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Term 4 Activities, News and Information

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127 Springvale Road
Wanganui
Ph 06 345 7737
Fax 06 345 7483
www.faithacademy.school.nz
11 October 2007
Volume 30 2007
Weekly Prayer Focus
We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community. Join us in prayer!
Praise God For:
- For the appointment of the Principal.
- For the improvement to the school grounds and buildings.
- Great holidays
Pray For:
- Swimming as new students learn the routines - New children settling into school.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Thank you to the Board of Trustees and the Proprietors who have worked very hard over the last few months to appoint a permanent Principal. I am honoured and privileged to accept this appointment. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Kool Kids Care Show There have been a number of enquiries regarding the Kool Kids Care Show which Parents/Caregivers were invoiced for this term.

The presenters are Christians who will be presenting a programme entitled "You've got the power to make a difference." This show teaches the golden rule "Do unto others as you want them to do unto you". This show will be on the 2nd of November and supports the special character of this school.

FUNDRAISER DINNER AT LIFFITON CASTLE
Faith Academy will be having a fundraising dinner at Liffiton Castle on Thursday 18th October 2007 at 6pm(next Thursday) to help raise funds for the new gymnasium.

This dinner will be open to all friends and family of Faith Academy, Faith City Church and other Church families, with 20% of the nights takings being donated towards the new gymnasium. It is rare for us to have the opportunity to come together as one family and we encourage your support in this. The tickets for this dinner are on sale at the Faith Academy Office and at the Faith City Church Office. The cost per ticket is $25.00 per adult. Under 12yrs of age, cost is age price: e.g. 5yrs old = $5.00, 10yrs old =$10.00 There will be pleasant piano accompaniment which will be played during the duration of the meal.

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER
Please find the timetable for the photography fundraiser with Dori McCormick at the back of this newsletter.

A pricelist and more information was included from Dori and sent out at the end of last term and additional forms are available in the school office.

Please complete the timesheet using the available slots with your $10.00 sitting fee and return it to the office ASAP so that we can allocate the remaining sitting times.

Times are filling up fast so please get your booking requests in promptly.

These forms must be returned no later than Wednesday 17th October and finalised sitting times will be published in the October 18th newsletter.

Please encourage your friends, family and neighbours to also take up this wonderful opportunity to have their photograph taken professionally.

SCHOOL PHOTOS
School photos will be on Wednesday 14th November 2007 which is just under a month away. Order forms will be sent home in the next couple of weeks.
Please make sure that your children have the correct uniform for these school photos in November.

Term 3 V21 Activities, News and Information

127 Springvale Road
Wanganui
Ph 06 345 7737
Fax 06 345 7483
www.faithacademy.school.nz
admin@faithacademy.school.nz
Weekly Prayer Focus

We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community.
Join us in prayer!
Praise God For:
-The Y-One visit, for their enthusiasm
-Great Parent Interviews
Pray For :
-Pray for the Y-One team as they travel to other schools.
-Homeleigh Christian School as they seek God's will for their future.
Weekly News
26 July 2007
Volume 21 2007 SPORTS DRAWS & INFORMATION
SOCCER DRAWS
SATURDAY 28th JULY 2007
6th Grade-Mr Chapman's Team
Faith Academy vs St. Anne's Lions @ 9.30am. 26.
9th Grade-Mr Corrigan's Team
Faith Academy Lightnings vs St Anne's Leopards @ 9.30am. 12.
12th/13th Grade-Mr Penn's Team
Faith Academy vs Athletic Wildcats @ 11.00am. 9.
NETBALL DRAWS
SATURDAY 28th JULY 2007 Senior Netball– Miss Sullivan's Team Faith Academy A vs WIS E3 ct4 @ 8.45am
Middle Netball-Mrs Penn's Team Faith Academy B vs Keith Street B ct10 @ 10.15am
UPCOMING EVENTS
Next BoT Meeting @6.45pm 13 August 2007
School Speech Competition Week 4
Interschool Speech Competition 15 August 2007
Faith Academy Cross Country 24 August 2007
(Back up Cross Country Day - 28 August 2007)
West Country Schools Cross Country Week 7
Touch Super Six Week 10
School Musical 11-18 September
Photography Fundraiser 19/20 October

LOCAL INFORMATION & SPORTS DRAWS WEBSITE
For those of you who have access to the internet at home the following website will be very helpful for getting your weekly sports draws. The site is: www.ourcommunity.co.nz

MUSICAL 2007
Thank-you for assisting students in learning their lines and the songs. The main actors have started practising. Please continue to encourage them to practise at home too. Backdrops: Painting has begun! On Saturday at 2pm assistance will be needed to continue with the painting of backdrops. Please let Mrs Jonker know if you are able to assist.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Thank you to all of the parents who attended the Parent Interviews. If you have not made a time to see your child's teacher, or were unable to attend your interview time, please talk to them about arranging an appointment time.

