Welcome to Week 4 Term 3

 Bula Vinaka everyone. 

We were so blessed to have such beautiful weather for this weekend. Although windy, seeing the sun out is uplifting for our spirits.

This morning, at our 10am mass, we had a lovely turnout of students coming to celebrate the Assumption of Mary. There was a procession shortly after mass where we walked with some parishioners around the block. It was a heartwarming experience.

Last week we celebrated Mary Mackillop Day with mass and fun school activities. The children had such a great time learning about the person who established our school. Below are some photos of the afternoon tabloid sports












Our children have just started learning about how to recite a poem for our annual Kahikatea Poetry Competition. Please encourage your child to learn their poem by memory. Classroom competitions start in week 5. We will be looking for expression in our students' voices, the use of gestures/ actions as they read, and trying to gain the attention of their audience through the projection of their voices.

Our Principals Award recipients: Congratulations Emma!

What's happening this week:

Tue: Library day

Wed: Kapa Haka practices

Thur: School liturgy on the Assumption of Mary at 12:15


We hope you all have a wonderful week.

Sophie Bowie

sophiebowie@stmarysrotorua.school.nz


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