St Francis Xavier Catholic School To Love, To Learn and To Serve

Kia Aroha, Kia Akona, Kia Aro Atu

No. 14 Thursday 25th August, 2016

Address: 1 Percy Street, Whangarei 0112. Phone: 09-4371039 Cellphone: 027 2784303 Email Office Manager: office@sfx.school.nz Website: sfx.school.nz

Tena koutou katoa.Dear parents, caregivers and friends of the school,

UNION MEETINGSOver the next few weeks the NZEI (primary teachers, support staff and principals union) and the PPTA (secondary teachers and principals union) are holding meetings throughout the country to discuss with members their concerns regarding the government’s “Global Budget” funding proposal. All Union members at St Francis Xavier Catholic School have been strongly encouraged to attend the local meeting on FRIDAY 16th SEPTEMBER at 1.30pm.

The school will remain “Open for Instruction” but normal classroom operation will be disrupted as we will have a skeleton staff. If parents choose to take their children home at the earlier time of 12.30pm you are welcome to do so but we encourage you to advise your child’s classroom teacher.

BAPTISMA fortnight ago many of us witnessed twenty five of our students being baptised and this weekend there will be a few more. We congratulate all of these children for receiving this special Sacrament and becoming a member of the Catholic Church. I would also like to thank Mrs Jakicevich and Fr Chris for preparing these students for baptism.

OLYMPIC MESSAGE As you would expect, over the past two weeks, the news has been saturated with coverage of the Olympic Games. We have heard athletes talking about their work ethic, their dreams and the hope that they have inspired a generation of young people to achieve similar success. Last night, Steven Adams, New Zealand's most successful basketball player, had a message for young people as well. His advice was, eat your vegetables, make your bed, do your homework and keep your nose clean. Now that is what I call good advice. I would add a few more items to that list...say your prayers and laugh lots.

BREAKFAST FOR FATHERSAll Dads are invited to our Fathers Day breakfast on Friday 2nd of September at 7.45am in the school staffroom. This is an event for Dads so we kindly remind you that children are not invited. If you would like to attend then we would appreciate you completing the return slip below to the office so that we can get an indication of numbers for catering. The Fathers Day liturgy will follow the breakfast at 9.00am. Please RSVP by Wed 31st August.

Craig McKernanPrincipal

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Hi, my name is …………………………………………………….. and I would like to come along for the Fathers Day breakfast on Friday the 2nd of September. Please RSVP by Wednesday, 31st August.

Religious EducationFirst Communion Sacramental Programme 2016/2017Reconciliation, Confirmation & First CommunionFor baptised children who will be 8 years of age, or older by Easter 2017 (April 16th). The first session is on Sunday 11th September at 4pm in the Parish Hall. Registration forms are available from the Parish Office.

Whanau/Family MassOur next Family Mass is this Sunday, 28th August at 10am. Kauri Whanau (Rooms 16, 15, 17 & 07) will be participating in the Mass. The invitation is for as many families as possible, to come and celebrate with Kauri Whanau at Mass.

Mufti Day - TomorrowMufti days are when the children bring a gold coin donation and do not have to wear their school uniform. The funds raised are donated to worthy causes. Mufti day is TOMORROW, Friday 26thAugust – Daffodil day, for the Cancer Society. Yr 6 Children attending the Youth Summit MUST WEAR FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM. Yr 6 children

may still bring a gold coin donation as their mufti day will be at a later date.

Fathers Day LiturgyOur Fathers Day liturgy will be held on Friday 2nd September at 9am, in the church. Dads, please keep this date free!

Church Youth NewsBlaze Youth Group meet every Friday during school term at 7pm in the Parish Hall. All teens welcome. Youth Mass is always on the second Sunday of the month at 6:00pm Saturday Vigil. Flame Group meet fortnightly on Wednesdays, 5.30pm - 7pm in the Parish Hall.

Yours in Christ Maria WilsonDRS – Director of Religious Studies

We welcome these students who started in our school recently, Sofia Higgins, Lana Johnston McCluskey, Joshua Lee, Ricco McGregor, Karien Schutte and Katherine Thach.

