur 25 PALs training yr 7-8Fri 26 Assembly all welcomeMon 29 Student rugby sessionTue 30 Teacher Only (PM only)

WELCOME TOWeek seven of term one. We held our first School Mass last weekend. It was fantastic to see most of our students on Sunday. It was also a great opportunity to see our students in our updated polo top and navy shorts/skorts uniform. It was lovely to see everyone over at school afterwards for morning tea. We are proud of our Catholic faith and our Sunday School Mass is very important to us as a Catholic Community. We are aiming to have a whole school turnout at our next School Mass and morning tea. We believe this is possible if everyone chooses to put it first. The children will be singing and have the Readings, Prayers of the Faithful and other commitments on the day.

POLICE & PARKING

We want to thank you for being more mindful when parking,

especially around the first few parking spots. We have noticed

the improvement.

The POLICE will be in the Parish Hall on 11 & 18 March. They will be sharing the carpark with us

on these days.

BOT VACANCY

Due to the resignation of Mr Daniel Miller from the BOT there is now a

vacancy. The BOT intends to fill the vacancy until the next election

(2022). If anyone objects to the BOT filling the vacancy please contact

the BOT Chair: Kristine McLachlan 027 2289 603

www.spw.school.nz

Our website will be kept up to date with all the latest information and newsletters. This year there will be a section for class news, notices and permission slips. The school calendar is also available.

UNIFORM GUIDELINESIf your child has grown out of or worn out their school clothing please see the uniform guidelines. The extra summer uniform items is the school hat. Extra winter items are track pants, thermal top and the optional jacket for yr 6-8. This is the compulsory uniform and required items. Please follow these guidelines.

WITH GRATITUDEThs staff and students at St Pat’s

want to say thank you to Kristine and Dougal for their generous

donation/koha to our school. We will be purchasing a much needed library bookcase and some maths resources

with this donation.

St Patrick's School Week 7, Term 1, 2021

GUIDESPippin's, Brownies,

Girl Guides and Rangers5 years - 17 years

Meet at: Knox Church Hall

Wednesday's 3.30 - 5pm

Call Sharon for more info

FAITH FACTS

15-19 Mar

Friday is St Joseph’s feast day. Joseph was a compassionate caring man, who did everything he could to keep his family safe. He is remembered for his willingness to follow God’s commands and the way he put his family first.

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The image of an accepting father is portrayed by Pope Francis when he discusses St Joseph:“Joseph appears as the figure of a respectful and sensitive man. Even though he does not understand the bigger picture, he makes a decision to protect Mary’s good name, her dignity and her life...Often in life, things happen whose meaning we do not understand. Our first reaction is frequently one of disappointment and rebellion. Joseph set aside his own ideas in order to accept the course of events and, mysterious as they seemed, to embrace them, take responsibility for them and make them part of his own history...The spiritual path that Joseph traces for us is not one that explains, but accepts.”

Tue 30 - Teacher Only (PM only)Please contact Joanee at the office if need help with care of children

in the afternoon when School is closed.

KYOKUSHIN KARATE CLUB

Text or call for club night informationSensei Ken; 027 6897069

Emma TurnbullCell phone: 027 6897079

Email: ken_emma@xtra.co.nzCome along for a look

SWIMMING SPORTS AND

ST. PATRICK’S DAY:

A fabulous day was had by all who attended our rural schools’ swimming

sports on Tuesday 9th March. The weather was bright and sunny, adding to

the carnival atmosphere with the Makikihi, Waituna Creek and Waihao Downs schools. Many thanks to the

parents who came and supported the children in many ways. The competition was strong and the children enjoyed it.

Congratulations to Lila who qualified for the district swimming sports!

St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated on March 17th with everyone delightfully

dressed up in green, and a mostly green food shared lunch. We had a special

Mass with Father Do and the parish. The children learned about St. Patrick’s life

and works in Ireland.

