Newsletter No. 31 Khandallah Absence Phone No: 939-3878 Answer Phone: 479-6878

Fax: 479-3879

Email: office@st-benedicts.school.nz Website: www.st-benedicts.school.nz

11 October 2016 Dear Parents We warmly welcome Charlie Smith (Room 1), Arlo Clark (Room 3) and their families into our school community. Welcome back to school. I hope that everyone managed to enjoy some time together over the 2 week break. Term 4 is a busy time of the year. We are looking forward to working towards the end of the year in a positive way that continues the growth of all students and celebrates all that is good about St Benedict’s School. Please keep an eye on the calendar throughout the term.

Year of Mercy – The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs". They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life. There are 7 corporal works of mercy. Below is an explanation of the first on

Feed the Hungry

There are many people in this world who go without food. When so much of our food goes to waste, consider how good stewardship practices of your own food habits can benefit others who do not have those same resources.

Donate to a Thanks Food Drive so everyone can have something to eat.

Research, identify and contribute to organizations that serve the hungry.

The next time you make a recipe that can be easily frozen, make a double batch and donate one to your local food pantry or soup kitchen.

Try not to purchase more food than you are able to eat. If you notice that you end up throwing groceries away each week, purchasing less groceries would eliminate waste and allow you to donate the savings to those in need.

Come along and enjoy our Spring Fair this Sunday 16th October from 11am to 2pm. This is always a great community day and a wonderful way to begin our last term of the year. We would like to

say a huge thank you to all those who have put a great deal of time and energy into organising this day.

Key Dates October

10 Term 4 begins

13 Netball prize giving – Library 6pm

14 Sports photos – Inspire

16 SPRING FAIR – 11am – 2pm

19 & 20 School Production

20 School begins – 10am

21 School begins – 10am

24 Labour Day – School closed

25 Dental van arrives

26 Vision & Hearing testing - NE

31 Book week

November

07 Northern Zone Athletics (TBC)

25 HoK - School Disco

25 School Disco

December

2 School Speech Competition

6 End of Year Parent Meeting (TBC)

9 End of Year Mass

14 ‘Big Day Out’ – Whole school

15 Carol Service and Prize giving

16 Term 4 ends

January 2017

31 Term 1 begins

School Production “Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies”

Tickets are now on sale and selling fast so don’t miss out! They can be purchased from the school office. The production will take place at the Memorial Theatre, Victoria University Kelburn Campus on Wednesday 19

th October at

7pm and Thursday 20th October at 7pm. Tickets are $16:00 each. There will be a Matinee (Dress Rehearsal) session

on Wednesday 19th at approx. 12:30pm. This is ideal for younger siblings to attend. The charge for the matinee is a

koha (donation). Tickets are not required for the dress rehearsal. Children need to be at the theatre by 6:30pm (unless told otherwise by their teacher). The doors to the auditorium do not open until 6:30pm. Children should be delivered to the lounge area at the back of the theatre. This meeting area will already have been shown to them during the day on Wednesday so that they know where to meet their teacher. Children may want to bring a named water bottle with them and a snack to eat. We do not want any children to be leaving this area to get a drink. At the end of the show the children will be taken back to the lounge area and then parents are asked to come to the door to collect them from the class teachers. We ask that parents do not come into the lounge area as it can become quite hectic and we need to mark children off as they are picked up. We understand that this can mean a bit of waiting but ask you to bear with us as it is the safety of the children that is paramount and the University is open to the public while we are there. We need to know that each child is accounted for. We are really looking forward to performing this show for you next week.

Over the term break, our solar panels generated 209 kWh of solar energy. This is almost the same amount that was generated in all of June. Our school page can be viewed by clicking on the St Benedict’s School Schoolgen link: http://schoolgen.co.nz/schoolgen-schools/st-benedicts-school.

Kind regards, Dave Lamont, Principal

SPORTS PHOTOS FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER If your child was involved in the following Sports in Term 2 & 3, Miniball, Winter Netball and Basketball please bring your Sport Uniform and be ready when your team is called for photos. If you are a Librarian, in the Choir, a House Captain, Catholic Character team and are a Year 8 student, please make sure your uniform is presentable for Fridays photo session. Thanks HOK Team.

WEEKLY REFLECTION

"When you recognize the festive and the still moments as moments of prayer, then you gradually realize that to pray is to live."

