Rippa Rugby

Central Otago Rippa Rugby Tournament

Molyneux Park

What: Central Otago Schools Rippa Rugby tournament

When: Thursday 11th April. 9am – Approx 2:30pm

Where: Molyneux Park

Who: Yr 3-8 students who have chosen to take part. We have two year 3-4 teams entered, 2 x Year 5-6 teams, and 2 x Year 7-8 teams entered.

Bring: PE uniform. School tracksuit. Warm clothes. Lunch and drink. Money if you want to buy food from the canteen.

Registration: All players are required to register with the Rugby union. Please click on the link on your class blog or Seesaw to fill out the registration form.

Parent Helpers: We will need 1-2 parent helpers per team. You don’t need to be a Rippa expert, you just need to help manage reserves & subbing, and help students to be at the right place at the right time. Please contact me asap if you are available to help.

Thanks!

Mr Yeoman

ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz

Sticks n Stones T-shirts

Hi Folks,

Here are the details for t-shirt orders if you would like to purchase an ambassador top for your kiddie.

FYI - Eden Breen fits a child size 10 and Jack Sole fits a child 14/adult small

Cost is $6 for a short sleeve and $12 for a long sleeve. 

Can we please have all orders and payments before the school holidays. (T Shirts will not be ordered unless payment has been received)

https://forms.gle/2ToipJ4xySoPfFpY8


Mrs Lyon

EISTEDDFOD ASSEMBLY, Week 10

Hi folks,

This is last week at St Gerard's School.  This term has raced by and I am ready for the next adventure!  I won't be far away nor a stranger to Alex, so while I'm sad to be leaving school and my home town I know I'm not far away from my familiar and awesome community.

The names of the children who will read their scripture eisteddfod on Monday in the church

Jada O'Neill-Cooney
Jelena Morrell
Sophie Tait
Quinn Lemuelu
Aurelia Lanham

Please feel free to join us in the church for these on Monday - 1:30pm.

FIRST AID: On Tuesday this week Room 5 will receive some first aid instruction around injury prevention - this should be fun.  I wonder if it'll sink in - he he - we have some active kids in our room!

RIPPA TOURNAMENT: Thursday this week.  A notice will be sent home with an update for this, but just to remind you that on this day, it can be REALLY COLD - it was last year!   Please rug up your kiddies and have them smothered in merino to keep them warm.  An insulated drink bottle with warm drink/soup for lunch might be a good idea too. 

Ha Ha - this meme is definitely me this week!

Have a great week.

Mrs Lyon

Rippa Registration - MUST REGISTER WITH NZRFU

HI folks,

If your child is playing in the up and coming Rippa tournament please click on the link below and register them with Rugby NZ.  It is essential you do this before they play

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/94668

Here's the notice sent home from Mr Yeoman - in case you managed to miss it.

Central Otago Rippa Rugby Tournament

Molyneux Park

What: Central Otago Schools Rippa Rugby tournament

When: Thursday 11th April. 9am – Aprox 2:30pm

Where: Molyneux Park

Who: Yr 3-8 students who have chosen to take part. We have two year 3-4 teams entered, 2 x Year 5-6 teams, and 2 x Year 7-8 teams entered.

Bring: PE uniform. School tracksuit. Warm clothes. Lunch and drink. Money if you want to buy food from the canteen.

Registration: All players are required to register with the Rugby union. Please click on the link on your class blog or Seesaw to fill out the registration form.

Parent Helpers: We will need 1-2 parent helpers per team. You don’t need to be a Rippa expert, you just need to help manage reserves & subbing, and help students to be at the right place at the right time. Please contact me asap if you are available to help.

Thanks!

Mr Yeoman

ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz

Mrs Lyon

Term 1, Week 9

Hi Folks,

Here's what's happening this week at school.

Eisteddfod: Assembly for the scripture eisteddfod will be next Monday the 8th of April.  Please ensure your child is ready to read their scripture eisteddfod on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week.  This one is relatively simple for the children and a nice introduction into the year of eisteddfod performances.
The introduction for their scripture should be between 30 seconds-2 minutes long.  The scripture your child chooses to read should be introduced and introduced in a way that shows how your child has a connection to the reading.  There can be a description about the message and anything else you think may be relevant can be spoken about at this time.  Following the introduction your child will read their chosen scripture, psalm or other bible story.
Mrs Laidlaw and I will be joining forces to hear the Year 5 students and also to ensure judging is consistent across our classrooms.  I have already warned Mrs Laidlaw that I will be Simon and she can be Amanda!!!

Joking aside, please reassure your children, as I do, that getting up and giving this a go is a great way to build the public speaking muscle lurking inside.  For some kids, this is not a bother, but for others, it's a big ask - we know this and are supportive of all children.

That's pretty much it for the week - please keep up the effort with Mathletics, spelling and reading - At school it is obvious that extra time is put in with these subjects at home and it's a great way to support your child's learning at too.   We have been doing some wonderful research around anzac soldiers in our Walking with an Anzac project.  Be sure to ask your child about whom they are studying and what they are finding out about their soldier/soldiers/families of soldiers.
If you are interested in taking a peak yourself, here's a link to the website we are using - it's amazing!

https://www.walkingwithananzac.co.nz/

Have a great week folks - only 2 weeks left.  I'm a bit sad it's fair to say, I have loved getting to know your children and I will most definitely miss them and wonder how they are getting on when I move to Wanaka with my family.  I'm so glad it's a likelihood I'll bump into you/them from time to time.

Take care,

Mrs Lyon

Marking Schedule for Eisteddfod Scripture Reading:

Scripture Reading  Eisteddfod

*  Using scripture, recite/perform a chosen scripture making meaning clear by using appropriate speech and delivery.

Name:  __________________                          Title: ___________________

Introduction	/10
Preparation	/10
Diction	/10
Audience suitability	/10
Presentation	/10
Teacher comment	/50

TERM 1, Week 8

Hi folks,

Here are the goings on for the week.

Wednesday - Dunstan Zone Triathlon.  Good luck to all children who have entered this event and will represent our school. 

Friday - School Photos.  Please make sure full school uniform is worn on Friday - this means appropriate footwear.  Please refer to this link if you are unsure of what is required.

Homework - Please ensure spelling, reading and mathletics activities are being completed. 

Have a great week!

Mrs Lyon

Term 1, Week 7

HI Folks,

This morning we are having whole school prayer in the church and welcome as many who would like to come to join us.  We will be praying for the victims and their families of the horrific shooting Christchurch on Friday.

Sticks N Stones - Vanessa Breen will be in our classroom today taking a session for our children around building self esteem and friendship awareness.  Sticks N Stones is a locally owned and nationally acclaimed anti-bullying education agency.   We are super lucky to have their free support in our classroom.

Triathlon: THIS THURSDAY!  Please ensure your child is ready for this.   Bikes must be dropped at the pool for the beginning time of 12:00pm.   Mrs Wright and myself will be riding to and from the event with those children whose bikes are unable to be dropped at the pool.
If you want me to have a quick check over of your child's bike I can do so.  It is important that brakes are working, tyres are pumped and that your child's helmet fits properly.

Have a good week. 

Mrs Lyon