Dear Parents/Caregivers
Term 1 Week 3 2012
Malo e Lelei, Fakaalofa Iahi atu, Talofa lava, Talofa, Taloha ni, Bula, Kia
Orana, Namaste, Nihao, Halo alo kata, Kia Ora, Greetings!
Want to play soccer this year? Mt Albert /Ponsonby are taking Junior registrations now. You can register at
www.mapafc.co.nz. Any queries call Jo Murphy on 021 354303 or jo.murphy@xtra.co.nz
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Welcome to our new pupil in Room 5 Niko Tarawa. We hope that you enjoy being part of our
St Francis Family.
Congratulations to the Donovan Family on the safe arrival of a new baby brother.
Our deepest sympathy to the Beattie Family and the James Family on the death of a much
loved member of their families. May they rest in peace.
WALKING SCHOOL BUS URGENT DRIVERS NEEDED!!!!!
We need Drivers for the Walking School Bus, regular or casual, for
the mornings and afternoons especially WEDNESDAYS. It is great
exercise, fun and only 1km.
Contact Carla Green with your availability and contact details.
09 8499120
021 182 0187 carla.green@xtra.co.nz
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At tomorrow’s assembly all classes will be sharing their own Pastoral Care plans that
reflect what Living Our Vision looks like at St Francis School. We will gather together
in the hall at 2:15pm and you are warmly invited to join us.
In preparation for Ash Wednesday, Father Ford will be burning last year’s palms with
the senior children on Tuesday. Could you please send any old palms to school for us
to use?
Our first school and parish mass is on Ash Wednesday the 22nd of February at 9:15am
in the church. This will begin the Liturgical season of Lent.
Remember the day before is called Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday and it is a fun
way to mark the last day before Lent and have pancakes for tea.
Mrs Veronica Jones D.R.S
P.S If you are a sewer and are able to sew some new prayer bags for the classrooms
please contact the school office.
OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE DUES 2011
When:
SAVE THE DATE
Walking School Bus Picnic,
Sunday 18th March 11.00am – 2.00 pm Where: Henderson Park, Henderson.
Find out more: ph 355 3553 or visit www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz
There are still outstanding Attendance dues for 2011. If there is a problem
regarding payment please contact the Principal. Thank you.
Attendance Dues are now due for Term 1 2012. If you would like to pay by
automatic payment please see the school office.
PTA
The first meeting for the year is on MONDAY 12th March 7pm in the Staff
room. All Welcome.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 7.30pm
SCHOOL BANKING 2012
School banking has started again on Mondays from 8.30-8.55.
Last year was a great year for St. Francis savers and we hope this
will be the same. Remember it’s not about how much you deposit, but how often!
year
LIBRARY BUZZ
Congratulations to Zeb Hunt for his story, The YellowFever he wrote and illustrated that was
published in the latest issue of Upstart. Also to Fidellis Lilli-Amiomio for her illustrated poem
that was also published this month. A reminder that poems, short stories, drawings and
cartoons – anything that you have created yourself can be sent in so give to Ms Mahoney.
Many of our children participated in the Auckland City Libraries summer reading programme.
Children, you are encouraged to hand in your passports to Ms Mahoney so you can be
acknowledged for your involvement. Here is Shay Reid’s Haiku that was one of his
challenges in completing the programme
Arnie is the best
He’s better than all the rest
Oh yes he’s the best
SOCCER NEWS
PARENT / TEACHER / STUDENT CONFERENCES 2012
Friday 24th February will be Parent, Teacher, Student conferencing day, to enable all
parents, children and teachers to meet for 15 minutes. The first 10 minutes will be time
to discuss and formulate learning and key competency goals for 2012 based on your
child’s summary report for 2011 (please bring your child’s report with you) and the last
5minutes is an opportunity for parents to have a conversation with the teacher without
your child present if you so wish. All students must attend the conferences in full
school uniform with their parents.
There will be no classroom teaching or instruction on this day.
If you have difficulties in arranging care for your children on this day please contact the
school office.
Please note there is no After School Care on this day.
The Walking School Bus will not operate on this day.
Conferencing will begin at 8.00am and continue throughout the day. Please go to the
web site below to organise your times.
All interviews will be made on line at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz.
The SCHOOL EVENT CODE is 4BEUJ
God Bless You All
Marianne Booth
Principal