3. School Notices - Week 8, Term 2 2018

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Beatitude for today
Blessed are those who know when to be quiet and listen; they will learn a lot of new things

Altar Servers
Saturday 23rd June - Samuel Plieger, Nye Jones-Hogan, Max Fatafehi, Sam Asi and Andrew Sinclair
Sunday 24th June - Annalise Kilgour, Anika Winders, Morgan Baillie and Henry Robinson

Birthday Greetings
Makayla  Bean, Summer Moriarty, Sione Tuuefiafi, Rolfe Patalbo, Jac Bradley and Atlanta Williams-McDowell

Drop n Drive
The drop n drive is not a carpark for cars to be left unattended, especially with the motor running !! Please ensure the drop n drive is used correctly to ensure a smooth transition in dropping off children to school.

Giant Leaps Speech and Drama
Classes offered at St Joseph's during the day.  Speech and drama classes encourage students to build confidence and self esteem, communicate clearly, improve listening and discussion skills, enhance creativity and imagination, develop social and leadership skills, enjoy presenting to an audience in a fun and supportive class environment.  Contact Giant Leaps on 0800 4 SPEEch or www.giantleaps.co.nz

Library Books
We would like all library books to be returned to the box outside the office by Friday 29th June.

Lost
Paige Strachan has lost her named polar fleece.  Please check your child's clothing to see if they have the correct top.

Rippa Rugby
A big thank you to Lee Woodhouse and Jody Robinson who transported and coached our Yr 5/6 Rippa Rugby team in Timaru last week.  Due to weather conditions, the games were played on the hockey turf instead of grass which changed the game plans a bit. We won 3 games and lost 2 and ended up getting 3rd.  Well done.

St Joseph's Timaru Interschool
The permission slips and money were due back today and only half the families have returned their permission slips.  The forms and money have to be in before we go as we are paying for the pool and hydroslide at the time.  Please ensure your money and permission forms are handed in immediately.

St Mary's Interschool
This week our Yr 8 children participated in the annual St Mary's from Mosgiel interschool which was played out at St Kevin's College.  Every child participated in one or more games and played with great skill and sportsmanship. A very big thank you to St Kevin's College and Sarah Clapperton (Sports Coordinator) who allowed us to use their grounds, organised our wonderful referees for us and for loaning us their rugby tops to play in.  Thank you to the wonderful parents who helped and supported the children on the day. The games were closely contested and some were only won in the last few minutes, especially the rugby and basketball.  The result came down to the last game of basketball which was a real thriller and could have gone either way.  Results are:

Football - won by St Mary's - 6-1
Rugby 7 aside - won by St Joseph's 41-33
Netball - won by St Mary's - 25-20
Basketball mixed - won by St Joseph's - 61-40
 Basketball mixed - won by St Joseph's - 37-32

Photos of the day can be viewed by going to the link

St Mary's Interschool

Terrific Thursdays
There will be no Terrific Thursday on 5th July.

Winter Sports

• Rowing - Winter training is to start on Wednesday at 4.00 pm till 5.30 pm.  This will be indoors then Sundays at 10.00 am.  Contact Sarah Clapperton on 437 1665 or view the Oamaru Rowing Club website for more information. http://www.sporty.co.nz/oamarurowing/Home
• Squash School Holiday Programme - held on Thursday 12th and 19th July at the Oamaru Squash Club.  Times for each day: Have A Go (under 12 yrs and new to squash) - 10.00 to 11.00 am, J-Graders - (under 12 yrs) from 11.15 to 12.45 pm and Youth (13 yrs and over) from 1.00 to 2.30 pm.  Cost is $10 for one day or $15.00 for two days.  Register online at www.sporty.co.nz/squashmidlands or contact Leanne Spite on squashmidlands@hotmail.co.nz or phone 027 358 3913.

Community Notices

• More FM Oamaru Mid Winter Swim - held on Sunday 24th June at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and it is FREE entry.  Music, costumes, laughs and prizes.  Come dressed up in your most hilarious costumes and have fun.
• Celebrate Matariki - Explore Maori Astronomy - held on Thursday 28th June at 7.00 pm at the Talbot Room upstairs in the Speights Alehouse, Timaru. Costs $10 per person, door sales only.  A presentation by Dr Rangi Matamua, author of Matariki: The Star of the Year.