Sunday 27 November 2022


What an amazing few days we had at camp. The kids were fantastic and gave everything a go.  I have so many photos which will be shared with the children.  I am sure they would have got plenty of rest over the weekend as I know they were pretty tired on the bus home.



A huge thank you to the parents that came on camp and helped out. It was greatly appreciated by Bevan and myself..  You were all amazing.

Also a big thank you for the baking and biscuits that parents sent along for our morning tea etc, there was so much amazing food which was enjoyed by everyone.

I would also like to thank Mr James and Mr Macmillan, they were awesome and helped make my first camp with St Mary's so enjoyable. 







Swimming Sports - 8 December


Everyone needs to complete the form for Swimming Sports please  - First class to complete will get hot chips.  The children are keen for it to be their turn to receive the hot chips so please fill in the form - you can access the link on the app as well. It will only take a minute to do.


Food Bank

This is something I usually do with my class at this time of year, however at St Mary's the Young Vinnies are doing a food bank and I would really like our class to get behind this and support it.  There are many families that struggle during the holiday period for many reasons and if we can help them a little, it would  be appreciated.


Happenings for Week 7

We are swimming this week!

Monday
- Lunchtime Fun Gymnastics
- Swimming
Tuesday
- Library - All books are to be returned as they are about to start the stocktake.
- Lunchtime Senior Gymnastics 
- Swimming
Wednesday
- CBOP Athletics
- Lunchtime Chess Club 
- Disco - See notice below
- Swimming
Thursday
- Cricket
- MAD School at the Night Market
- Swimming
Friday
- Lunchtime Roller Skating
- Pasifika
- Choir practice
- Assembly
- Swimming



Sunday 20 November 2022


 

Camp

Camp is finally here for us this week. The children are excited. Please check the gear list and make sure that they have everything they need. They will need their lunch in their day pack for Wednesday, otherwise all meals will be taken care of.. Children will need to be at school with their gear at 8.30am.  We will be leaving 9am sharp.


Swimming Sports  - 8 December

Swimming Sports is on Thursday 8th December. Please fill in the form to let us know how your child is going home.  This has been shared through the School App.


The first class to get all their forms filled in receives hot chips for lunch.  (Not that I'm competitive or anything - but I think it is time to beat Room 5 so please complete asap - everyone needs to fill it in)


Our week ahead

Monday 

Tuesday
- Library

Wednesday
- Camp - leaving 9am sharp

Thursday
- Camp
Friday
- Camp - will return about 4pm

Calendar Art

It’s Calendar Art time again!


The student’s have been busy creating artwork that can be made into affordable Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and Sketch Pads.


Each product is made from your own child’s art.These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.


Follow these instructions to have a look at your child’s artwork and to place your order online.


If you would like to purchase:

1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com

2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ1410

3/. Enter your child’s room & name when prompted


The order is open from 15th November 2022 until Wednesday 23rd November at 11.30pm.

Payment can be made over the website via credit card or account2account.


If you have any questions please contact the school brigitteh@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Mobile 0272121206

Nga mihi

St. Mary’s PTA


Paper Planes

On Friday, Room 3, 4 and 5 had a challenge to see who could fly a paper plane the furtherest.  Mathew from Room 3 came third.  Everyone had a lot of fun..  

The Four Finalists




Have a great week.
Mrs Bowen


Sunday 13 November 2022

Week 5, Term 4



Camp

Camp is next week (Week 6). Not long to go now.  I have attached the Gear list for camp.


Year 6 John Paul College Orientation

         - Friday 18 November.

You should have received an email from JPC outlining the afternoon. Children are to be picked up from St Mary's by 11.45am please.  

This week's happenings


Monday
- Swimming                                                     
- Assembly (Reading Log Challenge)

Tuesday
- Swimming
- Library

Wednesday
- Swimming

Thursday
- Swimming
- Singing
- Cricket

Friday
- Swimming
- JPC Orientation 11.45am - 3.15pm
- Assembly
- Sausage Sizzle

Congratulations to the children who took part in the Kahui Ako Ahurei on Friday. The feedback I have had from friends who were there is fantastic.  


Ka Rawe Tamariki.