We have had a great couple of weeks. I am constantly amazed at the opportunities available for your tamariki here at St Francis.

There are many opportunities for your tamariki to get involved at St Francis.

Lunchboxes can be a real challenge - you want to make sure your children eat a variety of healthy foods, but you also need to know the lunch will be eaten! By including foods from each of the four food groups you will help ensure they get all the necessary nutrients. Asking your children what they would like, or involving them in preparing their own lunchboxes, will reduce the likelihood of the food being thrown away or coming home uneaten.

The Duathlon was successfully run at Walter Park yesterday. The students had a great time.

Check out this offer - it is valid until the 2nd March.

This year we have again decided to run an Easter Raffle. We want to raise funds for new library books and also to pay for the camp buses - therefore reducing the contribution that the parents will be asked for, for the Tumu, Kaupeka and Paiaka camps.

Term 1 Statement of Accounts will be sent out today.

Issue 1 2021 is now out. Orders due in by next Friday 5 March 11am. Order online or the order form and money to the school office.

Congratulations to our award winners.