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NEWSLETTER 26 March 2015
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Dear Families
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This Sunday we move into the last week of preparation for Easter.
The Jews had been longing for a great leader, like one of their Kings of old, who would lead them
to victory against the Roman invaders. They thought that Jesus might be that leader.
At this time of Passover many Jews gathered in Jerusalem to remember how God had saved
them from slavery. But by his actions he shows everyone that he is no earthly king or soldier – he
comes as the King of peace, love and forgiveness. This is why he chose to enter the city riding
on a donkey, commonly used for carrying loads, rather than a battle horse. It is important at this
time to focus on the agony and desolation of the passion, but to remember most importantly
Jesus rose from the dead. This is the foundation of our faith.
We wish our “Soapbox Derby” team all the very best for their races this Saturday. They have
spent a good deal of time preparing for the event with wonderful support from staff and parents.
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded certificates at assembly:
St Mary
James Williams-Horgan
St Lucy
Joshua Fernandez, Elizabeth Beckett
St Benedict
Jamie Thorpe
St Leo
Lochlainn Reid, Maya Timlin
St Nicholas
Nick Ellis, Ruby Tait
St Francis
Adam Viscoe, Eloise Dance
St Joachim
Tiffiny McVeigh, Lorelei Slater,
Logan Giddy
St Peter
Victoria Knight,
Lily-Anne Humphreys
St Anthony
Ashton Savage, Georgia Brackebush,
Holly Gray, Jaron Hobman
St Joseph
Keanu Savage, Jayden Churches
St Augustine
Phoebe Street, Joshua Blackman
St Dominic
Mackenzie Felton, Luc Bull
St Patrick
Charlie McKenzie-Linnell, Amy Shimwell
Team News
Matikao Team: This week in Matikao team, we continue to focus on independently getting ready
for learning. We are learning to sequence ideas and information when sharing them in different
ways. In Maths we are learning to make simple bar graphs to show information about our
classes.
Mokehu Team: We continue working on the Key Competencies in Mokehu and encouraging the
students to take more and more responsibility for themselves. You can support your child by
helping establish and reinforce good Home Learning routines – especially filling in the Reading
Log each night. Our regular Tuesday afternoon sports sessions where the classes rotate around
different games and different teachers is proving to be a wonderful opportunity to practice the
Key Competency of relating to others. We will continue with this rotation next term. Your child
needs to bring PE gear to school every day, but especially Tuesdays. Thank you for your
support.
Huruhuru team: We are looking forward to many of the Huruhuru students leading our Stations
of the Cross next Thursday. Congratulations and good luck to our selected team participating in
the Trolley Derby in Stanmore Bay this weekend and Go the Blackcaps!!!!
May God’s blessing come upon you.
Alan Watts
Principal
Hibiscus Coast Parish Priest: Father Patrick Brady – P: 09 426 5599 ext 2 – E: [email protected]
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Dear Friends,
This Sunday, Palm Sunday, is the great doorway leading into Holy Week, the week when the Lord
Jesus makes his way towards the culmination of his earthly existence. He goes up to Jerusalem in
order to fulfil the Scriptures and to be nailed to the wood of the Cross, the throne from which he will
reign for ever, drawing to himself humanity of every age and offering to all the gift of redemption.
We invite you all to join us for Liturgy this Holy Thursday, April 2nd, when our senior students
will reenact the Passion of Christ.
I wish you all a happy, Holy and safe holiday.
SCHOOL NEWS
Soapbox Derby
Come along to Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay on Saturday
28th March for the local Soapbox Derby to support the
Stella Maris team. Racing starts at 9am. If the team do well
they will go through to the Nationals which will also be held
on Brightside Road on the Sunday 29th March. All support
is greatly appreciated, we’d love to see you there. We
would like to thank our generous sponsors Clarksons
Electrical www.clarksons.co.nz
Donations Tax Receipts If you require a "donations tax receipt" please
E:[email protected]. Receipts will be sent
electronically at the start of Term 2.
