Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
School Newsletter
Term 4 Week 5 2015
Kia ora, Kia Orana, Maloilelai, Talofalava, Kumusta, Greetings to you all.
Special Character Focus:
PRAYER – KARAKIA IN THE FAMILY-WHANAU AND AT SCHOOL
Learning to pray begins at home in the family. Prayer is one of the main ways people develop their relationship
with God. It is one of the skills that people learn with their families. Simple prayers at bedtime and grace before
meals are the powerful beginnings from which children learn to build a life of prayer. Styles of prayer have
changed in recent years. For children the emphasis has been on spontaneous prayer during class prayer at school.
Children learn to pray simply and come to use prayer more as a conversation with God. Spontaneous prayer comes
very naturally to children and gives them freedom to communicate with God in their own way. However,
traditional prayers have not been forgotten. The Religious Programme we teach at school still includes many of
these in their lessons. As a school we have focussed on developing a different range of prayer experiences with
children. These have included meditation, liturgical dance, imaginative prayer and praying with music and art. It is
our hope that these different styles of prayer will deepen and enhance our students’ relationship and
communication with God.
Prayer Intentions:
 For former student, Venessa Numanga, who is still in Starship Hospital
Principal’s message
I hope you’re all enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine. It certainly seems to improve our mood and general
outlook on life.  We’ve received news that Pacelli Class need to be moved out of their classroom by Friday 20th
November. They will be transferring to the Library for the remainder of this school year and also for Term 1 2016.
We would be most appreciative of help to take down our interactive whiteboards and data projectors in Pacelli and
Roncalli classrooms. If there are any Mums, Dad’s or extended school family who are willing and available to help
we would be most appreciative. Please let me know (Miss McGuigan) if you can help out.
We’ve sent home a Strategic Planning survey on a blue form for each family to fill in. Your ideas, comments and
feedback will be most appreciated in helping us to self-review and plan for the future.
Safety in our School Carpark
Please be mindful of the speed you are driving up and down our school driveway. 15km
please at all times. Also, our school has a smoke free policy. This policy also covers
private cars on our school property.
Athletics
Each day, after morning tea time, our students are taking part in RUN, JUMP & THROW athletic activities. We are
having a lot of fun while developing athletic skills with modified equipment that’s more child friendly. Could girls please
have some shorts to wear for completing the running and jumping activities in particular.
Touch football
Draw for 5TH November 2015
Juniors 4pm
U9’s F3 Tainui Titans v BEGS
Seniors 4:45pm
U11’s F1 North Nets v BEGS
Reminder: All players are to bring their own water bottles to Touch.
Student of the Week:
McAuley Class: Joint Award for Chloe Aculana & Pete Kinney for super work with their
inquiry research & presentation.
Pacelli Class: Elisha Cortez-Serrano for excellent progress in all areas of English.
Caught Being Good:
Pete Kinney for helping Allen with her homework.
Heidi Gudgeon for sharing.
Library BOOKS: Please check for our library books at home, many thanks.
Sausage sizzle and Juices Order at the school office
Sausages
$1.50
Juices Ice block
$1.00 (These have the Heart Foundation tick and contribute to the recommended two or
more servings of fruit a day, and don't contain any preservatives, colours or artificial flavours)
Helen McGuigan
Tumuaki
Dates for the Diary
Tokoroa Library Visit: Wednesday 18th November 11:30 – 2:00 pm
(To celebrate the 21st
birthday of our Library in Mannering Street & the launch of the Summer Reading Programme)
A & P Show Clean up: Monday 7th December
Thanksgiving Mass: Monday 14th December 5:30 pm
Last day of school & BEGS Fun Day on the school fields: Tuesday 15th December.
Water slide, water games, music and food.