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ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL



Welcome to Juliet who started on Monday. We hope that you enjoy your time at St Francis Xavier.
Principal's Message
 
Last Thursday the staff attended a full day workshop run by Kath Murdoch. Her key message was that we need to develop curious learners. It is important as teachers that we create environments that nurture curiosity and create wonder. Keep an eye out in the classrooms and office for some exciting things that are about to happen.
 
Embrace the motto “we try new things”. Whether it is a new meal, a new sport, a new holiday destination, or a new way of cleaning the house, let your children know that you want to try new things and discover things you previously did not know much about.

If your child is curious about something, find out why. Encourage discussion. Find out what s/he knows already. When your child makes a statement (about anything) you can ask “why” and have an interesting conversation. Your demonstration of curiosity can be a terrific example to your children.

 

We have had to make a few changes regarding dates so please check the calendar below, the skool loop app or the school website.

On the afternoon of Thursday, 21st June, NZEI will be holding a paid union meeting of its
Otago region members. School will finish at 12.30 pm on this day. If you are unable to pick up your child/ren there will be alternative care provided. Please contact the office if you require this. We do realise that the meetings may cause disruption to parents and students and we appreciate your support. 

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 these Teacher Development Days and we will be making them up at the end of the year. We will be now closing on Tuesday 18 December.

 

Pauline and I are currently at the Catholic Convention in Wellington and it is fantastic and inspiring. We look forward to sharing our new learning when we come back.
 

Winter Weather Advice


Late starts or closure notices are broadcast from 7am. The decision on this is made by a collective group of Principals and we have to wait for their notification, but I can assure you as soon as I know I will inform you.

1. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO Tune into The Hits 89.4 FM for cancellations. Their Facebook page has all the latest cancellations and updates too.https://www.facebook.com/thehitsdunedin?ref=ts&fref=ts

2. SCHOOL ALERTS: Our Facebook and Skool Loop App  will update you with the official announcements as they come to hand.  

3. Children are to be onsite no earlier than 30 minutes prior to the start time broadcast e.g. 10.00am for a 10.30am start.

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

 


Thursday 28/6      Teachers Paid Union Meeting

Friday     17/8        School closed for a Kahui Ako Staff Development Day
 

 

TERM 2

June
June 15     Room 1 Shared Prayer 2.40pm
June 19     Elgregoe
June 19     BOT meeting 6:30pm
June 21     Room 3 Class Mass
June 22     Assembly
June 22     Mid Winter School Disco
June 24     Family Mass
June 26     Reports to go home
June 26     Lilliput Library Opening 5.00pm and Inquiry Evening until
                 6pm
June 28     Paid Union Meeting from 12.30pm
June 29     Room 3 Shared Prayer 2.40 pm

July
July 6        Room 4 Shared Prayer 2.40pm
July 6        Last day of Term 2

TERM 3
July 27       Assembly
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 17    COL Professional Development - School closed
August 20    Gymnastics
August 20    School Quiz - Kensington 7pm
August 24    Shared Prayer Room 5
August 25    School Family Ski Weekend
August 29    Uke Jam
August 31    Assembly

September
September  7     Shared Prayer Room 1
September 11     BOT Meeting
September 14     Assembly
September 18     Yipadee Show 9.15
September 21     Shared Prayer Room 3
September 27     Inquiry Evening / Calendar Sales Evening
September 28     Assembly
We are holding a fact-a-thon to raise money for the Year 6 end of year rafting trip and to put towards a new computer for the school library. The children learn their basic facts, gather sponsors. They are then tested and collect their money from their sponsors.

Year 4, 5 and 6 children are sponsored per 5 correct multiplication facts ( maximum of 100 facts), while Year 1, 2 and 3 children are sponsored per correct addition and subtraction fact ( maximum of 20 facts). The fact-a-thon will be held on Tuesday 26 June, and we ask that the money be returned to school by the 4th July. 
The cards will home next week.
Do you enjoy Skiing?
We are planning a weekend ski trip at Cardrona for families that are interested on 25 and 26 August. Please contact the office and register your interest before the 15th June to ensure that we get a spot as dates are filling fast. The cost is generally around $80 per person per day which includes ski rental, lift pass and a lesson. All transport and accomodation is your responsibility.
Special Character
Mass Times

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

 

The Hills Parish are updating their information to ensure that Father Fredy knows who is in the parish. Can you please click on this link to
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KQLp5XjbS3eZRabe1gTdnQknf1l0TPE-mv20a8tm8lo/edit?usp=sharing
fill in the google doc.

 



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:

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.
Pope Francis Prayer Intention for June

Universal - Social Networks
That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.
PTA LUNCHES

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

               Wednesday 20 June  Sausage, bread and cookie
           Wednesday 27 June  Sausage roll and moosie
Wednesday 4 July  Mince pie 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 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.’
 


 


 
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