Cupcake Friday
Tomorrow in the school foyer from
8.15am. $2.50 per cupcake or Cookie.
Mufti Day Tomorrow - Caritas
The second mufti day for the term will be tomorrow, 27th
March, please bring a gold coin to support Caritas.
Open Day 2016 Enrolments
The school will hold its annual open day on 12th May
commencing at 9.00am till midday. Please do share this
date with anyone who you think would like to attend.
ICAS Testing - Last Change To Enter!
On Monday last week all Year 3-8 children should have
taken home a letter about the ICAS testing (these tests are
put together by the University of New South Wales,
Australia. Children around the Pacific and Asia take part in
them). The tests are optional, if you wish your child to sit
them you need to return the forms with payment to the
school office by tomorrow morning, this is the deadline
for entries. If you have misplaced your copy of the letter
you can download it from the school website. If you have
any queries about these tests please contact Miss Cyprian
through
the
school
office
or
[email protected]
Pita Pit Lunch Friday
Collect an order form from the school office. Orders must
be at the school office by 9.00am Friday morning. Last
weeks ‘Golden ticket‘ winner was Kate Van Oosterom, this
means Kate gets her next Pita Pit for free. Every week one
lucky student who orders Pita Pit will find a ‘golden ticket’
inside the wrapper of their pita pit.
Anzac Day Remembrance
Ceremony
If your child/children would like to
represent Stella Maris at the ANZAC
Day Remembrance ceremony to be
held at the Silverdale RSA on Saturday
25th April at 11.00am please give their
name/s to Mrs Zanzottera or Mrs Bates
as soon as possible.
Child Care Information
If you are going on holiday and or leaving your children in
the care of someone other than yourself, please contact
the school office with the name and and contact details of
the person caring for your children in your absence. Thank
you.
PTFA NEWS
Second Hand Uniform Sale
A reminder that Term 2 sees our students change into
winter uniform, so join us in the foyer tomorrow morning
Friday 27th from 8.15-9am for a second hand uniform sale.
Easter Eggs
A massive thanks to all the kids and parents!, for their
efforts here. A reminder all money is due tomorrow Friday
27th March and prizes will be given out at Monday’s
assembly, everyone who has their money in, is in to win!
We will let you know final money raised at the beginning of
term 2, but we’re into the thousands!
PTFA Sausage Sizzle Lunch
You can put away the lunchboxes a day early, as Thursday
2nd April (last day of term) is Sausage Sizzle Day! $4 and
$6 combos are available, the order form is in this
newsletter (extra forms are next to the red box). Please
note orders are due in by Tuesday afternoon. We would
also love some extra hands to deliver the lunches, so if you
can help ring or text Sarah on 021 995 226.
The school Newsletter can be viewed on the school website
www.stellamaris.school.nz
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SPORTS NEWS
Congratulations To
Lily-Anne Humphreys who competed at the recent Orewa
Surf Lifesaving Club Championships. Lily-Anne won 5
gold medals and was awarded the Trophy for the best 7
year old 2015. Fantastic effort Lily-Anne.
Congratulations To
18 students from Stella Maris took part in the Kiwi Kids
Triathlon 2015. Most had to swim at least 50mtr – 100mtr,
Bike approx 4km, Run approx 1.5km. It was a great day
and all the children did really well. The children entered
were: Alexandra Hegan, Catlin O'Reilly, Taylor O'Reilly,
Ella Aguas, Regan Mant, Jack McEwan, Fynn Minogue,
Olly Minogue, Connor Henderson, Jack Sykes, Sophie
Sykes, Lilly Rumsby, Maui Morgan, Ciara O'Neill, Amy
O'Neill, Hannah O'Neill, MacKenzie Carkeek, Jackson
Mant.
