Week 10 Term 3 SFDS Newsletter
St Francis de Sales - 28 September 2021
TRACY'S MESSAGE
Kia Ora Ano
The end of a very crazy term 3 with lots happening here at school. Tomorrow we celebrate Catholic Schools Day – in the afternoon our buddy classes will be getting together and sharing a fun activity and an ice block!
On Thursday we have our Ranginui open day – if you are keen to come along and see how Ranginui work please register. You will get to see their amazing programmes in action and hear all about Ranginui’s point of difference.
Our amazing Ranginui learners have been working hard this week and will have their speech finals on Thursday. This is always an amazing experience. They are very talented individuals with so much to share. I know that they have worked really hard and that they are super nervous, but I personally can’t wait to hear and see their learning – please keep them in your prayers; it certainly isn’t easy to stand up in front of your peers and teachers – it take a lot of courage!
This Friday we have year 8 learners versus our staff Netball game! Go the staff!
Last Friday our Ranginui learners held our annual Mission Fair – they did a wonderful job of planning, organising and running this afternoon for our learners. Huge hat’s off to them all for their commitment to service in our community. A few pictures of some very happy learners below!
We also celebrated on Friday with a whole school hui. So many learners living our school values. Congratulations to:
Otto T, Henry M, Olivia M, Evalina C, Israel G, Ella L, Jackson S, Isla S, Matty H, Isla K,
Dawit T, Emma B, Indya O and Molly B
who were our values certificate recipient’s and to our Principal’s Cup winner Xanthe H!
Well done to Avila House who won the House Cup for the most values cards earned! And to Brady P who was the house winner of the movie voucher.
I hope that you get to spend some precious time enjoying your tamariki over the break.
Stay safe and take care.
Nga Mihi Nui
Tracy Gundesen
Tumuaki/Principal
Poipoia te Kakano Kia Puawai - Nurture the seed and it will blossom
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UP COMING EVENTS
THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
- Last day for Term 4 ANZ futureFERNS Junior Netball Season registration
- Softball - Rooms 8, 9, 10, 11
- SFDS Open Day- Ranginui 9.30 – 10.30am
FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER
- PSL MUFTI DAY!!! Please bring an item for the Quiz Night raffle baskets.
- PSL Sausage Sizzle
- LAST DAY OF TERM 3
MONDAY 18 OCTOBER
- First day of Term 4
FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER
- Rooms 8 and 9 Swimming 9.30am
- Ranginui Swimming 10.30am
- Rooms 10 and 11 Swimming 12.30pm
- Netball end of season prizegiving 3.15pm
MONDAY 25 OCTOBER
- Labour day - SCHOOL CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 27 & THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER
- School Photos - summer uniform
SFDS OPEN DAY
Here is the link to share with whanau interested in attending our open day:
Te Reo word/phrase of the week : Kaumātua : Elder, person of status.
SARAH'S MESSAGE
TERM 4 SPORT
Thank you to those who have registered their child/ren for term 4 sport. Please keep an eye on your emails for updates about games etc. The Floorball organisers are hoping to have their information out about their league this week.
YEAR 4 - 8 ATHLETICS DAY
We are holding this on Monday 1 November (Monday of week 3, term 4) at Newtown Park. This event relies on parent/caregiver help because of the number of athletics events we need to run during the day. Please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz if you are able to help for all or part of the day.
YUMMY STICKERS
If you have any Yummy Sticker collection sheets (doesn't matter if it's not full yet) or cut outs from bags of apples at home, then please send them into the school office. We will receive free sports gear when we send these in over the holidays. We will keep collecting these next term and into next year for the next year. Thanks for your support.
YEAR 5 - 8 WINTER NETBALL
The end of season prizegiving will be held for all players in our school library on Friday 22 October (first Friday of term 4) from 3.15 onwards. All players are invited to bring a plate of afternoon tea to share.
PSL
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
There will be an end of term lunchtime sausage sizzle this Friday.
We are now taking orders through Kindo and we encourage you to order through Kindo to
help us know in advance how many sausages we will need to cook. As usual, sausages will be $2 each with gluten free and vegetarian available. Please contact Fran or Suzanne in the office if you need help with ordering on Kindo.
A huge thank you to the families of rooms 2 and 8 who have donated the goods and are coming in to run the event.
QUIZ NIGHT
A new date has been set for the amazing annual PSL/SFDS Quiz Night! Friday 29 October.
