St Teresa's School Newsletter

I hope you all had a restful break and a fun-filled summer!

The staff and I look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Wednesday 31st January. A Mihi Whakatau will be held on Thursday morning at 9am to welcome our new students.

This year our overarching theme is Aroha Mai, Aroha Atu. Our Tamariki can look forward to an action-packed Term 1. Highlights include Meet the Teacher Picnic, Swimming, Senior Camp, and much much more! Find out more in our Junior and Senior Newsletters coming next week.

You can access our term dates and school calendar from the school website or the Hero app. A paper copy of the Community Calendar below will be sent home next week.

God's Bless

Ngā mihi nui,

Lindsey Dailly, Tumuaki

Wednesday 31st January

Term 1 begins

Thursday 1st February

Mihi Whakatau

Saturday 3rd February

Takitimu Martinborough Fair Parking Fundraiser

Monday 5th February

Meet the teacher picnic 4pm-6pm

Tuesday 6th February

School Closed Waitangi Day

Wednesday 7th February

Swimming

Thursday 8th February

Swimming

Friday 9th February

Assembly Remutaka

We welcome Isaac Burt to the Hub Club team! Many of you will know Isaac from the amazing work he does at the St John's youth programme or from Kai Pai Kids.

Our after school care programme is available to all St Teresa's School students.

• Monday to Friday
• 2.55 pm - 6.00 pm
• $7 per hour
• Discount for siblings
• Oscar accredited
• Casual bookings accepted

Please contact the school office for more information or to make a booking.

Stationery is provided by the school and the cost is added to your school account. We aim to source items as economically as possible and keep to the essentials. Here is the cost per class for 2024;

Waiorongomai - $45

Wairarapa - $41

Tauwharenikau - $43

Remutaka - $44

Takitimu - $46

There will be a new bus route picking up from the corner of Bucks Road and Underhill Road at 8am and dropping off at 3.05pm.

Keep the school office up-to-date with your contact details. We need the current address, phone number and email of caregivers and emergency contacts.

We also ask that you update your child's medical information if necessary. If your child has medication or an inhaler please check the expiry date and complete a form at the school office.

Hero is St Teresa's online environment that enables teachers, students, and families to view and share content. Hero connects you with your child's learning and enables you to;

• read and comment on posts relating to your child’s learning

• view information on your child’s progress and goals

• read and comment on school notices sent to the class or groups

• respond to school notices such as surveys and trip permissions

• view school term dates

• view a school calendar of events

• notify the school if your child is absent or late

• receive medical room notifications about accidents or injuries

• navigate to other school-related web pages

• customise your account by adding a profile image

• select how you wish to receive notifications

Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and sign in with the email address we have on file. For support to access Hero contact Zoё at office@teresas.school.nz

Students may join us from 8am in the Hub for our complimentary breakfast club. Please note this is not a general drop off time. Students attending breakfast club must stay in the Hub or Quad. Classrooms are closed to students and whānau until 8.30am to allow our staff time to prepare for the day. If you wish to meet with your child's teacher please text or email them to make an appointment.

Email: office@teresas.school.nz
Website: https://www.teresas.school.nz/
Location: St Teresa's School Bell Street, Featherston, New Zealand
Phone: 06 308 9064
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Teresas-Featherston/100057033717170/