Year 8 Leaving BBQ

§   What: We’re celebrating the Year 8’s graduating from St Gerards 2015.

§   When: This Wed December 16^th 5:30pm onwards.

§   Where: Meet at Lake Dunstan, at the jetty.

§   Who: St Gerards Year 8 students and their families.

§   Bring: Barbecue food to share. Togs, towel, wetsuit (if you have one).

This is an event organized by the parents of St Gerards students. If you have any questions contact Michelle Healey 027 921 2601

Final Week of the Year

SHARED LUNCH

Tuesday 15th Dec. Year 8's bring ingredients and cook a dish at school (in groups of 3-4). Year 7's bring something healthy to share for lunch.

GRADUATION MASS

Tuesday 15th Dec. 6pm.

PRIZEGIVING

Wednesday 16th Dec. 1pm

FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL

Thursday 17th Dec. Finish 1:30pm.

Aquatics clothing essentials

We've already discussed this in class and it's all on your equipment list but I've just had another email reminder from our aquatics instructor. He had this to say:

"...we need to make sure that the list from Glenys about what to bring is followed to the letter.  Good shoes that won’t fall of when swimming are important, a wetsuit is a luxury and is nice to have but a windproof jacket (nylon parker) is essential.  Everyone should have this jacket (wetsuit or not) as it keep the wind off you when wet (wind-chill).  Thermals for under the wetsuit are also great.  Remember, the water is still really chilly."

Please make sure you have all these things packed. See you on Monday morning.

Mr Yeoman

Bannockburn Camp Gear List and final arrangements

Please meet at the church car park 8:30am Monday morning with your bike and your bags ready to load.
We anticipate returning to school around 3pm on Thursday 19th.

Remember to please name EVERYTHING that you bring with marker pen!

·      Personal Medication needs to be in a named bag and given to Mr Yeoman on the day of leaving.

·      Please no cellphones or other electronics. The only exception to this is if you have no other camera option, please talk to Mr Yeoman if that is the case.

·      No extra food please, we’ll have plenty of food to go around!

Sleeping

Sleeping bag

Bedroll

Pyjamas

Pillow

Clothes

Sturdy shoes (easy to walk in and that can get wet during aquatics)

Jandals/scuffs/sandals

Spare shoes to keep dry

Waterproof rain jacket and wind jacket that can get wet for aquatics.

Warm top and pants

Thermal/Merino top and pants

Socks & Undies

Shorts & T-shirts

Sun hat

Warm hat and gloves

Togs

Wetsuit (if possible. If not then thermal top and bottom is ESSENTIAL!)

Toiletries

Towels x2,

Toilet bag -Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant (roll on only),

face cloth, soap, pads.

Ties (for long hair – compulsory for sailing)

Food

Lunch for first Monday

Food contribution (as will be indicated before camp)

Cutlery, crockery, mug

Lunch box

Drink bottle                                                               

Miscellaneous

Mountain bike and helmet (we will discuss and try to find bikes for those who don’t own and cannot borrow)

SEE OVER PAGE

Torch

Reading book

Personal first aid kit - Plasters/ blister plasters, tissues, hand sanitizer, sunblock.

Day pack

Camp book

Pencil case

Old plastic bags (for wet gear)

Tea towel

Optional (you are responsible for these things!)

Camera

Fishing rod & lure (we are trying to get a group fishing license)

Sunglasses

Sketch pad and pencils

Spare batteries

Waterproof pants

Pillow Case

Pack of cards or game

Homework Term Four Week Five (Nov 9-13)

Task One: Current Events

Please see the Room 6 board for when you are on. Be organized, be ready to present and to take part in discussions.

Task Two: Spelling

We are back into our normal spelling activities this week.

Task Three: Maths

Multiplication grids for those who didn’t complete theirs in class on Monday.

Dates and notices:

-Pre-camp bike check day this Wednesday. Bring your bike and helmet.

-Car Free Wed…well done so far, let’s keep improving!

-Cricket coaching sessions this Wed, wear your PE uniform please.

-Technology at Terrace this Friday.

-Bannockburn Camp!Leaving school next Monday morning. Double check your gear list, be organized, be ready for a great week!

NOTE: We have plenty of tents available, thankyou. Not everyone who has offered will be required to provide a tent. I will be in touch with families regarding which tents are needed.

Enjoy the week!

Mr Yeoman

Important

IMPORTANT

Central Otago Athletics are postponed until THURSDAY!!!

TONIGHT AT 5.45 at Central Cinema Wattie's Can's Film Festival.

You can attend The Minnon movie for a donation of a can of food.

The cans will be collected by the Salvation Army and Watties will match every can. These are handed out at Christmas time.

Thyme Festival

On Wednesday we will be leaving for lunch at the park at 11.40am. If you are able to walk down with us that would be great. The concert starts at 12pm. We are singing!!!

MONDAY

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the school fair so far.  On Monday 2 Nov we are going to hold a School Fair Mufti day where instead  of bringing along a cold coin donation, each child brings 1 item for the fair.  Please select from the following list.
- Mystery Bottle, or
- Grocery Item for Raffle, or
- Kitchen or Household Item for the White Elephant

With Regards
School Fair Committee

Black out day FRIDAY

Tomorrow we are having a black out day to support The All Blacks as the get ready to take on Australia in the world cup rugby final.
Children are welcome to wear black to show their support.
Children are also welcome to wear their uniforms if they do not wish to wear black.
Go the All Blacks

Athletics day BUS children

Athletics day tomorrow
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BUS CHILDREN
Letts Gully and Galloway bus children will be dropped at Terrace school in the morning and will walk to  Molyneux Park.
Omakau and Clyde bus children will be dropped at Dunstan High and will walk to Molyneux Park.
All bus children will be transported back to school at the end of the day to catch buses.
Children to be dropped off between 8.30am and 9am and picked up at 2.55pm from Molyneux Park.

Athletics Rotations

Groups For Athletic Sports

Group 1:  5 year olds Group 2:  6 year olds Group 3:  7 year olds Group 4:  8 year olds (under 9) Group 5:  9 year olds (under 10) Group 6: 10 year olds (under 11) Group 7: 11 year olds (under 12) Group 8: 12 year olds (under 13)             & 13 year olds (13+)  ATHLETICS  TIMETABLE   2015 Team Number: ________ Time Shotput Mrs Beilby Discus Mr Yeoman  & Marty Hurdles Mrs Ward Sue  Brydges Relays & Shuttles Mrs Eastwood FUN!! (parachute) Mrs Fonseca Mrs Nicholson Sprints Mrs Flannery & Fr. Pat High Jump Miss Passmore Long Jump Mrs Wright Co/op Score /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /10 9:30 Line up behind team cones in front of the steps. 9:45 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10:10 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 10:35 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 11:00 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 11:25 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 11:50 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 12:15 Lunch – 1.00 1:05 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 1:30 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1:55 Assemble for long distance races in houses under the trees .  Races start approx 2:00pm Remember to get each activity marked for co-operation and effort by the event supervisor. Distance races:    Years 1 & 2 = 1 lap (400m) Years 3 & 4 = 1.5 laps (600m) Years 5 & 6 = 2 laps (800m) Years 7 & 8 = 2 laps (800m)