Year 8 Leavers Party - Parent organisers needed.

A note to all parents and caregivers. Over the past 3 years parents of Year 8 students have organised an end of year leaving party for Year 8 students and their families. Each year this has been done differently. One year parents organsied a BBQ & swim at the Manorburn, another year was a gathering at a local cafe, and last year they organised a quiz night and BBQ at school. Years 8s have met and discussed this and are most keen for a BBQ and evening out at the Manorburn. Students now need to discuss this with parents and then parents will need to confirm a plan, and a date for this event.
We will need parents to volunteer to organise this. If you are happy to help, alongside others, please make contact asap with Mr Yeoman. Thanks!

Library visit confirmation & Sticks 'n' Stones transport needed

-It is now confirmed we will have a library visit this Wed 29th Nov so please bring your books and library cards!

-We are still short of transport for the Sticks 'n' Stones Ambassadors day on Thursday. Please contact Mr Yeoman asap if you are able to help.
            email: ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz
            phone/text: 027 277 8466

Thankyou

Library Books Due

Hi everyone. It is coming up three weeks since we visited the public library, that means that library books are due. We will try to have a library visit on Wednesday so please ensure you have library cards and any books that need renewed or returned. This will be our last library visit for the year so if you issue new books you will need to ensure you return them yourselves at the beginning of the school holidays to avoid overdue fines.

Sticks 'n' Stones transport

Hi all. Can I please have confirmation by tomorrow if you are able to transport children to the Sticks 'n' Stones ambassadors day on Thursday at Matangi station. A reminder that we would be leaving school at 8:50am and driving 10-15minutes to Matangi station. Parents can then go away for the day, and return to pick up students at Matangi at 2:30pm. Thanks.

Pubertal Change this week

Some parents had indicated they would like to know a bit more specifically which sessions we have covered and which ones are coming up. Here's the go...

We'll have 2 more lessons for Pubertal Change this week.  Last week's girl sessions covered 1) Why puberty happens and 2) The female anatomy and periods.   The boys covered 1) Why puberty happens and 2) body odour, hair and the male reproductive system.
This coming week with Mrs Lyon the girls will look at feminine hygiene, they'll do a tour of the first aid room so that all girls are aware of the feminine hygiene we have and their whereabouts at school.  We aim to make the girls feel as comfortable as possible in case of a period happening at school - they'll be armed with some 'what to do when' knowledge!  We'll also cover period pain, emotions and keeping track of the menstrual cycle.

The boys will continue to look at the Male reproductive system, including looking at erections and wet dreams amongst other things. We'll also be learning about the female reproductive system and what kinds of things are happening for girls through puberty.  All sessions usually involve some questions and answer time too.

The children have specific boy and girl booklets which they fill in after watching a film about each topic.   At the conclusion of this we'll have 1-2 sessions with both the boys and the girls together so that the learning about boys/girls and puberty is crossed over and both sexes are aware of each other's changes.

Homework & Dates Term Four Week Seven

Task One: Eisteddfod Songs

We will discuss our Eisteddfod songs in class early this week so everyone is clear on what is required. In Room 6 we will perform our songs in class late next week on Thursday Dec 7^th and Friday Dec 8^th.

Task Two: Current Events

This week we follow the same routine for Current Events. Please check in on the timetable in Room 6 and be well organized and ready to share confidently with Room 6.

Task Three: Must Dos

This week we start another round of Must Do’s. We have plenty of exciting end of year activities coming up so make sure you’re well organized and keeping on top of your tasks. The last few weeks have been a good improvement as a class so let’s keep it up!

Task Four: Spelling testing

We have new words and activities for this week. We’re now onto list 15. I identified lots of spelling words in the writing work that I marked last week so please make sure you look at your marked writing work and put any words into your spelling list for this week.

Task Five: Inquiry Presentations

We have very nearly completed everyone’s Inquiry presentations. If you are one of the few people who have not yet presented then you will do so on either Mon, Tues, or Wed this week. We will discuss this in class and confirm your day.

Notices & Dates

Monday Nov 27^th                                      Pubertal Change session number 3                     

Tuesday Nov 28^th                                      Pubertal Change session number 4

Wednesday Nov 29^th                               Jewellery making with Mrs Chamberlain in the afternoon

Thursday Nov 30^th                                    Sticks ‘n’ Stones Ambassadors day @ Matangi station

Friday Dec 1^st                                              Technology @ The Terrace

Have a super week!

 Mr Yeoman

Sticks & Stones Day and Wonder Movie notice

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

We have two exciting events coming up in the next few weeks.

On Thursday November 30th the Sticks ‘n Stones Ambassadors from around the region are coming together for a team challenge day out on Matangi Station behind the clock in Alexandra.  

Overview of the day

9:15  Briefing.

