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Salami Fundraiser Reminder – Orders Close this Wednesday 13th

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 9:20 AM

A Reminder that orders for the salami will close this Wednesday 13th November for our popular fundraiser featuring Cashmere Cuisine’s premium hand made salami. $25/600g roll. Choose from spicy, garlic, venison or pepperoni. Great for camping, tramping, xmas presents and just to have on hand over summer. Keeps for months. Payment by cash or deposit into the Smart community account ASB 12-3147-0420521-00 Spare forms are in the school office so please encourage friends and colleagues to order as well. Any questions contact Jacqui. jacqinder@yahoo.com

THANK YOU MESSAGE – LACHIE

Friday, November 8, 2019, 12:51 PM

Jon and I both attended last weeks Shave Your Lid for Our Kid event at St Martins. For both of us, the emotions of the day made publically thanking everyone overwhelming so we asked that our thank you be emailed. Our family offers a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been supporting Lachie. Some of you won’t be aware that Lachie started his first day of school at St Martin’s from hospital. He was on treatment at the time for cancer and the doctors gave us a pass card from hospital so he could attend his first day, on strict instructions that we would have him back at hospital by midday. We pushed the boundaries a little and returned him at 2pm to disapproving looks, but Lachie had had a ball. From that very first day, St Martins School has been a haven for Lachie. A place of friendship, normality and stability. We are deeply humbled that once again the St Martins community has stepped in show support for one of their own. To arrive at school on Tuesday to a school hall packed with students, teachers, parents and a unexpectedly large group of brave volunteers was an experience unlike anything we have been a part of. We watched a community come together to normalise one the most confronting aspects of cancer, and in doing so this community helped to make the journey easier for Lachie. We were in awe of the courage and bravery shown by the volunteers and were moved to tears as we watched many of them battle their own nerves in order to follow through with a commitment they had made to support a fellow student. To see such a display of empathy, solidarity and depth of conviction from such young students was inspiring. Thank you to everyone for your words of encouragement, your messages of support and your donations. To the volunteers, thank you for challenging yourselves physically and mentally in order to better understand the journey Lachie is on, and to travel it alongside him. And as the weather heats up – make sure your wear your hats! Thank you seems so inadequate. Our gratitude to you all is immense. Kelly and Jon Sharpe

Parent Workshop – Supporting Your Child in a Digital World

Friday, November 8, 2019, 8:56 AM

Mana Ake ‘Supporting your child in a digital world’ The digital world is here to stay. Are your children safe in the online world? Come along and find out how to keep your child safe in a digital world. When: Tuesday 12 November Where: Whare Kūkūwai (building where the office is located) Time: 7.00 – 8.30pm Please RSVP to Alice Denley aliced@stmartins.school.nz by Monday 11 November.

Coffee morning and uniform sale this Friday 8 November!

Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 12:47 PM

Coffee morning and uniform sale this Friday 8 November! Come down and grab a bargain, stay for a cuppa and a chat. See you there! When: Friday 8 Nov Time: 8.45 am (please let seniors exit hall first) Where: School Hall **Cash only please**

Lachie Challenge – Shave Ya Lid for OUR Kid now starting at 1.30 today not 2.00pm

Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 9:54 AM

Lachie Challenge – Shave Ya Lid for OUR Kid. Time changed to 1.30pm today Just a note to advise that we have now brought forward the time of this event to 1.30pm today in the school hall. We are hoping to raise A LOT of money.  Please donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/the-lachie-challenge and share the link with friends and family. We have lots of volunteers so should be a fun event. We also welcome Cheeky Browns Hairdressing and The Dog Box Barber Shop to the event.  Both have volunteered to help shave/cut those lovely locks. All proceeds will be given directly to Lachie so that he can purchase the things he needs or wants to help him through his treatment.  He may even have enough money by the end of the Lachie Challenges to take his family on a decent holiday.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO S’MART COMMUNITY/PTA CONSTITUTION

Monday, November 4, 2019, 1:52 PM

Proposed Amendments to S’Mart Community/PTA Constitution During 2019 the S’Mart Community/PTA Constitution was reviewed to ensure it was fit for purpose. As a result the S’Mart Community/PTA Managing Committee recently passed a motion to amend the Constitution to simplify and better align it with existing operating processes. We now seek feedback on the proposed changes (see attached PDF document). Please email any comments on the proposed amendments to: chairperson@smartcommunity.org.nz Feedback will be discussed at a Special General Meeting, proceeding the S’Mart /PTA meeting, on Monday, 2nd December 2019 at 7.30pm in the School Staffroom. Jamie Billings Chairperson S’Mart Community/PTA revisedsmartcommconstitution_oct2019_1

Lachie Challenge – Shave Ya Lid for OUR Kid

Monday, November 4, 2019, 9:40 AM

Lachie Challenge – Shave Ya Lid for OUR Kid Proudly introducing our volunteers who have jumped on board the ‘shave train’ for Lachie (22 students and Year 7/8 teacher, Alice Barakat).  One of our students, Tamar (who may well have the longest hair in the school) is donating her hair to Freedom Wigs in Dunedin.  There is also a rumour floating around that our male teachers are waxing their legs. The event will be held on Tuesday 5th November at 2 pm in the school hall. This makes for A LOT of hair, so we are hoping to raise A LOT of money.  Please donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/the-lachie-challenge and share the link with friends and family. We also welcome Cheeky Browns Hairdressing and The Dog Box Barber Shop to the event.  Both have volunteered to help shave/cut those lovely locks. All proceeds will be given directly to Lachie so that he can purchase the things he needs or wants to help him through his treatment.  He may even have enough money by the end of the Lachie Challenges to take his family on a decent holiday.

Mana Ake Parent Drop In – Tuesday 5 November

Friday, November 1, 2019, 1:18 PM

Just a reminder we have our parent drop in service every fortnight. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat with one of our wonderful kaimahi. They are experienced in offering support to whānau around their child’s well being. Due to availability we asked that you book a 10 minute catch up with Diane in the office – dianem@stmartins.school.nz Our drop in runs between 8.30 – 9.15am.

Calendar and Card Orders for 2019

Friday, November 1, 2019, 10:41 AM

Your child would have received by now a letter explaining the process for ordering Calendar, Cards and Diaries. This year the ordering process is slightly different, as you can view your child’s artwork online before you place your order. This is a simple process, enter your child’s individual code that was on the letter that you received and place your order. The last date for ordering is the 11 November 2019.

Touch Rugby 2019

Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 2:48 PM

TOUCH RUGBY 2019 HELP, HELP, HELP! We still have a few slots to fill for our upcoming Thursdays Touch Rugby sessions.  Even if your child is not playing, coming to help us for one small shift would be greatly appreciated.  All funds raised from this event goes directly toward helping our kids!  Please click on the link below to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0444A5AA28ABFB6-stmartins2

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