School Notices & Events

DATES TO ADD TO YOUR DIARY- please also check our SFDS Events Calendar

Friday 6 September - Staff vs Yr8 Netball Game
Tuesday 10 September -Year 1-4 Futsal Festival
Wednesday 11 September - Tarawera (Rm 2) Library Visit
Thursday 12 September -
1. Koura (Rm 6) Library Visit
2. Year 5-8 Futsal Festival
Monday 16 September - Tangaroa Finding Nemo Musical trip.
Wednesday 18 September - Papatūānuku Inquiry Project 1.40 - 2.40pm
Thursday 19 September -
1. Kāhui Ako Cultural Performance (At St Patricks College)
2. Year 1 Vision and Hearing Checks
Friday 20 September - Rm 12 and 11 Buddy Mass
Tuesday 24 September - Southern Zone Swimming
Wednesday 25 September - Tarawera (Rm 2) Library Visit
Thursday 26 September -
1. Ranginui Speech Final
2. Koura (Rm 6) Library Visit
3. Netball End of Season Prize Giving
Friday 27 September - LAST DAY OF TERM

4 Hepetema 4 September 2024

YEAR 1 VISION AND HEARING

The public health nurse is coming in on Thursday 19 September for Vision and hearing checks. Children who have recently been enrolled to the school or who are in year 1 will have their hearing and vision screened and parents will be notified of the results via an outcome form that will be given to the students upon completing their screening. If you do not wish your child to be screened please email the office. office@sfds.school.nz

CONGRATULATIONS

It was a treat to see some cool LEGO art on display at Te Papa today and to spot the name of one of our ākonga - well done Achilles!

This is Achilles piece.

Named: Underwater Mona

Paying homage to the Mona Lisa.

Congratulations to the following students who received a values certificate at school hui last Friday:

Noah W, Brady P, Charlotte BC, Babette F, Isla S. Bella H, Audrey W, Kora CR, Mary K, Milan DF

In the Garden....

We planted broad beans, sunflowers, assortment of lettuce,corn etc,

Capri tomatoes. Catherine (Kathryn) with a cauli we cut today.

21 Ākuhata - 21 August 2024

SFDS LIBRARY BOOK PLEDGE

What an amazing book week!! Chris has been putting in great effort to update our school library's collection. We're thrilled to announce that our SFDS Library Book Pledge page is now live on Kindo!

We invite you to explore the selection of new titles we'd love to add to our library. Families who choose to donate a book will have their generosity recognized with a special plaque inside the book's cover.

Feel free to visit the library today or Thursday, or if you can't make it in person, you can easily browse and donate through Kindo. Your support helps keep our library vibrant and engaging!

Congratulations to the following students who received a values certificate at school hui last Friday:

Agnes R, Achilles G, Ciro P, Tarn A, Nunzio U, Jack C, Lilly M, Eva S, Lily Mc, Charlie P

Last week our Library came to life ... check out some of the characters who came to visit............

14 Ākuhata - 14 August 2024

SFDS LIBRARY BOOK PLEDGE

We're halfway through Book Week, and it's been an exciting journey so far! Chris has been putting in great effort to update our school library's collection. We're thrilled to announce that our SFDS Library Book Pledge page is now live on Kindo!

Feel free to visit the library today or Thursday, or if you can't make it in person, you can easily browse and donate through Kindo. Your support helps keep our library vibrant and engaging!

LOOK OUT FOR THIS ON KINDO!

MISSION FAIR - Thank You for Your Generosity!

We are thrilled to announce that our recent fundraising event was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support from our community.

Our Seniors did an outstanding job, with their stalls full of excitement and fantastic bargains. Special thanks to our senior teachers, Tom, Jemma, and Lauren, for guiding and supporting the students throughout the event. We also want to acknowledge our Year 4, 5, and 6 students, who were exceptional in assisting their junior buddies.

Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we raised an impressive $2,125!

This year, your donations will make a significant impact in Papua New Guinea. Through Caritas, we are supporting Holy Trinity School, which is in urgent need of essential classroom equipment like desks, chairs, books, and writing materials.

