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NEWSLETTER 23 October 2014
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
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Dear Families
This Sunday In the gospel we hear Jesus tell us about the greatest commandment “You shall
love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Then he
tells us the second greatest is “you shall love your neighbour as yourself.”
Jesus did not mean that we are to be nice only to the person that lives next door to us. Jesus
meant that we must love others even when they may not be very nice to us. That’s hard to do,
but Jesus shows us that it can be done.
There were people who hurt Jesus and caused Jesus to be nailed to a cross. Jesus had done
nothing wrong, but He was punished. How did Jesus treat these hurtful people? He asked God
to forgive them! Jesus is our example of how to be a neighbour.
On October 28th we celebrate our annual Grandparents day. We invite Grandparents to come to
school in the morning and join with their grandchildren in their classrooms, share morning tea
with other grandparents in the school hall, and be entertained by some of our students. “Family
Life Gifts” will be holding a stall in the foyer on this day giving people a chance to purchase gifts.
We thank them for this opportunity and look forward to seeing all our Stella Maris Grandparents
for a fun morning.
On October 31st the PTFA are holding a “Fancy Dress” disco at school. Years 0 – 3 will be from
5.00 pm to 6.30 pm and Years 4 – 8 from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Thank you to the PTFA team for
arranging this function for the students.
Congratulations to the following who were awarded certificates at Assembly:
St Mary
St Lucy
Aaron Lal, Lily-Ana De Frietas, Macy Sullivan
Oriah Barrett, Emily Meales
St Benedict
St Leo
Maya Timlin, Bianca Person
Sophia Sykes, Damian Kim, Jack Handford
St Nicholas
St Francis
Noah Hutchison, Sadie Mitchell
Jessie Berry, Reef Barrett
St Clare
St Joachim
Jack Sykes, Regan Mant
Kailen Brackebush, Harrison Lawler
St Anthony
Smith Rowland, Julius Hakaraia
St Augustine
Daniel Manning, Ciara Aitken
St Dominic
Victoria Johnstone, Francesca Kubala
St Joseph
Christian Newey, Chloe Crook
St Peter
Grace Rackham, Stella Drinkwater
St Patrick
Jada Ye, Mia Boothroyd
Team News
Matikao Team: Athletics skills will continue to be a PE focus, so please ensure PE gear is at
school each day. We have been talking about our own treasures and listening to the stories of
others, discussing what makes different people value different things. We have been assessing
maths and reading and this will continue over the next few weeks.
Mokehu Team: Reminder “The Treasure Seekers”. We will be performing one day only in the
week after Labour day. Show date: Wednesday 29th October. First show at 11.20 am Second
show at 1.30 pm. In between our Show preparations, we have begun our final assessments for
the year as we begin preparation for report writing.
Huruhuru Team: This week our Year 7 – 8 class and the Wastewise group went to the Waitakere
transfer station to explore the amount of rubbish they have to recycle or put into landfills. We
have begun our Athletics sessions in preparation for our School Athletics day on Friday
21st November. Teachers have begun signing off Shine Challenges which are all due by the
beginning of week 4.
Alan Watts
Principal
Hibiscus Coast Parish Priest: Father Patrick Brady – P: 09 426 5599 ext 2 – E: patrickb@xtra.co.nz
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Each day we pray in our classes asking that we try to follow the teachings of Christ and Mary.
To listen, learn and love. We remind children daily to “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
May we remind ourselves and our children of this often.
Have a safe and restful weekend.
Manaaki te Atua ia tatou
SCHOOL NEWS
Rosary
During the month of October, a decade of the Rosary will
be said everyday in the classroom at 8.50 am. The
exception is on a Thursday when Rosary will be in the hall
at 8.55 am and parents are welcome to come and join us.
Stella Maris Celebrates 10 Years In 2015
The actual celebration will be held on 20th February 2015
in conjunction with the welcome picnic. It will commence
at 1.30 pm with a Thanksgiving Liturgy and flow into an
afternoon for meeting up with past staff, students,
colleagues and associates of the school, viewing photos,
chitter chatter, afternoon tea for guests and then to join in
the welcome picnic. There will be at approximately
4.30 pm an official cut the cake.
10 Year Celebration Competition
Thank you to everyone who entered the competition for
the the Logo for 2015 celebration. The winner was
Christiana Marsh, 2nd place Ryan Wyatt, highly
commended Sadie Mitchell, Nicole and Kristen Pryce,
and Amy O'Neill you should all be very proud of your art
work, well done to our prize winners.
Parish School Mass
Saturday 29th November 5.30 pm St Johns Orewa
students and families are invited to attend. School
attendance registers will be taken at this Mass.
