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,

A special welcome to Zara, who has joined Room 9 for the year. Zara, you will love being at our school and will make lifelong friends.

The death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a time of great sadness for followers of Te Kiingitanga, and our nation.

He kura kua ngaroki tua o Rangi-whakamoe-ariki. Moi mai raa. A chief who has passed to the great beyond. Rest in love.

Little People, Big Feelings Programme - This is part of the Mike King Foundation. Your child would have received a lovely picture book. This emotional literacy programme fits in beautifully with our zones of regulation. The ambassadors facilitating the programme for us emphasised the simple fact that it is normal and healthy to experience a range of emotions. We are grateful to have been a part of this dynamic emotional literacy session.

The Joy of Spring

In the sight of a tiny lamb joyfully bounding across the hillside - we see the creators hand. For the sunlight's warmth upon the soil, we rejoice in the promise of spring.

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

86% were in class from 26th August to 30th August.

Let's work on punctuality. School starts at 8.40 am.

We open the doors at 8.10 am - a little earlier if it is cold and wet.

1. Regular attendance at school helps build and maintain a child's learning and positive daily habits and routines, as well as promote their well-being by connecting them to their peers and learning new things.

2. We want our tamariki to thrive and be resilient and active members within their whānau and community.

3. Attendance matters and we can all work together to increase school attendance.

Please ensure your child attends school every day unless they are sick.

In terms of punctuality - encourage your child to prepare their lunch and bag the night before so logistics will go smoothly in the morning.

Being at school is key to students growing in their learning and social development. Regular time off will mean gaps in learning. We acknowledge that life happens and students may experience sickness or there may be family challenges to navigate. Please reach out if you need support in getting your child to school.

A one-stop shop for all your online needs - https://netsafe.org.nz/

Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Restoration

Registration is now open for the 2024/2025 programme which begins with CONFIRMATION in Term 3/4, 2024, followed by FIRST RECONCILIATION in Term 1, 2025; and First HOLY COMMUNION in Term 2, 2025.

For your child to be eligible, he/she must already be baptised and be at least 8 years old.

The first parent’s session is at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 17th September 2024  at Connolly Hall.

For registration and/or further enquiries, please contact Geraldine - mcsh.sacramentalprogramme@gmail.com or the parish office at  cathedral.parish@wn.catholic.org.nz.

Last week, the Middle syndicate participated in the "I Am Hope" programme by Mike King Foundation -  Little People, Big Feelings.

This programme is designed to empower children by exploring many emotions beyond just happiness, highlighting the importance of expressing the full spectrum of feelings. Through captivating storytelling sessions led by ambassadors, issues like bullying, self-doubt, and emotional distress are addressed, emphasising that experiencing a variety of emotions is both normal and healthy.

As we draw closer to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori we are working at increasing our te reo.

https://youtu.be/hmZqnBPYTUk

Mātauranga - Education

Mihi - Greeting or Acknowledgment

Wehi- Amazement

Rōpu - Group

Whenua - Land

Whakawhanaungatanga - Establishing relationships

Ākonga - Learners

Manaakitanga - Kindness and hospitality

Taonga - Special or Treasure

Kuia - Grandmother

Tomorrow (5th September) is our Father's Day Liturgy at 11.30 am in St Mary's College Hall followed by a wee bite to eat afterwards back in the school staffroom. Please note that there will be NO parking in the school playground for saftey reasons as students will be playing outside on the playground after the liturgy.

Important Information for the 2024 Year 8 Leavers Dinner:

On 23rd of August, an email was sent to you (parents of our Year 8 students) regarding the Year 8 Leavers Dinner. Please be aware that due to limited space, you must complete the Google Form by Friday, 18th October 2024 in order to comfirm the number of attendance. Your child will receive the tickets (includes the number of attendees) when we receive your payment and upon closer to the event date. Please click the link - https://forms.gle/K5uAYrKt8dmNGgNu9 to fill in the form and to find out more information about the event.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Mass: 3rd November at 10.00am

Children are welcome to attend this mass dressed as a Saint. The children's liturgy has started again at 10.00am Mass on Sundays.