Thank you again to our amazing community for your kindness and commitment to helping others.

7 Ākuhata -7 August 2024

ATTENDANCE DUES

You should have received your bill for the Attendance dues by now. Attendance Dues are the compulsory property and insurance fee which parents and caregivers legally commit to pay when they enrol their child(ren) in a Catholic school. This is billed to you by the archdiocese every year. If you have yet to see the bill for the attendance dues please contact the archdiocese via their website https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/about/schools-in-the-archdiocese/attendance-dues/

Or pop into the school office and see Fran or Suzanne for further help.

PARENT AND CAREGIVER DYSLEXIA SESSION

We are excited to let you know that we (alongside our school RTLB* School Liaison, Amie Roberts) will be holding an information session on dyslexia for parents and caregivers in our school community on Thursday 29 August here at school. There will be a light afternoon tea after school with the session starting at 3.30pm for about an hour. If you plan on attending this session, please RSVP by emailing Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz

*RTLB stands for Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour.

SCHOOL HUI WINNERS

Congratulations to the following students who received a values certificate at school hui on Friday:

Mariella C, Victoria C, Elijah T, Mason C, Saoirse HK, Lucas Lim, Cora DG, Sophia L, Thalia C, Jacob P and Cody DT.

Well done also to Avila house for winning the house cup for the most point earned at school swimming sports last term.

MISSION FAIR

This Friday (9/8/2024) we will be hosting our student led SFDS Mission Fair for 2024 from 1pm-2.15pm!

This event will be cash free so please visit the SFDS Kindo to purchase an Atawhai (Kindness) Card pre-loaded with $5 or $10 amounts. These will be given to your child before the event on Friday. The Atawhai Card will be stamped by the students running the stalls on a pay-as-you-go basis. Teachers and middle syndicate buddies will support junior students with this system.

A few things to note:

Whanau should arrange to purchase their Mission Fair Atawhai Cards prior to, or on the morning (before 9am) of the Fair via Kindo.
Junior students will be accompanied by their middle syndicate buddy to support them throughout the Fair.
All students are asked to bring a reusable plastic cup and plate to reduce waste.
Cards will be stamped as money is spent.
Once the card has been completed (all funds are spent) it will be collected by the last stall to stamp it.
All money collected will be counted and donated to Caritas to support charitable projects in the Pacific. Caritas will 1-1 match the final total raised by the school.

Please get in touch with Tom Leeper directly if you have any questions or feedback regarding the Mission Fair tom.leeper@sfds.school.nz

Thank you for allowing our kura to actively support this amazing charitable cause.

31 Maramawhitu- 31 July 2024

SCHOOL DONATIONS AND CHARGES

Thank you to all the families that have paid or are making payments towards their school donations. Please check your Kindo account for your latest balance. These can be paid in full or by part payment.

Donations to the school are voluntary and tax deductible.

While we acknowledge payment of the donations are voluntary; we rely on these donations to provide facilities for the children.

If you have any queries, or if payment at this time causes difficulty, please speak to Suzanne in the office to arrange payment options.

24 Maramawhitu- 24 July 2024

YCC THANK YOU

Thank you for those who donated to our Caritas YCC mufti day last term! We raised $184 which we will be sending to Holy Trinity School in Papua New Guinea (through Caritas) for vital classroom equipment such as desks and chairs, as well as resources like books and writing materials. This is still open on Kindo if you would like add to our total!

Reminder Kiwi Competition - Spelling Bee

The University of Canterbury is offering your child the opportunity to participate in the KIWI Spelling Bee competition. These competitions take place annually and are designed by New Zealand teachers for New Zealand students. The competitions are administered by the Centre for Assessment and Monitoring (CAM) at the University of Canterbury.

The Kiwi Spelling Bee competitions are open to all Year 5-8 students. The Spelling Bee assesses aspects of English grammar, spelling, and vocabulary relevant to the student’s Year level. The online Spelling Bee will take place in the last three weeks of Term 3 on a date that suits the schools schedule.