To all students: I will no longer be checking Science Badge work before school in the mornings. If you have Science Badges that need to be checked please tell the attendance monitor that you need to see me.

LAST CALL FOR EXCHANGE OF SPORTS/PE UNIFORMS
The new uniform has arrived. Please come and exchange the tops that have the "Mitre" slogan in the middle for tops without the slogan. Our uniform was never meant to have a slogan on it. We decided to leave the slogan that was on the side but when the next batch came with a larger slogan right in the middle we asked for them to be replaced. These will have the slogan removed as far as possible and be sold as seconds at $15 a shirt.

There are seconds currently available so please make use of this opportunity.

EARTH WORM "TEA"
Sorry last weeks sale got washed out with the weather being a bit changeable, please buy some worm tea tomorrow for your pot plants! - selling tomorrow after school in the car park. It's already diluted (1:10) so it's ready to use at $1 for 2 litres. We are saving to buy another worm farm. We will be selling worm farms as an operational farm, (including the worms!) these will be available towards the end of the term and will cost +-$170 - $10 of this will go to the school towards the 2nd worm farm for the school. Please let the office or Mrs Jonker know if you would like to order a worm farm so that we know how many to prepare.

Thanks from the Earthworm farmers.
HEALTH COMMITTEE
The "Health Committee" met last week and have begun dealing with some of the concerns. Steps have been taken to deal with bulling; please bring any future incidences to the attention of a teacher or the Principal.

More information will follow about other endeavours as they are completed.

Please continue with the effort made to improve the contents of the lunch boxes and for ensuring that it is in a lunch box.

FINAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL
All those interested in assisting with fundraising for the Gym are to please meet with Mrs Jonker in Room 5 for max 30 min at 3:15 pm on Friday afternoon ( 27th July) to discuss the ideas that have come in and further actions.

BIBLE GUIDES FOR STUDENTS
Many of our students do read their Bibles and are endeavouring to be faithful in their study of the Word but often they find it difficult as they do not have a guide to follow or help with understanding.

Scripture Union does have a range of notes available for various age groups that are ideal in establishing a routine in the reading of God's word independently. "Hotshots" are for 8-9 year olds, "Snapshots" are for 9-10 year olds and "One Up" for 11-14 year olds. The guides for July-Sept, cost $9.95 each or $32 pa, have a look at the SU website: www.scriptureunion.org.nz for more information or fill in the application for a free trial copy!.

LATE STUDENTS AND D-MERITS
It has been the expectation that students are at school at 8:55am when the first bell goes so that they are seated and ready to start the lesson at 9:00 when the second bell goes, if they are late they were given a D- Merit. This system has however caused some problems especially when it is not the students fault and the same students continue to arrive late. We have decided to try a different system; students will not be D merited instead they make up the time they have missed at lunch time. Late students will take their lunch and News-boards with them to the library at the beginning of lunch time where they will be supervised to complete their work before having their lunch. To avoid this please ensure that your child is at school on time as the interruption to the lesson does affect other students too and it is not convenient for teachers to meet with you after the bell has rung.

LOST & FOUND.
LOST: Michaela has lost her new style PE/Sports shorts (red & blue.) They are named. If you find them could you please return them to Michaela in Room 1. Thank you.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER
Please mark your calendars for the 19/20th of October as the school will be having fundraising photography sessions with well known local Photographer Dori. This is a great opportunity to update your family portraits or maybe to think about early Christmas gifts? More detailed information will follow in the next few weeks newsletters.

