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NEWSLETTER 5 February 2015
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Dear Families
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Welcome to the 2015 school year. A special welcome to all of our new families.
Our teachers and students are in three teams this year. The teams are named after different parts
of a fern.
Matikao(In Bud) Sue Brading Associate Principal with overall responsibility for this team. Olwyn
Hobman - Team Leader St Anne, Pam Pyatt – St Mary, Sue Elliot/Estelle Geddes – St Lucy,
Amanda Bates – St Benedict, Natasha Pretorius/Liz Raikes – St Nicholas, Sarah Kovac – St Leo.
Mokehu (Emerging Frond) Catherine Cyprian Associate Principal with overall responsibility for
this team. Kathie Bodle – Team Leader – St Anthony, Monica Manning / Danielle Thompson – St
Francis, Patricia Watt – St Joachim, Michelle Kleingeld – St Peter.
Huruhuru (Full Frond) Catherine Cyprian Associate Principal with overall responsibility for this
team. Karl Hobman – Team Leader – St Joseph, Tina Hunt – St Augustine, Gabrielle Cunniffe –
St Dominic, Tracey Law – St Patrick.
Sue Elliott is the Director of Religious Studies (DRS)
If you have any concerns, in the first instance contact your child’s class teacher. Please note the
school concerns and complaints policy on the school website – click “The School” tab then
policies.
Last week our teachers completed “Week Zero.” This was a time where teachers shared
information about students and planned to meet each students needs. The week concluded with
a retreat day led by Fr Peter Tipene. During this day we focused on parables and stories that had
great application for our teaching and school.
There are already a lot of dates on the school calendar on the school website –
www.stellamaris.school.nz and click on the “Calendar” tab. On Friday February 20th we
celebrate the 10th birthday of Stella Maris. There will be a Liturgy commencing at 1.30pm
followed by photo viewing and meeting up with past students, staff, BOT members and
associates. Bishop Pat Dunn will be attending with colleagues from the Auckland Diocese. This
will be followed by the PTFA Welcome picnic starting at 4pm. We will also have a meet the
teachers time for each team. More details on times allocated to each team will be in next week’s
newsletter.
Next Friday February 13th is a Red and White Mufti Day. Students are asked to bring a gourmet
item suitable for hampers, to help with silent auctions/prizes for the PTFA High Tea fundraiser on
March 21st.
Team News
Matikao Team: Welcome back to all our families and a warm welcome to new families for 2015.
Term one is a busy term with an emphasis on learning routines and gaining confidence and
independence. Please ensure your child arrives at school before the 8.45am bell so they have
enough time to organise themselves before the day starts. If you have any questions please feel
free to ask your classroom teacher.
Mokehu Team: All our classes are settling in well and routines are being established. Teachers
are busy getting to know their classes. The focus for the Mokehu years is on developing
increasing independence and sound self management skill. There will be information about
routines and expectations in next week’s team newsletter.
Huruhuru Team: We warmly welcome all students and families, new and returning, to the
Huruhuru team. All teachers have sent home a letter introducing themselves and a full team
letter will come home next week offering information about many areas of of the senior school.
We have organised stationery and are setting up our programs over the next few weeks.
May God’s blessing come upon you.
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
Our School wide focus for the first two weeks of this term is Prayer and teaching the children about
the Charism of Stella Maris. How fortunate we are to have a school where children are taught to
love, respect and care for each other through prayer and actions.
Let us remember that, "When you need, God knows. When you ask God listens. When you believe
God works.”
God Bless
SCHOOL NEWS
Board Of Trustees By-Election
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Nominations are invited for the election of one parent
representative to the Board of Trustees.
A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations
will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination
forms can be obtained from the school office.
Nominations close at noon on Thursday 19th February
2015 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s
statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the
school and can be viewed during normal school hours.
There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they
come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes
at noon on the 4th March 2015.
Returning Officer
Helen Mackereth
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
50 Silverdale Street Silverdale HBC Ak 0944
School Attendance Dues Sponsorship
Scheme - Auckland Diocese
The Attendance Dues Sponsorship Scheme - has been
created to assist families who may need financial support
with the payment of attendance dues, for students
attending Catholic schools in Auckland Diocese, both
primary and secondary. The purpose of the sponsorship
scheme is to allow parents or caregivers facing financial
hardship another option to seek relief where they may be
reluctant to approach their school for help. The existing
financial hardship scheme – operated by your school – is
also available to parents or caregivers facing hardship
and we do encourage families facing financial difficulties
to please contact your school office. Application forms
are available from school and parish offices, or can be
down- loaded from the Catholic Schools Office Website:
www.catholicschools.org.nz (go to Property and Finance /
Finance / Attendance Dues). If you have any queries or
require assistance with the payment of attendance dues
under the sponsorship scheme, you are invited to phone
in confidence, Carol Krebs (Ph. 360 3069) at the Auckland
Diocese office.
