Sunday, 29 November 2015

ROAD PATROL TRAINING

Dear Parents
Please sign and return the forms sent out today.
Thanks
Grace




Road patrol training was really exciting today.
Thanks Constable Meg !

THE SEASON OF ADVENT BEGINS WITH THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH.

The ring of evergreens-remind us of God's unending love.....

The small green branches -remind us to grow green and healthy for life.....

The light the candles give us -reminds us of Jesus who shows us to live simply and happily.....

Each week the light grows brighter as we wait happily for  Jesus on CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!

Saturday, 28 November 2015

ROAD PATROL TRAINING FOR 2016!

Dear parents/Caregivers
 Just letting you all know that our year 6 students will be undergoing  Road Patrol training  by our school police officer tomorrow from 9am to 12pm.
They will be required to do a refresher course early next year and forms will be sent out for you to sign giving them permission to do this duty.
I think they are very keen for this training.                              Grace


Thursday, 26 November 2015

Dear Room 5

Well how are you all doing?
Sorry to tell you but my heels are badly sprained and all strapped up at the moment.
The podiatrist said I have been  giving my feet a very rough time  and  I might have to give up tennis. I couldn't believe my ears and told him that it would be impossible for me to give up the sport I love.
One strapped up heel!



He then suggested I rest them until they heal.
 
Because my heels are in a lot of pain, I am resting them over the next few days  so I can be with you until the end of the year.
Look after Mrs Grant .She has the details of what I would like you to do tomorrow .
 
I am sure you had a good day with Mrs Bell. Take care --- and lead the singing for the whole school well. I am so proud of you!
Miss you guys and girls! Have a nice weekend.
See you all on Monday!
 
God bless
Mrs Reddy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAVALLA!

Kavalla turned 10  last Tuesday  and we all had a lovely afternoon tea.
The cakes, slices ,chips and biscuits were very delicious.
A big thank you to Kavalla's mum and grandma.
Congratulations for reaching double digits in age Kavalla.
 

Monday, 23 November 2015

RECORDER ORCHESTRA!



 Since the beginning of term we have been learning to play the recorder!
It's great that everyone is trying so hard.
Apologies mums and dads if it just gets a bit too annoying at home.




We hope to present this talent some time soon!
 

A COUPLE OF TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES TO COMPLETE OUR LAST TOPIC STUDY.

We learned a lot about how to overcome problems we face on a day to day basis. The students enjoyed the activities and here are some of their inventions. Enjoy some of our  photos - the  videos of our presentations   just did not load up-sorry!


Wednesday, 18 November 2015

ERO’S VISIT

RUBY TURNED ELEVEN LAST WEEK-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
A couple  of  lovely ladies from the Education Review Office came to our school to have a check up on how we are learning. They stayed  for three days.
Anna and I from Rm5 represented our class to show them our blog. We explained what was happening and how everything worked. They liked that every student in our class  had a go at blogging and to see some good action shots posted.
I hope that everything goes well and they enjoy our school.
By Ruby

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

ERO VISITS OUR SCHOOL THIS WEEK.

 


Anna and  Ruby were very keen to show Julie and Jacqueline the fantastic communication system we have to show our parents and friends the exciting learning and teaching that happens in Room 5.They thought the ERO team was very impressed!
We are very proud of all our work posted on our class blog.
We invite you to visit regularly.

Wednesday 18 November.

Dear Diary
This morning Room 5 went to Confession at Stella Maris Church. First we sat down and Father Dan talked to us about the ten commandments and what some of them meant. Father Frances helped Father Dan to forgive our sins. When  we finished we sang “Peace and Forgiveness”.
Father Dan said “Mrs Reddy ,now you have a class of angels !”
Reported by Noella.

Saturday, 14 November 2015

PRAY FOR PARIS.

Sunday 15 November
My Dear Students
Hope you get on our blog sometime today-and if you do ,please feel free to bring some fresh flowers if you have any in your garden for special prayers in our room tomorrow morning for those who got killed in Paris yesterday. Thinking of you all.         Mrs Reddy.

For those who lost their lives in PARIS yesterday-
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

Thursday, 12 November 2015

ROOM 5 SOUTH-EAST ATHLETIC ZONES WINNERS!


Tuesday 11 November  was the SE ZONES ATHLETICS competition. My first event was 80m sprints and I had fun.

After a little bit to eat Ben and played before the relays.
At discus Ben and I came 2nd equal.
I enjoyed the zones and I hope we are going to the Canterbury competition.
I can’t wait.
JAMES

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

EXCITING NEWS!

St Anne’s School                                                                                       
739 Ferry Road          
Woolston                    
Christchurch

Thursday 12th November
 
Dear Parents/Caregivers

On Thursday the 10th of  December, Room 4 and 5 are going on an Outdoor Education day.
Both classes will be going to Clip and Climb and Ten Pin Bowling.The plan for the day is below.