Each competition will provide parents/caregivers with an individual student report of their child’s overall performance. These are available through your school. In addition, all participating students will receive a certificate and prizes will be awarded to the overall top student with the highest speed and accuracy.

Please register and pay for your child to complete the Kiwi Spelling Bee competition on Kindo. The cost is $10.50 the registrations will close on Kindo on Monday 29 July at 3pm.

MESSAGE FROM PKA TEAM(Pasifika Kids Advancing)

Talofa lava, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Malo ni, Kia orana, Namaste, Malo e lelei and warm Pacific greetings from the Pasifika Kids Advancing (PKA) team.

Welcome back to Term 3!! We are so mafana (excited) to see all our SFDS tamaiki at PKA. This term we continue to focus on reading, writing and maths.

For those interested in registering your child/children or want more information, please Email info@pasifikakidsadvancing.org.nz or text Mary on 027 371 1054

Start Date: Monday 29th July (except for Public and school holidays).

End Term Date: Monday 23rd September.

Location: SFDS library

SCHOOL HUI WINNERS

Congratulations to the following students who received a values certificate at our school hui at the end of last term:

Michael P, Giana P, Victoria C, Arija J, Layla-Rose K, Isabella R, Lulu M and Ella W.

Congratulations to Avila who won the house cup for the most house points earned, and to Minab M who won the Empire Movie tickets in the end of term values card draw.

3 Maramawhitu- 03 July 2024

Y(our) C(hoice of) C(lothing) MUFTI DAY THURSDAY 4 JULY

Help us raise money for YCC Day! This is a great Caritas cause!

On Thursday 4th July we welcome the children to wear Mufti (Non uniform) to school to raise funds for Caritas YCC Day! ( Mufti is plain or ordinary clothes, especially when worn by one who normally wears uniform, such as a school uniform.)

YCC Day is the day when Caritas combines with Catholic schools across New Zealand as together we stand in solidarity for a good cause and raise funds and awareness for a selected focus school.

This year we are supporting Holy Trinity School in Papua New Guinea for vital classroom equipment such as desks and chairs, as well as resources like books and writing materials.

Payments are available via Kindo!!

If you want to know more about it follow this link for some awesome resources - https://www.caritas.org.nz/ycc-day

THANK YOU!!!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who rose early last Thursday to join us for the 6:30 am Waharoa blessing! The ceremony was truly beautiful, and we were honored to have both Toa Waaka and Archbishop Paul Martin bless our new Waharoa.

Special thanks to the dedicated parents and staff who volunteered their time to help with decorations and food preparation for the Celebration Breakfast. Your efforts made the event truly special!

And to all the parents who brought their children, you are the real MVPs! The sweet voices of our young ones singing started the day on a perfect note!

26 Maramaono - 26 June 2024

YCC MUFTI DAY THURSDAY 4 JULY

Help us raise money for YCC Day! This is a great Caritas cause!

Kiwi Competition - Spelling Bee

Please register and pay for your child to complete the Kiwi Spelling Bee competition on Kindo. The cost is $10.50 Please do so before Monday 22 July (first day of term three) so that we get our registrations in on time.

YEAR 9 ENROLMENTS AT ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE IN 2025

A reminder that enrolments for next year close off on Friday 26 July 2024. Enrolments can be completed online via our website – www.stpats.school.nz

When enrolling your son, you need to ensure that you upload the following documents:

1. the signed Preference Certificate from the parish priest

2. a copy of either your son’s birth certificate or passport

3. the completed St Patrick’s College Board of Proprietors Attendance Dues agreement

You can also download the enrolment form and required papers and either post, hand deliver or email your application through to the college. If you have any queries about the enrolment process please feel welcome to contact Gerardine Parkinson on 939 5417 or email admin@stpats.school.nz

19 Maramaono - 19 June 2024

LUCKY BOOK CLUB

St Francis de Sales School is signed up to Scholastic Book Club. This allows us to claim a 10% bonus on every book purchased by SFDS parents.

We use this bonus to purchase new books for the library.

