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- Greetings
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- Weekly Update From Bernadette Murfitt
- Attending School Every Day Is Vital To Learning Unless Your Child Is Sick
- ASB Junior Syndicate
- Room 2 Visit To He Matapihi Molesworth Library
- Cross Country
- Dental Van Visit To The School
- Mother's Day Liturgy
- Pink Shirt Day on Friday (19th May)
- Did You Know?
- Sports Results
- Recycle Upcycle Silent Auction
- Mother's Night Out On Thursday (8th June)
- Norwex Fundraiser On 1st June at 2.15pm In The Staffroom
- Be An Upstander
- St Mary's College Open Day - Tuesday (23rd May)
- Goodtime Music Academy
- Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Hello, Kia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Mabuhay, Ciao, Kia Orana, Ahalan, Kon-nichiwa, Ni hao, Selam, Xin chao, Bonjour, Bula, Dzien/dobry, Nee how, Shalom, Dia duit, Mauri, Cead Mile Failte, Halo, Privet/Zdravstvuite, Привіт.
Dear God,
You come to us in Jesus who teaches us that the way to happiness is through our love for one another.
Watch over the teachers, students and families of Sacred Heart Cathedral School as we try to be faithful to this teaching.
Help us to be a welcoming and joyful community, so that others may come to know your love and peace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Weekly Update From Bernadette Murfitt
Kia ora koutou e te whānua.
I hope you have had a wonderful week.
It has been so fantastic seeing our students get fit for their cross country and play a variety of sports over the past few weeks.
Fitness and moving the body is so good for our wellbeing. I really enjoyed watching our basketballers in action over at The Akau Tangi Sports Centre (ASB Centre). The students could all see the benefits of working together, having a standard of skill level and the importance of fitness. Thank you to Mrs Stephen who has organised the teams for us and to the wonderful group of parents on the sideline who coach, manage, score and cheer the children. Dealing with the highs and lows of what happens within a game is all part of the lifelong skill of resilience. Sport is such an amazing avenue to develop this very important competency.
Cardinal John and Bishop Paul:
I have sent both Cardinal John and Bishop Paul a card and a small gift on behalf of our school community (Cardinal John a voucher and Bishop Paul a Parker Pen). Cardinal John has left a wonderful legacy across our Archdiocese and Bishop Paul is ready to take up the challenge of his new role.
We wish both Cardinal John and Bishop Paul all the very best with their new endeavors.
Wishing all of our Mums, Grandmas, Aunties and special women in our lives a wonderful day of celebration and treats.
Blessings to you all.
Wharewaka Tours:
Tia from the Wharewaka made the following comment through email after our middle syndicate's recent visit.
Have a blesseed week.
From A Very Proud Principal,
Bernadette Murfitt
Attending School Every Day Is Vital To Learning Unless Your Child Is Sick
Attending school every day is so important for your child so they can progress with learning as well as develop positive relationships with staff and peers.
The Ministry of Education has the following expectations for schools across New Zealand.
Regular Attendance: students with over 90% attendance (missing fewer than five days of school in a standard 10-week term).
Irregular Absence: students with more than 80% and up to 90% attendance (students missing 5 – 9 ½ days of a standard term).
Moderate Absence: students with more than 70% and up to 80% attendance (missing 10 – 14 ½ days of school in a term).
Chronic Absence: students 70% attendance or less (missing 15 days or more of school in a term).
Please, please let us know if your child is sick. If they are sick, they must stay at home until they are feeling better, especially during these COVID times.
If we don't hear from you, your child's absence is coded as truant (as no information has been provided).
The Junior syndicate had a lot of fun while developing their physical skills and ball skills last Thursday (4th May) during their sports session at The Akau Tangi Sports Centre.Thanks to all the parents who came along to help.










Room 2 Visit To He Matapihi Molesworth Library
Room 2 visited the He Matapihi Molesworth Library yesterday. We really enjoyed it and can’t wait for our next visit!
What an absolute highlight - such a great morning.
It was so amazing to see the fantastic way our tamariki all supported each other throughout the morning.
As a staff, we were super impressed with the fitness levels of the students. So good to see students push themselves and accept the challenge of the course.
A big thank you to:
- John Grevatt - such a slick operation John.
- Ann Stephen - who came in to support John and the staff.
