Room 15 2021

Hello everyone,  I hope you've had a wonderful weekend.  Last week involved so many exciting events, which our students thoroughly enjoyed. Our swimming sports last Monday was a huge success. It was so great to hear about everyone getting involved and having fun. Thank you to our parent helpers for your support, we couldn't do events like this without you. Also, thank you for encouraging your children to participate in Rice Day. It promoted thoughtful discussion and provided a meaningful opportunity for students to walk in somebody else's shoes for a day.  Well done to those involved with Touch finals and the Pasifika Group performance over the weekend. I look forward to hearing how these events went. If your child was involved, please email any photos for me to share with the rest of the class.  Things happening this week: No swimming this week  Tuesday - Palm Sunday Liturgy at 12:15 in the Church.  Thursday - Washing of the Feet Liturgy at 12:15 in the h...

Kia ora whānau, It was so great to see you at the Gala on Friday evening. I'm sure you will all agree that it had a 'buzzing' atmosphere and the kids had an awesome time. Thank you again for all of your support.  Things on this week: Swimming Sports: When : This Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. Where : The swimming sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua.. Time : Years 3 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am. Swimming sports will finish at approximately 2:30 pm. Clothing and gear : Children may come to swimming sports in their house colours, they may wear their togs under their clothes. Everyone needs togs & towels, sunhat, sunblock, warm clothes, lunch & a drink. End of the day : Children need to be collected from the Aquatic Centre by 3:00pm at the latest. If your child attends After School Care or they usually catch the bus home they will...

 Kia ora koutou,  We have another busy week ahead with Gala and St Josephs Day. These things are fantastic ways to celebrate the special character of our school and come together as a community. There is no swimming this week,  but we will be doing it again in week 8  😁 Events this week: As mentioned, t his week is our gala week. School Gala has been set for this Friday, March 19th. A new countdown was issued to children last Friday. Please support this important fundraising event. There will be no sausage sizzle this Friday due to the gala being held. St Joseph's Mass at St Mary's Church - Friday 9am. Students are to please bring in accessories and house colours to change into after mass. ICT Club at lunch time on Thursday with Mr James. All Middle Schoolers are welcome. Library this Thursday. Please note there will be no sausage sizzle on Friday due to Gala. Future events: Swimming Sports: When : Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. Befo...

Good afternoon Whānau,  I hope you have had a great weekend and have found some nice things to do amongst the on/off rain that has been happening.  Yay! We are back down to Level 1 now and invite you back into the school. Please remember, however, that if your child isn't well, it is safest to keep them at home. Last week, we finished off our time with Henk. The students and teachers learned a lot and had fun with him. We will be swimming again this week in preparation for our Swimming sports day on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln   We have been working hard to establish routines with the students over the past few weeks. Although we still have a large number of students that are forgetting to charge their Chromebooks, bring their hats or head...