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Parent Workshop – Tuesday 24th September

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 2:02 PM

Learn about managing worry in your whānau. From 7pm to 8.30pm in the Whare Kūkūwai. Please RSVP to Michele email: micheles@stmartins.school.nz by Monday 23rd September.

Wearable Arts Information

Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 8:57 AM

Kia ora koutou, Just wanted to let you know that we are two thirds of the way towards being sold out for the two evening shows. Less than 100 tickets left for Wednesday and only slightly more than that available on Thursday night. We may have some door sales available but it would pay to get in quick over the next few days! There will be a newsletter coming home tomorrow regarding times and places to pick up and drop off your tamariki, please check for it and let a teacher know if you don’t recieve one – it is very important! We are very much looking forward to you seeing th show, the rehearsals are looking amazing! Ngā mihi, Danielle Boxall

Clarification of end of term assemblies

Monday, September 16, 2019, 2:33 PM

Kia ora koutou This term there will be two end of term assemblies to ensure we have the time to properly celebrate each event. On Friday 20th September (Week 9) we will hold the assembly to celebrate student achievement, where certificates will be awarded for Effort, Learning and Values. Assembly starts at 1.30pm On Friday 27th September (Week 10) we will hold the assembly for students and staff to farewell Bernadette May. We welcome you to come and say your farewells to Bernadettefrom 3pm in the Whare Kūkūwai where there will be some refreshments and time to chat with Bernadette and other staff.

BIG SKATE

Monday, September 16, 2019, 10:45 AM

Less than a week to go till our BIG SKATE this Saturday the 21st of September. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, then please see Diane in the office or even easier, pay online to the S’Mart Community Account and we’ll deliver the tickets to your child in their class. And it’s not just for the kids!  We’d love to see all the Mums, Dads, Grandparents, friends and family come along too.  The more the merrier and the more we raise for our school. When? September 21st 4:30-6:30 Where? Alpine Ice Cost? $15 for a two hour session including skate hire S’Mart Account number:  ASB 12-3147-0420521-00.  (Please use iceskate as reference) It’ll be loads of fun.  Can’t wait to see you there!

Green Melon Family Photos this Sunday -please pay!!!!

Friday, September 13, 2019, 9:10 AM

Thanks to everyone who has booked in to get their photograph taken this Sunday 15th September in the School Hall. There are only 7 slots available so get in quick!!!! If you haven’t already paid the $20 – please pay online into the SMART account 12-3147-0420521-00 with PHOTO and your name as the reference or alternatively you can bring $20 cash on the day.

Twilight Touch – Final Call for Players!

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 2:58 PM

Twilight Touch – Final Call for Players! The Sign Up for players to join St Martins teams at the Term Four Twilight Touch Tournament is closing shortly.  We will be finalising teams over the new few days.  If your child is wanting to play but doesn’t know who to approach then join up (follow the link below)! https://forms.gle/5JxkB4sqsXkXDvqW6 We particularly need the following players: Year 0-2 Girls Year 3-4 Girls Year 7-8 Boys Please note: This Sign Up is ONLY for players wanting to be allocated into a school team.  If your child is in a team independently organised by a parent then your manager will have registered the entire team.  If you believe you have mistakenly registered here or have any questions please contact shellharford@gmail.com.

Change to farewell for Bernadette May

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 1:32 PM

In discussion with Bernadette it has been decided to change the farewell that was to be held on Wednesday 18th September. We now invite you to come to the Whare Kūkūwai after assembly on Friday 27th September. Bernadette’s family schedule meant that people very special to Bernadette were not able to attend. There is going to be a final assembly on Friday 27th September from the students for Bernadette. There is not a lot of space and this is a time for the students, who were always Bernadette’s main priority, to say their goodbyes and celebrate Bernadette’s contribution to St Martins School. Therefore we welcome you to come and say your farewells to Bernadette after school on Friday 27th September in the Whare Kūkūwai where there will be some refreshments and time to chat with Bernadette and other staff.

A guide to school statements

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 9:04 AM

Twice each term, account holders will be emailed statements. (Please note the system only allows one account holder per family account). One is sent near the start of each term and one is sent near the end of each term. For some of you these may just update you on your account, while for others it may be a friendly reminder that payment would be appreciated. When you receive your statement it will have 2 or 3 sections. The first section is headed “Donations/Contributions”. The School Donation is invoiced at the start of the year and is $100.00 per child per year ($25.00 per term) up to a maximum of $200.00 per family per year. If you pay this at $25.00 per term you will notice the balance reducing each term. The second section is headed “Purchases”. This is where you will find costs such as school trips, camps, activities and extra curricular costs such as music, basketball, waterpolo etc. We do appreciate payment each term for these costs. If you have automatic payments set up these will be used towards these costs. You do not need to do anything more. The third section (if applicable) is headed “Unallocated Payments/Credits”. If you have paid more than the costs required, then this will show the amount yet to be allocated to future costs. Please remember that if you have any questions about your school account I am always happy to help. Michele Stephens – Office Manager

Clarification of the classroom moves

Monday, September 9, 2019, 9:03 AM

As mentioned in yesterday’s newsletter there are classes on the move. The classes shifting from the new Whare Kūkūwai back to the newly renovated two-story block are: Year 5/6 Alice Denley and James Robinson (Navigators 3) Year 7/8 Hamish Lancaster-Whillis and Amy Kenel (Highfliers 1) Katelyn Hill and Alice Barakat (Highfliers 2) Nicky Pateman and Jarad Pateman (Highfliers 3) The classes moving into the Whare Kūkūwai are: Year 0-2 Peta Berry and Charlotte Bates (Explorers 1) Michelle Parsons and Helen Norcliffe (Explorers 3) Year 3/4 Kate Keenan and Heather Owen (Discoverers 1) Ruth Burry/Judy Davies and Bethan Dempster (Explorers 2) will move into the existing classrooms, Room 8 and 9. Suzy O’Hara and Caitlin Ross/Lana Sweeney (Explorers 4) will move into the existing classrooms, Room 22 and 23. Explorers 2 and Explorers 4 will continue to play in the top playground, with the exception of the Year 2’s (from Explorers 2). These students will have the opportunity to play in the bottom playground as we have always allowed them to do this in Term 4. These changes are due to the introduction of staggered breaks and because part of the Junior buildings will be fenced off reducing the area for playing.

Farewell for Bernadette May

Monday, September 9, 2019, 8:59 AM

Dear Staff, Parents and Caregivers As you know, we will be saying farewell to Bernadette May at the end of this term. We would love to you come and celebrate Bernadette’s time at St Martins School and to farewell her as she embarks on her next exciting adventure as Principal of Tai Tapu School. Please find attached your invitation with all the details plus RSVP information. Michele Stephens  

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