Mt Robert Tramp

PLEASE NOTE; - YOUR GEAR MUST BE SUITABLE FOR AN ALPINE TRAMP.  A PUFFER JACKET DOES NOT COUNT AS A WET WEATHER JACKET.  THIS SHOULD BE A WATERPROOF LAYER WITH A HOOD.  YOUR BACKPACK MUST BE STURDY ENOUGH TO CARRY YOUR SUPPLIES.  ALL GEAR WILL BE CHECKED ON THE MORNING OF DEPARTURE.  FOR SAFETY REASONS STUDENTS WITH INADEQUATE GEAR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COME ON THE TRAMP

Gear

It is really important that the students have adequate clothing for the tramp and we have included a gear list to give them plenty of time to organise themselves.  We will not be taking students who do not have the correct gear.  It is also our expectation that all parents are well equipped. 

Day pack - this needs to be a small back pack ( school use back packs are fine)

Wear sturdy shoes/sneakers and socks ( no jandals, sandals, ballet flats or other thin soled shoes)

          shorts or suitable pants to be walking in

          t shirt

spare pair of socks

Also bring polypro long sleeve top

                   polar fleece

                   wet weather jacket

                   sunhat.

                   woolly hat

                   gloves

AND  morning tea/lunch,drink bottle,scroggin or other cereals/high carbohydrate snacks

Not Needed cellphone, ipod,

Christmas Parade

Wow the St Paul's truck looked fantastic today.  A big thank you to all the helpers and parents who did such a brilliant job.  Well done to the Hoiho kids who took part in the parade on the truck or in other floats - you were great!!!

Year 8 Formal

Dear Parents and caregivers,

The end of year is fast approaching and plans for the Year Eight’s end of year social are well underway. This event is scheduled for December 12th and is to be a semi formal dinner followed by a disco.

We are planning on having  a selection of salads, cold meats, savoury items and hot potatoes. We will be providing the desserts and drinks for the night but would really appreciate your offer of help for the other food items.

We are expecting around 34 students to attend so it would be great if you could provide enough food for 6 to 8 people.

Please indicate on the link below which items you are able to supply. It would be fantastic if you could ensure that there is even spread of names for each food type.

https://docs.google.com/a/stpauls-richmond.school.nz/document/d/1jwVDIWumrYyscQ2GTQQw55MiKUHitK4kSiNyP4ZV1cI/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any problems opening the link, queries or suggestions please feel free to contact me.  Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Denise Lee

denise@stpauls-richmond.school.nz

Christmas Hamper Appeal - Sunday 30 November

Christmas Hamper Appeal
The St Vincent de Paul Society is appealing for donations of Christmas themed goods that would assist families in the Richmond area over the Christmas period.
We are asking each family to donate non-perishable food items
suitable for celebrating the Christmas season. (please- no gifts).
The appeal will take place during November and the hampers will
be presented at Mass on the First Sunday of Advent. (30 November)

Some Suggestions: Christmas cake, fruit mince pies, chocolate biscuits, tinned fruit, dessert sauces (chocolate, fruit) savoury sauces (cranberry, apple, sweet chilli) pickles and chutneys to accompany meat, salad dressings, nibbles (nuts, crackers, chips, dried fruit) specialty tea and coffee, fruit juice, truffles, liquorice, chocolate and lollies!

The Penguins New Clothes

Read the following article from Dogo News on Why Little Penguins At Australia's Phillip Island Sport Stylish Sweaters then answer the questions following the story in a google doc.  Share your answers with the members of your oil group.

http://www.dogonews.com/2014/10/24/why-little-penguins-at-australias-phillip-island-sport-stylish-sweaters

Diabetes Awareness Week 11-17 November

Go Blue for Diabetes Awareness Week - Mufti Day this Friday remember to bring along your gold coin donation.

Thinking about dancing!!

Read the following article at Dogonews and watch the you tube clip.  Think about the choreography used in the song and what we are doing in our production.
 http://www.dogonews.com/2014/10/27/video-of-the-week-ok-gos-latest-music-video-will-have-you-twirling-umbrellas

Touch Rugby Tournament

Congratulations to all those participants in the Top of the South Touch Tournament held on Friday.  It was a great day.  A special thank you to all those involved in organising the tournament, providing the food, working in the tuck shop, coaching, the Garin refs, Salisbury School and all the helpers.

St John's Visit

On Thursday Kathryn from St Johns showed us how to administer first aid including CPR for adults, treating breaks and bleeding. We really enjoyed her visit and learnt a lot.