Newsletter Week7 Term One

We need you! If you have time to spare half hour before school on a Monday/Friday 8.30-9am or Wednesday 2.30-3pm, we would love to have you volunteer in our uniform shop. All training would be given and if we get enough helpers we can alternate week to week. Please contact the office if you are able to help.

The Parents, Teacher Association of St Marys School Rotorua, would like to acknowledge all the efforts and hard work that went into making the 2026 Gala, our best gala ever.

The smiling faces on all who attended was testament enough that people were enjoying the event. And its always encouraging to hear such positive feedback in our community. Your PTA are a small and very dedicated team of people with big hearts and a passion for our tamariki, along with our very committed supporters.

A massive shout out to all the volunteers, the donations, the set up and clean-up crew, the helpers on the day and everything that went on before and after the big event. And everyone who came and enjoyed themselves. Thank you.

Our next meeting is Wednesday the 18th of March 2026, 7pm in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Nga mihi

St Mary’s PTA

Kiwi Competition is Open for Year 5 and Year 6's for English, Mathematics and Science

The competitions will take place in the last three weeks of Term 2.
- The cost per student for each competition is $9.90
- Students have 50 minutes to complete each competition at school under test conditions up in learning support.
- They will use their chrome book and headphones for this and can have a white board or scrap paper to make any notes or to work out problems.

- Payment to be made at the office or online with reference Child's name, Kiwi competition and codes entered.

- Due in by Monday 11 May

Please email Mrs Norton lorin@stmarysrotorua.school.nz for any further questions.

Kia ora te Whānau,

If you have a child that is due to start school this year (born 2021) or in Term 1 2027 as a Year 1.

Could you please either fill out an online enrolment off our school website, or get a new enrolment form from our school office.

Please attach your child's birth certificate, preference card and immunisation record when you return the enrolment form.

Mrs Norton

lorin@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Summer sport & other tournaments information is up on the website. Good luck to all participating in a sports this term. Please remember our values and fair play.

Term 2&3 Winter Sports Registrations:

Click on links below to see all the information you need. Some sports registrations

closing soon so get in quick.

Football: Click here for more info

Hockey: Click here for more info

Miniball is closed but if interested please see the school office to see if there is spaces.

ROCK CLIMBING CBOP:

Years 5&6 - Cost $30 - On the 5th May 2026

If your child is interested please let the school office know and we will give you more details.

SPORTS PHOTOS

Please keep sending in and taking photos of our children playing sports. We love to see them and they all get used for the magazine pages at the end of the year. Please send to schooloffice@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Rex Olsen competed in the Crankworx Kidsworx events this week. He managed to ride away with 3rd place in the Pump Track for the 8–10 boys!

Well done Rex!

You may have heard about our BNZ Kiwi Hoops – Hoops & Dreams Tours. I just wanted to extend the offer to get some tamariki that are new to basketball or exploring the sport in your community to the event in Tauranga. We can cover the full cost of travel.

Activity

Each session is packed with skills, drills, games, music, prizes, and special appearances from pro players, all in a safe and supportive environment. Accessible and inclusive for everyone!

Purpose

To attract new players to basketball, but what we have found is it might take a kid that already loves the game to invite 3 friends that don’t normally play. So, you could ask your players within the age group that are engaged to do this or invite a school team that’s still exploring. What we don’t want to see is a staked team full of rep players.

This is a fun, welcoming way to try the game!

Details below:

The BNZ Kiwi Hoops – Hoops & Dreams Tour is coming to Aotearoa! Free, fun basketball events for tamariki aged 8–13 with no experience needed. There will be skills, drills, games, music, prizes, and special appearances from pro players, all in a supportive environment where everyone belongs.

Tauranga – Mercury Arena, 28 March 2026 Sessions: 9:30–11:30am or 1:30–3:30pm

Grab three friends, form a team of four plus a team manager, and lock in your spot today at BNZ Kiwi Hoops - Hoops & Dreams Tour | Basketball New ZealandBasketball New Zealand.

Don’t miss your chance to join the BNZ Kiwi Hoops – Hoops & Dreams Tour!
Spaces are limited, and this event are free for all participants. Whether you're picking up a ball for the first time or sharpening your skills, these sessions are all about fun, confidence, friendship, and learning the game. Register your team today to secure your spot at BNZ Kiwi Hoops - Hoops & Dreams Tour | Basketball New ZealandBasketball New Zealand

We’re excited to share some tasty news with our St Mary's Catholic School family!

From this week, school lunches are available 4 days a week through Ezlunch — giving you even more choice when it comes to healthy, convenient lunches for your tamariki.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Monday: St Pierres & Pita Pit/Tuckr
• Tuesday: Pita Pit/Tuckr
• Wednesday: Pita Pit/Tuckr
• Thursday: St Pierres & Pita Pit/Tuckr

PLEASE NOTE PITA PIT HAS GONE BACK TO THERE OLD MENU WITH ALOT MORE VARIETY!

You’ll find a variety of nutritious options to keep your kids fuelled and focused.

To view the full menu and place an order, just log in to your Ezlunch account as usual.
https://shop.kindo.co.nz/shop/upload/pdf/school/st_marys_rotorua/Menu.pdf

Together, we simplify school life — one lunch at a time.

Affordable. Healthy. Ready when they are.

Warm kai, happy kids.