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.

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

Happy New Year to you all.

Welcome back to 2023! I hope you have all had a wonderful Summer break with whānau and friends.

The start of a new year often marks new beginnings and that’s particularly so in 2023. Uncertainty in the external environment will likely continue to define our outlook further however we know the importance of being bold and courageous in identifying long-term and mission-aligned opportunities for our staff, students and community.

A very special welcome to all of our new students and their families. You will love your time at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. It really is a very special place.

Welcome  Lila Rose, Quinn, Sienna, Jack, Anna, Maria, Lothar, Tiarnan, Sophia,  Jumana, George, Annibelle, Tristan, Eliza, Noah, Sienna, Harper, Nova-lee, Paige,  Angelina, Jonier, Dana, Dylan, Sophia, Israel, and Olivia.

During the holiday break, the school was recladded and new windows were also put in. We are very grateful to the Archdiocese of Wellington who funded this project (income for the Archdiocese of Wellington is from Attendance dues). 

Our staff are very refreshed as well. We are very fortunate to have such a dynamic and innovative team. We have planned many exciting learning experiences for our tamariki in 2023. If you have any worries or concerns about your child's learning, please reach out to their teacher.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Hannah Purser (teacher room 10) whose Grandmother passed away on Sunday. Hannah and her family have managed to spend quality time throughout summer supporting each other. RIP. Thanks to Kerry and Leanne who stepped into Room 10 to begin the school year. Mrs Grevatt (teacher room 9) is also on leave as she cares for her son who is unwell. Thanks to Mrs Geraghty who has supported Room 9 as they start a new school year.

Have a wonderful week and I am certainly enjoying seeing you all again.

Whakatinana te Moemoea  - Give body to the dream.

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

This year we are focussing on making sure students are at school every day (unless they are sick).

School attendance is a priority for us all.

We all have a role to play.

School starts at 8.40am. Students are able to be in classrooms from 8.10am.

Parents and caregivers - please make sure your child attends school every day. Plan holidays during school holidays and not during term time.

If your child has a dental or medical appointment, please bring your child back to school after the appointment.

When your child is face to face at school, they will be able to form trusting positive relationships with staff and peers. This all contributes to academic and emotional growth.

What you can expect from Sacred Heart Cathedral School?

A warm, safe environment.

Learning programmes that will engage and excite your child.

An opportunity to be a part of a Catholic Community who are genuine and willingly share and support each other.

Our Beach Day has been a long-standing tradition to begin our school year, celebrate our school whānau, and meet fellow parents and teachers in a relaxed way. This will take place on Friday, 10th February at Freyberg beach on Oriental Parade next to Freyberg Pool. Please fill in your child's Junior

or Middle/Senior forms as we need lots of parent helpers as the trip involves water.

The Juniors and Room 5 will bus there and back, and the rest of the school will walk. All students will need to wear non-uniform, comfortable, named clothing and a sunhat. They will need their togs and a towel for swimming in the sea, and sandcastle-building toys. Please ensure everything is named. We ask that the children do not bring inflatables. Parents are most welcome to join us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPhhHwwveDw

Monday, 6th February is our national day commemorating the first signings of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in 1840.

"Because of the Christian involvement in its signing and the Church’s mission to bring about a better world we can mark Waitangi as a significant spiritual event and a time to pray for the land and its peoples. We can give thanks for the gift of being here, ask forgiveness for the wrongs of our history from which some have benefitted and some have lost, and re-commit ourselves to work for a more just society."

Monsignor Gerard Burns' homily - Waitangi Day 2019

Tony Naughton comes into school each Wednesday at lunchtime to take children for tennis lessons. If you are interested in enrolling your child for tennis lessons, please email Tony: tnsquash@gmail.com or phone him on (04) 384 5233. First lesson starts on Wednesday, 8th February 2023.

Football Skills Term 1 2023, Green Room, Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton.

Sessions Start Wednesdays, 8th February 2023 at 3.30pm-4.30pm.

For children aged 5-12 years.

Perfect for "Beginner's" and those just wanting to have fun!! Come along and improve technique, knowledge and skills.

We will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling and shooting but MOST importantly having as much FUN as possible!

To enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz

Karori Arts and Crafts have three courses for children and teenagers this term: 

Sculpting Animals with Sarah Dean - Mon 13 Feb to 3 April 3.30 - 4.30pm

Art for 8 year plus with Rowena Fry - Tues - 7 Feb to 28 March 4.15 - 5.30pm

Julie's Art Adventures with Julie Moonlight - Thu 9 Feb - 30 March 4 -5.15pm

After the success of extending our watercolour classes to teenagers we have expanded the number of evening classes families can attend together.

Check out website for further details on all our courses at www.kacc.org.nz