Welcome to Week 5 of Term 2.  At the end of this week we will be halfway through the term

Before I start my duty, I always visit the Mary Garden and the statue.  This place was always a place for me to reflect when my children attended St Mary's.  It was lovely to see a group from our class sitting quietly during one of my visits.

Teacher Only Day - June 7

There will be no school on this day for the children.  If you require child care you can contact Maryanne Rolling on 0211 215599. 

School Uniform

The children are wearing their winter uniform with pride and they look great but I would like to remind them of a few little things that we have noticed.  

• Polar fleeces are to be worn outside the class only.  As it is getting a little chilly, the children may need to make sure they have their red knit jersey.  They are able to put on their polar fleece when they go outside.

• Jewellery - Earrings must be studs, religious and cultural jewellery is acceptable.  No bracelets, anklets etc.

• Nail polish - Nail polish must not be worn to school.

• Shoes - This information is from our Website. 
• In winter, boys wear grey knee high socks with black lace up leather school shoes and girls wear navy blue knee high socks or navy blue tights with black lace up leather school shoes or black Mary-Jane shoes - with a strap across the top of the foot.

We have Mass this week and it is expected that all children are in the correct uniform.

Cross Country

Thank you to everyone for completing the form. I will be sending an email to the parents who have said they can help with transport today so please check your email.

Event overview:

12:45pm - Transporting children from school to the Redwoods Visitor Centre

• 1:10pm 9 yr old Girls      
• 1:20pm 9 yr old Boys
• 1:30pm 8 year old Girls/Boys      
• 1:40pm 10 Year old Girls
• 1:50pm 10 year old Boys      
• 2:00pm 11 year old Girls
• 2:10pm 11 year old Boys        

2:30pm - Transporting those children who catch a bus or require after school care back to school

Children come to school in full uniform and change into P.E. gear for the afternoon events. For the event students will need:

• Running shoes & P.E. gear
• Jersey
• Drink bottle
• Any medication required

Birthday Celebrations

We understand that many children like to celebrate their birthday by bringing in treats to share with their class.  With COVID still having a presence in our school we do not want to be sharing food in this way.   It is also a financial strain on some families who feel they must keep up with the birthday sharing tradition,
and therefore we would ask you to please not send in birthday treats to be shared at school.

Samoan Language Week

Monday

• Library (Please remember your books).
• Young Vinnie's Talent Show Auditions
• Samoan Language lunchtime activity

Tuesday

• Samoan Language lunchtime activity
• Young Vinnie's Talent Show Auditions

Wednesday

• 9.45am Visiting the Ko Hata Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua icon.
• 12pm - Senior School Mass
• Samoan Language lunchtime activity

Thursday

• Cross Country

Friday

• Whole School Mass 
• Pacifica
• Samoan Language lunchtime activity
• Lunchtime Roller Skating
• House Day Activities - Wear your house colours

Ko Hata Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua icon.

The translation is Holy Mary, Mother of God.