Bilingual / Multilingual A selection of our staff attended the events organised by the University of Canterbury discussing ‘Raising Bilingual Children’ and ‘Teaching Bilingual and Multilingual Children’. This was very relevant to us as over half of our school are bilingual (have two languages) or emergent bilingual (have another language, not English) on arrival. We … Continue reading From The Principal
Psalm 145 I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king; I will thank you forever and ever. Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever. The Lord is great and is to be highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding. What you have done will be praised from one … Continue reading Praying with the Psalms – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Swimming on Friday 22 Nov – all students will need to bring their togs AND pajamas (or other similar loose-fitting top and bottom clothes) to swimming.Absolutely no onesies to be brought. Students will wear togs under their clothes, then take the clothes off in the water. Students will have soaking wet clothes by the end … Continue reading Reminders :
November Please remember to pray this month for loved ones who have passed away. Make it a daily routine for the month. There is a box in the Church where you can put your loved one’s name on it so the community can pray for them as well. December Please keep the date Monday 16th … Continue reading From The Principal
The Lord is great and is to be highly praised in the city of our God, on his sacred hill. Zion, the mountain of God, is high and beautiful; the city of the great king brings joy to all the world. God has shown that there is safety with him inside the fortresses of the … Continue reading Praying With The Psalms Wk 5 – Clara Mapley (DRS)
The school photo order form has been sent home today. You will have the order form below for class and individual portraits ; and if you had sibling photos taken you will have a separate order form for those. Class photos are available for viewing in the school foyer. Please do not remove the proof … Continue reading School Photos
Swimming continues each day through to the end of next week. Chocolate Fundraiser Years 6, 7 & 8 students. Proceeds from sales need to be returned before next Friday 22 Nov. A final push on sales this long weekend would be a great idea! If you have any concerns, please contact the class teacher … Continue reading Reminders –
Kia ora koutou Thank you for all of those that have managed to pay for swimming so far. It is nice to know you won’t have to pay anything next year due to Labour’s fee-free scheme. It is also fantastic to hear that Catholic Cathedral College (CCC) is taking it up the fee-free scheme as … Continue reading From the Principal
Crazy Hair Day – Thanks to the efforts of everyone and the fabulous crazy hairstyles the children managed to raise $196, which will be sent to the Sisters of the Missions to help them fund their fantastic work with children not as fortunate as ours.
Week 5 & 6 : Mon 11 Nov to Fri 22 Nov (except Show Day) Time to make sure togs fit and all items are named. If your child/ren are not allowed to swim please advise Shelley at the office. $20 per student for 2 weeks of lessons (including transport to and from) Please pay … Continue reading Swimming & Water Safety @ Tairoa:QE2