Term 4 BOT Newsletter

Term 4 has been another busy term for our school. We had the Rosary during the month of October organised by Mrs Gribble, surveys completed regarding the 'school name change', All Souls Day Liturgy, School Ministry Mass, Mission Day, Year 5 and 6 Marae Camp, Team Three Bike Day, School Athletics at Massey Park, Wearable Arts led by Ms Courtney with the assistance of Mr Boagey, Miss Ens and Ms Howell (awesome evening!), St. Mary's School Choir participated and performed at the Auckland Town Hall, Charism Day where the school gathered and reflected on the lives of our four House patrons, Year 8 students organised an afternoon of fun and games, Reconciliation – Teams Two and Three participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation led by Father Rob and Father Matthew, and the Year 8 Graduation/Farewell Mass last Thursday evening at St. Mary's Church. The Gala Committee via the PTFA, contributed financially towards computers for our children, ensuring they have technology available to them in their classrooms. The PTFA have also organised Movie Nights and so much more for our school.

 
The Board of Trustees would like to express their sympathy to the Holmes family on the loss of their beloved husband and father, Mark Holmes – may his soul rest in peace.
 
Just a reminder that t here is a Prizegiving tonight at 6.30 p.m. in St. Mary's School hall.
 
As 2009 draws to a close, on behalf of St . Mary's School Board of Trustees, I take this opportunity to thank Mr David Tennent, staff, support staff, PTFA and Gala Committee for all of the above and other activities I did not mention, for the countless hours and efforts you put into our school, to make it a wonderful school that our children and community can be proud of. I would like to also extend to everyone God's blessings for a very Merry Christmas and a safe happy holiday.
 
Mrs Lena SmithSecretary
St . Mary's School Board of Trustees