Term Dates for 2016Term Three:

Monday 25 July to Friday 23 SeptemberTerm Four:

Monday 10 October to Friday 16 December

Results for the Junior Cross Country are:

Junior Girls1st! Lana Johnston-McCluskey2nd! Madison Macmillan3rd! Pascale Gee

Junior Boys1st! Jacob Lawson2nd! Nathan Hewitt3rd! Noah Telfer

5 year-old Girls1st! Angeline Littin2nd! Renee Boykett3rd! Mia Abbott

5 year-old Boys1st! Ayden Wood2nd! Rakena Harding 3rd! Gus Malpas

6 year-old Girls1st! London-Rose Gould2nd! Lucy Yovich3rd! Kara Gee

6 year-old Boys1st! Lachlan Ross2nd! Keanu Aprea3rd! Astin Hay-Knight

7 year-old Girls1st! Helena Iamafana2nd! Anahera Harding3rd! Ayla Johnson

7 year-old Boys1st! Luke Brooke-Smith2nd! Taha McLean Saad3rd! Jonno Bonetti

Results for the Senior Cross Country are:

8 year-old Girls1st! Jorja Charles2nd! Alexandra Walker 3rd! Lexi Lassey4th! Maia Burton5th! Kiara Cafatsakis6th! Maia Metcalf7th! Therese Mapa8th! Hayley Schutte9th! Mikaella Gallardo10th! Elizabeth Gould

8 year-old Boys1st! Ben Hori-Elliott2nd! Jacob Jackson3rd! William Gross4th! Luke Salmon5th! Tyler Olsen6th! Manny Macpherson7th! Hunter Martin8th! Samuel Weir9th! William Dawson10th! Kalym Werder

Cross CountryThe weather could have been better but did not dampen the spirits of the children who were buzzing with excitement. Children aged between 8 and 11 who finished in the top six will be eligible to run at Barge Park on Tuesday. They will receive a letter and permission slip today. Parent helpers will be needed for transport and supervision at Barge Park so please see Mrs J if you can help.

We have some amazing people to thank for their generous contributions

to this day:

Medals: Evar Davies

Laurels: Staff Members

Course Coordinator: Murray Healey

Helpers: You know who you are -

thank you!

10 year-old Girls1st! Rachael Daniels2nd! Ruby Scott3rd! Sophie Luxford4th! Mia Diamond5th! Alexi Healey6th! Grace Aukett7th! Fhreya George8th! Khaira Chi9th! Peppa Pooley10th! Saelor-Jade Kinita

10-11 year-old Boys1st! Michael Robinson2nd! Jackson West3rd! Max Diamond4th! Oliver Hartstone5th! Arlo Haigh6th! Jack Bassett7th! Andre Calustre8th! Marc Acuin9th! Connor Hay10th! Theo Bonetti

9 year-old Girls1st! Paulynne Iamafana2nd! Danae Segessenmann3rd! Kate Nyssen4th! Jaime McInerney5th! Emma Quinn6th! Macey Going7th! Kayley Muckle8th! Annabella Hugo9th! Heidi McGregor10th! Milli-Ana Powell

9 year-old Boys1st! Daniel Jones2nd! Nico Healey3rd! Riley Linford4th! Luke Himiona5th! Logan Webb6th! River Thornton7th! Blake Beardsell8th! Matthew Sullivan9th! Rhys Palmer10th! Samuel Simeti

Year 5 and 6 Production

A big thank you to all the parents and grandparents who have offered to help make props and costumes for our production. We are in full swing!!!

SponsorshipWould you like to sponsor our show? We are offering advertising spaces in the programme for $150.00. This will be business card sized. A double ad will be $300.00. Please contact Mrs J if you are interested.

Festival of Hockey

What a great day! The weather was amazing, the teams were excited and we had lots of great feedback about the day. A huge thank you to our parent helpers, we couldn’t

plan these events without your help. Also, a very big thank you to Jenny Bassett, for co-ordinating the event.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Whangarei Rugby Rep TeamsCongratulations to Blake Beardsell and Jayden Milne who were selected for the U10 squad, and Michael Robinson and Luke Crowley who were selected for the U11 squad.

Great Effort!

YR 6 YOUTH SUMMIT and MUFTI DAY

Our Yr 6 students will be attending the Whangarei Primary Principals Association 2016 Youth Summit tomorrow. If they have not brought in their payment and permission slip yet, please do so by tomorrow morning. As this is an all-day event and these students are representing our school,

ALL YR 6 STUDENTS MUST BE IN FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM, NOT MUFTI.

Yr 6 children are still encouraged to bring a gold coin donation for the Cancer Society Mufti Day tomorrow as they will be having their own separate mufti day in Term 4.

WORKING BEECome along and help us put up the swimming pool for term 4 on

Saturday, 24th September at 8am.

Many hands make light work. Two hours max. Please see Mrs J if you can help.