 We do however require a number of accompanying adults on the day. We will be leaving at 10:35am on the bus and returning back to school around 2:40pm. You are welcome to come on the bus or meet us there.

 The cost of the trip is $5, which will need to be payed to the office before 1st December.
Children will need to wear sporty mufti that is appropriate to climb in.

Room 4  
Room 5
 
11am Clip and Climb-
11:10am – Ten
  pin bowling 1 hour
 
12:15-12:45pm Walk to Ten
  Pin Bowling
12:10pm-12:30pm Lunch at
  ten pin Bowling
Lunch 12:45-1pm
12:30pm Walk to Clip and
  climb
1pm – Ten pin
  bowling 1 hour
 
 1pm Clip and Climb
 
Bus pick up at 2:10pm from 10 pin bowling
 
Bus pick up at
  2:15pm from Clip and climb
 
Students have taken home a hard copy today.
 
Thanks,
Grace.


­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Please return this form by Tuesday 1st of December if you can help.

I ____________________________________________________ am able to help on Thursday the 10th of December.                            

 

Tuesday, 10 November 2015


           Reconciliation
In a couple of weeks Father Dan is going to hear our  confession to prepare for Christmas.

The goal: My goal is to go to reconciliation

Materials: You and your priest

Steps:

Step 1 -Start with the sign of the cross.

Step 2  - Say a very special pray “Bless me Father for I have sinned, It has been __ since my last confession”.

Step3-  Tell Father your sins in a private place or in a church and then the father will bless you and forgive your sins.

Step 4 - Father talks to you and tells you what to do to make up for your sins.

Step5 - Say the Act Of Contrition “Oh my God I am very sorry that I have sinned against you because you are so good and with your help I will try not to sin again”.

Step7  - Go to a quiet place and do your penance.  
 
Reconciliation helps you to become friends with God and people again.

PROCEDURAL WRITING IN ROOM 5

We learned to  Pray the Rosary. Here is a procedure written by Ashlyn.


The Rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer about what happened in the lives of Mary and Jesus.

Goal: To pray the Rosary.

Requirements: A set of Rosary beads.

STEPS:

1: Make the sign of the cross holding the charm of Jesus and say The Creed.

2: Say one Our Father.

3: Pray three Hail Marys.

4: Pray one Our Father.

5: Announce the first mystery and pray one Our Father.

6: Pray ten Hail Marys followed by one Glory Be.

7: Repeat the steps for the other 4 decades.

8: Finish with Hail Holy Queen or A Litany To Mary.

We pray the Rosary in our class and we did a lot of this prayer last month-in October.


Saturday, 7 November 2015

TECHNOLOGY STUDY IN PROGRESS






HAVING FINISHED OUR DESIGNS TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS THE PHOTOS SHOW US  CREATING THEM.





MRS REDDY AND A COUPLE OF YEAR 7 BOYS HELPED A GROUP TO SAW OFF SOME  PIECES WOOD.






WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING OUR INVENTIONS !


Tuesday, 3 November 2015

GROOVY GADGETS TECHNOLOGY STUDY


WORKING COLLABORATIVELY IN OUR GROUPS PLANNING AND DESIGNING OUR CHALLENGES!

LEARNING ABOUT THE SAINTS


We celebrate the  Feast of All Saints on November 1st as a  remembrance  of all those men and women who have lived  heroic Gospel-inspired lives and who have been recognised by the Church.
 
 
 
We honour all the saints who showed us how to love God and other people.
 This feast reminds us of our ultimate goal to be with God.We are called to follow Jesus in all that we

 Our reading last week was to research a saint each to find how they inspire us.



We presented this using a stained glass window and displayed it at our Parish and School Mass last Sunday.





We are going to try and be like our saint every day.

 

Monday, 2 November 2015

ALL BLACKS CHAMPIONS AGAIN!

We are so thrilled ABs and here is a special tribute to you from my class  !
I love you all ! Enjoy your time back home with family and friends and, you are most welcome to pop in and see us if you ever  pass by our school. We would really love that .         

Grace Reddy.

Amy-On top of the rugby world.

Ben-Number one ABS.

Talia-You shine bright like your golden cup.

Joyce-You’ve made us proud.

Salu-You are my champions.

Chloe-You are intelligent players. 

Kavalla- Great kicking Dan!

Elizabeth- Best game ever.

Levi- Richie McCaw love your tries.

Chris- All Blacks rule the world

Anna- Best team to win.

Ashlyn- ABs you are an inspiration

Benjamin-

Charlie- ABs you rock my world.


Ruby-Dan Carter I love your amazing drop kicks.

Noella- Stars of the match.

Leroy- Keeps it up boys.

James- I’m delighted you’re bringing the trophy back home.

Samoa- Champions of the world.

Benjamin- You play so fairly.  

T j-Back to back champs.