ST COLUMBA’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTERTe Kura O Hato Karama

He mihi mahana kia koutou – A warm greeting toyou all!

This has been an exciting and eventful weekculminating in a very special School Mass this morningand a day full of activities to honour St Joseph. As thewhole of the church year of 2021 is dedicated to StJoseph, this is very relevant for us. Learning activities,with a focus on tuakana–teina (older studentssupporting younger students) has been a highlight oftoday.

Thank you to all parents and staff who have met thisweek to talk together about our children and theirlearning. These meetings are invaluable to us so thatwe grow in our knowledge of your children and each oftheir needs.

I’d like to thank Bruce McLachlan (an ex-pupil, Dadand artist) for being our guest speaker at our Lads andDads breakfast this morning. I would also like to thankBidfoods who have sponsored our breakfast. Thosewho were there would all agree, it was great. A numberof staff were at school from 6am this morning to set upand cook for us. We all appreciate your time and suchan early start, especially after a late night of meetingparents at Learning Discussions.

Gareth DuncanPrincipal

Our End of Day Safety ProcessAt a recent board meeting, the Board of Trusteesdiscussed student safety after school hours. Theboard has now ratified a process where anystudents who remain at school after 3.15pm will berequired to go to Kids Club, which is based in theschool hall. Parents will be billed accordingly. Thisprocess will officially begin in Term 2 2021. Pleasemake the appropriate arrangements for thecollection and care of your children from 2.45pmonwards as this is when the school day ends. It isnot safe for children to remain in the grounds or atthe church waiting to be collected after schoolhours.

Contact details for SCCS Kids Club are -Deb Honey - Centre Manager - 021 586633

School ClosureA reminder that school is closed over the Easterbreak - Friday 2nd April, Monday 5th April andTuesday 6th April. There is also a Teacher OnlyDay for our school on Wednesday 7th April.School will resume on Thursday 8th April.

Winter UniformWith Term 2 approaching, we will be transitioning intowinter uniform after the school holidays. There is atwo week period of changeover and then all childrenwill be expected to be in full winter uniform. If youneed winter uniform items please see the ladies in theoffice before this date so you are ready for thetransition. They are available to help you between8am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Here are some samples of correct winter shoes :

All winter shoes need to be able to be polished.Canvas sports shoes are unacceptable

Seesaw communication toolOur main communication tool with parents is an appcalled “Seesaw”. If you don't yet have this installed,please contact your child's class teacher and they willbe able to assist with accessing this.

Online Safety Evening:The information evening planned for next Wednesdayis now postponed. Once a new meeting date has beenarranged, we will let you know. There are a number ofschools now wishing to join us in launching thisexcellent family online safety app. We will becombining with other Catholic families in our Kahui ako(Community of Learning) schools who are alsochoosing to use Family Zone, to launch this together.Once a new date has been set so we can do thistogether, we will let you know.

Dates to Diarise:- Monday 22 March - Fundraising Committee

PTFA meeting.

Altar ServersAny children who would like to learn the ministry ofaltar serving at Mass, and who have made theirFirst Communion and Confirmation, are invited tocome to a practise at the church on Friday 26th

March from 4-5pm. Please call Heidi for moreinformation – 021686959.

PTFAThank you to Janenne Smith who has resignedfrom the PTFA after 13 years. I would like toacknowledge the fabulous and selfless effortsJanenne has put into her positions on the PTFAover this time. Janenne, we thank you and yourfamily for your time and energy. Kind regardsGareth and the school community.-----------------------------

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WELL DONE CARTER, WHAT AN AWESOMEACHIEVEMENT !!

Carter competed in the North Island WakeboardChamps in the weekend and competed extremelywell in his age group – Junior Boys (11yrs to 14yrs).Carter came second in Junior Boys. He was alsoawarded “Most Promising Rider” of the Champs.He is now going to be competing in the NationalChamps in 5 weeks time.

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Reminders:If you haven’t completed a 2021 Enrolment Form for Kids Club, please either download one fromthe school website, ask at the office for a copy, text or email Deb at kidsclub@sccs.school.nz for acopy to be emailed to you.Everyone enrolled for 2021 with Kids Club must have filled out a 2021 enrolment form before theend of term 1, 2021 please! Many thanks.

