4. Sports Draw - Week 1, Term 3 2016

Netball - Saturday 30th July – Goal-a-thon money is due back on Saturday

-  St Joseph's is on duty this Saturday

8.30 am - set up – St Joseph’s Rebels

9.00 am – office – Mrs Black and Mrs Souness

10.00 am – office – St Joseph’s Ferns

11.00 am – office – St Joseph’s Gold

-  North Otago Junior Umpiring session tomorrow from 3.30 to 4.30 pm at the Taward Street courts. Remember your whistles.  This is a catch up and/or reminder to make sure we enjoy the rest of the 2016 season.  It is all about encouraging and supporting our young and up and coming future umpires

Intermediate 1.1

10.00 am - St Joseph's Gold v Duntroon Diamonds – Pearsons

Intermediate 1.2

9.00 am - St Joseph’s Rebels v OIS Shakers – Sport & Outdoors

Year 5/6 Big Hoops

11.00 am - St Joseph's Ferns v Pembroke Blue – Court 2

Year 5/6 Small Hoops  

9.00 am – St Joseph's Warriors v Athletic Mini Copper – Fitness 24

Year 3/4

10.00 am – St Joseph’s Maroon v Valley Magic Red  

11.00 am - St Joseph’s Steel v Valley Magic Yellow

Year 1/2

10.00 am –

Umpires

9.00 am – Yneke Edzes, Antonia Black and Tegan Souness

11.00 am – Harriet Heaphy and Skyla Ludemann

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Rugby - Saturday 30th July

5 yrs 

10.00 am – Excelsior Vipers v St Joseph’s Blue – WCS 9b

11.00 am – Athletic v St Joseph’s Maroon – WCS 9a

7/8 yrs

11.00 am – St Joseph’s v Kurow – WCS 8

9/10 yrs – note new ground changes from original draw

11.00 am – St Joseph’s v Kurow/Union – WCS 2

11/12 yrs – note new ground changes from orginal draw

12.00 pm – St Joseph’s v Kurow/Union – WCS 2

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Football - Saturday 30th July

Midget

11.00 am - St Joseph's Little Whites v Meadowbank Magic – Showgrounds M1

Junior

The draw was unavailable at the time the sports draw went to print.

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Hockey – Tuesday 2^nd August

Kwicksticks

5.00 pm – QuickSticks v West Navys

Hockey – Wednesday 3^rd August

MiniSticks

No draw was available at the time the sports draw went to print.

KiwiSticks

No draw was available at the time the sports draw went to print.

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Miniball - Tuesday 2^nd August

Prize giving for Miniball will be held on Tuesday 23^rd August with semi-finals being played on Tuesday 16^th August.

The draw was unavailable at the time the sports draw went to print.  Please check the notice board and Facebook for the draw.

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Basketball - Wednesday 3^rd August

The draw was unavailable at the time the sports draw went to print.  Please check the notice board and Facebook for the draw.

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5. Diary Dates - Week 1, Term 3 2016

JULY

Friday 29                   -  Celebration kotuitui at 2.30 pm

AUGUST

Monday 1                   -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

Tuesday 2                  -  ICAS  - English

Thursday 4                -  School Mass at 9.15 am *

Friday 5                      -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm *

Monday 8                   -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

                                      -  First Communion Parent Meeting 1 at 7.00 pm in the staff room *

Wednesday 10          -  Cross Country for the whole school at the race course in the morning

Thursday 11              -  School Mass at 9.15 am

                                       -  Yr 7 ECB & Young Vinnies

Friday 12                    -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm *

