2. Special Character News, term 3, week 3

The children are presently learning about Church.  Based on the religious education curriculum, the staff have decided on four key concepts we would like our children to develop and deepen as they move through our school:

From: Newportchristian.wordpress.com

1. The Church is the people united with God

We want the children to know they ARE the church.  

Becoming part of the church - ceremonies, initiations, Baptism.

That we are Disciples- following the way of Jesus

Belonging and participating

The Church shows us how we need to act in our lives - we are the Church

Church as the bride of Christ

We are a community of disciples , our parish is a sign of God in the world - Jesus founded the Church and it is a sign which brings about God’s presence and love in the world.

2. We all have a role in the Church

To take some responsibility like presenting the gospel or saying prayers or reading or children’s ministries such as altar serving etc...

What are we called to do because we are part of the church (vocations)

Roles in the church

3. Formal roles within the Church

The work of the priest in the church.

Teaching role of bishops

The role of the pope

4. The Mission of the Church

To understand that the church is the continuation of Jesus' mission to live God's Kingdom on Earth.

These four concepts will be the context of the Church strand teaching throughout the school.  We continue to teach the learning outcomes for the Religious Education curriculum at each year level in the context of these four concepts:

3. School Notices - Week 3, Term 3

(a) Altar Servers
Saturday 9th August - Halalova Asi, Mackenzie Cunningham, Antonio Frances-Rees and Seth Sinclair Sunday 10th August - Trish Chikowore, Jerome & Michael Misiloi

(b) Birthday Greetings for the following week
Aryan Singh, Fergus McMullan and Sebastian Whiston

(c) Eucharist Notice
Celebration of the Eucharist/First Holy Communion - Sunday 17th August @ 9.30 am Mass at St Patrick's Basilica
On Sunday 17th August, 18 of our children will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time. Parents of the children who received the Sacrament in 2013 are asked to help with the celebration in the hall afterwards. This involves making the tea/coffee, heating any finger food dishes and a tidy up in the hall. I will have the tables set up on Friday and the main table set for the children receiving First Communion. I am also sending a note home to the parents. If you are able to help, please let Mrs Dooley know as soon as possible. God Bless and many thanks. Ann Dooley

(d)  Cross Country
Mrs Souness would like some more parents to help out as marshalls.  Please let her know if you are available.

(e) McDonalds Carpark
It has come to our attention that the McDonalds carpark is for their customers only and anyone who parks there and is not in the restaurant may have their car towed away.

(f) St Kevin's College Comment Did you know?
 The St Kevin's College Equestrian tutor can work with younger students and their ponies. For information please phone Jo Walshe on 027 840 1330.

(g)  Community Notices - Please check the community noticeboard for the full information

• North Otago Astronomical Society - Video Evening - Thursday 7th August 2014
• Football Rep 12th Grade Fundraiser - Quiz Night - Monday 18th August 2014
• Waitaki Newcomers - New to the area?  Newcomers runs a range of activities where you can meet others who have also moved.  A great way to make friends and become part of the community.  Check out the website at www.newcomers.co.nz or ring 027 242 8643

4. Home & School - Week 3, Term 3

A notice has gone home with every child today, please look in your child's bag.

1.  Disco

Will be held on Friday 5th September at St Joseph's School Hall.

• 6.00 to 7.30 pm for Yrs 1-4
• 7.00 to 8.30 pm for Yrs 5-8
• $3.00 entry fee and you get a packet of chips, drink and a glow stick

2.  Quiz and Social Evening

Will be held on Friday 12th September at St Joseph's School Hall.

• Teams of up to 6 people, $30 per team.  Phone Adele on 027 434 3338 if you want to register a team.
• There will be raffles and drinks
• No eftpos facilities, cash only
• Supper provided
• Can each family provide either $10.00 or a prize for the raffle table.  Please bring the prize or money to your classroom teacher.
• Please contact Rachel on 027 237 8234 if you cannot contribute any money or prizes, but could offer your time to help out in another way.
• Someone from the Home and School committee will contact families who do not return the slip.
• Anyone wanting to help out in the evening, please let Rachel or another Home & School committee member know.
• Please return your slip to the classroom teacher with your donation by Thursday 28th August.