We no longer give out the catalogues, though there are copies available from the school library. You can also browse the catalogue with your child online at:

https://scholastic.co.nz/parents/book-club-parents/

12 Maramaono - 12 June 2024

SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS AVAILABLE VIA KINDO!

We now have an easy way for parents to donate and order second hand uniform items.

How it works:

Need some second-hand uniform items?

- Head to Kindo and the second-hand uniform items are listed

- Select what you need

- Place order

- Orders will be packed each Friday

There is no charge for the items but there is a koha option if you’d like to donate.

Have spare uniform at home to donate?

- Drop off any clean second-hand uniform items to the office

- Each Friday the uniform volunteers will sort. These will then be loaded on Kindo for families to select.

Questions?

Pop into the uniform shop on Friday mornings and have a chat to the volunteers.

Year 7 Vision Screening Thursday 13 June

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand provides a vision screening programme for all Year 7 students.

· Vision – pupils will be advised of results at the time of screening. If further assessment is recommended you will be notified by mail.

· Children who wear glasses and/or are under professional care and have regular checks will not require a vision check from our service.

Non-consent – please notify your school if you do not want your child being screened.

This screening is not a full assessment of your child’s vision. If you have any concerns, please see an optometrist.

PSL NEWS

PSL QUIZ NIGHT - BOOK YOUR TICKETS ON KINDO NOW!

PSL Quiz night is back! Friday 21 June at the Island bay soccer club rooms!!

Doors open at 6.30pm and Quiz starts at 7!!!!!

Tickets are $25 per person (this includes a glass of bubbles on arrival)

Tickets are available on Kindo! Get in quick!

5 Maramaono - 5 June 2024

WINTER ILLNESSES

We currently have a number of students suffering from, colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses.

The following are some simple tips to prevent the spread of illness from Te Whatu Ora:

● Wash and dry hands regularly, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, and using the toilet.

● Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, not your hand.

● Regularly clean high touch surfaces – door handles, taps, table tops etc.

● You should keep your child at home from school if they are too sick to learn and need time to rest and recover.

22 Maramarima - 22 May 2024

PSL NEWS

Thank You, Amazing Parents!

A big THANK YOU to all the incredible parents who came out last Saturday for the working bee! 🌟 Together, we achieved so much:

Water blasted the whole courtyard ✨

Fixed up the compost area ♻️

Worked on our thriving little garden bed 🌱

Your hard work and dedication have made a huge difference! Over the next few weeks, we’re planning to repaint all the artwork in the courtyard to really make things pop. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on when this will be happening.

Upcoming Event: Quiz Night! 🧠🎉

We're gearing up for our exciting Quiz Night, and we need your help to make it a success! Whether you can:

Create delicious platters 🍇🧀

Help with decorations 🎈

Share your ideas for the event 💡

We’d love to hear from you! Please drop us an email at psl.sfds@gmail.com with your contributions and ideas.

It’s amazing what we can achieve when we work together. Thank you for your continuous support in making our school a better place for everyone!

Warm regards,

PSL Team

22 Maramarima - 22 May 2024

PSL NEWS

Thank You for Your Support!

PSL would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support last week during our Kiva fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $294.00 to support our Kiva program!

Join Us for a Working Bee This Saturday

This Saturday, we are hosting a working bee at the school to rejuvenate the courtyard. Whether you can spare just one hour or the whole day, your help will be greatly appreciated!

No matter your skill level, whether you are an expert painter, builder, or simply enthusiastic to lend a hand, we welcome everyone to join in and help give our school grounds some love.

Details:

Date: This Saturday 25 May
Time: 10am onwards (Or anytime you can contribute)

RSVP: Please email us at psl.sfds@gmail.com, or feel free to just show up!

Thank you for being a vital part of our community!

Working bee 2.pdf

PSL (Parent School Link) in photos!!

15 Maramarima - 15 May 2024

PSL NEWS

Let's Paint Friday Pink! 🎉

Join us this Friday 17 May to celebrate Pink Shirt Day! Let's stand together against bullying by wearing something pink and spreading kindness throughout our community!