Assembly
Is held at 11.20 am each Monday. All welcome to join us.
Liturgy
Is held at 8.55 am fortnightly on Thursday, commencing
12th February with St Augustine leading. All welcome.
Cupcake Friday’s
Continue from next Friday in the school foyer from
8.15am. $2.50 per cupcake or Cookie.
Pita Pit Lunch Friday
Continue from next Friday, collect an order form from the
school office. Orders must be at the school office by
9.00am Friday morning.
Stella Maris School 10th Anniversary
Celebration Calling past BOT members, staff, students and families to
join the school to celebrate this special occasion. 20th
February 2015 commencing at 1.30pm with Liturgy, photo viewing, and afternoon tea. Special one off
merchandise items are available, visit the school website
www.stellamaris.school.nz any enquires please call the
school office 09 4279 189. Spread the Word. Wastewise
We, of Stella Maris Catholic School, acknowledge the
beauty and wonder of God’s creation and the necessity of
protecting and sustaining it.
With this in mind, we pledge to:
Rethink!
Reduce the amount of landfill we generate
Reuse what we can
and
Recycle what we can’t.
We encourage the children to bring litterless lunches and
snacks – using sectioned lunch-boxes, reusable
containers and grease-proof paper instead of Gladwrap
and pre-packaged snacks – in our efforts to become a
truly Wastewise school.
Scholastics
Order forms have gone home this week and our first
campaign for 2015 will close on 13th March. Thank you
for supporting this initiative. Enjoy reading with your
children.
Absences
If your child is to be absent from school please email
absences@stellamaris.school.nz or phone the school and
leave a message on the absence line 09 4279189. Please
include child’s name, class and reason for the absence.
Thank you.
WAITANGI DAY TOMORROW
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED
Starship Mobile Phone Schools Campaign
Phones collected help raise funds to keep the Starship
National Air Ambulance Service flying. Phones collected
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
are counted towards our schools chosen rewards from
the Starship Mobile Phone Schools Campaign i.e.
cameras, sports packs, i-pads and book vouchers.
Campaign helps to ensure NZ landfills are free of an array
of hazardous toxic substances. In just five years the
Starship Mobile Phone Appeal has raised close to two
and half million dollars to keep the Starship National Air
Ambulance Service flying. Schools have participated by
collecting unwanted mobile phones and swapping them
for a wide range of rewards whilst at the same time
raising funds for this worthy cause. The campaign works
like this: Most of us have old mobile phones lying around
at home somewhere. We ask that each family in our
school come on board and donate any unwanted old
mobile phones. Not only does every phone count towards
our school’s preferred reward but they also help fund the
Starship National Air Ambulance whilst also serving as a
valuable recycling initiative. Please drop phones in the
collection box in the school office.
SPORTS NEWS
Congratulations
Lily-Anne Humphreys competed at the recent Northern
Regional Junior Surf Club Championships representing
Orewa Surf Club. Lily-Anne placed second in the
Diamond Lady Event and 3rd in Beach Flags. Fantastic
result Lily-Anne!
2015 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon!
Registrations are now open!! Sunday, 22nd March 2015,
Woodall Park, Devonport. No matter what the level of
ability or fitness of your child is, if they are aged between
7 – 15 years, they can give it a try either on their own or
as a team of two. You can register and pay by credit card
online at www.try.weetbix.co.nz. As part of the registration
process you can select the option to link to our
school.www.try.weetbix.co.nz. Any further questions
about registration contact your School co-ordinator Irena
Minogue 021 477658 or tuiandirena@gmail.com
PTFA NEWS
Class Angels
Each class has been assigned a parent rep to help with
communication via phone text. If you do not wish to
receive message/updates via this means, please notify
the school office to have your details removed from the
contact list.
Valentines Red And White Theme Mufti Day
And Bring A Gourmet Item
Friday 13th February. To support the PTFA Stella Pearls
and Lace High Tea please bring a Gourmet Food item that
will be used towards making Hampers to Raffle at the
High Tea. Thank you for your support.
