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ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL

Principals Message
 
Ingenuity Hour

I have been running Ingenuity Hour for the last 8 weeks for one afternoon a week. The children have been looking at developing a project based on what they were interested in. They had to narrow down their ideas from their passions and then follow through and develop an idea. This was not always easy or fun and they had to use their growth mindset and some grit to complete their projects. Tomorrow at Assembly they will share their work. I am proud of their determination and effort.

For Ingenuity Hour I focussed on being a Kid Comedian. I chose to do this because I love seeing smiles and laughter in people. 












 
 


I have learned how to code a really big game because I have always wanted to create my own game. It was hard to get the ninjas to do what I wanted to them to do but in the end I did. I felt great and I am proud of my game.
I liked Ingenuity Hour because we got to come together and create something new. I decided to write a song because I love singing and I thought it would be amazing to write an original song. My favourite part was spending time doing something I love. My song is called "Reaching for Dreams."

 


I wanted to try something new and I have never done anything like it before so I decided to give it go. I have learned a lot of coding and how to make a proper game. I watched some tutorials and then I created my own. When I didn't know what to do I played around with the coding and kept trying different ways to do. 


Math's Curriculum Review 2018
 
Thank you to everyone who completed the recent Maths Review. We surveyed our families, children and staff and you can read the full report below.









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If we build it, will Peripatus come?

We are very excited to be part of this innovative project.

Primary students from Green Island, St Francis Xavier and Abbotsford School are joining Catchments Otago to take a closer look at the worm that brought the Caversham motorway development to a grinding halt - or more to the point identifying their preferential habitats, and recreating those on their school grounds.


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We have exciting news our new website is almost ready to be launched. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the link. 
 
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

 
Special Character
Mass Times

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

 

FAMILY MASS

On the 27th May the new children will take part in the Cloak Ceremony and all families are expected to attend. Please notify your child's teacher or the office if you are unable to join us on this special occasion.

The school will begin hosting a family mass every month at St Francis Xavier Church @9.30. Please put the following dates in your calendar:
27 May
24 June
28 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.
May: The Month of Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATES

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

 

Principal’s Award

Values Award
Toni Tuuhoko-Pole
Olivia Harding
Kyla McCarthy
Harleen Riar
Jensen Hyslop
 		 Charlotte Barr
Lucy Bryant
Isla Harris
Melvin Gitonga
Semi Halililo
 
 
 
At the end of last year all our children took part in  Primary School Sport Participation Survey. I have attached an infographic displaying our schools results.
Have you signed up to help with the Cheese Roll making on Sunday? If not please contact the school office.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up.
The Cheese Rolls are being made in the Kavanagh College Hometech Room this Sunday 20th May. 
Kavanagh College is situated at 340 Rattray Street.  The Hometech Room is situated at the top entrance on Rattray Street, opposite the netball courts.  There will be a sign and balloons marking the way from the top entrance.  If you have any issues, please text or call Lana on 027 222 9211.
 
PTA LUNCHES

The tickets printed are different to the menu that has been organised. The correct weekly menu is below.
 

            Wednesday 23 May Sausage, bread and moosie
 Wednesday 30 May Mince pie and cookie
             Wednesday 6 June  Sausage roll and calci strong
 Wednesday 13 June  Mince pie and jucie
               Wednesday 20 June  Sausage, bread and moosie
           Wednesday 27 June  Sausage roll and moosie
Wednesday 4 July  Mince pie and jucie



The cost is $3.00.

We still need some more help to continue this service. It involves collating the orders in the morning, organising the food to cook and then handing it back out at 12.45. It would be lovely if you could help out and perhaps do it with a buddy. Please contact Cushla on 027 508 2433 to be added to the roster or leave your name at the office and Cushla will be in touch.

 

PTA Lunch Tickets

Remember if you want to use the the lunch ticket system, please email Theresa (theresa.forbes@otago.ac.nz) to register.  You deposit $30 per student and only pay for what is ordered.  You will be advised of your balance at the beginning of each term and asked to top up if your balance is running low.


 
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 tinfoil and we will heat it up for them on a Tuesday and Thursday. 
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.’
 

TERM 2

May
May 18    Sports Activator
May 18    School Assembly 2.30pm
May 20    Cheese Roll Making
May 22    COL Stewardship Meeting
May 22    Parent Toolbox Course 7pm
May 23    Senior Swimming
May 25    PALS Training
May 25    Room 5 Shared Prayer 2.40pm
May 27 .  Family Mass
May 28    Young Leaders Convention
May 29    Parent Toolbox Course 7pm
May 30    Senior Swimming

June
June 1       School Assembly 2.30pm
June 4       Queen’s Birthday - School Closed
June 5       Parent Toolbox Course 7pm
June 7      Teacher Only Day
June 8       Room 1 Shared Prayer 2.40pm
June 15     School Assembly 2.30pm
June 19     El Grigo
June 19     BOT meeting 6:30pm
June 22     Room 2 Shared Prayer
June 22     Matariki School Disco
June 24     Family Mass
June 26     Reports to go home
June 27     Inquiry Evening
June 29     School Assembly 2.30pm

July
July 6        Room 3 Shared Prayer 2.40pm
July 6        Last day of term
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