- Our staff who acted as marshalls around the course encouraging and supporting our tamariki.
- Whānau who supported the students by cheering and encouraging.
Results:
Year 4 Boys: 1st Archie, 2nd Henry, 3rd Ryan, 4th Harley, 5th Xavier
Year 4 Girls: 1st= Margaux and Violet, 2nd Anaiah, 3rd Sophia, 4th Allegra
Year 5 Boys: 1st Charles, 2nd Eli, 3rd Mikee, 4th Dom, 5th Jasper
Year 5 Girls: 1st Jiezl, 2nd Lila Rose, 3rd Bella, 4th Tiara, 5th Harper
Year 6 Boys: 1st Enrico, 2nd Uriah, 3rd Dishan, 4th Andre, 5th Xavier
Year 6 Girls: 1st Janiva, 2nd Amelia, 3rd Hazel, 4th Mataniu, 5th Lucy
Year 7 Boys: 1st Alex, 2nd Pierre, 3rd Noah, 4th Carles, 5th Matthew
Year 7 Girls: 1st Siena, 2nd Alyssa, 3rd Chanelle, 4th Sophie, 5th Sophia D
Year 8 Boys: 1st Ethan, 2nd Jakson, 3rd Tommy, 4th James, 5th Dylan
Year 8 Girls: 1st Ava Du.., 2nd Emily, 3rd Ava Do.., 4th Veronica, 5th Mackenzie














You are invited to our liturgy on Friday, 12th May at 11.30am over at St Mary's College Hall.
This will be a time for our students to honour and celebrate what mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters and significant female role models do for our children.
Parking will be available on our school court.
Pink Shirt Day on Friday (19th May)
On Friday, 19th May, students can come to school wearing something pink. Pink Shirt Day celebrates diversity, kindness and inclusion and promotes stamping out bullying. It is about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and protected.
Another pretty exciting week of learning and socialising here at school:
https://youtube.com/shorts/ow9cGFzem
We are using Te Kohanga for PE on a rainy day this morning for circuit training fitness.
Basketball:
Year 7/8
Sacred Heart Eagles vs SWIS Sweepers won 24-6.
Sacred Heart Falcons vs Hataitai Fire won 38-4.
Year 5/6
Sacred Heart Raptors vs Island Bay Celtics lost 17-18.
Year 3/4
Sacred Heart Ninjas vs Scots Spurs won 30-25. The player of the day was Kiyan (Rm 3).
Recycle Upcycle Silent Auction
If you have something at home that you no longer want and think that another family may find it useful, please send it to school and we will have a silent auction to raise money for resources for our school.
Please make sure that these items are in great condition (look brand new). You may have been given something you have never used or don't require. If you have a business and are happy to donate an item that would be amazing as well.
So far we have brand new make-up, perfume, and small items of furniture.
All donations can be left at school by Wednesday, 10th May.
Money raised will go towards our external environment.
Flick me an email or call if you are unsure of your donation - bernadette.murfitt@sacred-heart.school.nz.
If you would like to help me with the silent auction, please reach out. Thank you.
Mother's Night Out On Thursday (8th June)
Norwex Fundraiser On 1st June at 2.15pm In The Staffroom
On the 1st June, we will be having a Norwex Fundraiser for our school at 2.15pm in the staffroom. The products are amazing. They last such a long time and really are fantastic for the environment.
Bernadette recommends the following:
- Make-up removal cloth set
- Deodorant
- Oven cleaner
- Kitchen cloths
If you want to order products and can't make the afternoon session, you can text Yasmin at 021 054 0744 or email her at ycbisa_25@yahoo.com with your order. We also have a catalogue available at school.
St Mary's College Open Day - Tuesday (23rd May)
Register now to confirm your place: For more details about the Open Day and to register for this event, please click on the link below. You will receive a confirmation of your place within 48 hours - https://forms.gle/
Goodtime Music Academy wants to say a big welcome back to all of the whanau at Sacred Heart School. GTMA is now taking enrolments for 2023 in-school music lessons now. If you want your child to be a part of these award winning music lessons, and want to be a part of their new curriculum and performing opportunities, then in-school lessons may be the solution for you. Learn in a group setting, and choose between Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Ukulele or try their 'Intro to Music' course. Please visit www.
To purchase, click on or copy and paste this link: https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/10428y2