Term 3 V20 Activities, News and Information

Weekly Prayer Focus
We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community. Join us in prayer! Praise God For:
- Great conference for teachers in Tauranga during the holidays - Miss Schmeing who has joined our school teaching in Room 4. Pray For :
- Good recovery after surgery for Benjamin Lewis. - Faith Academy in the Phillipines-a school for children of missionaries - Parent/Teacher Interviews - Teachers going to conference-NZACS . 127 Springvale Road Wanganui Ph 06 345 7737 Fax 06 345 7483 www.faithacademy.school.nz admin@faithacademy.school.nz Weekly News
20 July 2007 Volume 20 2007 SPORTS DRAWS & INFORMATION
SOCCER DRAWS
SATURDAY 21st JULY 2007 6th Grade-Mr Chapman's Team Faith Academy vs St Mary's Tigers @ 10.15am. 23. 9th Grade-Mr Corrigan's Team Faith Academy Lightnings vs St Georges @ 10.30am. 11. 12th/13th Grade-Mr Penn's Team Faith Academy vs WHS Girls 2nd X1 @ 11.00am. 19. NETBALL DRAWS
SATURDAY 21st JULY 2007 Senior Netball– Miss Sullivan's Team Faith Academy A vs Raetihi B ct 5 @ 11.00am Middle Netball-Mrs Penn's Team Faith Academy B vs Raetihi C ct10 @ 10.15am UPCOMING EVENTS
Next BoT Meeting @6.45pm 13 August 2007 School Speech Competition Week 4 Interschool Speech Competition 15 August 2007 Faith Academy Cross Country 24 August 2007 (Back up Cross Country Day - 28 August 2007) West Country Schools Cross Country Week 7 Touch Super Six Week 10 School Musical 11-18 September LOCAL INFORMATION & SPORTS DRAWS WEBSITE
For those of you who have access to the internet at home the following website will be very helpful for getting your weekly sports draws. The site is: www.ourcommunity.co.nz MUSICAL 2007 Thank-you for assisting students in learning their lines and the songs. The main actors have started practising please continue to encourage them at home to practise at home too. Backdrops: Assistance is needed with the painting of the backdrops. We need parents who do not have Toddlers, to assist. Please let Mrs Jonker know if you are able to assist and the times you can be available. We hope to begin painting next week. FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Welcome back to Parents and students for Term 3. Welcome to Miss Schmeing who is teaching in Room 4. I'm looking forward to working with the school community as acting Principal for the rest of the year. If you have any concerns or positive feedback please feel free to contact me in the school office. Parent interviews are being held next week. We would love to see you all at interviews. The education of your children is a joint responsibility. This is a time when you can support your children's learning, find out more about their progress and set goals for the next six months. Please remember to bring your child's report with you to the interview. Remember to allow some time before the interview to look through your child's profile, which will be left outside the classroom. Thank you, Ruth. SPORTS/PE UNIFORMS
The new uniform has arrived. Please come and exchange the tops that have the "Mitre" slogan in the middle for tops without the slogan. Our uniform was never meant to have a slogan on it. We decided to leave the slogan that was on the side but when the next batch came with a larger slogan right in the middle we asked for them to be replaced. These will have the slogan removed as far as possible and be sold as seconds at $15 a shirt. There are seconds currently available so please make use of this opportunity. EARTH WORM "TEA"
Thank-you to all who supported our initiative and bought some worm "tea". We will be selling more after school today in the car park; it's great for those house plants! It's already diluted (1:10) so it's ready to use at $1 for 2 litres. We are saving to buy another worm farm. We will be selling worm farms as an operational farm, (including the worms!) these will be available towards the end of the term and will cost +-$170 - $10 of this will go towards the 2nd worm farm for the school. Please let the office or Mrs Jonker know if you would like to order a worm farm, so that we know how many to prepare. Thanks from the Earthworm farmers. HEALTH COMMITTEE
The "Health Committee" will meet again today after school at 3:20pm in Room 5. The committee will be considering actions to follow the survey conducted last term. Thank-you for the effort made to improve the contents of the lunch boxes and for ensuring that it is in a lunch box. FINAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL
We are still looking for volunteers to utilise some of the ideas and organise a fundraising event to raise money for the new gymnasium. Speak to Mrs Jonker if you are able to help. BIBLE GUIDES FOR STUDENTS
Many of our students do read their Bibles and are endeavouring to be faithful in their study of the Word but often they find it difficult as they do not have a guide to follow or help with understanding. Scripture Union does have a range of notes available for various age groups that are ideal in establishing a routine in the reading of God's word independently. "Hotshots" are for 8-9 year olds, "Snapshots" are for 9-10 year olds and "One Up" for 11-14 year olds. If you are interested in ordering a guide for your child please speak to Mrs Jonker or pick up an order form at the office. The guides for July-Sept, cost $9.95 each or $32 pa, or have a look at the SU website: www.scriptureunion.org.nz for more information. LATE STUDENTS AND D-MERITS
It has been the expectation that students are at school at 8:55am when the first bell goes so that they are seated and ready to start the lesson at 9:00 when the second bell goes, if they are late they were given a D- Merit. This system has however caused some problems especially when it is not the students fault and the same students continue to arrive late. We have decided to try a different system; students will not be D merited instead they make up the time they have missed at lunch time. Late students will take their lunch and News-boards with them to the library at the beginning of lunch time where they will be supervised to complete their work before having their lunch. To avoid this please ensure that your child is at school on time as the interruption to the lesson does affect other students too and it is not convenient for teachers to meet with you after the bell has rung. LOST & FOUND.
LOST: Paige has lost her named school vest and her clear sandwich box which was also named but may have faded. Please could you check your child's vests to see if they have accidentally taken it home. If you find either of these items could you please return them to Paige in Room 3. OLD CALENDARS WANTED
ROOM 3 would like any old calendars you may have at home that have big, coloured pictures. We need them for writing.

