Kia ora koutou,

Welcome back to term 4 - one of the busiest terms in our school year. It is great to see your tamariki pouring through the gates with lots of energy and enthusiasm. The next nine weeks will be jam packed with activities, so this is a Nuts and Bolts newsletter to provide you with some key information. Please get your diaries out and record the following important dates. 

Week 1 

Whole school Tsunami Evacuation- Thursday 20th October. 

The whole school will make their way to the top of the zigzag and will be seated in class rows to practice what happens in the event of a Tsunami warning.

Please pick up your child between 2.30 pm and 2.45pm at the top of the zig zag on Athens/Otaki Street intersection.

Parents collect your child from this location. If you are not available, you must organise your emergency contact to pick up your child. Children will be sitting

with their classes. Please follow the steps below.

1. Report to one of the Marshall’s at the exit points on Athens Street or Otaki Street. A Marshall will collect your child and deliver them to you.

2. Return to school to collect your child’s bag/scooter/bike. Bags will be outside the classrooms. 

For the safety of our students we ask that you do not park your car at the top of Athens Street but walk up the zig zag or Otaki Street. Let the children go up first.

Teacher Only Day- Friday 21st October- no school. 

This is the last Teacher Only Day for the year. Next year we will only have two during the school term. We appreciate your support as these days enable us to spend time in professional development and in planning to provide the best possible learning experience for your children.

Week 2

Labour day- Monday 24th October -  No school 

Catholic Cultural Day-  Wednesday 26th October  

Students in Room 5,3,2 and 1 are involved in this Celebration of Culture along with a mass that focuses on our cultural diversity. We are hosting five other Catholic Schools in our hall.  

School Athletics Day- Friday 28th October 

Students in Room 6,5,3,2 and 1 will be competing in traditional athletics events starting at 9.30am, a notice will be sent regarding parent help.  

Week 3 

Powhiri- Friday 4th November 

We will be welcoming new students to our school at 9.15am on Friday with our special Powhiri Celebration. 

Week 4

Whanau hui- Monday 7th November from 6pm to 7pm

Join Zoom Hui

https://zoom.us/j/91782668767?pwd=dnlmTDFxNmVEZDdSaHZ5bkZPaTNBZz09

Meeting ID: 917 8266 8767

Passcode: 7f6fi5

Eastern Zone Athletics day- Wednesday 9th November 

Tamariki that qualified in our school athletics day can go on to compete at the Eastern Zone Athletics Day held at Newtown Park from 9 -2.30pm. If your child qualifies, you will receive a notice. Parent help will be required. 

Week 5

Holy Cross Festive Food Fair - Friday 18th November 

Our major fundraising event for the past three years.  We are excited to be able to gather together, open the gates and invite people in to enjoy good food and great fun at our Festive Food Fair. Starts 5pm-7.30pm. 

Week 8

Christmas Liturgy- Tuesday 6th December 

We welcome parents to our whole school Christmas Liturgy which will take place in our hall in the evening. More information to follow. 

Week 9 

Year 8 Graduation- Tuesday 13th December 

Our Year 8 students and their whanau will be gathering in the hall to celebrate their graduation. More information to follow regarding this. 

Last day- Friday 16th December.

Children can be picked up from school after 1pm. 

Dates for Next Year - 2023 school term dates will be uploaded to the website and sent to you via the SZapp. 

Preparation for 2023. 

We will be reviewing classes for 2023 over the next few weeks. Circumstances can change and we welcome your communication about any changes that might be happening for you and your family that will result in your child not attending Holy Cross School next year. 

You may also know of families or children who may be planning on attending Holy Cross School for 2023. If this is the case, please encourage these families to get in touch  as this will help us in our planning and classroom set up. 

We do take a lot of care about your child’s placement. Notices regarding what class your child will be in will come  with the end of year written report due out on Friday 2nd December. If you have any questions about this please see your child’s teacher as a first port of call. 

No parking on the court at 3pm. 

Due to health and safety concerns around student safety, there will be no parking on the courts for term 4. With the warmer weather, we would love to see more students walking, biking or scootering to and from school. If you need to pick up your child in the car, please park safely on Miramar Avenue and walk in to collect your child. 

COVID

There has been an increase of cases in Wellington and we are beginning to see absences from students who have COVID. Please continue to be vigilant and if your child shows any of the following symptoms, please test. They need to remain home in isolation for 7 days. 

• new or worsening cough.
• sneezing and runny nose.
• fever.
• temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste.
• sore throat.
• shortness of breath.
• fatigue/feeling of tiredness.

SUMMER UNIFORM

In term 1 and 4 students must wear a school hat during play and lunch times, a navy hat is compulsory during the hot summer months. Navy bucket hats can be purchased from the school office for $8.00. Girls in Years 1-6 can wear the summer dress. Black sandals can also be worn during the summer months.