We are looking for a small team of people to help organise the end-of-year disco. Please email the school office - office@sacred-heart.school.nz if you are able to help. Thank you.

BASKETBALL:

Sacred Heart Tangaroa (Year 5/6 Div 5) vs Newtown Roto won 33-18. This was a great team effort shaped by strong defence and careful passing. A highlight was the buzzer-beater long shot scored by Fletcher (Room 7) in the final seconds. Players of the day were Brodie (Room 7) for accurate shooting and Thomas (Room 7) for his defensive play.

Sacred Heart Ruamoko (Year 5/6 Div 1) vs Nga Mokopuna Taiohi Teina lost 30-58. Player of the day was Jiezl (Room 7) for her attacking play. Thank you to Jiezl and Harper of Room 7 for helping out.

Sacred Heart Tawhirimatea (Girls League) won 50-8 to Kilbirnie Aces. Player of the day was Azaria (Room 7). Special mention to Asu (Room 7).

Sacred Heart Dunkin Donuts (Year 7/8 Div 4) played against Mt Cook Ballers. They played a very exciting and close game, which they tied but unfortunately lost in overtime, 10-12. Micaiah (Room 8) got the player of the day.

Sacred Heart Krispy Kreme (Year 7/8 Div 1) vs Scots Red won 20-16.

NETBALL:

Sacred Heart Angels (Year 5/6 C) drew 12-12 to St Frances De Sales Sparks. Everyone showed grit, courage and some fast thinking and never gave up! Player of the day was Bella (Room 7) for great work in centre! Special mention to Kaatia (Room 5) for her great effort in goal and mid court.

Sacred Heart Ace (Year 7/8 B) - Hard luck Team Ace. 27-12 to SWIS. Congratulations to our player of the day Lupe (Room 9) for her tenacity and dedication to her team coming back on court after injury and shutting down the goal circle. One more game to go for our Year 7/8s! We are very proud of the amazing progress you’ve made this season. Let’s finish strong!

Kelly Sport Summer Soccer:

Welcome to another season of Friday summer soccer! At Sacred Heart Cathedral School we usually enter 3 teams (across the juniors, middles and seniors). It's great fun to play with school friends on a Friday after school. If your child is interested please email: suzanneadair@hotmail.com with your child's name, year group and parent's name and whether you are able to manage the team (very easy, just making sure the team knows what time the game is each week and managing substitutions). We'll put teams together in early September. Details as follows:

• 5-a-side Football (ideally 7 per team, no more than 8).
• The season starts in October and finishes in March, with a break over the Christmas holidays.
• Term four 2024 - 1st half
  **Friday 25th October - Friday December 13th**
• Term one 2025 - 2nd half
  **Friday January 31st - Friday March 21st**
• Location: Ian Galloway Park, Curtis Street, Wilton.
• Game Times:
  Youngest teams (5yr old's) play first then as the evening goes on it gets progressively older.
  Games run from 3.45pm at 30 minute intervals.
  Games are 2 X 13 minute halves, 1 min half time & 3 min at game change.
  Weekly after each round of games there is a prize-giving where a player of the day award is awarded to each team.
• Cost: approx. $100 a player for the whole season (pre and post Christmas) -  
  https://websites.mygameday.app/get_file.cgi?id=36816851%3Cbr%3E

Wellington Harrier Children's Athletic Club:

 

Our season open day is Saturday, 12th October at Newtown Park. We have a new start time of 9.30 am this season. At our club days athletes practice all events, Including long jump, hurdles, high jump, sprints, middle distance and throws. Our children's club day caters for all abilities. New members are welcome!

 

You can register through http://www.whac.org.nz.

For more information please contact:

Julie Richards

juliemaerdy@yahoo.co.uk

0212959026

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