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Serving with Faith and Love 28 September 2018

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Bula, Malo ni, Makadini, Annyoung, Witamy, Welcome,

Over the holiday’s let us remember all the people around us and know that they are all made in the image

of God and we should treat them just as we should treat our Lord. Our school motto is “Serving with Love

and Faith” Let us do that every day, with every person that we meet and every breath we take.

God bless you all over these holidays and may he keep you all safe and happy.

ASSEMBLY IN MAORI LANGUAGE WEEK

Room 5 did an amazing job and the whole assembly was in Maori. We have amazing talent at this school

and this shines through when the children have to stand up in front of others with so much confidence that

they seem to be so natural at public speaking. Well done to Room 5.

CERTIFICATES

Rehu Tai Festival of Oral Language

Prepared Speech Winners

Flash Talk Winners

RAP Winners

POETRY Winners

At the beginning of Term 4 there will be four students representing our school at the Rehu Tai Oral Language Festival

competition at Pt Chevalier Primary School. They are: RAP – Sebastian Smith with Bullies Beware!, Spoken Word

Poetry – Kenani Hoglund with My Heart Warming Mother, 10² Flash Talk – Arianna Steffany with Change in Fashion

and Prepared Speech – Boston Efaraimo with Show a Positive Attitude. We wish then every success.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISING – PO FIAFIA What an amazing night. I am so proud of the students, the parents, the staff and the community. The vibe was so

positive and welcoming. The students were fabulous and everyone was so supportive. Thank you for making this

such a great night.

Room 5 Reflections

What a stupendous performance by all the students on Fiafia night!! It was a moment of thrill when I began dancing

the Michael Jackson song. I was confident because I practiced a lot. My family congratulated me for my ‘floss’

actions and I was delighted to be a part of this cultural experience.

By Hazza Yr.5

As I was thinking about Fiafia night, the only thought that comes to my mind was how all the cultural dances and

music made the evening so merry and cheerful. I was in the Cook Island dance and I felt ecstatic but also nervous to

perform in front of an audience. The best part was when everyone cheered and applauded our performances.

By Jazza Yr.5

Being part of the Cook Island dance group made me feel proud of being in a group that is my culture. The Fiafia night

was amazing because I got the opportunity to see dances from different cultures. My whanau helped my group to

get ready for Fiafia night. I really appreciate their support.

BY Tyra- Jane Yr.5

Room 4 Recounts

On Wednesday, I went home for a shower and then came back and I got changed for Pofiafia night.

The boys had to get ready in Pukeko room (Room 6). The girls had to get ready in Room 5. When everyone got

ready I got excited to dance on the stage in front of my parents. The first dance we danced to was Tamaiti St Joseph

and then we had to do a Haka. And all of us from the Samoan and mixed up cultures and Tongan and Cook Island

had to dance our dances. When my cousin slapped the money on my tummy, it hurt.

By Maselino Room 4

Yesterday I came to school and in Kereru room we were practicing for Pofiafia night. It was fun, exciting, and loud. I

could not hear the music. It was fun when I picked out the raffle ticket. I liked the staff dance when they were

waving around the candles. I was dancing mixed up cultures and when I got home I went on my word search.

By Oscar Room 4.

Yesterday night in Piwakawka room (room one) we got dressed and got our hair done in a bun.

Our costume was red and yellow.

After we got dressed we, straight away, headed to the hall. We headed on the stage and started singing and dancing

to our school song,Tamaiti St Joseph. Then we started singing and dancing to the Haka. When all of the groups got

off the stage except for us, we got in our positions and danced to the Mate Ma’a Tonga song, we swayed our hips

and hands, we moved our feet side to side. Then we did our second dance. We were followed by Whero, Kakariki,

and lastly Kowhai. After that it was time for the raffle. The person who won was a woman named Steffany. Now it

was the teachers Filipino dance which was followed by the parent group. Then we sang our African song. When we

were finished the people who were counting the money announced that the school had collected from the parents

was more than $2000 cash. We were so lucky. Then we all headed back to our classes so we could get back into our

uniforms and then we all left.

By Marie Room 4

Yesterday I came to school and then our Hihi group started to get ready for the Pofiafia. Then we started with the

school song. The group ware in Piwakawaka, Tui, Kereru and the Hihi room getting ready. After all the groups

danced it was teachers turn to have their dance it was amazing. When I got up on stage, I was smiling and making

my family and parents proud of me. When the Pofiafia night was finished, I took a photo and our group Samoan

group were all proud of ourselves. I felt confident, happy, and fantastic on stage. I was joyful and my aunty and

uncle were cheering when I was dancing. There was supper and chocolate cake and I want to have the Pofiafia night

to happen again. It was very exciting.