Term 3 V22 Activities, News and Information

Weekly Prayer Focus
We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community. Join us in prayer! Praise God For:
Enthusiasm for written language. Pray For :
-Pray for all the sick children. -Musical practises. 127 Springvale Road Wanganui Ph 06 345 7737 Fax 06 345 7483 www.faithacademy.school.nz admin@faithacademy.school.nz Weekly News
2 August 2007 Volume 22 2007 SPORTS DRAWS & INFORMATION
SOCCER DRAW
SATURDAY 4th AUGUST 2007 6th Grade-Mr Chapman's Team
BYE (No Game) 9th Grade-Mr Corrigan's Team
Faith Academy Lightnings vs Wanganui City Comets @ 9.30am. 12. 12th/13th Grade-Mr Penn's Team
Faith Academy vs Wanganui City W.I.S @ 11.00am. 19. NETBALL DRAWS
SATURDAY 4th AUGUST 2007 Senior Netball– Miss Sullivan's Team
Faith Academy A vs Country East B, ct6 @ 10.15am Middle Netball-Mrs Penn's Team
Faith Academy B vs St George's G ct10 @ 9.30am UPCOMING EVENTS
Next BoT Meeting @6.45pm 13 August 2007 School Speech Competition Week 4 Interschool Speech Competition 15 August 2007 Faith Academy Cross Country 24 August 2007 (Back up Cross Country Day - 28 August 2007) West Country Schools Cross Country Week 7 Touch Super Six Week 10 School Musical 11-18 September Photography Fundraiser 19/20 October LOCAL INFORMATION & SPORTS DRAWS WEBSITE:
For those of you who have access to the internet at home the following website will be very helpful for getting your weekly sports draws. The site is: www.ourcommunity.co.nz MUSICAL 2007
BACKDROPS: Painting will continue on Saturday at 2 pm assistance will be needed Please let Mrs Jonker know if you are able to assist.
Thank-you to: Davina, Tina, Graham, Leanne and the students; Rachael and Amy, Kerry Anne and Iriana for their assistance with the painting last Saturday.
Term 3 Activities, News and Information FROM THE PRINCIPALS DESKS
Could anyone who can help with sewing costumes (even if you have already volunteered) please see me, as I am starting to begin sewing the costumes.
A big thank you to all of the parents who have been helping with the backdrop for the musical.
It's also been great to see the big improvement in the quality of written language in the school. I have been visiting the classrooms and have noticed that the children are really taking on board the lessons that they are being taught.
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
The Re –cycling group will be doing a waste audit of rubbish within the next 2 weeks. We look forward to hearing some of the results.
PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER
Please mark your calendars for the 19/20th of October as the school will be having fundraising photography sessions with well known local Photographer Dori. This is a great opportunity to update your family portraits or maybe to think about early Christmas gifts? More detailed information will follow in upcoming weeks newsletters.
FUNDRAISING FOR THE GYM
The fundraising team met with Mrs Jonker on Friday last week. Tina Austin, Louisa and Graham iscussed several ideas. Some have been selected to be implemented in the near future soon.
Others will be considered later.
The first idea is lunch orders! Students will be able to Order "Smiley Meals" @ $4 for Tuesday's Lunch Day.
Students will be able to choose from a "Subway" type roll or a slice of Pizza, with a slice of cake or a bun, a piece of fruit and a drink of juice or milk. This will be a special once a week treat for students as it is not recommended that students have Pizza and cake often.
Order forms will be provided each week until the end of term at the back of the weekly school newsletter. These special "Smiley Meals" will be available from next Tuesday. There is an order form attached to the back of this newsletter for this coming Tuesday's Lunch (7th August) which will need to be completed and returned to school by tomorrow Friday 3rd August.
SPEECH COMPETITION
Students are hard at work preparing their speeches. Class competitions have begun. Our school competition will be on …:. At this event students will be selected to represent our School at the West Country Inter school Competition on the 15th August.
CROSS COUNTRY
This year our school Cross country is also going to be an opportunity to raise funds for the Gymnasium. With the help of "Golden Circle" student's will be able to get sponsors for their run and raise some money for the Gymnasium. More information will be at assembly on Monday at 2:30 pm and in next week's newsletter.
More information on the other fundraising ideas will follow in the next newsletters.
INFORMATION UPDATE
Another reminder to all parentscaregivers If you have had a change of address and/or phone number during the holidays please supply Lisa in the office with your new contact details (if you have a cell phone it would be great to add this to our data base). This would also be a good time to update your emergency contact details and update any health/medical information for your children. If you would like to clarify the details we have ring Lisa on 345 7737 during the mornings.
ABSENCES.
Please note that Lisa is in the school office from 8.15am to 12.45pm Monday to Friday for all enquiries etc.
If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason (e.g. illness) it would be appreciated if you could contact the school office before 9am.
TUESDAY'S LUNCH DAY $4.00 "SMILEY MEAL"
Place this order with the money to your class teacher on the Friday before. This is a school fundraiser for the new gymnasium. STUDENT NAME: _____________________ ROOM_________ I would like: (Please tick appropriate boxes) ? 1 piece of Pizza or ? 1 "sub" style roll ? 1 Cup of juice or ? milk ? 1 Piece of Fruit ? A bun or a piece of cake Additional pieces of pizza ______ (amount) are $2.00 each. I have $4.00 Cash ? Cheque ? (All cheques are to be made out to "CASH") I have enclosed an additional amount of $_______ for additional pizza. TUESDAY'S LUNCH DAY $4.00 "SMILEY MEAL"
Place this order with the money to your class teacher on the Friday before. This is a school fundraiser for the new gymnasium. STUDENT NAME: _____________________ ROOM_________ I would like: (Please tick appropriate boxes) ? 1 piece of Pizza or ? 1 "sub" style roll ? 1 Cup of juice or ? milk ? 1 Piece of Fruit ? A bun or a piece of cake Additional pieces of pizza _____ (amount) are $2.00 each. I have $4.00 Cash ? Cheque ? (All cheques are to be made out to "CASH") I have enclosed an additional amount of $_______ for additional pizza.

