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St Francis Xavier Catholic School To Love, To Learn and To Serve
Kia Aroha, Kia Akona, Kia Aro Atu No. 5 Thursday 5th April, 2018
Address: 1 Percy Street, Whangarei 0112 Phone: 09-4371039 Cellphone: 027 2784303 Email Office Manager: [email protected] Website: sfx.school.nz Email Absences: [email protected]
Tena koutou katoa.Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
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Many ThanksWe have had a great start to the term and once again we thank you for your assistance and involvement. A special thank you to everyone who helped out with the Gala Day. School finishes for the term next Friday, the 13th of April at 2.50pm.
Notice of the PTFA Annual General MeetingThe next meeting of the PTFA will be held on Wednesday the 9th of May. Please note the General Meeting will follow the Annual Meeting. One of the items for business will be the adoption of a new constitution.PTFA members will be sent a copy of the constitution but if anyone else would like a copy then please contact PTFA Secretary, Kate McKenzie, on [email protected] to request one.
Craig McKernan Principal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONThis Sunday’s Readings:
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31
Easter Thought For The Day: "I am the Resurrection and the Life. Those who believe in Me, though they may die, they shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26
Parish MassesAs already indicated, this is advance notice of the Proposed Weekday Mass and Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Schedule for St Francis Xavier.
Monday 7:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Mass 12:10 p.m. LWHC Wednesday 7:00 a.m. LWHC 12:10 p.m. Mass Thursday 7:00 a.m. Mass 12:10 p.m. LWHC [+ Mass at Pompallier] Friday 7:00 a.m. LWHC 12:10 p.m. Mass Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass
The new schedule will commence on Monday 9th April
Mothers Day LiturgySave the date! Our Mothers Day Liturgy will be on Friday 11th May at 1.30pm, in the church. Mothers, please come and join us as we thank God for the wonderful gift of you, our mothers.
Family MassesOur next Family Mass will be on Sunday 27th May at 10am. Rimu Whanau (Rooms 21, 22 and 23) will be participating in the Mass.
Faith AliveThe Family/Whanau book that you can use to support the Religious Education programme can be accessed by this site www.faithalive.org.nz. You can download the Whanau book by clicking Families.
I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday and I look forward to seeing you in Term 2!
Yours in Christ, Mrs Maria Wilson DRS - Director of Religious Studies
Student SuccessDuring Easter, Luke Brooke-Smith and Katja Stupar competed in the National BMX Championships in New Plymouth. For the fourth year in a row, Luke won his age group championship and this year Katja came 13th. This is a fantastic effort and we congratulate both athletes. Later this year, Luke will once again travel to the BMX World Championships to be held in Azerbaijan, in Eurasia, next to the Caspian Sea.
Twilight hockeyThe season has finished and it was fabulous! Many thanks to the parents who gave their time to coach and manage teams. We could not do it without you.There are still a couple of outstanding subs. Please pay $11 to Mrs J.The next twilight season is in term 4.
Term 2 BasketballHelp! We have too many players and not enough
parent helpers for our keen basketballers!Can you help coach a team on Wednesday afternoons?
If we don't get coaches and managers we will have to restrict the team to the original senior boys team.
Celebrating Girls Football We were fortunate to have Keiza Singleton from Northland
Football Federation visit our school to coach and promote girl’s
football during the Girls and Women’s football week earlier in
March. Keiza was joined by Anya Gross and Caitlin Alabaster,
two talented and successful Northland footballers.
Our girls had a wonderful time learning new skills and thoroughly enjoyed the
opportunity to get out and have a go. We are also grateful for the kit of footballs received from NZ Football for our school.
Lunchtime Gardening Club
Our lunchtime gardening club, that runs every Wednesday lunchtime, is already proving very popular. Any student can turn up and help, and goodness, what wonderful helpers we have had!So far we have been focusing on weeding our vegetable gardens. Now that is done we will be digging in fresh compost and planting a winter garden. Other gardening projects will follow.Our gardens were originally set up thanks to a grant gained from the Regional Council. Our vision was to teach students about growing their own fresh food and to be able to donate produce grown to needy families and organisations such as Soul Food.
Parents / grandparents are welcome to come and help during our Wednesday gardening sessions. We are also trying to source bulk Daffodil bulbs. If anyone can help with information please contact myself, or our caretaker Shaun Hacker.
Happy gardening.Mrs Cash - Room 4
We welcome new student Cypris Kea who started in our school this week...
Shoes and Socks!A friendly reminder about our uniform. The children are
required to wear black Roman sandals when we are in summer uniform. In term 2 and 3 the children may wear winter uniform and the shoes are flat, black and polishable. Lace up or Velcro shoes are permissable.Our socks are navy blue (not black). There seems to be a lot of non-regulation footwear creeping in. We have a lovely uniform and we wear it with pride. Please see Mrs J if you have any uniform queries.
APRIL6 12noon Karaka attending midday mass11 1:30pm He Kakano programme12 8.45am Northland Swim Champs13 1.30pm ANZAC Liturgy13 2:50pm Term 1 Ends30 8.45am Term 2 Starts
MAY9 7.30pm PTFA Annual General Meeting11 1.30pm Mothers Day Liturgy15 7.00pm BoT Meeting 27 10.00am Family Mass - Rimu Whanau (Rooms 21, 22 and 23)
JUNE 20 7.00pm BoT Meeting
School Holiday ProgrammesFree Kids Only Holiday Surf ProgrammeThe O’Neil Surf Academy are running their polpular holiday surf programme over the next holidays at Taupo Bay. This is free for 11-17 yr olds. Suitable for beginner and intermediate surfers – developing surf skills and water confidence in a fun and safe environment plus beach games. Limited spaces – please email to book [email protected] or www.oneilsurfacademy.co.nzHuanui College October 2017 School Holiday Programme – 1 WEEK ONLY!328 Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie. Years 5 – 7 (approx. age 9 – 12)9am – 3pm cost is $40 per child per day. Science Fun, Agriculture, Food Chemistry, and Bushcraft Adventures. See our website for full programme details www.hc.school.nz or book via http://bit.ly/2HCKzrV Phone: 09-459-1930Kidzones Holiday ProgrammeKidzones will be opening 16th April to 27the April. All children are welcome to use any or programmes locate at Tikipunga, Kamo and Whau Valley Primary schools. Check out what fun days the Kidzones team have planned and enrol online at www.kidzones.co.nzContact Sandra North on 021 249 3308 or [email protected] Aquatic Centre Chill Out Kids ProgrammeWhen: Mon 16 to Fri 27 April, (closed ANZAC day). For programme details and booking go online at www.chilloutkids.co.nz or Ph: 4304072.
SCHOOL EVENTS Dates and times for events are subject to change.
Please check this fortnightly newsletter for any changes.
School Timetable8.45am to 10.25am Morning Learning Session10.25am – 10.50am Morning Tea Break10.50am to 12.30pm Mid-morning Learning Session12.30pm to 1.20pm Lunch Break1.20pm to 2.50pm Afternoon Learning Session
Term Dates for 2018Term One:
30 Jan to 13 AprilTerm Two:
30 April to 6 JulyTerm Three:
23 July to 28 SeptTerm Four:
15 Oct to 14 Dec