Henri Nouwen - Catholic priest, professor, writer and

theologian

Sunday 16th October 2016 11am - 2pm

With one week to go to the fair we are still looking for 6 volunteers. If you can volunteer, please contact Catherine on stbenedictsfair@gmail.com or text mobile 027 669 6455.

Thank you A big thank you to the school community for coming together to make this Spring Fair a great success! Without you this fair would not happen. So thanks to all of you who have been busy behind the scene getting everything ready for Sunday. Thank you to all that have volunteered so far…… Thank you for giving up your free time and for your hard work! The school appreciates it and will benefit from it!

Now it’s time to enjoy the day and have some fun…….. We need everyone’s prayers that the sun is shining! Please get the message to your friends and family that the fair is an “all weather” affair—there will be lots to do, buy, try, eat, and watch!

Donations Thank you for all your donations. The last drop off was on Saturday. Please do not leave items in school foyer as we have no more sorting days before the fair. If you missed our last drop off, save your donations for the spring fair next year! _______________________________________________________________________________________

Cake Stall The Cake Stall is always a popular stall at the Fair. A cake box will be sent home to each family (eldest/ or only student) this Wednesday. More details will follow with the Cake Box. _____________________________________________________________________

Silent Auction Please support our Silent Auction. Great items to bid for online before the fair or in person at the fair We are pleased to offer you a great selection of items for our auction this year. On-line bidding is available up until 6pm on Fri 14th October from the link below, and then bidding will continue at the fair from 11-1pm. Details of all items can be seen here: St Benedict’s Spring Fair 2016 Silent Auction Items Forward this to all your friends and family too! All proceeds will go to the school, so we really appreciate your support! Thanks to our sponsors for all the kind donations. To bid on an item, visit this site: St Benedict’s Spring Fair Silent Auction Bidding Form

LUCKY KEY…

Ahoy me matey! Will your lucky key unlock the lock of the treasure chest? Be in with a chance to win a $150.00 We would like to offer St Benedict’s children the chance to purchase a lucky key prior to the fair.

Don’t forget your lucky Key......last chance to pre purchase a key Lucky Keys — $2 each Fill in the below slip and return it with your money in a labelled envelope to Coralie. Then on the day of the fair collect your key from the Kidzone Treasure Chest Stall. And let the excitement begin....... The unlocking of the Treasure Chest begins at 12.30 outside by the stage……. GOOD LUCK ME MATEY!!!!

I would like to purchase __________ Lucky Keys.

Child’s name: ______________________________ Room No. ______

Amount enclosed $________($2.00 each key)

HOK Notices…

Future fundraisers

School Fair – Sunday 16 October 11.00am till 2.00pm School disco – Friday 25 November Have a great holiday HoK Team

____________________________________________________________ Sports Notices & Student Achievements

NETBALL PRIZEGIVING The winter netball prize giving will be on Thursday 13th October at 6-7pm in the school library. Please bring a plate of supper to share. Thank you. SUMMER NETBALL Anyone interested in playing summer netball on a Friday afternoon at Marsden College, Karori? (Kelly Sports Series). If you haven’t already signed up with your winter netball team coach/manager - please let me know (mvcollier@paradise.net.nz) Viv Collier Netball Co-ordinator - 021 434184 YEAR 2 & 3 NETBALL Any year 2 or 3 interested in playing netball for the first time or not already in a team - please let me know and I can arrange this for you.

ASB SCHOOL BANKING Has your child been registered for School Banking? If not please ask at the office for a form to sign up for their Head Start Saving Account. Once your child has been registered they will receive a Kid’s School Banking pack which will include a piggy bank, calculator, savings diary and deposit envelopes to help them get started. For easy and convenient banking for your child, the ASB has provided a Deposit Drop Box in the office area where your child can make their regular savings deposit. Emma McCallum

PARENT ROAD PATROL

Parents: Please be present from 8:30-9:00am and again from 2:50-3:15pm

SCHOOL PATROL ROSTER TERM 4, 2016

AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Billy Archie

India Maricar

Ben, Alicia

Kate, Jennifer

Caitlin, Liam

Reserves (Jacob, India) (Adam, Liam Marguerite)

(Adam, Neeve, Sandrine, Jennifer)

(Jack, Harrison Marguerite, Tyler)

