Week 4

Week 4

Wow what a week we had with the Covid level changes.  We were very proud of how the children

adjusted to parents not being allowed in the classrooms. Please embrace the children’s independence

and if they choose to walk into class by themselves,  allow them to do so.  The children were very proud

of being able to do their morning jobs by themselves before settling into their day.


Also a busy week marking the start of lent, we started with Shrove Tuesday, all the children helped make

pancakes before eating them in the afternoon. Ash Wednesday was a little different this year, as we were

unable to go to the church, Father Thomas came over to school for the liturgy.  We ended the week with

our School Mass. Thank you to all the parents who came along.


Our children have been enjoying being outside and are showing interest in building, bugs and gardens.

We are asking if you have anything listed below that you no longer need at home, if we could please

have it for our outside area.

* Hammers

* Nails

* Saws

* Anything useful on the carpentry table.

* Sheets, blankets, large pieces of fabric

* Bug catchers / containers

* Butterfly nets


2021 GALA COUNTDOWN

The school gala is our PTA’s main fundraiser for the year.  All monies raised at our gala are given

to St Mary’s school for the benefit of our children.

To help keep our costs to a minimum, we encourage our school families to please bring an item to

school each day in the weeks leading up to the gala.  These items are set out below.

Keep this notice in a handy place to remind you.

DAILY COUNTDOWN TO GALA DAY

Monday 22nd February

Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will

like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc. 

Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort them into boys and girls.

Tuesday 23rd  February

Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chili or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince

recipe sachets

Wednesday 24th  February

Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's,

DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws 

Thursday 25th February

Bottle Day - Please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, sauce,

condiment/relish, perfume, jam, oil etc. Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to

school by children

Friday 26th February

Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince

recipe sachets

Monday 1st March

Grocery Day - Packet / Boxes day – Bring a packet or box of something e.g. biscuits,

cereal, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly,

pretzels etc.  Plastic bags appreciated

Tuesday 2nd March

White Elephant  Day -Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting

equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws, homewares


Wednesday 3rd March

Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children

will  like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc 

Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort them into boys and girls.



Grocery, fresh fruit and vegetables day - Please bring to school any grocery items, tinned

goods or fruit/vegetables from your garden e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini etc

Thursday

4th March

GALA DAY! HOMEMADE Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, sweets,

toffee apples and any fresh produce



RAFFLE VIPs

JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.

We have a limited number available.

stmarysptarotorua@outlook.com to secure a baton.

Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 3rd March

2021.

BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!

 

 or if you can offer any donations contact: stmarysptarotorua@outlook.com  




Our Week 


Monday

Normal day


Tuesday

Normal day


Wednesday

Go by Bike Day - please see information below (optional)


Thursday

Pita Pit fundraiser - see information below


Friday  

Holiday Reading Log Draw - make sure you have your reading logs in

Assembly

Sausage Sizzle and Juices $1.50 each



      GO BY BIKE DAY 

   WEDNESDAY 24th FEBRUARY


Meet: 8.00am Sophia Street (Opposite Ranolf st intersection) 

with bikes / scooters. Helmets compulsory

8.10am depart down Ranolf street on the shared pathway

towards St Mary's School.

Sport BOP Pitstop: Ranolf Street - Opposite Guidoughs. 

 (with fruit & giveaways)


What we need:

- Adults to marshal/assist at road crossings assisting groups of

our tamariki to safely cross the roads.

- Adults to ride with groups of children

  It would be 30 – 45minutes

 

We will have an area at school where kids can leave their bikes/scooters for the day. 

 

Please contact Whaea Leanne if you can assist on the day. 

Email: sports@stmarysrotorua.school.nz 

Phone: 027 295 7579 or 348 1701


Enjoy this beautiful day

Kakano Teachers

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