School
Newsletter
April 13th 2017
Term 1
ph: 348-7790 www.olv.school.nz [email protected]
“Alone we can do so little; together we can
do so much” -Helen Keller
Mission statement: We are a Catholic School that is Christ centered and lives Mercy values. Our mission is to nurture faith, to grow community, and to achieve excellence.
24hr School Phone Line A reminder to all
parents: please ring the school office & leave us a message when your
child is away sick. Ph:348 7790
Value for the Term 1: Social Justice: Social Justice is about being responsible for one another and trying to make sure everyone is treated fairly and justly.
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What’s Happening This Week
Greetings Thank you for your support in so many ways throughout the term. The term has as always been busy. The way that our student leaders have undertaken their role has certainly been a highlight. Our roll has continued to grow and we end the term with 184 with 5 New Entrants to begin on the first day of next term. Congratulations to Rorie Poff who finished first in the backstroke and second in the freestyle at the Canterbury Primary School Swimming Championships. I hope that you have a great Easter and School Holiday break. School begins again on Monday May 1. Best wishes Denis
A Warm Welcome to
A very warm welcome to Sephrin and Isabelle who started in Room 10 last week. We hope you enjoy your time at O.L.V.
School
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April 13th 2017
Term 1
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April 13th Holy Thursday 1.30pm Creative Space. Followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church. May 1st Values Assembly Led by Room 8 May 5th Full School Mass Please be at school by 8.45am. May 8th—10th Year 6 Camp Woodend Camp May 11th Cross County West Zones May 10th—12th Year 4/5 Camp Woodend Camp 23rd May School Photos June 12-14th Science Alive Visit
School Diary
Principal’s Award
Please pray for these students who are making their first Holy Communion this
year.
Juriella in Room 6 has misplaced her new polar fleece. It has her name on the tag. Can you all check your children's polar fleeces to see if it has been picked up by mistake.
The Principal’s award goes to Marian for always living out the Mercy Values. In the words of her teacher “Marian is like an angel”. Marian always does her best and always cares for others. She is a very good friend. Marian is someone who we can be very proud of.
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School
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April 13th 2017
Term 1
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Well done to all of the
following students who received
certificates at this fortnight’s assembly.
Room 10
Daniel for being a kind and caring friend and a great buddy
for new children.
Room 9
Ela for being brave and answering questions, trying hard with all your work and always being a happy girl at
school.
Kate for your thoughtful contributions in all discussions, your cheerfulness and always
working hard at everything.
Room 12
Sophia for having a growth mind-set! You are always willing to try your best, to
persevere with new learning and to go back to check and
improve work. You are a superstar learner!
Mackenzie for working hard in all areas but especially Maths, and for willingly
practising your skills at school and at home. You are a
superstar learner!
Room 4
Katia for showing growing confidence and leadership skills
in a positive way within the classroom.
Sophie for consistently
displaying perseverance and determination to complete work
to the best of your ability. Keep it up!
Room 1
Lewis for his great story writing. You are a star!
Angela for her helpfulness and kindness to others. You
are a great role model!
Room 6
Matthew for focusing on your work and being a positive role
model. Ka pai.
Hannah for being a positive role model and settling to work
quickly. Ka pai.
Room 8
Mariah for outstanding
commitment to your learning. You are focused, hard working
and always complete your work to a high standard. You are such a great role model.
Congratulations and well done!
Sheen for your commitment to your learning and for always giving your best. You work
hard and get good results. Well done.
Room 7
Hannah-Jane for your kind and caring attitude, Hannah you are always willing to help others out.
You are also starting to further develop your
self-managing skills and working hard at starting and
completing your work on time. Well done, keep up the hard
work.
Ivan for consistently displaying every day what it
means to be both a self-manager and role model. You always
strive to do your best and show excellence in all that you do. You
are a hard worker and superstar. Well done Ivan!
School
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April 13th 2017
Term 1
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A Message From the DRS
YOUNG VINNIES
We would like to thank all families who supported our young vinnies in our can drive last week. St Vincent De Paul was
very grateful for our efforts!
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Congratulations Rorie
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PFA
SAUSAGE SIZZLE ROSTER:
The sausage sizzle roster for Term 2 is on the noticeboard in the school office. Please add your name and phone number to any date/s you can help cook sausages on a Friday, for our popular lunch time sausage sizzle PFA MEETING Our next PFA meeting will be on Monday 1st May at 7pm in the Staffroom.
From the Parish
ATTENDANCE DUES TERM 1 If you have not paid your attendance dues for Term 1, this is just a gentle reminder. If you are having difficulty doing so, please let Lisa or Fr Michael know. Thank you to those that have already paid. PARISH BIKE RIDE. Easter Monday 17th April. Meet at Warren Park (Carpark off Oakley Cres, Hornby) at 10am. Everyone is welcome, suitable for kids right up the the more mature folk!. Bring a picnic lunch, we will return to Warren Park at approximately 12pm. For more details go to the parish website www.olv.co.nz or see the Church noticeboard
Dental Care over the School
The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The service will be availa-ble each working day from 8:45am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Community Clinic, Sylvan Street, Christchurch for the following times: Tuesday, 18th April to 21st April 2017 (excluding weekends) And Monday, 24th April And Wednesday, 26th April to Friday, 28th April 2017 (excluding weekends) This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternate options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance. You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.
School
Newsletter
April 13th 2017
Term 1
ph: 348-7790 www.olv.school.nz [email protected]
Cross Country 2017
We had our annual Cross
Country on Tuesday. It was
great to see all the Parents
and Grandparents there to
support the children who
participated in the events.