Term 2 V16 Activities, News and Information

Weekly Prayer Focus
We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community. Join us in prayer! Praise God For:
- Great learning we've had - in the Health Unit.
- Enjoyable time we've had doing gymnastics.
Pray For :
- The Parent Forum. - profitable evening.
- Preparations for the Musical.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
1) Thank you for making the effort to attend our parent's forum evening. It was great to see so many of you attending and I hope you found it informative and helpful.
2) Thank you for all the kind comments to my wife and myself with regards to our work here and our future activities. It has been a real privilege for me to have had the opportunity to work with you and your children and I pray that God will bless your children's schooling in the future.
127 Springvale Road Wanganui Ph 06 345 7737 Fax 06 345 7483 www.faithacademy.school.nz admin@faithacademy.school.nz Weekly News
7 June 2007 Volume 16 2007 SPORTS DRAWS & INFORMATION YOUTH OF THE NATION 1V This years Wanganui Youth Conference will be held at Wanganui Central Baptist Church from Friday 29 June-Sunday 1 July. Registration forms are available from most city Christian youth directors. Otherwise contact the Faith City Church Office on 345 0265. www.yotn.net.nz
SOCCER DRAWS SATURDAY 2nd JUNE 2007 6th Grade-Mr Chapman's Team Faith Academy vs Wanganui City Pumas @ 11.00am. 26. 9th Grade-Mr Corrigan's Team Faith Academy Lightnings vs St John's Arsenal@ 10.30am. 12. 12th/13th Grade-Mr Penn's Team Faith Academy vs Wanganui City Rockets @ 11.00am. 9.
NETBALL DRAWS SATURDAY 9th JUNE 2007 Senior Netball– Miss Sullivan's TeamFaith Academy A vs RIS B2 Ct 5 @ 8.45am Middle Netball-Mrs Penn's TeamFaith Academy B vs St John's BCt 10 @ 9.30am UPCOMING EVENTS
Parent Forum 8 June 2007 Next BoT Meeting 11 June 2007 Super 6 Soccer 25 June 2007Last Day Term 2 29 June 2007 LOCAL INFORMATION & SPORTS DRAWS WEBSITE
For those of you who have access to the internet at home the following website will be very helpful for getting your weekly sports draws.The site is: www.ourcommunity.co.nz
THE "SMACKING" DEBATESo the law has been passed! What now? Recently pastor Matt Haynes preached a sermon entitled "Mythbusters" - a look at what the Bible says about disciplining children. Parents interested in hearing this can download it from the WEBC website: www.webc.org.nz
BOYS AND GIRLS GYM CLUB - JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME.
The Boys and Girls Gym Club are running a holiday programme from 2nd-13th July.
The cost is $25.00 per day. There is a programme and registration form available in the school office if you are interested or you can contact the Boys & Girls Gym Club on 345 8670. REMINDER : PARENT FORUM IS TOMORROW 8TH JUNE FRIDAY 6.30PM
A reminder that the Parent Forum will be held tomorrow Friday 8th June at 6.30pm. It is a wonderful opportunity to participate in your child en's education and I would appreciate your attendance.
Please remember that students are participating in the Forum and will be required to attend in full uniform.
Health Promoting Schools
Thank-you for replying to the survey. Amanda van Elswijk the Child Health Nurse will be presenting the results at tomorrow's Parent Forum.
Writing Focus
Jocelyn Goodwin the Language advisor from Massey University will also being presenting valuable information regarding the Written Language focus for this year. Don't miss this great opportunity as the information will be useful for you to be able to understand the new way in which we will be reporting on Written Language in the student's reports- See you there!
Musical 2007
Students have been told what their roles are for our new musical "Star-Struck". We are looking forward to a great musical.
We will need lots of costumes; anyone got any animal costumes we could borrow? - We need farmyard animals, ducks, pigs, collie dogs, cows! Please speak to Ruth if you can help.
VECTOR WELLINGTON ORCHESTRA MUSIC THAT MOVES
- Stravinsky - Pulcinella (complete) - Vivaldi - The Four Seasons with Footnote Dance Conductor Marc Taddei SATURDAY 7 JULY, 7.30PM ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE Special Student Discounts $8.50 for students, $15.00 for accompanying adults.