🌭 And guess what? The PSL (Parent School link) will be firing up the grill with a sizzling sausage sizzle at lunchtime! For just $2 per sausage, you can fill your belly with deliciousness and your heart with warmth knowing that all proceeds will go towards supporting our school's Kiva Programme! 😊 (Gluten free bread and Vegetarian Sausages are also available)

Don't forget to mark your calendars and come decked out in your rosiest attire! Let's make this Pink Shirt Day a day to remember, filled with positivity, friendship, and, of course, lots of pink! 💖 See you there!

We are happy to announce that school photos have been handed out to students today! Please take a moment to check your child's school bag to ensure their precious memories are safely tucked away and avoid any accidental damage.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's photos, feel free to reach out to our office.

8 Maramarima - 8 May 2024

MESSAGE FROM THE ATTENDANCE DUES TEAM

The Archdiocese of Wellington attendance dues team are in the process of sending out school fee notices, but due to the implementation of a new software system (CathConnect) , some may experience a delay or inaccuracies. We appreciate your patience as the team works diligently to distribute all statements and address your inquiries promptly. Thank you for your understanding during this transition.

MESSAGE FROM ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE

St Patrick’s college open day tours - May 2024

It is with pleasure that I invite you to register to attend one of our Open Day Tours which are to be held on Tuesday 28 May between 10.00am to 11.30am and from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, and again on Thursday 30 May at the same times.

To make a booking please either email admin@stpats.school.nz with your request or to make a booking yourself visit the St Patrick's College website:

https://www.stpats.school.nz

On the front page of our website you will see a drop down menu labelled 'Enrolment' and if you click on that and scroll down on the left hand side you will see a tab for Open Day.

Open this section and click on the Blue button – Sign up.

Enter your details and make your selection regarding day/time.

A reminder email will be sent closer to your booked day.

Open Day is a chance for parents to visit our college and learn about the opportunities and experiences that we offer across Years 9 to 13.

Mike Savali

TUMUAKI |RECTOR

MESSAGE FROM PASIFIKA KIDS ADVANCING

PKA is going great. We are continuing to learn 2 Pacific songs and are also briefly touching on Pacific greetings from Islands that fall into the 2024 Pacific language week. Group size varies due to outside sport commitments, but it is still a great group.

Our schedule remains as follows:

3pm: Meet in the library. Roll taken, Pacific language/culture/dance done. Snacks handed out.

3:20pm: Maths basic test completed.

3:30-3:55pm: Reading, writing work done.

3:55-4pm: Pack up, leave library in clean condition. Parents sign kids out.

We continue to focus on maths, reading and writing.

1 Maramarima - 1 May 2024

SCHOOL UNIFORM ORDERING PROCESS

A reminder that orders for school uniforms are now conveniently placed through our online payment shop - Kindo. To ensure smooth processing, please note the following details:

Order Fulfillment: Orders are compiled once a week, every Friday morning. Once prepared, your child will bring the uniform home at the end of the school day. Alternatively, you're welcome to collect it from the school office.
Fittings: If your child requires a fitting, please visit us on Friday mornings between 8:45 and 9:00 am. If this timing isn't possible for you, just send an email to the school office, and we'll arrange a fitting for your child.
Volunteer Run Shop: Our uniform shop is run by volunteers, and while we strive for prompt service, we appreciate your patience if orders take some time to complete. Your understanding and support are invaluable to us.

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10 Aperira - 10 April 2024

KIWI COMPETITIONS

We will be offering 'Kiwi Competitions' for year 5 - 8 students again this year. Please read the following information. If you would like to register your child/ren for this, please do so through Kindo. Registrations will close on Friday 10 May.

The University of Canterbury is delighted to offer the annual Kiwi English, Mathematics and Science competitions for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools. The skills based Kiwi competitions are written by New Zealand teachers for New Zealand students and closely align with the New Zealand Curriculum. The online competitions will be run in the last 3 weeks of Term 2 and the first week of Term 3. The competitions take place at school under exam conditions.

