15 Jun 2026

For those who didn't collect their cheese rolls yesterday they are in the foyer at school - please come and collect as we do not have the capacity to refrigerate these.

15 Jun 2026

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15 Jun 2026

Reminder

Skating sessions start tomorrow. Please read the attached notice for skating times, clothing and gear requirements and transport details.

Skating-Newsletter-2026-1.pdf

15 Jun 2026

 Kia ora Oteake families,

Poetry Eisteddfod- students will be reciting their poems next week in class  22nd-26th June.

Helpful Tips for Success: 

*Don’t forget the introduction and have a really strong reason why the poem was chosen.
*Knowing the poem off by heart really helps students stand out. 
*Using expression (changing voice, showing feeling, using actions if appropriate) makes the performance more engaging. 
*Make up actions or act out parts of the poem or story. 
*Say some words quietly and some loudly; try saying some parts slowly and others more quickly to bring the poem to life. 
*Use facial expressions to show feelings and emotions. 
*Rehearse the poem beforehand to get a feel for the rhythm, words and to help build confidence.

We are skating tomorrow Tuesday (see the paper notice from last week or skool loop for details).

If you have any issues or questions, I am more than happy to arrange a phone call or a face-to-face meeting. Staff will not be communicating using their own cell phones; please email me.

Kind regards, Anne 

0276782554     anneearland@stgerards.school.nz

 

15 Jun 2026

Kia ora koutou. I was so proud of the way students all contributed to leading our school assembly on Friday. It was a fun and creative assembly with such a variety of ways in which students all took part. Well done! Here’s the plans for the week, in particular please note skating and ice hockey on Tuesday, and Eisteddfod poetry coming up in class next week. 

Rāhina/Monday 15th June

9:00am Monday morning prayer.

10:30am Reading at Castlewood. Most students have chosen books from the library to read to the residents. If you have a favourite book at home please bring it along to share!

2:20pm Choir practice.

Rātū/Tues 16th June

-Skating & Ice Hockey. We will walk to and from the rink. Our session runs from 10am-11am. Everyone needs gloves, a warm hat, warm socks, waterproof pants/ski pants/school tracksuit pants, and a jacket. A helmet will be available at the rink, this is compulsory for all school groups, you don’t need to bring your own. 

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata from morning tea onwards (Mr Yeoman release time)

Rāapa/Wed 17th June

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata from morning tea onwards (Mr Yeoman release time & kapa haka)

2:20pm Kapa haka.

Rāpare/Thurs 18th June

-Normal day

Rāmere/Fri 19th June

-10:15am Public library visit. Please ensure you have your library card with you and any books you need to return.

-1:45pm assembly and house groups.

Homework

-Eisteddfod poetry: These are coming up next week in class, please practice and be well prepared to do your personal best!

-Spelling: All students will have spelling words to practice, and sentences to read each night.

If you have any issues or questions, I am more than happy to arrange a phone call or a face-to-face meeting. A reminder that staff will not be communicating using their own cell phones; please email me.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

Mr Yeoman