St Patrick’s Primary School Together in Faith & Learning

Kia ora koutou katoa,

It is good to be back. Thank you all so much for your many acts of kindness, your words of support and encouragement and your prayers. They were all gratefully received and appreciated. I have been given the all clear for cancer. I do have to have a regular check-up to ensure that the cancer isn’t hiding elsewhere. But I am blessed to have had it taken care of so quickly and safely. As the summer heat approaches , so to does the intensity of the sun . The sun provides warmth and light for us, but it also can be harmful. NZ has one of the highest rates of skin cancer due to the thin ozone. A lot of the skin cancers that adults are getting now, were caused by the sunburn that they got when they were children. At St Patrick’s we are sun smart. That means that we insist upon children wearing our school hats at break times and when we are outside in the afternoons. It is our current school policy as advertised on our website and in our prospectus. We appreciate that hats can be annoying on windy days. We appreciate that our heads can get hot and sweaty under the hat, when we are running around. But we have to insist on hats for all for our long term safety. Having had cancer and survived I am keen for our tamariki not to go through any cancer experience in the future. Tony Kelly-Smith

Kia ora families, Welcome back to term 4, I am delighted that Tony is back with us on the team! I hope that you all had a fun filled holiday and got to spend extra time with your children. I believe that giving and spending time with your children and family is one of the most precious gifts that you can give. I was lucky to have some quality time with my own daughters (both now young adults) in the holidays, and it made me realise how quickly they grow up, but also how important the foundations are that we lay down for them. This term always goes so fast, so keep an eye on the calendar for up and coming events Cultural Celebration at Holy Cross – currently our year 5-8 students are practising hard for the Wellington

Catholic Primary School cultural celebration to be held at Holy Cross on Wednesday 30th October. The children will perform in the school hall this Tuesday 29th October at 2:30pm, (as a dress rehearsal) if you would like to come and watch.

Eastern Zone Athletics Day Earlier last week we held athletic trials for the years 4-8 students for the Eastern Zone Athletics competitions which will be held on Wednesday the 6th November. The selected students, who had to meet time and distance standards, have received a letter of confirmation, so check their bags if you haven’t seen these. Please support us by coming along on the day and helping, as this is a big event and our school is one of the organisers, it won’t be successful without your support. Blessings Helen Barber

NEW OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Thursday 8am—3pm

Fridays closed every second Friday see below for dates

Closed 25th October

Closed 8th November

Closed 22 November

Closed 6th December

Week 2 Term 4 2019

ETHNIC FOOD FAIR FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

IMPORTANT DATES • WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER COORDINATORS’ MEETING STAFFROOM 6.30PM • FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER MUFTI DAY (TOMBOLA PRIZES) • MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER COORDINATORS’ MEETING STAFFROOM 6.30PM • FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER MUFTI DAY (HOOPLA JAR, TOMBOLA PRIZES,

(FUDGES/TOFFEE APPLES – DELIVER NEXT FRIDAY) • FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER FLYERS FOR FAMILIES TO DELIVER TO LETTERBOXES • FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER FAIR 5.30 – 7.30 • EACH FAMILY WILL BE CONTACTED ABOUT WHAT YOUR FAMILY IS ABLE TO DO

FOR THE FAIR

Tombola Mufti Day We are holding a mufti day this Friday 25th October for the Ethnic Food Fair. Students are asked to bring in a prize for the Ethnic food fair Tombola. Ideas for prizes are bars of chocolate, bottled items, cosmetics, stationery, small toys etc - new, not second-hand. Please start thinking what your family is doing for the Ethnic food fair Thank you so much for your support.

Board of Trustees

Our next meeting is next Thursday 31st October. There are four elected parent repre-sentatives who you have voted onto the Board to support your views. Please let them know what you think, both the things that you like and things that you may wish to be changed or improved upon. Our parent representatives are Alan Robinson (Daniel’s dad Rm 1) Julius Johnson ( Tomas Rm 1, Ryan Rm 2 and Isabella’s Rm 4 dad) Stephanie Hall (Mason-Khan’s mum Rm 6) Sarjon Warde (Elbron’s dad Rm 2) Click on the below link for more about the Board of Trustee’s https://www.spps.school.nz/board-of-trustees/

Catholic Cultural Festival 30th October

Next Wednesday our Cultural Group will be representing our school at the catholic cultural group festival at Holy Cross. Sadly, due to lack of space parents aren’t invited. However, we will be performing on Tuesday at St Patrick’s School Hall at 2:30pm All are very welcome to come along and be proud. A huge thank you to Jessie, Helen Barber’s daughter who helped

our cultural group these last few weeks.