SHINE Challenges
A reminder that to be eligible for the SHINE award all
SHINE challenges need to be completed and signed off
by your class teacher by Monday 3 November – this is the
beginning of Week 4 this term. The SHINE assemblies will
be held on Thursday 11th December, 9:00 am – Year 1 – 3,
9:45 am Year 4 – 8. We hope you can join us.
Christmas Eve Family Mass St John Orewa
The Parish is looking for children who would like to take
part in a Nativity Play at the Children's Mass on Christmas
Eve. If your child would like to be part of this play can you
please leave your name and contact phone number at the
school office. Mrs Nui, Mrs Lawson and Mrs Cremen will
work with the students during lunch breaks at school to
prepare them for the play. Names are required by
24th October at the latest, thank you. A BIG thanks to the
team of parent helpers for your time and commitment.
Lost Property On Display In Foyer Until Friday
Yummy Stickers!!!
Congratulations!!!!! We have $615 to spend on specific
packs of Yummy Sports equipment. Thank you for all your
efforts.
Scholastic Book Orders
Forms went home last week and orders need to be in the
drop box at the office before closing on 31October. There
will only be one more campaign before the end of the
year, if you are ordering "gifts" please add a highlighted
note to your order and it will be kept aside for you to
collect when the orders arrive. Thank you.
HBC Parish Care And Share Team
As part of our ongoing commitment to this wonderful
Ministry that operates in the Parish, we will have our final
"Bring a Can" from Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st
November. The parish makes up hampers for those in
need and at this time of the year the support given to
members of the Community is only possible through your
generosity. On behalf of the Care and Share team thank
you for the support during the year.
Cupcake Friday Tomorrow $2.50 Each
SPORTS NEWS
Flippa Ball / Water Polo Results
Stella Stingrays vs Whanga Jets
Player of the day
Fair Player
Won 4 – 3
Fletcher Purvis
Joe Wingrove
Stella Propellas vs Whangaparaoa Maomoa Loss 7 – 9
Player of the day
Bene Catlin
Our Year 6 flippa ball team have taken the plunge this
term and moved into the deep end to play water polo
against Years 7 / 8 teams. They played their first game on
Sunday and lost 7 – 9, but played superbly, showing huge
potential and impressing spectators all-round. So watch
this spot! Well done team.
Congratulations To
Keanu Savage who has qualified for the Auckland Junior
Championship at the Coast Swim Club Level 3 Meet at
Northern Arena in the weekend. Good luck, we wish you
well.
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PTFA NEWS
It’s Disco Time!
Friday 31st October theme ‘movie’ which is sure to be
fun! – please note physical tickets won’t be issued, but
rather ‘A list’ at the door (very Hollywood!) It’ll be a great
night for the kids, and parent helpers are welcome too.
We really need your help so drop Sarah an email
shporter@slingshot.co.nz or phone her on 021 995 226
if you can lend a hand! We need volunteers for both
sessions to help sell the food, drinks and goodies for the
kids!
Fun Friday Lunches
We want to continue with Fun Friday lunches for Term 4
and need helpers to make it possible! If you have ideas
for Fun Lunches and want to lend a hand, drop Sarah an
email shporter@slingshot.co.nz as we all know many
hands make light work.
Playgroup
Welcome back to Term 4. We have an exciting but busy
term planned. Come and join in for some fun, this week
we will be making colourful caterpillars. We look forward
to seeing you with your preschooler, Friday 8.45 am till
11.00 am.
PARISH NEWS
Link Magazine
Please start sending in your articles for the Christmas
edition. This may take the form of a human interest story,
an article, a poem, humour, letter to the editor etc. Photo
and illustrations welcomed. Email peter.watt@xtra.co.nz
or hand in at the school or parish office.
Closing date 27th October.
Feast Of All Souls Day
On Sunday 2nd November the parish will be celebrating
the lives of our deceased parishioners. All will be invited
to light a candle for deceased loved ones. A special
morning tea will be held in the hall after the 10.15 am
Mass for the families of those who died in the past year.
Parishioners are welcome to join them for a cuppa and to
being a plate if possible.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Orewa Library
Minecraft Club Fridays 3.30 – 5.30 pm during term time.
Yoga For Kids And Teens
Friday Yoga Classes for Kids, Tweens and Teens after
school on Fridays at The Girl Guide's Hall in Orewa. For
more information, please contact Caroline on 021 451 424
or see www.yummyyoga.co.nz Adult Yoga also available.
Beginner's very welcome.
Whangaparaoa Annual Horticultural Show
Held in the Whangaparaoa Ratepayers Hall on Friday 7th
and Saturday 8th November.You are invited to view the
exhibits. There will be entries in the Children’s Section
from Stella Maris students. For further information phone
Annabelle 09 424 8873.