Term 2 V15 Activities, News and Information

127 Springvale Road
Wanganui
Ph 06 345 7737
Fax 06 345 7483
www.faithacademy.school.nz
admin@faithacademy.school.nz
31 May 2007
Volume 15 2007
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
PARENT FORUM 8TH JUNE FRIDAY 6.30PM
A Parent Forum will be held on Friday 8th June at 6.30. It is a wonderful opportunity to participate in your children's education and I would appreciate your attendance. Please also read the attached return form on Page 2 of the School Newsletter regarding the written language presentation which Jocelyn Goodwin will be presenting at the Parent Forum. Please remember that students are participating in the Forum and will be required to attend in full uniform. We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community. Join us in prayer!
Weekly Prayer Focus
Praise God For:
- A Great time with The Life Education
Pray For :
- For families who have family members overseas living in difficult situations.
- The upcoming Parent Forum.
SPORTS DRAWS & INFORMATION
YOUTH OF THE NATION 1V
This years Wanganui Youth Conference will be held at Wanganui Central Baptist Church from Friday 29 June-Sunday 1 July. Registration forms are available from most city Christian youth directors. Otherwise contact the Faith City Church Office on 345 0265. www.youth.net.nz
SOCCER DRAWS
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE 2007 6th Grade-Mr Chapman's Team
Faith Academy vs Athletic Panthers @ 10.15am. 26. 9th Grade-Mr Corrigan's Team
Faith Academy Lightnings vs St Mary's Vikings @ 10.30am. 11. 12th/13th Grade-Mr Penn's Team
Faith Academy vs St Anne's Red Dragons @ 11.00am. 9.
NETBALL DRAWS
SATURDAY 2nd JUNE 2007 No games this weekend due to Queen's Birthday Weekend. ENVIRONMENT GROUP
Earthworm Farmers
Local worm expert Lisa Talbot and the team made a presentation to the school at assembly. The team have been collecting food scraps at lunch times. At this stage half a bucket full a day is enough for the +- 2000 worms to cope with in the worm farm. As the number increases they could cope with up to a bucket a day. The worms are special composting worms called "Tiger Worms"; they are not ordinary earthworms. The worms produce "castings" which will be given to the vegetable garden team. They also produce liquid manure which is great for indoor plants!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Queen's Birthday 4 June 2007 Parent Forum 8 June 2007 Super 6 Soccer 25 June 2007 Last Day Term 2 29 June 2007
LOCAL INFORMATION & SPORTS DRAWS WEBSITE
For those of you who have access to the internet at home the following website will be very helpful for getting your weekly sports draws.
The site is: www.ourcommunity.co.nz
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
Please remember that school will be closed on Monday the 4th June for Queen's Birthday. If you are travelling away for the long weekend please travel safely and have a blessed long weekend.
THE "SMACKING" DEBATE
So the law has been passed! What now? Recently pastor Matt Haynes preached a sermon entitled "Mythbusters" - a look at what the Bible says about disciplining children. Parents interested in hearing this can download it from the WEBC website: www.webc.org.nz
PARENT FORUM RETURN FORM
At the Parent Forum on Friday 8th June, Jocelyn Goodwin the Literacy Advisor for Massey University College of Education, will be informing parents about the written language programme that we are implementing in our school. As part of preparing for this meeting, about written language learning at Faith Academy, it would be really helpful for Jocelyn to know what YOUR questions are concerning written language. Please could you complete this tear off slip and return it to the school office by Tuesday 5th June 2007. In this way we can get a feeling for the sorts of things you would like us to cover in this time.
QUESTIONS I HAVE CONCERNING WRITTEN LANGUAGE:
BOYS AND GIRLS GYM CLUB - JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME.
The Boys and Girls Gym Club are running a holiday programme from 2nd-13th July. The cost is $25.00 per day. There is a programme and registration form available in the school office if you are interested or you can contact the Boys & Girls Gym Club on 345 8670.

Term 2 V11 Activities, News and Information

127 Springvale Road
Wanganui
Ph 06 345 7737
Fax 06 345 7483
www.faithacademy.school.nz
admin@faithacademy.school.nz
Weekly News
3 May 2007
Volume 11 2007
Weekly Prayer Focus
We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community.
Join us in prayer! Praise God For:
- For the parents who have volunteered for the Health Promoting Schools Committee
- For the parents who have assisted with coaching.
Pray For :
- For the Juniors trip to the police station on Friday.
- For the decisions being made by the Health Promoting Schools Committee.
- Ashburton Christian School is in the making. Land has been bought and plans have been made. Please pray that the way for this new school will be cleared and that the new school will have a positive profile in the process.