Without her, we wouldn’t be going. We would like to continue to

have one, but require someone with a Tongan heritage, and or

Samoan, and or Maori heritage to help keep our group

authentic.

You don’t have to commit to a regular practise.

We just need someone to help out occasionally to help put the

finer touches on our

performances.

Please see Tony if you can

spare some time...

SCHOOL CALENDAR Please check our online school calendar and

evens information at www.spps.school.nz

Weekly

Thursday & Friday ‘s Term 4

Swimming has started Seniors swim Thurdays 2-3pm

Juniors swim Fridays 2-3pm

Important dates for your diary.

Monday 28th October

Labour day

School is closed

Tuesday 29th October

2.30pm

Cultural Group practise

In the hall

Families welcome

Friday 1st November

9.30am

All saints day mass

There is a school

parish mass, All families

welcome.

Friday 15th November

Ethnic food fair

Room 1 Steps Champion: Eleyamo Read theory champion: Rohan & Fasil Excellence in performance– Esipito, Jacob & Eleyamo. Inspirational writing– Christiana. Extra effort in Maths whizz- ROOM ONE. 3 Progressing– Eleyamo, Angelei, Surafil, Ryan O & Aaron SB. Nearly– Daniel, Aaron A, Frank & Lavenya Room 2 Term 3 Week 9: ReadTheory Champion: Aaron George-Varghese StepsWeb Champion: Ryan Johnson StudyLadder Champion: Serenity Messenger

Star of the Week: Maellani Opetaia-Tiatia, Adrian Yako, Micheal Abera,

Benjamin Benyamen, Tyla Gray, Rohan Roy, Elbron Warde, Miriam Issa,

Ryan Johnson, Selam Kebede, Darius Latu

Term 4 Week 1:

ReadTheory Champion: Lily Girvan

StepsWeb Champion: Benjamin Benyamen StudyLadder Champion: Rohan Roy Math Whizz Awards: 20 September Athel, Anika, Mavryl, James C & Eleyamo. 26 September Tensae, Rohith, Arseama, Ryan O & Ryan J PB4L: Gavin, Nathnael, Darius, Angelei & Bella Gospel Value Term 4 Week 1:

Darius Latu – Hope – you are a sign of hope to everyone in the way you

deal with life and get through life’s disappointments.

Week 2: Maellani Opetaia-Tiatia – Holiness – When you were away you discovered the class had written essays for RE and you wrote and emailed through an essay on God. Miriam Issa – Hope – you are a beacon of hope to others in the way you treat people with kindness and display faith. Sunday Gospel Reading Champions

Term 3

Week 10: Rachel D’Souza

Term 4

Week 1: Aaron Siby Week 2: Bonita Dence and Esipito Pua Primary Sport Wellington Interzone Swimming: Charlie Madar-Leuluai, second place year 4 backstroke First equal year 4 boys breaststroke First place year 4 boys freestyle. Well done Charlie.

These children received an award in assembly in the last fortnight:

This term our Gospel Value is:

Happy Birthday to You!

This fortnight we pray for the following children who have

celebrated or will celebrate their birthdays.

Recent posts on our St Patrick’s Primary School, Kilbirnie Facebook Page St Patrick's Primary School, Kilbirnie https://www.facebook.com/St-Patricks-Primary-School-Kilbirnie-545790899241943/ • Tyla dances with her dance crew in the

Netherlands • Noel Leeming discount for weeks • Apply for a $250 Sports Scholarships • Tombola Mufti day this Friday • Welcome to our new students: Dean, Ann, Anton

and Mariam • Holiday Library Challenge champions: James,

Fasil and Selam • At assembly we congratulated Charlie on his im-

pressive inter zone swimming achievements. • Our students joined children all over the world to

pray the rosary as part of One Million Children Pray the Rosary on 18th October.

• Room 2 visit by Beekeeper • Ethnic Food Fair dates • School Holiday challenges • Netball prize giving • Farewell to two teachers. Annette Barnes retiring

Reading Recovery teacher and Lynley Ellen teacher aide at St Pat’s for 25 years!

• Our Vinnies attend the Saint Vincent De Paul Feast Day Mass celebrated with Cardinal John Dew

• Room 2 photo with Ma’a Nonu • Room 2 participates in the Eastern Zone Floor-

ball tournament • Past principal, Pat Mazur, pops in to visit staff. • Senior students had the opportunity to be part of

the audience for Story Studio LIVE show in the Te Papa Marae.

