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ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
Welcome to Conor and Sophia who started school recently. We hope that you really enjoy your school days at St Francis Xavier. You have both made a lovely start in Room 1.
Principal's Message
 
Welcome back to Term 3.  I hope that you managed to take some time out to recharge your batteries with your children. The children have come back in great spirits and ready to go so thank you.  I had a lovely break where I got the opportunity to have some fun and explore new places with my family.  It was a privilege and reminded me how important it is to sometimes just stop and give thanks for what we have and for those around us.

We started the new term with an assembly where I shared what was happening this term and it is shaping up to be a busy term.  Please check the Newsletter, school website or the calendar on Skool Loop for upcoming events and dates.

This term we have started a lunch time Yin Yoga /Pilates class which is
being run by an experienced instructor. The children who attended
yesterday loved it. I joined in too and we came away feeling very relaxed. 





The Lilliput Libraries are now up and running.  It is a great opportunity to read some new books that perhaps you wouldn't buy for yourself.  We would love some donations of books to get them full.
On Tuesday at lunchtimes Isabella and Amy will be helping children make their own lunch wraps.
The inspiration for this project has come from their attendance at the National Young Leaders Day last term.  Their goal is that St Francis Xavier will be plastic bag/wrap free by term 4.  This is a way to stop gladwrap using being used in lunchboxes.  If you have any donations of fabric please bring them in. 
 
Have you booked your school interview? 

These are being held on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th August 2018. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and discuss your child's progress.
Bookings are now open. To book your interview online please see the details below:

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Code: ycq6m

There is a FAMILY MASS this Sunday at 9.30am.If you are unable to attend please let your child's teacher know.  We look forward to coming together as a school community to start the term.  There will be Children's Liturgy for pre-schoolers run by Mrs Montgomery.  




On Friday 3 September all children are encouraged to wear mufti and bring along a prize to donate for the raffles at the quiz night.  It is time to start gathering your team. There will be more details to follow.

Just a reminder that on Friday 17 August the Dunedin Catholic Schools Kahui Ako (Dunedin Catholic Schools Community of Learning) is holding an expo day. The school will be closed for the day. Thank you for support with our Teacher Development.

If you have any problems or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. My door is always open.

Regards

Carmel Jolly

Principal

027 229 5271

 

Sunday 29/7       Family Mass at 9.30am
Monday 30/7       Gymnastics begins
Friday 3/8            Mufti Day - donations for PTA Quiz Night
Monday 6/8         Gymnastics 
Wednesday 8/8   Parent/Teacher Interviews 2.10pm - 8.00pm
Thursday 9/8       Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.10pm - 5.00pm
Friday 17/8          School closed for a Kahui Ako Staff Development Day
 

 


One winter night I sneaked out of my bed. It was freezing cold so I had to put 20 layers of clothes on before I left my room. I put my slippers on then I ran outside and jumped into some snow. I got up and my bottom was all wet. I had to go back inside and put on even more pants. Then I went to build a snowman. First, I made a snowball, then I rolled it in the snow, then I repeated it three times. I got paint out of the basement and I painted rocks black and put the rocks on the head and on the bottom so it was the eyes and buttons. When I was finished the snowman it was already 12pm. The snowman came to life! It woke me up at 12.30am and I said “OMG”. I took it out of my room and I took it for a walk around my house then it took me outside and it ran and jumped and my snowman then flew all the way to Santa and back. When I woke up the next day the snowman melted and I was super sad.   

Vili Tuuhoko-Pole
 
ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATES

The following children will be receiving awards at Assembly on Friday @ 2.30pm.