In preparation for the upcoming quiz night we are holding a MUFTI DAY this Friday – the last day of term!!
In lieu of a gold coin donation, we are asking for an item that can be used in a raffle basket for the quiz night - check out the poster below for ideas of what you can send in! Get creative - think about what YOU would personally like to win in a raffle basket!
The quiz will be held at the Island Bay Football Club at Wakefield Park. Get in quick, tickets are very limited and are available through Kindo or email the PSL on psl.sfds@gmail.com
SCHOOL NOTICES
REMINDER RE COMING INTO THE SCHOOL
Please remember that if your child needs to be collected before the end of the day or during the day for any appointments the process is that you MUST come to the office – and a staff member will collect your child/ren for you.
UNIFORM
We are seeing an increasing number of students wearing mufti items of clothing to school. Please ensure your child/ren wear the correct school uniform to school, including the correct socks.
Students are expected to wear the school PE shorts on their PE days. There are track pants available to buy through the uniform shop that can be worn instead of the PE shorts on cold days.
The school hoody is to be worn with PE gear only.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Inspire Photography will be coming to photograph the children at St Francis de Sale School from 9am on: Wednesday 27 October and Thursday 28 October.
As part of St Francis de Sale School’s fundraising for the year Inspire Photography will donate 10% of all sales directly to St Francis de Sale School. Inspire Photography is an award-winning, Wellington-based professional photography studio who specialise in School and ECE photography. We are popular throughout a number of Wellington Schools for the photographs we take, the manner in which we take them and our generous fundraising offers. We are unique in our style and approach.
What we offer on the day
• A totally relaxed and unique style of photography
• A friendly and easy-going photographer
• Fun, games and general silliness to get even the shyest children smiling
• Group photos of each class
• Individual portraits, friend portraits and siblings photos.
To view the pictures, we offer an online ordering system. The School Office will be advised of the password for the online gallery when the proofs are ready. Proofs are available to view online approximately two weeks after the date of the photo shoot, you will then have two weeks to place an order and two weeks after orders will be delivered back to the School. If you would prefer not to order online, please contact us in the studio for assistance. Please check out the flyer below for more infromation regarding pricing etc.
Contact Us
Email: office@sfds.school.nz
Website: http://www.sfds.school.nz
Location: St Francis De Sales School 11 Mersey Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: 04 939 7370
The following products are availble though your school KINDO account
For information on how to get to KINDO Click here to view. From there you are able to pay your school donations, (there is an option to make part payments) uniform and any other school charges or sign ups for sports and extra actvities.
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Get PitaFit with Kate Ivey Fitness - FREE 2 Week School Holiday Family Challenge!
- $800 worth of Pita Pit Vouchers up for grabs
- $400 worth of cash up for grabs
- Get 2 weeks free on DediKate
- Kids activity booklet
- Planner for parents and kids to tick off
- Learn about exercise & healthy eating in a fun way
- Get active as a family
- Designed for parents & their children aged 4-12
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Little Scientists
We are usually a holiday program and in-school science activity kind of business, but now we are offering an online interactive science experience, where children get to do 3 science experiments with me. I charge $10 per child.
These sessions are great for years 0-6.
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Golden Kiwi Egg Hunt Throughout October for Save Kiwi Month
October 1st - 31st, 10am to 5pm Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, 74 Ngā Manu Reserve Rd, Waikanae
Included with entry fee (No charge for Friends of Ngā Manu) Find the locations of 6 Golden Kiwi Eggs hidden in the reserve and answer the questions to enter our weekly prize draw to WIN a Friends of Ngā Manu Family Membership ($100 value and valid for 12 months).
A winner will be drawn at random on 11th, 18th, 25th October and 1st November.
Existing Friends of Ngā Manu will have an additional 12 months added to their membership.
Ephemeral Nature & Art play October Monday 4th - Friday 8th, 11am to 2pm
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, 74 Ngā Manu Reserve Rd, Waikanae
Included with entry fee (No charge for Friends of Ngā Manu) Be part of creating non-permanent structures using plant product at Ngā Manu. Lead by a team of our Volunteers, we invite you to come and let your creative spirit soar as you connect with nature and your creative self as you create inspired structures using items from our natural world. NOTE: If the weather is poor the event will not be going ahead.
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TOYMAKER kids workshops are back these school holidays! Experience hands-on work with real tools, make amazing wooden toys, learn important skills, and collaborate with other children! All classes are limited to 6 children only - book early: www.toymaker.co.nz/book-online