The day starts at 9.30am and will finish at 2.30pm.

During the day students will take part in a wide range of team challenges alongside students from other schools that encourage them to push themselves, work with others, practice leadership skills and step outside their comfort zones.  

What to bring

-Students need to wear old clothes and sports shoes so that they will not be concerned about getting wet or dirty (no open toed shoes or sandals please).  

-They should also bring a change of clothes, togs and a towel!!

- An old jandal (needed for a game - could be old / broken)

-Please bring a packed lunch with more snacks than usual and a large water bottle to keep energy and hydration up throughout the day.  

-Please also bring a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen.

-Personal medication is to be carried by the student -epi pens, asthma inhalers, hayfever pills (it is a terrible place for hayfever).

-$3 to cover the cost of equipment hire

Transport Details

We hope to take vans from school, leaving school at 8:50am and returning from Matangi station around 2:30pm. If you can provide transport for the day please detach the form below and return to school asap. Mentors are arranged for the day so parent help is not needed. We ask that parent drivers drop students and then return later in the day to pick up.

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On Friday 15th December we will be going to watch the movie ‘Wonder’ at the Central Cinema. This is an excellent book that many of you have read. The cost of this will be $3.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Cheers

Mr Yeoman

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Student Name:                                                  Parent Name:

I can take a vehicle that will seat ____ students  YES / NO

I have included $6 for the Sticks ‘n’ Stones ambassador day and for the Wonder Movie. YES / NO

Kapa Haka Cancellation - Ben's Little Big Day Out

Thank you to all those who returned Kapa Haka notices. Unfortunately there are quite a large number of our students, particularly our senior students, who are unable to attend Ben's Little Big Day Out. Because of this we've decided our Kapa Haka group won't perform this time. Thanks anyway and we hope many of you will turn up to support and enjoy the concert anyway!

Homework & Dates Term Four Week Six

Task One: Current Events

This week we follow the same routine for Current Events. Please check in on the timetable in Room 6 and be well organized and ready to print.

Task Two: Must Dos

Our two weekly round of Must Dos finishes on Friday. You should be carefully managing your time and keeping on track to complete your tasks. You have very little other homework so it is expected that you get all of your tasks completed to a high standard on time!!

Task Three: Spelling testing

We have new words and activities for this week. We’re now onto list 14. Please look at any of your writing work that I’ve marked to see if you have extra spelling words to add.

Task Four: Inquiry Presentations

Well done to all those who have already completed their Inquiry projects and presentations. The rest of your presentations will be happening this week so please be prepared and ready to do your absolute best!

Monday = Jade and Amber

Thursday = Olly, Rafe, Nia, Owen, Tim, Maggie, Patrick, Seb, Mekah, Sylvie & Charlie

Notices & Dates

Mon 20^th Nov                           Kapa Haka. Choir. Puberty Program begins

Tues 21^st Nov                            Dunstan Deputy Principal to speak with Year 8s

Wed 22^nd Nov                           Mass. Mrs Anna teaching you for the day.

Thurs 23^rd Nov                          Year 8s to Dunstan for testing. Puberty program session 2.

Fri 24^th Nov                                Pet Day. Sticks ‘ n’ Stones. Assembly led by Room 6.   

                                   

Ka pai!

 Mr Yeoman

Pubertal Change Information

Hi Parents. For those who were unable to attend the Pubertal Change information evening last night the student work booklets are available on the school website for you to browse. They are available through the 'Parent Information' --> 'Learning Hub' tabs. Each student will be given a booklet next week and this should give parents a clear idea of the content covered in the program.  Thanks!

Homework Term Four Week Five

Task One: Current Events

This week we will have Current Events again. Please check the timetable on the board in class to see if you are on, some people will be catching up from last week.

Task Two: Must Dos

We start another two week round of Must Dos today. It is important you manage your time well and keep up with these. These are an important part of your homework and it is expected that you get all of them completed!!

Task Three: Spelling testing

We have new words and activities for this week. We’re now onto list 13. Please look at any of your writing work that I’ve marked to see if you have extra spelling words to add.

Notices & Dates

Mon 13                     -1:30 Choir

– 2:15 Kapa Haka

                                   

Tues Nov 14            -River monitoring trip all day. Wear PE gear, bring lunch, sunscreen, sunhat, medication, warm clothes & jacket.

Wed Nov 15            -Soccer coaching session. Wear PE gear.

                                    -Pubertal Change Parent Information eveving in Rm 5. 7:30pm

Thurs Nov 16          -Jewellery making with Mrs Chamberlain

Fri Nov 17                -12:15pm Stick ‘n’ Stones with Vanessa

                                    -2:10pm Assembly. All welcome to join!

                                   

Have another great week!

 Mr Yeoman