Passion Play
In the beautiful setting of Villa Maria Winery, Saturday
28th March, Bishop Pat Dunn invites all parishioners to
see this moving portrayal. For more information visit
www.passionplay2015.org.nz
Preparing For Easter
Rite II Reconciliation Times
Thur
Frid
26th March
27th March
Warkw / Puhoi
Orewa 7.00pm
7.00pm
Easter Ceremonies
Timetable
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Last Supper, 7.30pm
St Francis Manly
Good Friday
Way of the Cross for Children,
10.00am
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 3.00pm
St Francis
St John’s
Easter Saturday
Vigil Mass
8.00pm
St John’s
Easter Sunday
Easter Masses 8.30am St Francis
10.15am St John’s
COMMUNITY NEWS
Carmel College Pre-enrolment Evening For
The 2016 Year 7 And Year 9 Intake
Wednesday, 22 April 4:00 – 6:30pm in the college hall.
The programme is: 4:00 – 4:30pm, A presentation about
PARISH NEWS
Weekly Stations Of The Cross
During Lent, Friday 7.00pm a St John’s and Sunday
4.00pm at St Francis Church.
Youth Stations Of The Cross
To be held at St Francis Church, Whangaparaoa at 10am
on Good Friday. Any youth who would like to read a
prayer at a station please contact Therese 09 4240732.
the enrolment process 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5.30pm Tours of
the school. 6:00–6:30pm the presentation on the
enrolment process will be repeated for those who did not
attend the first presentation. The programme has been
arranged to give families flexibility and choice. Some
families may be able to attend the earlier presentation and
then do a tour while it may suit other families to have a
tour first then attend the presentation. The Pre-enrolment
Evening is an opportunity for parents and their daughters
to visit Carmel College and receive information about the
2016 enrolment process. After the Pre-enrolment Evening,
online applications for Year 7 and Year 9 will be opened.
The deadline for making application will be 22nd May. It is
likely that at Year 7 only preference applications (those
with a Preference Certificate signed by a Parish Priest) will
be offered a place. An invitation to meet with a member of
the Senior Leadership Team will be made to all families
offered placement for their daughters.
Puhoi Sports Club Soccers Players Wanted
Spaces available for boys and girls in 9th to 13th grade
soccer teams and a newly formed women’s team. For
more information contact [email protected] or for
Women’s soccer Inge Richards [email protected]
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
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Liturgy 8.55 am
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
PTFA Second Hand Uniform Sale 8.15am
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Soap Box Derby
Soap Box Derby
Palm (Passion) Sunday
PTFA School Lunch
Stations of the Cross at School - 9.15am All Welcome
TERM ONE ENDS
Holy Thursday
Good Friday - Passion of the Lord
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday - Daylight Saving Commences
TERM TWO STARTS
Year 7/8 Tech
Carmel College Pre-enrolment evening
Liturgy 8.55 am
Life Education Programme Commences
ANZAC Ceremony 11am Silverdale RSA
ANZAC DAY OBSERVED TODAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Book Fair Week
Mum’s Day
Open Day - New Enrolments 2016
Full School Mass at St Patricks Cathedral
Bring a Can Week - Parish Care and Share
Year 7/8 Tech
Liturgy 8.55 am
Cafe` Stella 9.00 am
Year 7/8 Tech
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Japanese students arrive - Host families needed
Netball
– Cancellation Number –
09 424 2318
Parish Office
– Fr Pat Brady –
[email protected]
– Parish Secretary –
Theresa Fouché
[email protected]
– Pastoral Associates –
Deacon Murray Morgan
[email protected]
09 426 5599
SKIDS
– After School Care –
027 846 1725
School Dental Clinic
09 426 8470
Bayes Buses
09 426 5504
Ritchies Buses
09 420 6091
Public Health Nurse
– Adrienne Powderley –
09 427 0300 ext 4339
Influenza A (H1N1)
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Anzac Day (Observed 27 April)
Queens Birthday
Labour Day
– Advise Healthline –
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Stella Maris School
– Website –
www.stellamaris.school.nz
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~Pope Francis~
“Ki te ingoa o te Matua, O te Tamaiti O te Wairua Tapu, Amene”
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Amen
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