Week 9 Term 2

Congratulations to Mackenzie who received the Sacrament of Baptism at the school mass. As Father Vaughan said, it was a very appropriate day, 24th June being the celebration for St John the Baptist - our church is named after him, and of course he was Jesus' cousin who baptised Jesus. It was a very special occasion, as many of us had never watched a baptism and of course do not remember our own except through the photographs that we have. Thank you to the parents who brought their children to this celebration with the parish family.

In last week's newsletter there was a note about children taking part in the sacramental programme. In the past this has been for Year 4 students, however Father Vaughan welcomes anyone who is 7 years of age or older. The sacraments in this programme move on from Baptism with Reconciliation, Confirmation and then First Holy Communion. Several children have asked me, when we have sat watching during the serving of the Eucharist, when they can take part. This year is the answer. This programme begins with a parent meeting on Thursday 5th July in the side chapel at the church. Please register your interest at the school office or for more information contact Loretta Fonseca 4492477 or Father Vaughan 4489615. Please see the school newsletter for more details.

Skating: Tuesday and Thursday - helmets, gloves & warm jackets.

Tuesday: The Arts with Mrs Laidlaw from 11:40 till 3pm

Cultural Assembly - Thursday 28th Room 3 will perform waiata, with a couple of people sharing their mihimihi. I am waiting for the Cultural Leaders to confirm the individual items that people have offered. Varna, a poem in Philippino, Olivia, some africaans and some "special canadian information", Bella & Jack? Some things will depend on the time factor.

Eisteddfods: will be held next Monday. Very few people have their poem in their homework books. Please check the blog for the marking criteria. There is a cup to be competed for here. We should be 2 weeks into the practise now. We can present class poem 'with expression and enthusiasm', now is the time to do this with a poem of your own choice.

Spelling: this week we are learning about 'long e' spelling patterns.

Will it snow? Will it? or Won't it?