Welcome to a rainy week 8. We have been hard at work this term with lots of different events and occasions. A special note for an amazing team of Jump Jammers who are going to compete this Saturday at Boys High, showing off their hard work and dedication. We are entered into 2 categories and the teams have been working hard for over a term to perfect their moves for the big day. The best of luck team.
Building Soon The next phase of our building project is due to start soon with two new class spaces being constructed along the gully boundary by the old hall. This construction should start within the next month or so. It is vitally important that the school community follows all directions and instructions around the construction to keep everyone safe. There will be increased traffic around our driveway so now is a good time to investigate alternate pick up and drop off points for your whanau.
Notes on Enrolments for 2025: As you may be aware our school roll is growing and so is our waiting list. We currently have no spaces available this year and no spaces for years 1-5 next year but a waiting list of over 50 students. If you have a younger sibling turning five at the end of this year or the beginning of next year and want them to be at St Pius X please come and see Maree in the office ASAP. Also if you know that you are moving or changing school in the new year, please come and tell us at the office as soon as you are able. It means we can give some certainty to those who are on the waitlist for the new year and to also give your child a proper farewell.
A quick reminder to please not use the driveway to school in the morning or afternoon. Drop off and pick up is at the Church carpark or the surrounding area. Our Driveway is also our pedestrian access to school and it is not safe having vehicles on the drive at these busy times. There are some people with known exceptions to this rule, if you feel you have a reason to be using the drive please come and discuss this with me in the office. Thank you.
Some thoughts on School Attendance: Read over the impact of even one day away from school.
Pizza Tuesday
Pizza Tuesday will be each Tuesday this term.
Ham, Cheese and Pepperoni -$2 for a slice. Please bring your money in a named envelope and hand it in to your class teacher Tuesday morning.
All funds raised will be used towards camps across the school in term 4.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Reminder Please look over the important dates later in the newsletter to keep informed on what is coming up over term 3.
The Public Health Nurses will be at school on Monday 04 November to provide dose 2 of the HPV immunisation for the Year 8 students whose parents/caregivers consented earlier in the year. If your child is absent there will be a catch up planned within 3 weeks. If parents have any queries or changes contact the Public Health Nurse directly: PHN Name and phone: Miriam 021 2478972 PHN Email: Miriam.esteves@waikatodhb.health.nz
Ngā mihi nui Erin Clayton (Principal)
Weekly Sports News for St Pius X
Players of the day - Ava and Pia
Last inline hockey games of the year. Redbirds player of the term - Willow Cardinals player of the term - Oliver
Southnet Softball - come and give softball a try after school (2:45pm) next Wednesday 18th September or come down to the muster on Saturday 21st September at 11am Resthills Park!
Last inline hockey games of the year. Redbirds player of the term - Willow Cardinals player of the term - Oliver
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MEET OUR PEOPLE..........
Congratulations Johaan. Credit Union issued Johaan with his prize for being one of the winners in the Matariki Colouring competition.
Friends of the School
ST PIUS X QUIZ NIGHT!!
It's on its way!
Put Saturday 2nd of November in your diary
The St Pius Quiz night
Where: St Pius X
When: 2 Nov
What: Trivia and the opportunity to win loads of stuff!
Tickets $10 per person.
Birthday Corner
From everyone at St Pius X a very happy birthday to:
September
13th - Tasha - Hoiho 14th - Eithan - Ruru A 17th - Sarai - Karearea
LouLou’s Corner
LouLou has had her doggie cousin Kiki visiting for the last couple of weeks. The children loved visiting both dogs in the office. LouLou once again has slept through most of her bookings?
The Public Health Nurses will be at school on Monday 04 November to provide dose 2 of the HPV immunisation for the Year 8 students who parents/caregivers consented earlier in the year. If your child is absent there will be a catch up planned within 3 weeks. If parents have any queries or changes contact the Public Health Nurse directly: PHN Name and phone: Miriam Esteves 021 2478972 PHN Email: Miriam.esteves@waikatodhb.health.nz
NEWSFLASH! The Hamilton premiere of ALVER & DOY's Wendy - The Peter Pan Musical is NOW ONSALE!
Tickets start from $15.00. Booking fees additional.
About the Show:
Wendy takes centre stage as she charts a path in Neverland from youthful innocence to changing the world alongside the much-adored characters of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and the Lost Boys alongside a revival of forgotten characters Never Bird and the Mermaid.
Featuring original songs, a colourful and exhilarating production showcasing original choreography, colourful costumes, and stunning lighting and digital effects, the National Youth Theatre’s Hamilton premiere production is perfect for the whole family!
The NZTD (travellerdeclaration.govt.nz) is an online system that travellers can use to complete a declaration before they travel into New Zealand. The new digital NZTD was launched in August 2023 and not many people know they can now do it online – replacing the paper card you used to fill out on the plane.
Join us for our annual quiz night! $10 per person, maximum of 8 per table! Platters supplied, bar open for drinks to be purchased. To book your table, please email glenviewsoccernz@gmail.com
My name is Liahona and I am the director and head teacher of ConnectEd Dance Company for children age 2-13. We are located out of Melville hall. Last term we were granted Sport New Zealand's Tu Manawa funding to offer need based scholarships for local tamariki (aged 5+ specifically) to participate in dance. Rather than lowering our regular fees for all as many of our whanau can afford the services we offer, we have sought to target funding at those who need it. However, sometimes those tamariki are harder to find as they may love to dance but their family might not know it is a possibility.
If you have students who would benefit from opportunities to dance we'd love to get them moving.
Attached is a letter with more info. We seek to remove barriers to participation in high quality dance that includes play, skill development, creative dance making, and performance opportunities. Scholarships available would see your students through Term 3 & 4 2024.
There are a couple of ways students could access the scholarship and get involved. If you feel comfortable you are welcome to share the attached letter with your school whanau. They could contact me themselves and apply for a scholarship at around 40% off.
Or, you could have teachers select students who are in need and who are keen to dance, this would make it easier to offer more funding, in other words if the school is aware of those who could really benefit from dance and could support the need based application then more funding could be offered based on referral system.
Do let me know if you would like more information. I'd be happy to pop in to chat about how we can serve your students. :)
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