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Touch Managing Team First Meeting – Term 3 – 23 July, 7pm – Staffroom

Thursday, July 4, 2019, 12:51 PM

Touch Managing Team – First Meeting – Term 3, Tuesday, 23 July, 7pm, School Staffroom Help make the Thursday night S’Mart Touch Tournament happen! Keen on Touch Rugby? We are getting a group of parents/caregivers together to provide support running the S’Mart/PTA Touch Rugby Competition held in Term 4. This competition runs on Thursday’s after school at Waltham Park. Beginning on Thursday 24 October it runs for 6-7 weeks. The ‘Touch Managing Team’ will be involved with a range of roles including: Organising St Martin’s School Touch Teams General pre-tournament organisation Managing Junior Referees (Year 7/8 Referees) Marketing to other schools and sports co-ordinators Assisting at each Thursday night Touch Tournament (specific jobs assigned) Weekly website updating/draws/results/referee rosters/scorecards Ideally, we are looking for around 6-10 people to assist our current co-ordinators with this super fun community event. Historically, this tournament attracts around 60 teams from schools throughout South Christchurch. Put it in your diary now: Initial meeting of the Touch Managing Team, Tuesday 23 July (first Tuesday of Term 3), 7pm in School Staffroom Come along and find out how you can get involved!

QUIZ INFO FOR SUNDAY 30th JUNE

Friday, June 28, 2019, 2:04 PM

INFO FOR SUNDAY 3OTH JUNE!!! Thanks to all those who have purchased tickets to the St Martins Quiz night this Sunday 30th June. Woohoo – It’s going to be a fabulous night!!! So come on down to Sixty6 @ Christchurch Casino this Sunday 30th June. Doors open at 6pm for an early drink, and the quiz goes from 7pm – 9.30pm. Parking is available in the carpark opposite the venue on 66 Peterborough Street and bring in your parking ticket so they can validate it at the bar for free parking!! Bring some loose change as on the night you’ll be able to boost your quiz scores by purchasing some “buy an answer dots” which some of our students will be selling for $2 each or $20 for one answer per round!!!!

FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY YOUR QUIZ TICKETS – DON’T MISS THE FUN!!!!!

Friday, June 28, 2019, 9:08 AM

LAST DAY TO BUY QUIZ NIGHT TICKETS!! Yes folks, it’s the last day before Quiz Night so get in there and get your tickets to the social event of the term! We still have a few left and would love your support to make this a truly fabulous night! All proceeds go towards enriching our lovely school environment (shade sails, plants, and outdoor seating, to name a few). Buy from the office or online (pay to: 12-3147-0420521-00, please use ‘Quiz’ and your name as references) We can’t wait to see you all at Quiz. What a great way to wind down the term – a few drinks, some sneaky bar snacks, and loads of laughs with friends – see you there!

QUIZ NIGHT!!!

Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 9:10 AM

LAST WEEK TO BUY QUIZ NIGHT TICKETS!! Yes folks, it’s the last week before Quiz Night so get in there and get your tickets to the social event of the term! We still have a few left and would love your support to make this a truly fabulous night! All proceeds go towards enriching our lovely school environment (shade sails, plants, and outdoor seating, to name a few). Buy from the office or online (pay to: 12-3147-0420521-00, please use ‘Quiz’ and your name as references) or stop by the gate this Wednesday before pick up to grab tickets from our table! We can’t wait to see you all at Quiz. What a great way to wind down the term – a few drinks, some sneaky bar snacks, and loads of laughs with friends – see you there!

Uniform Sale & Coffee Morning this

Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 10:55 AM

UNIFORM SALE & COFFEE MORNING THIS FRIDAY 21 JUNE Come on down to the hall this Friday morning for a coffee and a spot of shopping. We’ve had some new stuff come in so the racks are full (ish) again! Sale starts at 8.45 (please let senior students exit the hall first). Cash only please. See you there!

QUIZ NIGHT!!!

Monday, June 17, 2019, 12:58 PM

QUIZ NIGHT!! Yes it’s that time again, folks — time to dust off your trivia hats and try to remember what Van Gogh’s middle name was — because the St Martin’s TRIVIA NIGHT is back!! By popular demand, we’re hosting another super fun night for our community to get together and share a few laughs. Get together a table of your most trivia savvy friends or let us find you one to join! Come on down to the Sixty6 @ Christchurch Casino on Sunday 30 June. Doors open at 6 pm for an early drink, and the quiz goes from 7 pm – 9.30 pm. Tickets are available at the office now for $15. Cash is welcome, or you can pay online to the SMART Community account: 12-3147-0420521-00 (Please use ‘Quiz’ and your name as references) It’s going to be a fabulous night, with loads of fun and laughs, and we would love to see you there!!

No School Assembly today – 14th June

Friday, June 14, 2019, 12:53 PM

School assembly for today, Friday 14th June has been cancelled.

St Martins School Board of Trustee Elections 2019

Friday, June 14, 2019, 11:03 AM

We are now able to advise the three parent representatives elected to the Board of Trustees for 2019. They are: Becky Ellis (McDonald), Mike Greenslade and Solly Turner. We thank all those who put their names forward for nomination and congratulate those who have been elected. Michele Stephens Board of Trustees Secretary

Student Led Conferences and early school closing

Friday, June 14, 2019, 8:57 AM

A reminder that Progress Student Led Conferences for the Year 3 to 8 students will be held on Tuesday 18th June from 1.30pm to 8pm and Tuesday 25th June from 3.30pm to 8pm. School will close at lunchtime (12.30pm) on Tuesday 18th June for all students to allow for more afternoon appointment times. School will close at the normal time of 3pm on Thursday 28th June. Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use booking reference knubh. Follow the easy online instructions to make your booking. if you do not have internet access or need some assistance please contact Michele in the school office – ph 332-6121 ext 701. Bookings close on Monday 24th June. Creche will be provided as per usual in the library.

Working Bee Thank You

Thursday, June 13, 2019, 8:50 AM

Another fantastic turnout for the planting working bee this weekend. The whole community can see and appreciate the fruits of your labour – hopefully for a long time to come. It looks amazing! Special mentions to the many kids who came down and did a sterling job of planting, digging and shoveling and also to Tahndha from the Smart PTA for providing a well-received morning tea. Also to Tracey from DOC Motukarara who came down just to help and support us on her day off!! As the plants are just getting bedded in, it would be great if everyone can keep off the planted areas. I know the kids that helped will definitely be keeping any intruders off their hard work . Well done guys, last planting session for the year will be before end of term 3. Hope to see you there! Kate H. BoT

St Martins School