By Raeyah Room 4

Room 1 Reflections FIafia night was great because my family was smiling at me.

By Antonio Room 1

I like when the teachers spun the candles at Fiafia night.

By Julie-May, Room 1

I went to Fiafia and I got a lolly-lei.

By Zhar’day Room 1

On Wednesday we were dancing on the stage. My Mum and my baby was happy. My Mum videoed the picture of

my dance for my Dad.

By Annareti Room 1

I like the teachers dance and the teachers were very, very, very pretty on Fiafia night.

The teachers were very good.

By Aloema Room 1

WE RAISED $3,238.00

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT!

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to our September birthdays; Aliyah Misa, Kenani Hoglund, Carter Bryce-Va’ai, Sasha Fraider-Johns, David Matai, Tyra-Jane Mazel and Yzabel Ugale.

May God always keep you close to His heart.

NEWS FROM THE BOARD!

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Have a ME DAY ☀️🌧💅🏻🎬🧘♀️🚴🏼♂️💃🏼🙏🏽🍩⛳️⛸🍮🌼

As parents, we are always busy bees. We do 90% of the time, forget to take care of ourselves.

So let me introduce yous to 😁ME DAY😁 Since our days includes and involves our spouses and children. Me Day is all

about you. This day you do it alone, by yourself. Enjoy your own company. Do you😀 Find your inner self. Be at Peace with yourself.

There shouldnt be any thinking about, the kids & your spouse’s needs and wants. Its all about your needs and wants

too. Theres only one rule!! You have to get out of the house☀️🌧Watch a movie . Read a chapter of a book at the

Library. Meditate and so forth. THINK.PLAN.ACTION👍

If you need any help with your ME DAY, my name is Dorothy, your motivated Parent Rep on the Board. (02102220051)

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SAVE THE DATES: Term Dates

September 28th Friday End of Term 3

October 15th Monday Start of Term 4

October 18th Thursday Rehu Tai Oral Language Festival

October 22nd Monday Labour Day Holiday. No School

November 7th Wednesday Kids for Kids Singing Competition

December 7th Friday 9.00 am School end of year Mass

December 7th Friday 1.00 pm Prize Giving

December 11th Tuesday Nativity Play

December 11th Tuesday Helpers Morning Tea

December 12th Wednesday School Picnic

December 13th Thursday 1.00 pm Finish Last day of Term 4.

Website link: http://www.st-joseph.school.nz/

God Bless

Regina Smuga

PRINCIPAL

News from Elsewhere

_________________________________________________________ Air Play

13 & 14 October

Bruce Mason Centre

Direct from New York, and the creative team from Cirque du Soleil, Air Play is a circus-style adventure of epic

proportions – a show that brings to life the air that we breathe.

“A joy from start to finish.” – Sydney Morning Herald “cheeky, heartfelt storytelling that keeps both adults and

children enthralled” – British Theatre Guide

More information aucklandlive.co.nz/show/air-play

THE FUNATORIUM:

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Created by Sydney Opera House

19 – 23 December

Bruce Mason Centre

Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in

Wonderland, you’ll be whisked away to a weird and

wonderful world as all your favourite characters jump off the page and onto the stage. Direct from sell-out seasons

across Australia, meet a plate-spinning hare, grinning Cheshire Cat, The Queen of Hearts and a cheeky Spanish

flamingo.

More information aucklandlive.co.nz/show/mad-hatters-tea-party

TAPAC is taking enrolments now for its Term 4 Performing Arts Programmes!

The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) runs almost 40 performing arts classes for children and teens

Classes include drama and acting, singing, circus, hip hop, contemporary, jazz and ballet, musical theatre, acting for screen, speech and drama and more

All of TAPAC’s programmes are taught by practicing industry professionals

No experience is required and there’s something to suit all abilities and ages

There are easy transport links to TAPAC’s purpose-built facility in Western Springs and there’s plenty of

free parking for drop-off and pick-up.

Enrol now at: www.tapac.org.nz or call us on 8450295

Parnell Trust’s Spring into Action Holiday Programme

– fun activities every day for 5-14 year olds from 1-12 October!

Parnell Trust has an amazing line-up of activities, adventures and special projects for the October holidays,

guaranteed to keep your kids happy and stimulated all day long! Choose from up to three activities each day priced

from $55. Specially for busy parents, you can drop your kids off as early as 7.30am and pick them up as late as 6pm

for no extra charge. Programmes are available at both Parnell and Epsom schools, from 7.30am to 6pm every day -

perfect for working parents. See our website for details https://www.parnell.org.nz/shp or phone 09 555 5193.