North Shore Schools 2014 Whangaparaoa
Triathlon
Challenge yourself and join them on 20th November.
Open to Year 4 – 8 Individuals and Teams. visit
www.bsgevents.co.nz
The 2014 ‘Bishop's Christmas Cake’
At
Stella Maris School
made from a traditional family recipe and using only the
finest of natural ingredients, is now available to order. This
cake can be posted directly to friends and family within
New Zealand and overseas. As a fundraising partnership
between the Catholic Caring Foundation and Aotea
Baking, this is a wonderful way to gift to family while also
giving to the poor and needy. If you would like a gift that
parents and grandchildren will love, our gourmet family
gift selection containing a classic fruit cake, chocolate
cherries and a bag of Christmas confectionery is perfect.
The 1kg cake is priced at $39.99, the 500g cake at $25.00
and the gift box is priced at $45.00.
Orders and payments can be made online or by phone to
09 299 3216 www.aotea-baking.co.nz or peter@aoteabaking.co.nz or www.caringfoundation.org.nz
Operation Christmas Child
Thank you to all who filled gift boxes this year.
28th October 2014
Starting at 8.45 am and finishing at 12.00 pm
Come and join your grandchildren in their
classes, be entertained by our students. Enjoy a cuppa and a scrumptious
morning tea,
"Family Life" Gift Centre will be in the foyer selling gifts.
Supporting success
in your school
For every new ASB home loan over $150,000 taken
out before 31 December 2014, ASB will donate:
$1,000
cash
to participating schools.
Download the voucher from
asb.co.nz/schoolbanking
Terms and conditions apply,
offer ends 31 December 2014.
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Grandparents Day 8.45 to 12.00 pm
Mokehu Team Show performance for Parents 11.20 am –12.20 pm
Mokehu Team Show performance for Parents 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
PTFA Meeting 7.15 pm
Rosary in the Hall 8.55 am – All Welcome
Cricket Tournament
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Scholastic Book Orders Close
PTFA Fancy Dress Disco – Theme “Movie” Years 1 – 3 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
PTFA Fancy Dress Disco – Theme “Movie” Years 4 – 8 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm
All Saints Day
All Souls Day Memorial Mass 10.15 am St John’s Church Orewa
Café Stella 9.00 am – Staffroom
St Patrick Class Mass in the Library 11.20 am
Liturgy 8.55 am – All Welcome
Charism Awards Presented at Assembly 11.20 am
Foundation Day and Day for All Days
‘Bring a Can’ Wednesday to Friday 21st November
Liturgy 8.55 am – All welcome
Huruhuru Team Athletics Day
PTFA Meeting 7.15 pm
New Families starting Term 1, 2015 Class visit and meet the Principal
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Parish School Mass 5.30 pm St Johns Church Orewa
Inter schools Athletics Day Millennium Institute Albany
Parent Helpers for 2014 Morning Tea
Marrzipan Drama 12.45 pm performance to school
Liturgy 8.55 am – All Welcome
New Families starting Term 1, 2015 Class visit 8.45 am
Mufti Day – Christmas Theme (No Gold Coin)
End of Year Picnic
Constable Dave working with 2015 Carpark Valet volunteers
Charism Awards to be presented at Assembly 11.20 am
Matikao Production to parents 10.00 am
Matikao Production to parents 1.30 pm
Car park Valets and Librarians to Waiwera Pools
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
SHINE Challenge Awards Years 1 – 3, 9.00 am Years 4 – 8, 9.45 am
Reports going home
End of Year Thanks Giving Liturgy – St John’s Church Orewa
Graduation Dinner 5.30 pm
All school leavers trip to Waiwera Pools – 12.30 pm
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Stella Maris 10 year Celebrations
Welcome Picnic
Kelly Sport
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Parish Office
– Fr Pat Brady –
patrickb@xtra.co.nz
– Parish Secretary –
Theresa Fouché
theresa@hbcparish.org.nz
– Pastoral Associates –
Deacon Murray Morgan
murraymorg@gmail.com
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)
– Advise Healthline –
0800 611 116
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2015 Public Holidays
Netball
– Cancellation Number –
09 424 2318
– Website –
www.stellamaris.school.nz
2015 School Term Dates
– Cancellation Number –
09 427 9377
Auckland Anniversary
Good Friday
Anzac Day
Queens Birthday
Labour Day
– Easy Fundraising for us –
www.yourfastshop.co.nz
Waitemata Health
www.webhealth.co.nz
Vodafone
– Intelligent Rewards –
0508 011 737
www.intelligentrewards.co.nz
Auckland Youth
www.akyouth.org.nz
“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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