Principal’s Award

Values Award
Sam McCook Brendan Rooney
Baxter Perkins -Tearne Kayleigh Dryden
Nixon Grant Molly Barr
Isabel Toschi Toby Palmer
Chase Cuttriss Olivia Priemus


TERM 3
July 27       Assembly
July 30       Family Mass
July 30       Gymnastics

August
August 3     Mufti Day - Donations of quiz prizes
August 3     Shared Prayer Room 2
August 6     Gymnastics
August 7     BOT Meeting
August 8     Parent/Teacher Interviews 2.00pm - 8.00pm
August 9     Parent/Teacher Interviews  3.15pm - 6.00pm
August 10    Assembly
August 13    Gymnastics
August 14    Reconciliation Meeting
August 15    Possible Union Action
August 16    Firewise
August 16    Have a go day Year 3 and 4
August 17    COL Professional Development - School closed
August 19    Confirmation
August 20    Gymnastics
August 21    School Quiz - Kensington 7pm
August 24    Shared Prayer Room 3
August 29    Uke Jam / Festival of Netball
August 29    First Communion Meeting
August 30    Baptism
August 31    Assembly

September
September  7     Shared Prayer Room 1
September  8     Ski Weekend
September 11     School Photos
September 11      BOT Meeting
September 14     Assembly
September 16     First Communion
September 18     Yipadee Show 9.15am
September 21     Shared Prayer Room 5
September 27     Inquiry Evening / Calendar Sales Evening
September 28     Assembly
We need to confirm final numbers for the ski weekend. If you have indicated that you are coming but have had a change of plans please let the office know asap.
Special Character
Mass Times

St Marys Kaikorai  Saturday  6.00 pm
St Francis Xavier   Sunday    9.30 am 

 

We have had some parents inquiring about the sacrament of Baptism. If you would like your child to be baptised please contact the office or your child's teacher.  This will take place on Thursday 30 August.


FAMILY MASS
The school will begin hosting a Family Mass every month at St Francis Xavier Church at 9.30am. Please put the following dates in your calendar:
29 July
25 August
23 September
28 October
25 November

We would encourage all families to attend as this is an important part of the special character of our school.

 


LUCKY BOOK CLUB ORDERS

Please note all Lucky Book Club orders are to be done online using the Loop App.

The latest catalogue went out today.
 
Music Lessons in Action
If you are interested in your child learning to play the Dood (trainer clarinet) or the Toot (trainer flute) Please contact the office to arrange music lessons.
PTA LUNCHES

Please note orders must be into the office by 9.00am, with the child's name and room number in an envelope. Cash or tickets must be with the order, no "IOU's" or "pay later" please.


01/08 Sausage Roll and Cookie
08/08 Mince Pie and Fruit Juice
15/08 Sausage/ Bread and Moosie
22/08 Sausage Roll and Cookie
29/08 Mince Pie and Fruit Juice
05/09 Sausage/Bread and Juicie
12/09 Sausage Roll and Moosie
19/09 Mince Pie and Fruit Juice
26/09 Sausage/Bread and Juicie


              
The cost is $3.00.

Have you ordered your Entertainment Book?

Follow this link to order one:  https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/26014n2
Treat your child/ren to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from making sandwiches.
The children can bring along their lunch wrapped in tin foil and we will heat it up for them on a Tuesday and Thursday. 
HILLS YOUTH GROUP

Sunday 29 July 2.30 - 4.00pm

At St Francis Xavier Parish Centre

Students from year 6 to 10 are welcome.  Come along for fun, friendship and Catholic fellowship.  Please bring a gold coin or plate of food for snack time.

Students from years 11, 12 and 13 are welcome to come along to support the Group Leaders.  

Enquiries:  Please call Mary 453 0135 or Rancel 488 5020
Dear school families,

as you may be aware the St Francis Xavier Primary School App (The Skool Loop App) has had a number of updates in recent days.
 
This is to ensure your experience of the St Francis Xavier Primary School App is smooth and seamless.
 
When you next open the school app there is a prompt which asks you to tap on the link to take you to the new and updated version of the Skool Loop app.
 
Please click on this link and download the new version of the Skool Loop App. Choose our region and school and the app will automatically stay on the St Francis Xavier Primary School app.
 
Once this has been done please delete the old version of the Skool Loop App off your phone.’
 
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