SPORTS NEWS & INFORMATION
HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOLS
Thank-you for the questions submitted for consideration. The Health Team met again this week to consider the suggestions for the proposed survey. A draft survey is now being compiled. Please feel free to discuss any concerns with one of the team members. The team consists of: Alice(Staff Rep), Ellenor & Rachael (Student Representatives), Sandra,Mike, Mrs Bell Parent reps),Sharon(BOT Rep), Mrs Ngatoa (Parent Rep) has also joined the team. We are endeavouring to have the survey ready as soon as possible.
UNIFORM
Uniforms are available at the office. Please note that Hockey players require a mouth-guard, these are available from chemists and sports shops. Soccer and Hockey players require appropriate footwear, socks and shin guards. The socks are available at Andersons in Victoria Ave (not at school) and have blue and red horizontal stripes. (Ask for soccer/hockey socks for Faith Academy).
WINTER SPORT
The final team list is on the notice board next room 1 and on the door of R5. Thank-you to the coaches for volunteering. Fun Ferns 5- 7 yrs None Minder required Skills session Wednesday 1 May 3:30-4:30 Netball Middle Wed 12:45-1:25 Mrs Penn Reina Open Day 5 May Netball Senior Thurs12:45-1:25 Mrs R McLeay/Miss Sullivan/ Open Day 5 May Soccer Friday 12:45-1:25 Mr Chapman Saturday 28 April Soccer Friday 12:45-1:25 Mr Corrigan Saturday 28 April Soccer Wed 12:45-1:25 Mr Penn Saturday 28 April Hockey(Small Sticks) Minder required Skills Session on the Tennis Court Hockey (Kiwi Sticks) Tues 12:45-1:25 Mrs Payne Wednesday Afternoon Hockey (Maxi Sticks) Team A Friday 12:45-1:25 Mrs J McLeay Wednesday Afternoon Hockey (Maxi Sticks) Team B Mon 12:45-1:25 Mrs Jonker Wednesday Afternoon
GOAL SETTING
Last term students set goals for the first 2 terms; both personal and academic goals. Please remind students to review their goals and keep the sheet displayed in a prominent place.
NUMERACY PASSPORTS
To strengthen students Numeracy skills and to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning; we are introducing "Numeracy Passports" starting with Room 5. Students have been issued with a "Passport" booklet and a set of cards needed for the first stage of the activities. Students have to test their own Numeracy skills and sign off the activity in the booklet.
A parent must then please check the activity and also sign in the appropriate place followed by the teacher/aide. Merits will be awarded for the completion of each stage. Students are expected to look after the "Passports" and the cards carefully as the "Passport" becomes part of the student's records while the cards will be re-used. The success of this initiative will determine if we extend this system to other classes.
POLICE STATION VISIT
Dear Parents, Rooms 1 & 2 are going to visit the Police Station on Friday the 4th of May as part of our Social Studies unit. They will leave at 1.30pm and return at about 2.45pm. Children will be travelling on the bus. A big thank you to the parents who have offered to come along on this trip.
BOOK CHECK WEEK-END
Room 5 will be bringing there books home this week-end for parents to have a look at all the work done this year. Please take the time to look at them and ensure that they come back on Monday. Thank-you.
EDALIVE Software orders
A quick note to all parents to please return your orders with payment to the school office
by Friday next week (11th May 2007). The orders are likely to take around 4 weeks to arrive back to school.
Solomon Islands School Pack Appeal
As a result of the Tsunami in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, Samaritan's Purse has launched an appeal to collect 1200 school packs for children in the affected area.
For a $15 donation a child will receive a school satchel, exercise books, pencils, pens, eraser, pencil sharpener and felt pens.
Can you help? You can donate by: 1) mailing your cheque to: Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 12577, Penrose, Auckland 2) going online to www.samaritanspurse.org.nz 3) by calling 0800 684 300

Term 1 V2 Activities, News and Information

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Weekly News
16 February 2007
Volume 2 2007
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK.
GROOMING
EARRINGS: Please remember that girls are allowed to wear one pair of plain stud earrings. We have a number of students wearing fancy coloured earrings and sleeper style earrings. These are not permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. SHIRTS AND SHOES: Shoes or sandals must be worn to and from school; shirts must be tucked in especially to and from school. CAR PARK: For your safety and the safety of others please remember to walk around the edges of the car park not down the middle behind the vehicles.
TROPHIES:
All students who received a trophy last year that still needs engraving; please return the trophies to school by Tuesday 20th February so that the engraving can be done.
Weekly Prayer Focus
We encourage a unity of prayer across the school community. Join us in prayer! Praise God For:
That the new children are settling into the school well.
Pray For :
Keren Marsh who has been ill.
-Pray for the Christian schools in Tonga and Fiji, where there has been so much turmoil. Pray for their teachers and students.
-That God will bless the Peacemaker studies we are doing.
NEWSLETTERS
My apologies for the late newsletter this week. The newsletter does go out every Thursday, but I was unable to publish it yesterday due to illness. Please continue to read the weekly newsletters as this is our way of keeping you in touch with important school information. If you have items for the newsletter such as lost and found uniforms, it would be appreciated if you would let me know in the school office by Wednesday morning to allow enough time to get the information into the following days newsletter.
Thank you Lisa Hooker.

