School Notices & Events
DATES TO ADD TO YOUR DIARY- please also check our SFDS Events Calendar
Friday 10 May Kiwi Competition closes
Monday 13 May - St Patrick's & St Catherine's Principal visits to the year 8 students
Friday 17 May - PINK SHIRT MUFTI DAY
Tuesday 21 May - Southern Zone Cross Country
Saturday 25 May - PSL WORKING BEE- ALL WELCOME
Monday 28 May - St Patrick's College Open day
Wednesday 29 May - Year 7 & 8 Immunisation
Friday 31 May - 'Teacher Only Day' - School will be closed for staff professional learning day
Friday 5 July - 'Teacher Only Day' - School will be closed for staff professional learning day
Buddy Mass Timetable Term 2 , 2024
17 MAY 2024, FRI
Room 13 and Room 2 Buddy Mass
24 MAY 2024, FRI
Room 14 and Room 6 Buddy Mass
7 JUNE 2024, FRI
Room 7, Room 10, and Room 12 Buddy Mass
14 JUNE 2024, FRI
Rm 13 and room 8 Buddy Mass
21 JUNE 2024, FRI
Rm 11 and Room 6 Buddy Mass
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:
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.
Kind regards,
The Inspire Team.
orders@inspirephotography.co.nz
043848009
Inspire Photography
Studio 3, Level 1
177B Thorndon Quay, Pipitea 6011
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.pdf14 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!