Monday 15                 -  Maths Week

                                      -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

                                      -  First Communion Parent Meeting 2 at 7.00 pm in the staff room *

Tuesday 16                -  ICAS – Maths

                                      -  Board of Trustees meeting at 7.00 pm

                                      -  Cross Country postponement date – note new date *

Thursday 18              -  School Mass at 9.15 am *

                                      -  Mini Olympics from 11.00 am to 1.30 pm *

Friday 19                   -  Scholastic Book Club orders due back today *

                                      -  Daffodil Day – annual staff v Yr 8 netball game * - note new date

                                      -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm *

Sunday 21                  -  First Communion

Monday 22                 -  North Otago Cross Country

                                      -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

Tuesday 23                -  Yr 6 netball tournament in Dunedin

Wednesday 24          -  Singing Cup Auditions for Yr 5-8 during school time *

Thursday 25              -  North Otago Cross Country postponement day

                                      -  Yr 8 netball tournament in Dunedin

                                      -  School Mass at 9.15 am

                                      -  Yr 7 ECB & Young Vinnies

Friday 26                   -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC *

Monday 29                -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

Wednesday 31          -  Kids for Kids

SEPTEMBER

Monday 5                   -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

Friday 9                      -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC *

Monday 12                 -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4 *

                                      -  Ski Programme at Ohau *

Tuesday 13                -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4 *

Wednesday 14          -  Singing Cup Finals in our school hall starting at 9.15 am * - note new date

Friday 16                   -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC *

Friday 23                   -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC *

OCTOBER

Monday 31                 -  School Athletics

NOVEMBER

Monday 7                   -  Yr 8 Camp at Staveley

Tuesday 15                -  Yr 7 Camp 

School Production - Slice of Heaven

Last night we were treated to a brilliantly lead school production where the students took ownership of their acts, spoke clearly and precisely, sang with passion and the dance moves polished.  Thank you very much to everyone involved with the production especially Mr Cartlidge and Mrs Brookes, the Yr 8 students, teachers and parents involved with the costumes.  Thanks to the Home and School for selling food and to the ticket collectors and to St Kevin's College for letting us use the auditorium.  There is a large number of photos that was taken that can be viewed on the blog.  Looking forward to the next school production!!

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1. Principal News Week 10 Term 2

Thank you and farewell
As I was preparing to write my final newsblog, I came across this photo from my first principal's message in our paper newsletter in 2007. St Joseph's was my first principalship and I remember how privileged I felt when appointed to the role. I have continued to feel privileged during my tenure at St Joseph's and I have been so blessed to be part of a supportive school staff and Parish.

A very big thank you to all of the staff and students for a most memorable farewell mass last week. It was such a well planned and truly beautiful occasion.  Thank you to Mr Burton who took some wonderful photos that will  enable me to be able to share the festivities with my family and friends in Melbourne. Thank you to everyone for the beautiful gifts and good wishes I have received. I will not be able to forget any of you and will look forward to following the children's progress online.

Thanks Mr Burton and our talented young artists for their special gift of mini Oamaru paintings.

Farewell Miss Tangney

We wish Miss Tangney our blessings and safe travels as she leaves to travel overseas for Term 3 and 4. We thank her for her hard work as a teacher, leader and netball coach for 2016 and look forward to welcoming Morgan back to teach Year 7 at St Joseph's in 2017.

Safe travels Miss Tangney

A Slice of Heaven
Thanks to Mr Cartlidge, Mrs Brookes and the senior school teachers for all of their work preparing the students for the production. I have just watched the final dress rehearsal and I am looking forward to the performance this evening at St Kevins at 6:30pm.

Film Makers Award
Congratulations to our students who received an award for 2nd place in the Best Film category!! Special congratulations to Cameron Mather who was recognised as the best male actor.

Board casual vacancies and Concerns flow chart 
The Board publishes the concerns flow chart annually to remind parents of the pathway to follow if they have any worries or concerns. This information is now published on the board blog.

Here is the link Your class teacher is always your first contact.
As a result of our recent board elections, the board will be co-opting Talanoa Palu and Reis Pe as cultural representatives on the board.
There are also two casual vacancies for two parents who had applied to become board members but were for various reasons ineligible at the close of election - Chris Heaphy and Dan Keno.
The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection with Chris Heaphy and Dan Keno.
If 10 percent or more of the eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancies, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:
Chairperson, Board of Trustees, St Joseph's School, 36 Usk Street Oamaru.

