3. School Notices - Week 4, Term 4 2022

 QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Birthday Greetings to:

Luke B and Larnik V

Athletics for both seniors and juniors

SENIOR ATHLETICS - Friday 18th November

All children are to be at school by 9.00 am for the roll and preparation for the sports day.  The Long Distance run (approx 580 metres) is our first rotation at 9.30 am for all the children.  This involves the children running once around the block in their age groups and when everyone has finished, they will go to their next rotation.  

The Yr 7 & 8 children will accompany the 8 yr old children on their run.  We will have marshalls stationed in high viz vests all around the block.

Each rotation goes for 40 minutes and we will finish the day with house relays by approximately 2.30 pm. There will be no assembly that day. 

Children are to wear their school PE gear including sports shoes and bring the following items:

• SUN HAT – very important

• Track pants, school jacket, school polar fleece, warm clothes (if cold) 

• Sunscreen

• Water bottle - no fizzy or energy drinks

• Enough food and snacks to last the whole day

Helpers - in order for us to run these athletics, we need some more parents, and older siblings to help with our rotations. Please contact the office if you can help.

North Otago Athletics - These will be held at 4.00 pm on Monday 28th November at Centennial Park and children who have qualified for them will receive a notice after our athletics day.

Postponement - If it is raining, it will be school as usual.  Our postponement day is yet to be confirmed and we will advise you when it has been decided.

JUNIOR ATHLETICS -  Thursday 17th November

The athletics celebration for children aged 5-7 years will start at 11.15 am and finish with relays by 12.30 pm.  Parents are invited to join their children for lunch afterwards. 

The children will demonstrate what they have practiced during their athletic lessons in both individual and group events and will move from one rotation to another in their groups.

Children are to wear their PE gear to school on this day.

Helpers - can we please have some volunteers to help with the junior athletic rotations.  

Postponement - If it is raining, it will be school as usual and we will advise you if we have another spare day.

Futsal Draw

The draw for Monday 14th November is: A reminder for players to leave the court immediately after their game so the next teams can have a warm up.

Yr 1/2 - St Joseph's White v Fenwick Kiwis at 4.00 pm on the main court, half court A

Yr 3/4 - St Joseph's Red v Totara Dragons at 4.30 pm on the main court, half court B

Yr 5/6 - St Joseph's Blue v Fenwick Hawks at 5.00 pm on the main court

Yr 7/8 - St Joseph's Black has the bye

Reminders

Monday 14th - school closed

                       - futsal

Tuesday 15th - school closed

                      - touch rugby

                      - Board of Trustee meeting

Thursday 17th - junior school athletics display

Friday 18th - senior school athletic sports day

Scholastic Book Club

The last brochures for the year have been sent home.  Book Club orders close Monday 21st November.

School Closed

A reminder school will be closed this Monday and Tuesday because of Teacher Only Days.  We look forward to seeing your children on Wednesday.

School Photos

Your child's unique Key Code has been emailed out to you.  You can go online to view and purchase the 2022 School Photos.  The email address is https://photolife.co.nz/  then click ordering.  If you don't get an email, please check your spam folder.  "Free Delivery Expires Midnight Sunday 20th November""

If you don't get an email, please contact the office.

Swimming Lessons

The confirmed school swimming lessons for the whole school for next year are as follows:

Lessons for Yrs 1-8

Week 1 - Thursday 2nd February - 1.00 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm

Week 1 - Friday 3rd February - 1.00 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm

Week 2 - Tuesday 7th February - 1.00 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm

Week 2 - Wednesday 8th February - 1.00 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm

Week 3 - Tuesday 14th February - 9.30 am, 10.00 am and 10.30 am

Week 3 - Friday 17th February - 9.30 am, 10.00 am and 10.30 am

Senior School Swimming Sports

Week 5 - Tuesday 28thh February from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Technology

There will be no technology next Friday due to our school's athletic sports.

Touch Draw

As our school is closed on Tuesday, the children will not know what time they are playing touch that day.  Coaches, please send a message to your families letting them know what time their team will be playing.  The draw can be found on the North Otago Junior Touch page which is usually posted on a Sunday.

Welcome

We warmly welcome Carolyn S to our new entrants class this week.

Community Notices

• On Ya Bike Learn to Ride - held at Takaro Park at 1.00 pm on Sunday 13, 20th and 27th.  Bring your own bike.

• Toot for Tucker - will be held on Monday 5th December from 6.00 pm.  A combined Lions Clubs of North Otago project for the Oamaru Food Bank.  Listen for the 'tooting' in your street.  Please give your donation of a non-perishable food item.