Message from the Principal…….

Marist Catholic School provides a Catholic environment in which students receive quality learning opportunities, with Jesus Christ as our guide.

Marist Catholic School’s Vision for Year 6 students leaving the school is that they: ● Have a strong relationship with God ● Are confident, resilient, life-long learners ● Are proud of their own identity and strive for excellence

We make this important statement in our school Charter and it is a good idea to remind ourselves periodically about what it is that drives our decision-making at Marist Catholic School.

At this time of the year we look at every aspect of the school – our Catholic special character, curriculum, organisation, resources and culture – and use this review to plan for 2020 and beyond. This process is well underway and we thank those of you who have so willingly participated in surveys and shared your thoughts to help us gather information.

God Bless Sarah Gleeson

GENTLE REMINDERS:

Important Dates Lewis Eady lunchtime concert - Friday 29th November Year 6 Pt Erin Day - Tuesday 3rd December Assembly (Hub 3) - Friday 6th December at 2:15pm Leaver’s Afternoon tea - Sunday 8th December at 3pm Reports go home - Wednesday 11th December End of Year Concert - Thursday 12th December at 1pm Last Day of the Year - Friday 13th December 9:30am - Mass 11:30am - Prizegiving 12:30pm - SCHOOL CLOSED Kelly Club: Kelly Club will be open from 12:30pm on Friday 13th December if you wish to book your child in for after school care. Please ensure that you book ASAP for this.

Enrolment at Marist for 2020: Thank you to all those families who have filled out enrolment forms for siblings of current students. We also appreciate the support of our school families in recommending Marist Catholic School to their friends and whānau.

School Fees: Please ensure you settle your account before the end of the year so that you can start next year with a clear slate.

Week 5 & 6 MVP’s:

Sean Noble, Junero Kohi-Katia, Olivia Pardoe, Masilusi Amiatu, Frederick Jancys, Maggie Walker,

Kingston Sauaga-Uale, Chan Meleisea-Murray, Alexander Fullerton-Smith, Isobel Van Arts,

Ethan Delute, Junior Fiu, Jett Nash, Sienna Short, Marysia Malarzyk, Jack Turner, Noah Stanway,

Destiny Hunuki-Hurt

Celebrating Multicultural Day:

Year 5 & 6 Boys learning at St Paul’s College:  On Thursday14th of November, our year 5 and 6 boys spent the morning at St Paul's for some exciting lessons of Digital Technology. The students got to experience the world of Digital Art and 3D Design and Printing. During the Digital Art session, boys were taught some essential Photoshopping skills. At 3D Design and Printing class, students were taught how to sketch their 3D designs into a computer app and how to print them using a 3D printer. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience and got to learn new skills. 

  Hugo (Yr5) Ardyn (Yr 6) 

 

While the boys were off at St Paul’s the girls stayed back with Mrs Taljaard and learnt how to create animated slide shows using the stop frame process. The final products were amazing! 

 

St Peter’s Band: A few weeks ago the St Peter’s Year 7/8 orchestra performed for us. With around 100 St Peter’s boys

playing a large range of instruments, it was both entertaining and inspiring. It was also wonderful to see

a few of our ex-pupils performing too.

PTA:

Thank you to all the families who supported the PTA’s latest fundraiser. We are proud to say that we raised $2,015 through the sale of our Calendar art.

With the weather changing and getting much warmer our Frozen Fridays are going well. Thank you to all the families who are also supporting this.

2020 Elected PTA Executive: Chairperson – Racheal Monks

Secretary – Katherine Dyer Treasurer – Ania Fullerton-Smith

Communications – Carmel Turnbull Pastoral Care – Rebecca Hardy

Events Coordinator – Kerri Dasent PTA Administrator – Kirsty Perrett

This team have some great fundraising ideas, however, need your help to make them successful. Please make some time next year to help them out

as the best results come out of a community working together.

Congratulations to the following children who celebrate their birthday in NOVEMBER:

Violet ‘Aho Kate Barrington Imogen Bartlett Ethan Delute Beau Dowling Bede Healey Hannah Nelson Marysia Malarczyk Aoife Omeri Cole Quisumbing Charlotte Walker

ICS Athletics:

It was a busy day last week at ICS athletics. A good team effort showing resilience, sportsmanship and the RICH values throughout the day. A special congratulations to ……. India - 1st place Girls 100 metres - 4th Place girls 10/11 years old high jump James D - 3rd Place 9 year old boys long jump A few of our sprinters made finals too: Knox, Nevaeh Rose and Laurent, all qualified but did not place. Thanks to Mrs Taljaard for the organisation and the parent helpers and transportation: Kath D, Dela, Duane, Marietta, Maria, Fra, Caroline and Katherine D. Thanks also to Bernice for preparing the children with some training before the event.

We extend a very warm WELCOME to the following new students who have started with us recently:

Charlotte Walker Elliotte Tuanai-Vermylen

Swimming Programme: As part of our Physical Education curriculum all the students at Marist are attending swimming lessons at the Auckland Tepid-baths this week.

The Choir at Kids for Kids Concert:

Such a proud feeling for all the Marist parents and teachers in the audience at the Bruce Mason Centre last Wednesday watching our amazing choir perform with around 600 students from around Auckland in the Kids for Kids Concert. A big thank you to Mrs Menezes and the choir for all their hard work training for this event.

A special congratulations also to Sophie Danaher, Victoria Tang and Emilia Young on your solo performances during the show. All the students in the choir have been training for this since the beginning of Term 2 and all that training paid off with a fantastic night of entertainment.

Have you purchased your Marist 2019 Yearbook? Available at the school office $20 each. Get yours before the end of the year!

Beginner Intake for Term 1 - 2020 An activity that promotes; * Confidence * Performance Skills * Fitness * Learning to learn * Co-ordination * Perseverance

And so much more!

Taught by Katherine Kelly Irish Dance Champion, Qualified Dance Teacher

and School Teacher, with over twenty years’ experience.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays at lunch time in the school hall. Classes are for half an hour

For further information and a registration form contact katkelly.walton@gmail.com / 021911174

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