GOD BLESS

My Dear children and Parents

Thank you for everything-all the beautiful messages and presents have been so much appreciated.
Have a lovely holiday and enjoy the time with your family and friends.
You will always be in my thoughts and prayers and request that you keep me in your prayers too.
"WALK THE TALK' as Mahatma Gandhi" said "be the change you want to see in the world!"
I try very hard to do this and invite you to do the same.

Best wishes
Grace

DECORATING OUR OWN ORNAMENTS USING A COOKIE KIT!

THANKS SULEKHA- FOR YOUR AMAZING ARTISTIC TALENT!

IT WAS FUN HELPING YOU TO COMPLETE OUR POT!

 

 

THANKYOU PARENTS

TENA KOUTOU!TALOFA LAVA!

Dear Parents and Caregivers

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching your children this year.



Looking forward to retirement!

I was lucky to have a fantastic bunch of students who have worked hard  with their learning and made huge strides with their progress.

The students have been delightful and we have grown very close yet there is that level  of respect and a very good understanding of my expectations of them-excellence !
 I have absolutely loved all the fun and games, especially playing sports with them ,doing drama, dance  and teaching them to play  the recorder this term. Everyone can play what we set out to achieve and I am very proud of their accomplishments.
Please continue to teach them  honesty, self-control and discipline with love ,so that they are equipped to make the best choices about their learning in future,
I wish you all the very best and thank you for your continued support. The reports go out next week and I strongly recommend you follow the NEXT STEPS and HOW YOU CAN HELP THEM AT HOME.
 I look forward to seeing you all at the EOY Mass and my farewell cake and tea supper straight afterwards next Tuesday.
Mass starts at 6.30 and students are expected to be at church by 6.15pm. The students have been asked to come dressed as they did for the dress rehearsal last week. Please ensure their clothes are ironed.
May God bless you and guide you always. Keep smiling!
I wish you all a holy and happy Christmas.
Happy holidays!

Grace Reddy

SECRET SANTA PRESENTS OPENED THIS MORNING.AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a day! It was a great one, with Mass practice,and our school picnic as well. Thanks to the PARENTS AND FRIENDS for a fun day today. The sausages were yummy and so was the ice-cream. We would also like to thank you for subsidising our trip to Clip n Climb and Ten Pin Bowling. We appreciate your hard work. Have a great Christmas and all the very best for 2016!

END OF YEAR FUN IN CHRISTCHURCH CITY!

After bowling Room5 went to Clip and Climb. T.J and Hannah talked to us and told us what to do. Then we got our harnesses on and Hannah took us through to the climbs. She had showed us how to clip on and how to UN clip as well. Then we finally got to climbing. We climbed very high and jumped off. Ema, Mrs Reddy, Ashlyn, Amy and Charlie did the vertical slide and Leap of Faith. It was amazing to do all the climbs.

 

By Elizabeth, Ruby, Amy,Ashlyn,Ema and Talia

Thanks to all the parents especially Mrs Reddy for taking us out!

Clip and Climb

After we went bowling we walked to Clip and Climb.

First we had to wait for the instructors to come. Our instructor was Hannah and TJ. Hannah showed us how to put on the harness. Then she showed us how to clip on the ropes to our harness and we started climbing.

WhunnDaa’s favourite was The Cheese

Samoaotearoa’s favourite was the Staircase to heaven

Salu’s favourite was also the Staircase to heaven.

Tina’s favourite was the Speed Climb and that was Anna’s favourite too.

Joyce liked the Skyscraper.

Chloe liked the Tree Trunks.

Thank you too all the parents especially Matt and Mrs Reddy.

Room 5 and Room 4 also went to  ten pin bowling for the day.At  10 am we got on the bus to get to bowling. In my group was  my granddad who was the supervisor for us. James came first and

 

Mrs Reddy came second and Anna came  third.                              Charlie
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Yesterday  Room 5 and 4 went on trip to Clip And Climb and bowling. First up Room 5 went Ten Pin Bowling first up was Charlie.
The people who got strikes in our group were James, Marquees and Les. The top highest scores were James 122, Mrs Reddy 109 ,and Anna with 107.
We had so much fun at ten pin bowling. We can’t wait till next year.

Leroy,James,Ben,Marquees

  

GOD'S CIRCLE OF LOVE!

We are part of God’s life God’s love is in our hearts                        

We are part of God’s great circle

We are part of God’s life God’s love is in our hearts                        

We are part of God’s great circle

DRESS REHEARSAL FOR OUR LITURGICAL DANCE FOR OUR END FOR OUR END OF YEAR MASS!

OUR REHEARSAL IS A REFECTION OF ADVENT AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING OUR AVENT MESSAGE WITH YOU NEXT TUESDAY!

XMAS DECORATIONS IN ROOM 5!

 
 This is the first year where we have not invited anyone to our Xmas display but would like to share our amazing work through our blog.
ENJOY!

JAMES AND ANNA AT THE CENTRAL ATHLETIC CHAMPS!

We are very proud of Anna and James who are in the top 10 of Canterbury discus throwers. We also thank Ben for supporting James at Ashburton where the athletics was held.



The three of them received awards from our class for their achievements.Congratulations!

CERTIFICATE FOR YOUNG VINNIES

Donna ,Young Vinnies Coordinator-Christchurch presents a thank you frame for the hard work done by the Young Vinnies in 2015.

YOUNG VINNIES LAST ACT OF SERVICE.-Thursday 3 December

Dear Parents
I was extremely  proud of the Young Vinnies who put so much effort and time in preparing something special for the elderly women who visited us from the Age Concern group this morning.
They  escorted them into the hall ,sang a song of welcome before serving them with hot drinks,cakes,biscuits,scones and muffins. The women loved talking to them and so did the students.
They sure did reflect the love of Jesus to others today- I was very touched by the love they showed to total strangers.God bless them all.
You must be just as proud of the Vinnies as I am.
Grace

YOUNG VINNIES

Wednesday  2 December
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Our Young Vinnies act of service this term is to bake something for a shared morning tea tomorrow for the visitors from the Age Concern Group. They will be spending time talking to the elderly folk about school life.
I had a meeting with them this morning to discuss this service activity and everyone seemed very keen.
Thank you for encouraging your children to be involved in the Mission of the Church as young adults who reach out to the lonely and needy.
God bless you all with a holy and happy Christmas.
Warm regards
Grace Reddy (DRS)

TOUCH RUGBY ON A COLD AND WINDY AFTERNOON!

I really enjoyed watching the players at Bromley this afternoon. Great skills application, team work and healthy competitive spirit amongst my gorgeous players.
I take this opportunity to thank Mr McInnes for his total commitment to training and supporting the team at after school competitions.
A big thanks also to Penny and Naps for always being there for the students and encouraging them to play hard.            Grace

ENTHUSIASTIC MUSICIANS!