My favourite bit of swimming was when me and Louis tied for first place and before it we were talking about what would happen if we did. I jumped for joy! By Pagan

Our schools’ outing the swimming sports was amazing. We did swimming on our backs, swimming on our front and swimming on our front with a float board. Before we started swimming we did some dancing in the water. When it was time to get dressed a girl from a different school got my school shirt. The good thing was that she checked her bag. My favourite part was when I went first place and had fun swimming. By Teresa

When I was walking down to swimming sports with my friends I was nervous and excited. When we got there I was up first to do free style. I didn’t do that well but I liked cheering on my friends and playing with balls. By Axyl

On March 9, we went to the public swimming pool for swimming sports. Since the juniors (yr1 to 4) weren’t coming we had to partner up with the people in our class. Some of us were nervous and some not. I myself was nervous but still did it anyway. It was a successful day for all of us, but the most important part was that we all had fun. By Mary

Item All year items Cost Available from:

Pull Over Schooltex Kids' Navy Polar Fleece Top $38.99 School Office &The Warehouse

Polo Top School Logo Polo Shirt (childrens sizes)(young adults sizes)

$34.00$40.00

School Office only(Allow 2 weeks for collection if you size needs to be ordered in)

Shorts Schooltex Navy Kids' Drill Rugger ShortsSize 3-7Size 8 - 16

$14.99 - $16.99

School Office &The Warehouse

Skorts Young Original Navy School SkortsSchooltex Girls' Navy School Skort

$10 $35

School Office &The Warehouse

Socks Girls: Summer: ankle fold over, Navy Blue

$6.99 (2pk)

School Office &The Warehouse

Boys:Plain crew, Navy Blue

$6.99 (2pk)

School Office &The Warehouse

Shoes ● Black leather school shoes (lace or velcro) ● Black sports shoes (‘leather look’ preferable)● Girls - Black T-bar sandals (closed toe)

Prices will vary

A variety of stores

St Pat’s Uniform Guidelines

The following is a clarification of our current uniform guidelines. The school uniform helps to maintain high standards and equality as an outward sign of belonging to our school community. The St Patrick's School uniform is to be worn with pride to develop a sense of ownership and belonging to our school and our charism. Please keep to the items listed here. See Joanee at the office for more information. The track pants and optional year 6-8 jacket will be available at the office shortly. The prices of these items will be confirmed shortly.

Item Summer (Term 1 & 4) Cost Available from:

Hat Schooltex Navy Bucket Hat(or previous wide brim navy hat)

$15 School Office &The Warehouse

Item Winter (Term 2 & 3) Cost Available from:

Track Pants School Track Pants $45/TBC School Office only

Thermal Top

Navy thermal top (short sleeve or singlet style)Undergarments must not be visible.

Prices will vary

A variety of stores

Jacket Soft Shell Jacket option for Yr 6-8 $65 /TBC School Office only

Term 1 Calendar Updated 2.3.21

March

Thur 4Fri 5

Swimming 1.30 - 2.30pm all welcomeYou may collect your child between 2:20-2:30pm

Tue 9 Rural Swimming Sports Day all welcome

Fri 12 Last swimming day for Term 1 NO ASSEMBLY

Sun 14 Sunday, School Family Mass 9am morning tea at school to follow

Tue 16 District Swimming Sports (more info to come)

Wed 17 St Patrick’s Day Mass and celebration dress up day

Fri 19 TOD (Teacher Only Day) SCHOOL IS CLOSED

Mon 22 Former Pupil visit: Group Captain Carol J Abraham MSS, BSc(Hons) awc, psc(j), RNZAF

Tue 23 Duffy Theatre Performance

Thur 25 PALs training day for year 7-8

Fri 26 Assembly all welcome 2.30pm in Room 2

Mon 29 Student rugby session

Tue 30 TOD (Teacher Only ½ Day) SCHOOL IS CLOSED PM

April

Thur 1 Mass 9.30am all welcome

Fri 2 Good Friday (SCHOOL IS CLOSED Fri 2 - Opens Wed 6 April)

Mon 5 & Tue 6 Easter Mon & Tue (SCHOOL IS CLOSED )

Thur 8 School photos

Fri 9 Assembly all welcome 2.30pm in Room 2

Thur 15 TOD (Teacher Only Day)

Fri 16 Last Day of Term 1