2. Special Character Week 10 Term 2 2016

What a beautiful moving 'Thanksgiving Mass' we shared last Friday for Mrs Jenny Jackson. We were all so proud of the way our wonderful children showed so much respect and reverence at this very special celebration. Having past students from St. Kevin's College was also special. There are some photos of the Mass further in the blog.

WE ARE THE CHURCH

Today, after Mass, we came together in our Whanau groups to share what we have learnt during our 'Church Strand'. These groups are lead by our Year 7 students.

 Paolo and Sandrene Mordeno sharing their beautiful artwork.

Summer and Bella Moriarty at their Whanau group

Arthur, Heath and Holly Cartridge happy to be working together 
in their Whanau group.

Whanau groups sharing what they have learnt 

during the Church Strand.

WE ARE THE CHURCH

3. School Notices and Sports Draw - Week 10, Term 2 2016

Jenny Jackson
Today Jenny has top billing of the school notices and we have a few photos of Jenny to share during the last 10 years she has spent here at school.  Some highlights include: Principal's Award, Staff netball team, Book Character Week, leading assemblies and others.  We will miss you dearly and wish you all the best in whatever you do in Melbourne.  Take care and good luck.

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Altar Servers

Saturday 9th July - Indya & Mackenzie Cunningham and Troy Chikowore
Sunday 10 July - Rhea Ratgali, Seth Bartley, Jonathan Jorgensen and Henry Robinson
Saturday 16th July - Joseph & Sebastian Spillane, Max Fatafehi, Samuel Plieger and Vince Vidallon
Sunday 17th July - Antonia Black, Cameron Mather, Sebastian Whiston, Morgan Baillie and Arthur Cartlidge
Saturday 23rd July - Elenoa & Halalova Asi, Seth Sinclair, Lachlan Brookes and Elizabeth Plieger
Sunday 24th July - Michael Misiloi, Hana & Zara Davies and Molly-May Mestrom

Birthday Greetings
Marianne Alegre, Emily Hayman, Emily Chen, Carlin Huang, Molly Whittaker, Eden Davison, Eva Fatafehi, Jacob Robinson and Bella Moriarty

Busy Bumbles School Holiday Programme
Week 1, Term 2 from Monday 11th to Friday 15th July in St Joseph's school hall.

Congratulations
Grade 12 Football Reps
Well done to Samuel Plieger and Matthew Gough who have been selected in the Waitaki 12th Grade Football rep team.  The boys play in a tournament in Blenheim on 6th to 8th October.

U13 Basketball Reps
Well done to Grace Keno and Tessa Souness who were selected in the North Otago U13 Girls Basketball team.  The girls will play in the Network Waitaki tournament in the July holidays.

Happy Birthday Fr Wayne
We wish Fr  Wayne a very special 70th birthday tomorrow from all of us at St Joseph's.

Incredible Years Programme - Missing information from the pamphlet
IYP Programmes - July to December 2016

• Oamaru North School, Torridge Street, Oamaru delivered by Family Works, contact person Ray Hubac on 470 0848 or 027 221 6776
• Fridays 12 August - 25 November from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm, no cost and transport and childcare remuneration available.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The Incredible Years Programme is an evidence based programme for parents of children aged 3-8 years who have challenging behaviour.  There is a focus on social emotional competence and the parent-child relationship.  This is a 14 week programme led by trained facilitators.  The programme takes a break during the school holidays.

The majority of parents who have completed this course have found it really beneficial and supportive; and we see some marked changes in parenting practice, parent child relationships and the intensity and frequency of challenging behaviour post programme.

Jenny Jackson's Thanksgiving Mass
Photos from this Mass are on another page on the blog.

Lost Jersey
The Jorgensen family have lost a named school jersey.  Please check your child's clothing to see if they have the correct jerseys.

Mufti Mania Day
Tomorrow is a mufti day for Caritas which is about catholic children helping others in the Pacific and this year the focus is once again in the Solomon Islands and improved conditions for St John Bosco Nila Primary School.  Please bring a gold coin donation.

North Otago Basketball Tourament
St Joseph's has a number of students who will be participating in the Network Waitaki Basketball tournament being held in Oamaru on 15th to 17 July at the Waitaki Recreation Centre.  If you are looking for something to do in the holidays, why not watch a game of exciting basketball.  Good luck to all involved.