PTFA NEWSGood afternoon Families,Every year the PTFA Committee has pleasure in hosting an event for parents. This year we have decided to host a special 'Mum's Evening' for our wonderful school Mums. This will be held in term 4. We would like to invite any school parents, grandparents and caregivers who can offer a suitable skill or service to take part. Do you work in the health, beauty or food industry? Do you sell Tupperware or other useful products? Can you give a cultural cooking demonstration? We would love to hear from you!!! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business and share your talents with others. If you are interested in participating in this exciting event, please contact me for further information. God Bless,Serena RossPhone or text 021 426917

PTFA POSITION VACANT: PTFA Secretary. If you are interested in applying for this position or would like to know more, please contact the Principal.

PTFA Sausage Sizzle helpers...Thank you to all those parents and caregivers who have put their names forward to

help with the sausage sizzle. A roster is being drawn up and the coordiantor will be in touch with you soon.

If you’d like to help please leave your contact details at the school office, we could always do with more helpers.

Someone Else Collecting Your Child From School?We understand from time to time you might need someone else to collect your child from school. This may be a one-off or intermittent event.If this person does not regularly pick up your child:A) Please contact the school and advise us of

this new arrangement as soon as possible.B) Please tell this person they must call into the

school office and collect a pass and that you have rung ahead to let us know. (If we haven’t heard from you we will have to verify this arrangement first before releasing your child).

C) Please advise this person of the permitted parking areas and practices.

Thank you for your cooperation, we are making every endeavour to ensure your child feels safe and protected.

School Photos

School Photo day is Thursday the 15th September. Our photographer this year is PhotoLife. Their photo process is different from our previous provider. These are some of the changes:

1. Photos will be purchased online through PhotoLife.

2. Class photos and individual portrait photos will be taken.

3. You will be able to view your child’s portrait photo before purchasing.

4. Siblings portraits are booked BEFORE photo day - orders will be placed after photo day.

We will provide more details of the photo ordering process in the next school newsletter.

SCHOOL EVENTS Term 3, 2016

Dates and times for events are subject to change. Please check this fortnightly newsletter for any changes.

AUGUST 26 WYWAF for E Tu – Stand up Youth Summit 2016 for Yr 6 26 Mufti Day for Cancer Society, please bring a gold coin donation 28 10am - Church Whanau/Family Mass - Kauri Whanau Rms 7, 15, 16 & 17 30 Cross country at Barge Park 30 7pm - Staffroom Maori Community Whanau Evening

SEPTEMBER 2 Fathers Day Liturgy! 9 NZ Playhouse Theatre 13 7pm BOT Meeting 14 PTFA Sausage Sizzle (order via class teacher by 9am $1.50 ea) 15 Photo day 19-23 Senior Production at Pompallier Catholic College 21 7pm PTFA Meeting 25 2:50pm Last day of Term 3

2017 Gala Day, Saturday 18th March!

Maori Community Whanau EveningTuesday, 30th August - 7pm in the School Staffroom

! ASB HOME LOAN PROMOTION

COMMUNITY NOTICES

CITY CRICKETThe City Cricket Club Junior Registration Day is on Saturday 17 September from 10am – 12pm at the Indoor Centre at Cobham Oval. We are looking for keen boys and girls to join our club and play for the City Juniors for the coming season – up to Year 8. Professional coaching provided. Go into the draw to win Kookaburra Cricket Gear. Parent helpers welcome! Free sausage sizzle!Questions and further info please contact Melissa Gibbs, Junior Coordinator on 021 082 69846, melissa.gibbs91@gmail.com Check us out on Facebook – City Cricket Club Whangarei. Website www.citycricketclub.co.nz

HUANUI COLLEGE OPEN DAYHuanui College Open DaySaturday 10 SeptGuided Tours from 11.30 amPresentation at 12.30 pmPhone 09 459 1930www.huanuicollege.school.nz LEARN TO SWIMWith Whangarei Amateur Swim Club. 13 weeks, 35 minute lessons. For children from 5 years old.Further information from LTS Coach, Skip Peyman ph 438 8222.

MAKING A SCENE DRAMA AND VOICE ACADEMYMaking a Scene are taking NEW enrolments for the following classes, Ta Da Drama ages 7-10 and Lime Light Drama years 6-10. $120 per term. Tuition is open to beginners and experienced students. Classes in Whangarei & Ruakaka. Contact us for more information at www.makingascene.co.nz

RISING STARS PERFORMANCE - PIRATES OF THE CURRY BEANWhen: Sat, 3rd September. Time: 12pm and 5pm. Where: The Whangarei Theatre Company.Cost: $5, tickets sales at the door.

SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES (SLD) WHANGAREI AUGUST SEMINARSThe Emotional Landscape of Dyslexia led by Jane McWilliam, and Targeted Tutoring for the Unique Student led by Beth Grubb. Saturday 20th August. Contact SLD office on Ph: 4300693 for details.

WHANGAREI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL OPEN DAYOpen evening on August 31st, 6pm in the school hall.