Parents/caregivers will be provided with an individual student report outlining student performance. All participating students will be awarded a certificate, and a prize will be awarded to the top student in each competition. The cost for a student to participate is $10.50 per competition entered.

INSPIRE PHOTOGRAPHY REMINDER

See previous post for details on ordering school photos. Last day for fundraising period for this gallery will finish at midnight on Tuesday 30th April 2024 and orders placed and paid for by this date aim to be dropped off at your school by 15.05.24.

SPORTS HOODIES REMINDER

Orders will close Thursday 11 April at 12pm. Please make sure to get your orders in by then, we only run this order once a year.

3 Aperira - 3 April 2024

MESSAGE FROM INSPIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

We would like to invite you all to view your pictures at Inspire Photography's online ordering site. This gallery and ordering system is live and working as of now.

The fundraising period for this gallery will finish at midnight on Tuesday 30th April 2024 and orders placed and paid for by this date aim to be dropped off at your school by 15.05.24. Orders to be posted will be processed at the same time as the prints that are to be returned to the school. Digital files are purchased as is and retouching requests may incur fees.

Please check your order confirmation email closely and get in touch if you are unsure that you wanted to order does not match what you have entered on your order. Incorrectly-ordered prints can not be swapped or reimbursed. Please check your child’s name is spelled correctly and let us know before 30.04.24 if amendment is needed

The gallery will remain live and online for up to 12 months after the main ordering period closes, postage and packing fees may also apply as drop off at school is not available with late orders. The school does not receive any fundraising donations on sales after the main ordering period finishes.

To view and order your photographs:

1. Go to our website at https://www.inspirephotocart.co.nz

2. Enter this access code in the box: ngahuru246

If you require help with the ordering process or have any questions around ordering, then please feel free to call or email us: orders@inspirephotography.co.nz.

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The Inspire Team.

orders@inspirephotography.co.nz

043848009

Inspire Photography

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PSL THANK YOU

We are thrilled to announce that, with your incredible support and generous donations, our Easter fundraiser has successfully raised a total of $1700! This remarkable achievement wouldn't have been possible without each and every one of you.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the fortunate winners of our Easter basket giveaway! Your contributions have not only made a difference but have also brought joy to our community.

Cheryl McG, Tash, Morgan McP, Cenac Family, Maddox, Autumn F, Michelle T, Haley H, Ella W, Maya F, Mahlet, Summer P, Leigh F, V Edwards, Asher T.

Please join us at the next meeting...

JOIN THE ST FRANCIS DE SALES FUNDRAISING SOCIAL CLUB! (PARENT SCHOOL LINK)

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our school community? We invite you to come along to one of the the St Francis de Sales Fundraising Social Club! (PSL) meetings!!!

The PSL plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for our

children by organizing events, fundraising initiatives, and providing essential support to our school and its families. From planning exciting activities such as school discos, movie nights, and quiz nights to assisting with classroom resources and beautification projects, the PSL is dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.

By coming along, you'll have the chance to connect with other parents, collaborate with teachers and staff, and contribute to the success of our school community. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a more active role, your involvement makes a difference!

Join us in making a difference at St Francis de Sales School.

Together, we can create memorable experiences and support the growth and development of our children.

To come to the PSL or learn more about how you can get involved, please

contact psl.sfds@gmail.com

Pop into our upcoming meeting next Tuesday 9 April at 7.30pm in the school

staffroom!

27 Poutūterangi - 27 March 2024

SPORTS HOODIES

Hoodie orders are now open on Kindo.

The hoodie is an optional uniform item that is for sports and PE days only and may be worn with the PE uniform. The hoodie is navy blue with white writing. Each hoodie can be personalised with your child’s name on the back.

Sizing is NOT the usual sizing. If this is the first time you are purchasing a hoodie we highly recommend your child is fitted as the sizing can vary.

There will be NO refunds once the hoodie is printed.

Our uniform volunteers will fit the children during school time on Friday 5 April 2024. And we will advise you by email of their size so you can then order this on Kindo. If you would like a fitting please complete the following link: https://forms.gle/h7Yf82yKGsbQviha6

If you have a current hoodie you should be able to gauge the next size you require and you can skip this step and order directly on Kindo.