Parish Freezer
A big thank you to all the families who have donated food this month to the parish freezer.  We were overwhelmed with food and Mrs Whiston thanks you all so very much for your generosity.

Ronald McDonald  Road Show
This week the junior school were treated to the Ronald McDonald Road Show where they taught our students about road safety.  Ronald McDonald was a big hit with the young children.

School Production
Tonight is our school production called 'Slice of Heaven' which will be held at St Kevin's auditorium at 6.30 sharp.  Children are to be dressed in their costumes and arrive no later than 6.15 pm.  Doors open from 6.00 pm.   Please note THERE ARE NO DOOR SALES.  The Home and School are selling sausages for $2.00 each outside the auditorium from 5.30 to 6.10 pm and ice blocks and trumpets at half time. The mini ices cost $1.00 each and the trumpets cost $3.00 each.

Skiing
Remember the first day back at school for term 3 is your first ski day for the term.  Everyone is to meet in the school hall at 7.30 am on Monday 25th July. Mr Cartlidge will be sending you an email during to the holidays to up-date you requirements.

Sports Draw 

Rugby - Saturday 9^th July

5 yrs 

10.00 am – Excelsior Hawkes v St Joseph’s Blue – WCS 2

10.30 am – Excelsior Eagles v St Joseph’s Maroon – WCS 3

7/8 yrs

10.00 am – St Joseph’s v Athletic Maroon – WCS 7

9/10 yrs

11.00 am – Excelsior/Old Boys v St Joseph’s – WCS 2

11/12 yrs

11.00 am – St Joseph’s v Athletic – WCS 1

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Football - Saturday 9th July

Midget

11.00 am - St Joseph's Little Whites v Riverside Kiwis – Showgrounds M1

Junior

9.30 am - St Joseph's White Knights v Meadowbank Missiles – Showgrounds J1

9.30 am – St Joseph’s United v Riverside Dynamoes – Duntroon Domain

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Hockey – Tuesday 26^th July

Kwicksticks

4.00 pm – QuickSticks v OIS Red

Hockey – Wednesday 27^th July

MiniSticks

4.00 pm – Mixed Monkeys v Weston Wonderers

KiwiSticks

5.00 pm – Mixed Magic v Papakaio Sky

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Miniball - Tuesday 26^th July

The draw was unavailable at the time the sports draw went to print.  Please check the notice board and Facebook for the draw.

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Basketball - Wednesday 27^th July

The draw was unavailable at the time the sports draw went to print.  Please check the notice board and Facebook for the draw.

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Sports Photos

Fr Wayne braved the cold last Friday night to watch the 11/12 year rugby team play Valley at Weston and was watching the Little Whites Football team play Awamoa Tigers on Saturday morning.  Also Miss Suzy Lind went and watched the St Joseph's Rebels v St Joseph's Thunder mini-ball teams play each other on Tuesday night with the St Joseph's Thunder team being the victors.  The game was played in great spirit and sportsmanship.

Community Notices

• New Dance School - 'Creative Fusion' Contemporary Ballet, Jazz/Street Funk and Hip Hop Classes.  All ages at affordable prices.  After school classes.  Enquiries to Nicola Wolfe on 027 841 9922 or nicola.wolfe@outlook.com  See http://creativefusionoamaru.webs.com/ for more information.
• Fitness 24 - want your child to get Fit and Healthy in a safe and controlled environment?  Give Kids Fit a Go at  Fitness 24.  Aimed to build strength and increase Fitness.  Gets them working in a team environment and increases self confidence.  Runs every Monday for term 3 from 3.45 pm to 4.45 pm for ages 8-13 years.  Cost $90 or 4 payments of $22.50.  Limited spaces - phone 434 5777 to book a spot today.
• Winter Holiday Fun - Waitaki Aquatic Centre - Survival Skills Programme in week 1; Forrester Gallery and North Otago Museum Wonderlab theme in week 2.  Contact the Waitaki Aquatic Centre or the Forrester Gallery for further information.