Home & School Committee Members
Rachel Fowler, Megan Phillips, Jo Gilbert, Maria Dickie, Suzanne Mather, Claudine Black, Justine Rodger, Adele Whiston, Maree Wilson and Emma Jackson.

5. Congratulations and Welcome

Welcome
We warmly welcome Ally-May Rawson who started school this week to Ruma Kauri.

Congratulations

Principals Award Congratulations to our Yr 8 House Captains for organising a very successful house mufti day in the last week of term 2 and to Utumalama Latavao for her participation in the Pasifika Fele which was held recently.

Veritas Award
Congratulations to Yr 8 student Polly Harper who received the Veritas Award for term 2.

North Otago U11 Rep Rugby Team
Congratulations to Lachlan Brookes, Seth Sinclair, Kaleb Cant and Jacob Fowler and absent Saluni Palaa who were selected for the North Otago U11 rugby team. Well done.

St Joseph's Yr 7 & 8 Rugby Team Congratulations to the St Joseph's Yr 7 & 8 rugby team who won the North Otago Small Blacks Challenge Shield last Saturday. Well done. 

6. St Mary's Interschool

On Wednesday St Mary's School from Mosgiel travelled to Oamaru to play St Joseph's at our annual interschool held at St Kevin's College. The games were played in great spirit and team work. Thank you to all the coaches, supporters and car drivers who helped to make the day a great success. Special thanks to St Kevin's College who provided the venue and supplied the referees. St Joseph's won the shield back from St Mary's. The scores were are as follow: Basketball girls - won 56 to 7 Basketball boys - won 42 to 18 Football - lost 4 to 1 Netball - won 27 to 4 Rugby - won 36 to 22

7. Health Snippets - Healthy Eating and Sugar in Drinks

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating and lifestyle habits are essential for children's learning and wellbeing, and to prevent them becoming overweight.  The Ministry of Health recommends:

• Eat breakfast every day
• Limit take-away meals to no more than once a week
• Eat meals together.  This turns dinner into a social occasion where news is shared and parents can keep an eye on what their children are eating.
• Do not eat while watching TV. Children (and adults) eat more when watching TV.
• Sugary drinks (including fruit juice) should be limited to special occasions.  Offer plain milk or water.
• Limit screen time to a maximum of 2 hours per day.
• Ensure children get enough sleep - lack of sleep is associated with increased weight.
• Aim for about 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children, which can include fun time at the playground or going for a walk with you and the dog.

Sugar in Drinks

In New Zealand the consumption of sugary drinks is increasing, which may contribute to the growing number of children and adults becoming overweight or obese.

Sugar is high in energy, and when we consume more calories than we burn, we will put on weight.  Sugar in drinks becomes 'empty calories' because the drink usually contains no valuable nutrients, and does nothing to satisfy hunger.

Fruit juice contains the same amount of sugar as soft drinks (fizzy) - about 10 teaspoons of sugar in a 350ml bottle (or a large glass).  A glass of orange juice contains the sugar of several oranges - so drink water and eat the whole fruit instead.  You will feel fuller and consume less sugar.

If you drink a 600ml bottle of soft drink a day, you will consume 2kg of sugar a month.

Water is by far the best drink for both children and adults.  If your child is used to sweet drinks they may protest when you give them water, but do persevere until they get used to it.  You can start by diluting the sweet drink with water, gradually adding more and more water.

Sports drinks/energy drinks are not necessary for children, even if they play a lot of sport.  They just need water to drink, and maybe a healthy snack before and after exercise.

Your public health nurse is:  Nikki McMillan on 433 1162 or 027 223 8468 or email nikki.mcmillan@southerndhb.govt.nz