Orders will close Thursday 11 April at 12pm. Please make sure to get your orders in by then, we only run this order once a year.

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PSL Reminder: Easter Raffle

Thank you for your support with this school fundraiser. All tickets, stubbs and money must be returned to the school office by 9am Thursday 28 March!

Raffles will be drawn and winners will be contacted on the same day. Get in quick! There is still time to visit the neighbours and sell some tickets for our school.

20 Poutūterangi - 20 March 2024

MESSAGE FROM KINDO RE LUNCH ORDERS

We have had an issue recently regarding users not being able to order lunches via the kindo app on phones. We suspect that this is caused by the device cache and want to ask you to please follow the below steps to clear your cache which we are confident will resolve the issue.

Please can you action the below steps on device and notify us if this has or has not resolved the issue.

iOS – iphone instructions

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly.

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

1. To delete Safari's cached data, open the Settings app on your iPhone. You can also do this directly in the Safari app, but we'll show the process of getting an empty browser cache through iPhone Settings because this gives you more options.

2. Within Settings, scroll down the list of options and apps until Safari comes up, then tap on it to access its settings.

3. To clear the app cache, scroll down through the Safari options, until you find an option for Clear History and Website Data. Tap on it to get started clearing Safari's cache.

4. A pop-up will appear; tap Clear History to confirm you want to delete Safari's browsing history and cache.
After confirming, the browser cache and cookies in Safari will be deleted from your iPhone, but your autofill information should still be on your device. Cached images and browser history will also be deleted, and you'll be logged out of any websites you were previously logged into.
Your iPhone gives you the option to close all your open tabs or keep them open for when you reopen Safari, a feature that wasn't available until recently.

Here is the info for other chrome users -

We suspect that this is caused by the device cache and want to ask you to please follow the below steps to clear your cache which we are confident will resolve the issue.

Please can you action the below steps on your device and notify us if this has or has not resolved the issue.

What is cache?

Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly.

In the Chrome app

1. On your Android device, open Chrome

2. Tap More >> Clear browsing data.

o To delete browsing history (including open tabs), select a duration and then tap Clear data. The default duration is 15 minutes.

o To choose more specific types of data you want to delete, tap More options. Select the types of browsing data you want to delete and then tap Clear data.

Our team is working on it and we are hoping this will be rectified asap. If this is not working for you please call Kindo on 05084Kindo.

13 Poutūterangi - 13 March 2024

Book Club goes Online

Scholastic offers a great range of kids books through a bi-monthly catalogue.

Purchases made from the Bookclub result in a free bonus dollars being credited to the school. In the past this has totalled up to $400 in a year, all of which is spent on purchasing new books for our school library.

Rather than the physical Book Club leaflets going home, we have decided to go digital. When a new Book Club edition comes out we will notify parents through the school newsletter.

To browse the latest issues- 1 and 2- go to the Book Club website at https://www.scholastic.co.nz/parents/lucky-book-club/

To place an order, create a login on the Loop App, select our school and your child's class and select your choices.

Chris Wratt

WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL

Please join us in wearing your School hoodie from 10 - 11 am on Wednesday 10 April to stand together as one in support of our Autistic Community.

6 Poutūterangi - 6 March 2024

REMINDER GET YOUR DONATIONS PAID BY 1 APRIL TO RECEIVE YOUR REBATE THIS YEAR

Thank you to all the families that have paid or are making payments towards their school donations. These have been added to your Kindo account and can be paid in full or by part payment.

Donations to the school are voluntary and tax deductible. If payment is received prior to 1 April 2024, you can claim your 2024 donations rebate from IRD this year. Receipts are generated and emailed through your Kindo account when payment is made. Copies can be requested through your Kindo account if required.

While we acknowledge payment of the donations are voluntary; we rely on these donations to provide facilities for the children.

If you have any queries, or if payment at this time causes difficulty, please speak to Suzanne in the office to arrange payment options.