• Wellington Cricket lessons with classes

Like our page to follow and keep up to date with what’s happening in the school.

First Holy Communion Sacramental Programme candidates will begin preparation for their First Holy Communion in the holidays. Please keep these students and their families in your prayers. Ceanne Tolentino, Jessica D’Souza, Mavryl Gaspe & Charlie Madar-Leuluai

St Patricks welcomes:

Mariam Dawood into the new entrant class.

Dean Gunther into room 5. Ann & Anton Sony who have come from

India and are in room 4 (Ann) & the new entrant class (Anton).

We hope you enjoy your time here at St

Patricks.

School uniform

We are blessed to have a uniform. It is important that it is worn with pride. We are encouraging the students to wear the correct uniform at all times. We need your support to ensure that they don’t leave home with the incorrect uniform. Summer uniform expectations School hat to be worn at at morning break and lunch time and any outside afternoon activity School jersey (being phased out) or school polo fleece for warmth

Boys Year 1 to 6 Blue short sleeved polo shirt, navy blue shorts, black sandals or black shoes, school socks. We allow black sports type shoes for comfort rather than black leather school shoes. Please don’t buy bright pink or green or lime shoes etc. Boys Years 7 and 8 Blue short sleeved school shirt, navy blue shorts, black sandals or black shoes, school socks. We allow black sports type shoes for comfort rather than black leather school shoes. Please don’t buy bright pink or green or lime shoes etc. Girls Year 1 to 6 Blue short sleeved polo shirt, navy blue shorts or tunic, black sandals or black shoes, white socks. We allow black sports type shoes for comfort rather than black leather school shoes. Please don’t buy bright pink or green or lime shoes etc. Girls Year 7 and 8 Blue summer senior tunic black sandals or black shoes, white socks Please don’t buy bright pink or green or lime shoes etc. Sports Uniform Blue shorts and school PE top Please note… Wearing track pants or ‘skins’ under the shorts or dresses is not permitted. Hair should be tied up if it is long enough to do so. (both girls and boys) Jewellery is not permitted at school. The exceptions are…watches may be worn, a single

pair of stud earrings and a necklace (with a cross or taonga) that is worn under the shirt.

You can purchase the school uniform from NZ Uniforms online and in Thorndon Quay, the school will stock one of each size if you would like to try on before you buy. (not in school yet) There will be the option of 4 part payments when you buy online. Click on the link to have a look: https://www.nzuniforms.com/

Vermicelli Noodle Salad

Fresh, delicious, easy - what more can you want? Ingredients: - 100g Vermicelli Noodles - 1 Spiralized Carrot - 1 Spiralized Zucchini - 1/2 Spiralized Telegraph Cucumber - 1 Small Finely Chopped Brown Onion - Small Handful Mung Bean Sprouts - 1/2 Cup Chopped Coriander Dressing: - 3 Tbsp. Fish Sauce - 3 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar - 2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil - 1 tsp. Crushed Garlic - 1/2 tsp. Paprika Directions: Cook vermicelli in boiling water for 5-10 minutes until soft, drain and cool. Spiralize (or finely chop!) cucumber, carrot and zucchini. Add all vegetable ingredients to the cooled noodles. In a jar or shaker, combine all dressing ingredients and pour over salad before serving.

Pumpkin and Feta Muffins Ingredients:

• 5 Free Range Eggs – lightly whisked with a fork

• 190g Almond Meal

• 15mL Olive Oil

• 1 Heaped Teaspoon Gluten Free Baking Powder

• 2 Finely Chopped Garlic Cloves

• 1 Tbsp. Chopped Rosemary

• 1 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley

• 60g Feta

• 175g Cooked Diced Pumpkin – Cooled

• 2 Tbsp. Pumpkin Seeds

• Salt and Pepper

Directions: Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray with spray or paper muffin liners. Mix all ingredients into a bowl except pumpkin, feta and seeds. Gently fold in pumpkin and feta so that they stay in clumps. Put mixture evenly into muffin tray and sprinkle the seeds over the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve immediately or freeze for another time! These are great for breakfast, a light lunch or as a snack during the day. They would even be great in the kids lunch box!

Nutritional Information Per Muffin (makes 12): Protein: 9.6g

Carbohydrates: 2g

Fats: 13.6g

Calories: 169 Benefits: Pumpkin is a great vegetable to help with weight loss. It has so few carbohydrates per 100g – one of the lowest around! Its versatile, filling and full of Vitamin A for your eye sight!