NEWS FLASH - ROUND THE CLOCK RACE

We are hoping to have a couple of kids teams in the Round the Clock Race on Friday night as a part of The Blossom Festival Celebrations.  This is the best race in the world if you ask me and a unique opportunity for all to take part in a world class race!

For all parents interested in helping out with managing a school team - please could you let me know! This really only involves about an hour of your time!

Alternatively why not enter the race yourselves!!!

For all interested children there will be a meeting at school tomorrow to sort teams.

Mrs Lyon.

Week 9 People!!!!

Hi all,

Last week of term 3 - it has been a shortie but a goodie!  We have packed a whole lot of learning, sporting, singing and swimming into a very short term.

SWIMMING - PJ's please - Tuesday swimming this week involves the kids working on river safety again.  They have been asked to bring along their PJ's - no ONESIES! If you don't have any PJ's available, a pair of long pants and a long sleeved top will be perfectly fine.

NOAH PRACTICE - This week we are mostly rehearsing for our Noah production.  Encourage your kiddies to share the songs we are singing with you (and get those words learnt).

Eisteddfod - We have heard a few Eisteddfod songs from some class members.  Over today and tomorrow we should hopefully have them all finished.  Eisteddfod assembly is on Thursday at 1:30pm so please feel welcome to come and have a listen.  Well done to the children who have already completed their performance to Room 5.  It's a big ask for some kids and I am so proud of them all for getting up and sharing a song with us.

Athletics Practice this week will be Monday and Wednesday.  The children are welcome to wear their PE uniforms for this.  Sunscreen is a good idea too - last week it was rather warm outside.

Have a great week, get ready for the holidays mothers and fathers.  Some fun time ahead with your gorgeous kids!

Take care, 

Mrs Lyon.

Week 8, Term 3

Hi all,

A reminder that swimming is tomorrow...please remember swimming gear.  It's just togs tomorrow...next week is shorts and t-shirt again.

Garden  - tomorrow after swimming we will be in the school garden.  We have been designated a spot and are hoping to grow some edible greens for the children in Room 5 to be able to use in their lunches if they would like.  Sue Brydges is a wee legend and volunteers her own time to help the whole school with the garden.
If you want to come and join us we will be there from 11:40-12:45 tomorrow morning.

Eisteddfod singing is this Thursday and Friday.  Please help your child to be ready for this performance.  

Sacrament of Confirmation  This week some children in Room 4 are making the sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday.  It would be lovely to see as many of you who can make it to Mass on Sunday to support these children on their faith journey. 

Have a great week.

Mrs Lyon

Week 7 Term 3

HI Folks,

Not too much information this week for you all.  Last week was busy with finishing off a narrative writing piece, PAT's and singing/dancing practice for our school production of Noah.

Swimming Tuesday - Please ensure that your child has a t-shirt and shorts again this week for swimming as river safety is the focus for this week's lesson. 

School Photos - These are happening next week - Monday 12th September.  Full winter uniform must be worn.  If your child was in a sport's team they must also bring along their sports uniform for a team photo.  There are forms for family or individual portraits which have been sent home.  These must be back to Alyssa ASAP if you are wanting pictures of your children taken separately.

BOOKS for Room 5's Library.  If anyone has any age appropriate books to contribute to our lovely Library in class it would be greatly appreciated.  We have picture books through to chapter books and it's always nice to have a little variety so if there are any books being given the heave ho, please think of us first. 

A special thank you to the PTA for the donation of some chapter books for group reading in our classroom.  I am super excited to have the opportunity for some group reading and book club type discussions around these new books.

Social Justice Week - Focus on Migration...  Please take a look at this short clip about some migrant students and how they felt about moving to New Zealand and leaving their home countries.  Caritas is holding social justice week from September 11th through to 17th.  If you would like to read more about this just click this link!

Have a wonderful week.   Enjoy your gorgeous kids - I certainly do.  Room 5 is a great place to be.

Ka Kite Ano

Mrs Lyon.

KAPA HAKA

"It's now been confirmed that the Kapa Haka group will be performing at the Otago Polyfest in Dunedin on Wed 14th September. Thankyou to all those who have offered to help with costumes and transport. Mr Yeoman and Mrs Beilby are currently confirming details with these helpers and more information will be coming home with students in the next few days. Thanks!"

Term 3 Week 5

Hi all,

It's my turn to lead whole school prayer tomorrow morning in the church.  I hope I send out a message to the children which motivates them to be kind to one another this week.  We often talk about kindness in Room 5 and how, at times, it's important to be kind to yourself.  Recognising those times when a sit down and a quiet moment might be just what you need can make all the difference to your day.

Action in Room 5 this week...

Swimming - Tuesday morning. Please remind your child to bring their togs for swimming!!!

Tuesday this week is also Central Otago Cross Country day.  Those children attending should be prepared with a decent lunch, plenty of water and warm clothes.

Wednesday afternoon is an open day at school  This is a chance for new families to come and have a little look at what schooling is like at St Gerard's.  

Sunday 28th August - Whole School Mass.  Please bring a plate for a cuppa afterwards.  Mrs Lyon's favourites include Rocky Road, Chocolate Caramel Slice and Tan Square...hint hint...

Mrs Sanders will be in class on Friday this week.  

Please encourage 20 minutes reading, spelling words, times tables practice, doubles and basic facts too...there will be a maths sheet coming home which is due for completion on Friday.    

Have a great week.  The warmer weather is making me smile and think about the long stretch of warmth we have in front of us.

Mrs Lyon

Term 3, Week 4

Hi there, this term is going so fast, we are a third of the way through already!  I apologise for not having the blog current these past few weeks.  I am back in action now though so keep watching this space...

Swimming - Tuesday.   Please remember to have your child bring their swimming gear for swimming on Tuesday morning.  If it's cold out, get your kiddies to wrap up warm as it's a long walk back to school with cold, wet hair!

House Olympics - This Thursday afternoon at school we will hold an Olympics sports house competition.  The children can wear their P.E. uniform to school for this.

Room 5 are on assembly this week so if you can join us at 2:15 on Friday afternoon you'll be able to come and see what we have been up to over the last term.

Central Otago Cross Country - this will be held on Tuesday the 23rd of August, there will be more information coming out soon for those runners who have qualified for this.  

Whole School Mass - Sunday, 28th August.  This is still a few weeks away but just a reminder that all are to attend school mass at the end of next week.

I should let you all know I am really enjoying teaching all of your children.  We are so lucky to have such great kids at our school.  We have really jelled as a group and I think that Room 5 is a happy learning space. 

Have a great week,

Carolyn