PARISH NEWS
Dove Catholic Fellowship For Women, North
Shore
Warmly invites all women to join them in the celebration of
the Holy Mass by Fr. Elric Jorquia to usher in 2015.
Wednesday 11th February, 7.30pm–9.30pm. 1 Fred
Thomas Drive, St Josephs Centre, Takapuna. Contact
Nanci 094190348. www.dove.org.nz.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Hibiscus Coast Kiwi Conservation Club
(KCC)
Do you love animals, plants and the world around us?
Then come and join the KCC!. We have trips and
excursions to exciting places to investigate, explore and
discover our wonderful world, its flora and fauna. For
more information; phone Samantha 09 4262073 after
7.00pm.
Creative Dance Orewa
Currently taking enrolments for 2015. Classes start from 2
years and include boys Hip hop. Phone: Shelley 021
1193449. www.creativedanceorewa.co.nz
Thinking Caps Maths Tutoring
Is working at Stella Maris School every Tuesday. If you are
wanting extra help for your child's maths, we have spaces
available. Years 3-8. Sessions based on the school
curriculum with friendly and experienced teachers.
Phone: Julie 027 2453870 or their office 09 424 3536.
www.thinkingcaps.co.nz
Kidz Can Music Company
Your local Music School is able to offer students the
opportunity to learn Piano, Guitar, Singing and Drama
during the School day. These fun lessons will teach you
how to play and read music. Why not give it a go. They
are now open for enrolments for 2015. Contact Sue
Fraser Ph: 410 1506 or 021 378007.
Stella Maris Pearls And Lace High Tea
Toolbox - The Parenting Place
Saturday 21st March 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Save the day!
Enjoy a delicious high tea in a country setting in Waitoki.
Bring a table of friends and family for an afternoon of
scrumptious food, bubbles, entertainment and silent
auctions. Tickets $25 each. Tickets available soon. CAN
YOU HELP with Auction Items? Think about who you
know, who your family work for and ask them for an
auction item please to support our school. For more
information please contact Krista or Courtney.
Courtney.oreilly@xtra.co.nz or kristahilderley@hotmail.com
The Middle Years (6–12). 6 Sessions designed to help you
stay connected, teach skills and build memories. For
more information see the flyer on the school notice board
or Phone Diane McKinstry 021 2924105.
Silverdale Seahawks Rugby
Register online at www.silverdalerugby.co.nz. For more
information contact Janine Rutter 09 4265605 or email
junior.silverdalerugby@gmail.com.
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Telephone
Assembly
Year 7/8 Student Immunisation
Liturgy 8.55 am
PTFA Mufti Day - Bring a gourmet item for High Team Hamper Raffles
Year 7/8 Tech - Bus leaves 8.30 sharp
Parent Reps Morning Tea
Teachers Dedication Mass Owairaka
Ash Wednesday
Stella Maris 10 year Celebrations Liturgy 1.30 pm
Welcome Picnic and Meet the Teacher 4.00 pm
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT
Year 7/8 Tech
PTFA Meeting 7.15 pm
Liturgy 8.55 am
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Year 7/8 Student Immunisation
Year 7/8 Tech
Year 5–8 Swimming Sports Northern Arena 9.30am–1.00pm
SCHOOL CLOSES AT 12.20 PM
Triadic Goal Setting 1.30pm
Liturgy 8.55 am
Year 7/8 Tech
Triadic Goal Setting 3.30 pm
St Patricks Day - Bring a can Mufti Day
Cafe Stella 9.00 am
Year 7/8 Tech
PTFA High Tea
Liturgy 8.55 am
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Soap Box Derby
Stations of the Cross at School
TERM ONE ENDS
Holy Thursday
Good Friday - Passion of the Lord
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
TERM TWO STARTS
Year 7/8 Tech
Liturgy 8.55 am
Life Education Programme Commences
ANZAC DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Book Fair Week
Open Day - New Enrolments
Full School Mass at St Patricks Cathedral
Bring a Can Week
Year 7/8 Tech
Liturgy 8.55 am
Cafe Stella 9.00 am
Year 7/8 Tech
BOT Meeting 6.00 pm
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Waitangi Day
Good Friday
Anzac Day (Observed 27 April)
Queens Birthday
Labour Day
Kelly Sport
– Cancellation Number –
09 427 9377
Netball
– Cancellation Number –
09 424 2318
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
Stella Maris School
– Website –
www.stellamaris.school.nz
Easy Shopping For You
– 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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