Easter BreakFriday 2nd April 2021(Good Friday) CLOSEDMonday 5th April 2021(Easter Monday) CLOSEDTuesday 6th April 2021(School Closed Easter Tuesday) CLOSED

Wednesday 7th April 2021 (School Closed)SCCS - TOD - Teachers ONLY day. Kids Club is OPEN 8am - 5.30pm Set fee for the day is $40per child. If you need our help with care for your child on Wednesday 7th April 2021 (TOD) pleasebook in ASAP so Kids Club can secure staff and ensure we have staff available to work the full day.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - April 2021WEEK 1 - Monday 19th April 2021 to Friday 23rd April 2021Monday 26th April 2021 - CLOSED, ANZAC DayWEEK 2 - Tuesday 27th April 2021 to Friday 30th April 2021(Enrolment forms and information flyer will be out to parents in week 8)

Our Holiday Programme planning team have been hard at work organising and planning another funand exciting programme - look out for the fun times coming in April.

Kind RegardsDeb Honey/Kerryn McCarthySCCS Kids Club - Centre Manager/2IC - 021 586633

We had our 3 SCCS Volleyball teams participate in the first round of theKiwiVolley league held at The Peak this week - Ka Pai to our students whoplayed on Wednesday night!

KiwiVolley is a game derived from the adult volleyball game with rules and equipment adapted for youngpeople between 5-12 years. Our KiwiVolley programme is characterised by enhancing overall general athleticdevelopment. Improving basic movement abilities such as agility, balance, speed, and coordination, whileimproving fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, passing and striking,and developing physical literacy are the primary focus.

Saints United Hockey 2021

Year 7 and 8 students enrolled at St Joseph’s, St Peter Chanel, Marian, St Pius and St Columba’s Catholicschools are invited to play for these Saints United Hockey teams.

MusterMonday 22nd March 2020. 4.00 – 5.30pm

@ St John’s College Hockey Turf.Pre-Season Practice: Monday 29th March

Pre-Season practices will be at St John’s Turf, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton.

Please check out our website for more information underneath the Saints tab.

Saints United Netball Trials 2021 7A, 7B, 8A and 8BVenue: Minogue Park, Moore Street, HamiltonDate: Saturday 20th March 2020Time: Y7 8am (Year 7’s will trial in 6 aside format) Y8 10am (Year 8’s will trial in 7 aside format)

Please check out our website for more information underneath the Saints tab.

Year 1-6 Netball and Hockey - 2021 Seasons

Thanks all who attended the Fun Hockey Muster yesterday, it was a great turn out and lots of excited kids.

We always require parent help when it comes to school sports in the way of coaches and managers and weassure you, you will have plenty of support in return! Kids can’t play without your help, it’s all about fun.

Please check out our information on these school sports on our website under theSports Tab, and if your child is interested in playing, PLEASE register them asap.

Touch Rugby

SCCS Jaguars 22/2/21 Won 9-2

SCCS Jaguars 8/3/21 Won 5-3

SCCS Jaguars 15/3/21 Won 11-2

SCCS Panthers 22/2/21 Lost 5-1

SCCS Panthers 8/3/21 Won 9-1

SCCS Panthers 15/3/21 Lost 5-3

SCCS Cheetahs 25/2/21 Draw 3-3

SCCS Pumas 18/2/21 Won 4-3

SCCS Pumas 25/2/21 Won 6-2

SCCS Pumas 11/3/21 Lost 6-5

SCCS Cougars 18/2/21 Lost 4-0

SCCS Cougars 25/2/21 Lost 7-5

SCCS Cougars 11/3/21 Draw 3-3

SCCS Lynx 18/2/21 Won 8-1

SCCS Lynx 11/3/21 Won 6-0

Basketball

SCCS Pythons Won 42-1

COMMUNITY NOTICESSacred Heart Open Evening on Thursday 8 AprilPlease clink on the link for more details - https://www.facebook.com/events/447824666491132/

St John’s College Open Evening on Thursday 20th May