NEW Supplier on Kindo Online Shop

Available Tuesday

Get a fab fresh lunch! Now you can order Vietnameezy as well as Subway, O’sushi and Pita Pit by simply clicking here. Just select your favourite summer rolls and stir fry noodles meals.

Order (or cancel) any time before the cut off time on the day or schedule in advance. Lunch will be delivered to school at lunchtime. Our ezlunch suppliers are attached below and are always listed under our handy Link tab

Click here to view the menus.

ezlunch orders are made online through your myKindo account. One account for the whole family! Get started now…click here or go to www.mykindo.co.nz and click ‘create account’.

Help? Visit support.mykindo.co.nz or tel. 09 869 5200 or 0508 454636 weekdays 8am-4pm.

www.ezlunch.co.nz

www.mykindo.co.nz

The SFdS Easter Raffle is back!!!

What is the SFdS Easter Raffle?

Organised by the PSL, we ask students to bring chocolate Easter eggs or treats to school to make up prizes for the Easter raffle.

This year, the class that collects the most Easter treats will get to have a movie afternoon at school!!

From Monday 4 March, boxes will be in the school foyer, outside the office, where students can place their eggs and treats.

Each box will have a photo and mural of the class name for you to place your contributions in.

The eggs are counted each day and a tally is kept. The number of egg points will be

divided by the number of children in that class to keep it fair for those classes which

have a smaller number of children.

Collection closes on Friday, 15 March.

All contributions will be made up into gift bags that become raffle prizes for the PSL Easter raffle.

So start collecting your Easter treats and bring them to school.

Many thanks

PSL Committee

28 Pēpuere - 28 February 2024

PSL- FUNDRAISING SOCIAL CLUB

Please join us this evening for our very first PSL/Fundraising Social club meeting of 2024!

This will be held in the staff room at 7.30pm tonight! All welcome! Come see and be part of the event planning for the year!

ROCK YOUR SOCKS - UPCOMING FUNDRAISER

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on Thursday 21st March (the date signifies the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that are present in people with Down Syndrome)

The Wellington Down Syndrome Association are raising funds by having a 'rock your socks' day where you wear colourful or crazy socks to school on Thursday and donate a gold coin via KINDO!

So please go to KINDO and DONATE to this amazing cause and wear the craziest funkiest socks with your normal uniform on Thursday 21 March!!!!

Compulsory SFdS Uniform Items

21 Pēpuere - 21 February 2024

SCHOOL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Thank you to all the families that have paid or are making payments towards their school donations. These have been added to your Kindo account and can be paid in full or by part payment.

While we acknowledge payment of the donations are voluntary; we rely on these donations to provide facilities for the children.

Below is an overview of the 2024 donation requests and compulsory payments.

If you have any queries, or if payment at this time causes difficulty, please speak to Suzanne in the office to arrange payment options.

2023 Children.pdf

14 Pēpuere - 14 February 2024

ATTENDANCE DUES FOR 2024

Reminder that the Archdiocese of Wellington will email you directly with the 2024 invoice. Please note that these may be sent later this year as the Archdiocese are updating their software. Invoices should be all sent out by early March. If you have not received one please contact them via email on the following email address : dues@wn.catholic.org.nz

GARDEN TO TABLE - URGENT HELP NEEDED PLEASE

At the end of 2023, we sought support for continuation of our Garden to Table (https://gardentotable.org.nz/) programme. To date, we have received no offers of to lead this programme. Unfortunately this may lead us discontinuing the programme, as we are not able to sustain it without a volunteer to lead. We have a teacher who helps to coordinate, and we have had some interest from parents in helping out, so you would not be on your own. Please contact the office team if you could help us. Thank you.

FOUND

Childs Snapper card on the corner of Clyde & Mersey Street. Please contact the school office if your child has recently lost theirs.

2024 Attendance Dues Flyer to schools updated..pdf

Please join us! We need your help to be with the St Francis de Sales school team in the Island bay Community Parade. Children are asked to join us, dressed in their House Colours. We will meet at 9:45am in Avon Street. Look out for the SFDS House banners!

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