SPORTS NEWS & INFORMATION
SPORT TERM 1 2007
Sport is about to begin, most have been delayed due to the Master's games and the construction at the Stadium.
Here are the teams for this term, the practise times, game times, and starting times. Thank-you for all the offers of assistance with the coaching and minding of the teams, this is much appreciated. Please speak to Mrs Jonker if you have further queries.
Practise Time Coach/ Game T Ball age 5- 7yrs Thursday Lunch 1pm Mrs Jonker/ Mrs Banks Saturday Morning 24 Feb T Ball age 7- 9 yrs Friday Lunch 1pm Mrs Jonker/ Mrs Penn Saturday Morning 24 Feb Volleyball- Y3-4 BE ADVISED REQUIRED Friday evening 23 Feb @ Rutherford School Volleyball- Y5-6 BE ADVISED REQUIRED Friday evening 23 Feb @ Rutherford School Badminton Y7-8 TO BE ADVISED STILL REQUIRED Thursday 22nd Feb at Rutherford Intermediate
TRYATHLON
The following students have been selected to participate in the Sport Wanganui Tryathlon on 28 Feb at 12:15. Registration to start at 1pm. Thank you to Mr Hylton for offering to take them for a practise. Students will be notified when this is to take place. Parents please ensure that bicycles are checked and are roadworthy.
Teams Joshua Run Caleb Bike Samuel Swim Sarah Swim Elleno Bike Jessica Run Jacob Swim Levi Run Asher Bike Storm Run Anesia Swim Hannah Bike Kerry Swim Tim Bike Atawhai Run Individuals Luke Abigail UPCOMING EVENTS
Manual Start Date 23 February 2007
Nominations for BoT Open 1 March 2007
Next BoT Meeting 12 March 2007
Nomination for BoT Close 15 March at 12 noon.
Last Day Term 1 5 April 2007
NEW PE/SPORTS UNIFORM
Uniforms: From Term 1 2007 all students representing Faith Academy will be required to be in the new PE Uniform. Students will need either the old or new blue and red uniform; the old PE uniform will not be permitted, please order uniforms at the office (8:00am-12pm). The old PE uniform will continue to be phased out during 2007 & 2008 but can still be used for PE at school. Once existing old PE uniform stock runs out we will not be reordering. We currently have the new PE Sports Uniform on order as we have sold a lot of it recently which has left our uniform shop quite empty. I have rung this week to find out the whereabouts of our order and it likely to arrive at the end of next week (as it is coming from overseas). The cost of the new PE/Sport Uniform is $29.50 for the Shirt and $23.50 for the Shorts. ($53.00 set) We still have a small amount of the 2nd Hand PE/Sports uniform for sale at reasonable prices ($10 to $15.00 per set mostly) but most of it is well worn and in the larger sizes (Size 1214 and small adult sizes). This could be a good alternative to those of you with older children who will only be at Faith Academy for the next year or so. If you are interested please see Lisa or Philippa in the school office about these.
SPORTS TEAMS LISTS
T- ball (5-7 years) Team Coach:Mrs Banks Charlotte Jodie Grace Isaak Corey Thomas Luke Emma Samuel Hannah Judah Solomone Jesse T- ball (7-9 years) Team Coach: Joanna Jeremiah Isaac Paige Chynna Maegan Alannah Bradley Joseph Mattea Claire Volleyball Y3-4 Coach: Jovanna Issabella Lydia Anastasia NEEDS 1 MORE PLAYER Volleyball Y5-6 Coach: Jeremiah Juan Sophie Jordyn Megan Olliver Badminton l (Y7 -8) Coach: Robert Luke Zamar Jessica Connor Anesia Nina Boaz Abigail Hannah ACTIVITY FEES
Thank you to the families who have already been in and paid their Activity Fees to the school office, and those who continue faithfully with their automatic payments. If you have not been in and paid your Term 1 Activity Fees, this is a reminder that they are now overdue.
Payments can be made via cash or cheque and we also have Eftpos available (no credit card facility or cash out though). If you would like to set up an automatic payment to pay your fees; forms are available from Lisa in the school office.
BOARD OF TRUSTEE ELECTIONS
The next Board of Trustee elections will be held shortly. Please think and pray about standing for the Board of Trustees.
Nominations open on 1 March 2007 and Close at 12 noon on 15 March 2007.
If you think you might be interested please see a current Board of Trustee member for more information or see Lisa or Philippa in the school office for an information pamphlet.
LOST
Michal lost her watch at the end of last year. It is a silver strapped-metal analogue watch with aqua coloured hands.
If you have found it, or know of its whereabouts please return it to the School Office. Jovanna has lost her sunhat. It is named also. If you find it, please return it to her in Room1.