(Betty, Tyler, Jennifer)

PM Jigs, Amelia, Alicia, Olivia W

Riley, Joshua R, Gemma & Sandrine

Dhyanesh, Iraklis, Amelia B, Sam

Harrison, Olive, Daniel, Sandrine,

Billy, Olivia W, Betty C, Elizabeth S

Reserve

(Billy) (Julia, Katie,

Rosie, Eve D) (Rosie, Avania) ( Billy, Katie,

Alex, Ystefano) (Katie, Kate N, Regina)

(Parents, please remind your children to be on time for their duty)

COMMUNITY NOTICES MOGMUSIC Private tuition available in PIANO, RECORDER, GUITAR, UKULELE, TRUMPET, VIOLIN Places available now. All

lessons held at MOGMUSIC studio in Brooklyn. Please phone MOGGIE GRAYSON 3848-213 to book in. $20 will be donated to the school for each new enrolment. Places available for this term. WELLINGTON WATERFRONT FUN RUNS FOR KIDS Athletics Wellington is partnering with Cigna and Sport Wellington to bring you

the Cigna Kids Waterfront Fun Run on the afternoon of Thursday 20 Oct. Starting & finishing at Waitangi Park there are different distances for all age groups from pre schoolers through to Yr 8s. Cigna race packs & spot prizes for those who per enter this week. The Cigna team will be there running the Cigna Carnival with face painting a sausage sizzle & popcorn to support Achilles International NZ. Only $10 to enter. For details go to www.athleticshub.co.nz/kids-fun-run DANCEPOINTE ACADEMY Enrolments are open for all levels of Ballet classes plus Tap 6-10 years for Term 4 for pre-schoolers to

young adults & for two new pre-school Fairy ballet classes for 3 ½ years to 5 years. These classes will be on a Sat morning & Tuesday afternoons. For info regarding levels/fees/uniform/enrolment/location/free trail class - Contact Sharon dancepointenz@gmail.com www.dancepointe.co.nz mobile 021-2151222 BOOK SALE Tawa community Centre Board Room, Adult fiction & Non fiction only. All books $2 or less. Saturday 15 October, 9am –

4pm. Raising funds for Kiwi Community Assistance. BUILDING AWESOME WHANAU (0-12YRS) Whether you are a super parent or one who is struggling, this course will give you lots of

great ideas. Upper Hutt: Sundays 16 Oct to 20 Nov, 3.00pm to 5.00pm, Venue: Rimu lounge, Lane Park, 6-22 Lane Street, Cost: Subsidised course - $35pp, $55 couple, Book At: www.theparentingplace.com. Middle Years (6-12yrs), The Middle Years are when your child becomes acutely aware of ‘family’ – it’s their base, their brand and their identity. This Toolbox will help you stay connected, teach skills and build memories. Island Bay, Mondays 17 Oct to 21 Nov 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Venue: Community Centre, Paraparaumu, Wednesdays 26 Oct to 30 Nov 7.00pm to 9.15pm. Venue: Ngahina Family Centre, Lower Hutt Mondays 31 Oct to 5 Dec7.00pm to 9.00pm Venue: Private Home, Cost: $75pp, $110 couple, Book At: www.theparentingplace.com. Tweens & Teens (12-18yrs). We will show you that, although these years may be a challenge, they can be some of the best years of your life – and theirs! Lower Hutt, Wednesdays 19 Oct to 23 Nov, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Venue: To be advised, Cost: $75pp, $110 couple, Book At: www.theparentingplace.com Thanks to government funding, Toolbox is free for grandparents raising grandchildren, foster carers, whanau caregivers, home for life & adoptive parents. For more information contact: Lesley Lambie 021 647136

Term 4

Tuesday 10 Oct Dimen family

Wednesday 11 Oct Dinnan family (Jeeannie-Mae)

Thursday 12 Oct Dinnan family (Sam)

Friday 13 Oct Dmochowski family

14 Oct Doblas family Monday 17 Oct Donoghue family

Tuesday 18 Oct Dravitzki family

Wednesday 19 Oct Drummond family

Thursday 20 Oct Duggan family

Friday 21 Oct Edwardson family

HOK Sponsors

Thank you to businesses and individuals that sponsor and support St Benedict’s School. We acknowledge and appreciate their support and ask that you use them when you can.

http://www.salonvillair.co.nz