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,

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Diwali is a five-day celebration that will begin on the 31st of October in 2024. This will last until the 4th of November.

The five days of Diwali include Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Each day of Diwali celebrations has its own rituals and significance.

A special thank you to our parents who came in and shared their knowledge of Diwali with our students.

Last Friday, we celebrated World Teachers' Day. We are so lucky to have such a dynamic teaching team.

On Friday, we also joined the Parish for All Saints Day. It was lovely to see Father Joy again. Our students were reverent and respectful. All Saints Day is a time to remember all those wonderful people who have lived in such a holy way.

We had a lovely evening last Sunday to celebrate our Year 8 students as they prepare for next stage of their educational journey. What was so joyful was the opportunity for our families to connect as well. This year's Year 8s are a wonderful bunch that have all supported each other.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the disco. Special thanks for those families who have offered to help.

Thank you for everything you do for our school. It is very much appreciated.

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the ICAS Examinations this year.

ICAS is a challenging online academic competition designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. We are so pleased and proud of the students who took part.

Congratulations to the 57 students who participated this year. We note below those who gained certificates for Merit, Credit, Distinction, and High Distinction.

Merit Certificates were awarded to:

Xavier S, Rm6 (English, Math)

Allegra, Rm7 (English)

Anaiah C, Rm6 (Spelling)

Jackson H, Rm6 (Spelling)

Jiezl, Rm7  (English)

Mikee, Rm7  (Spelling)

Rafael B, Rm7  (Math)

Kundiso, Rm7  (English)

Enrico V, Rm8 (Writing, Math)

Pedro, Rm8  (Spelling)

Scarlett, Rm10  (English)

Carles Rm10  (English)

Jack T, Rm8 (English)

Credit Certificates were awarded to:

Shenaya, Rm5 (Spelling, Math, English)

Kaatia, Rm5 (Spelling)

Athena, Rm5 (Math, English)

Summer, Rm5 (English)

Hugo, Rm6 (Math, Science)

Kialani, Rm6 (Spelling)

Rafael, Rm7 (Spelling)

Kundiso, Rm7 (Spelling)

Tiara, Rm7 (Writing, Spelling)

Lucas, Rm8 (Writing, English)

Janiva, Rm10 (Spelling)

Scarlett, Rm10 (Spelling)

Enrico, Rm8 (Spelling)

James, Rm9 (Writing, Maths)

Amelia, Rm10 (Writing, English)

Isabella, Y Rm10 (Writing, English)

Dishan, Rm9 (Science)

Cielo, Rm8 (English, Math, Science)

Alex, Rm8 (English)

Distinction Certificates were awarded to:

Athena, Rm 5 (Spelling)

Shenaya, Rm5 (Writing)

Sophia W, Rm5 (Writing, Spelling, English)

Landon, Rm5 (Maths)

Hugo, Rm6 (English, Spelling)

Jiezl, Rm7 (Writing, Spelling)

Dishan, Rm9 (English, Spelling)

James, Rm9 (Spelling)

Jack T, Rm8 (Writing)

High Distinction was awarded to:

Summer, Rm5 (Spelling)

INTERZONE SWIMMING:

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to compete in the InterZone swimming competition representing the Central Zone:

We are soooooooo proud of you!

INTERZONE ATHELETICS:

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to compete in the InterZone Athletics competition representing the Central Zone:

The Middle Syndicate had an inspiring and exciting trip to the NZ Portrait Gallery and Te Papa last week.

Students viewed Robyn Kahukiwa's work at the portrait gallery and learned about the many messages in her art. Educators explained how art often carries messages and meanings about causes artists believe in.  Her Wahine Toa collection was stunning and featured characters from the pakiwaitara (stories) we are learning at school.

Following this, at Te Papa the tauira participated in a quick session to learn how to use Photpea to create pictures online with a message. The skills we have learned will be used in class later in the term.

What an amazing day we had!

A friendly reminder that our 2024 School Disco is tomorrow, Thursday, 7th November. Don’t forget to fill out the permission form if your child is attending - Disco 2024. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FORM WILL CLOSE AT 7:00 PM TODAY, 6TH NOVEMBER. THERE WILL BE NO DOOR SALES.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 7th November 2024
Location: Connolly Hall, 10 Guildford Terrace, Thorndon.

Schedule:

- Juniors: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Middles: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Seniors: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Ticket Cost Per Student:

- Basic Disco Ticket: $5.00 (pink fluro band)
- Works Disco Ticket: $10.00 (yellow fluro band; includes sausage, pizza, and a bottle of water.)

Bank Details for Payment:

Account Name: Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Account Number: 12-3140-0325505-00
Reference: Child's Name & 'Disco'

Food Schedule:

- Juniors: Sausage and pizza at 5:30 PM
- Middles: Sausage and pizza at 6:30 PM
- Seniors: Sausage and pizza at 6:00 PM

Additional Info:

- Wristbands will be given out on the day of the disco, Thursday, 7^th November.
- Water Bottles: Students need to bring their own.
- Ice Blocks: Each child will receive one at the end of their disco.

See you there!

CONGRATULATIONS to Jiezl, Rm 7, who was awarded the MVP 2024 medal for the Kotiro Toa team at the Hutt Valley Basketball Club prizegiving last weekend. The Kotiro Toa team is one of the girls' 13 and under basketball teams of the club who participated in the basketball tournament joined by several girls teams from Wellington and Hawkes Bay, which took place at the ASB arena last month. Despite being the youngest and shortest on her team, she showcased her swift moves, sharp shooting, and strong defense.

SUMMER SOCCER:

Great start to the season for the Sacred Heart Happy Feet junior team! A well played game with awesome team spirit and a 3-3 result. The Player of the Day was Xander, who put us on the scoreboard!

First game for Summer Football for our Aotearoa Amigos who played against the Cardinal Phoenix and scored 6-2 winning their first game. Player of the day, Jarryd, showed persistence and skill as they played on a cold windy day.

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Sacred Heart Cathedral's Fundraising team is holding a Car Boot sale on Sunday, 8^th December in the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral School - sun, rain or hail. It is an opportunity for those of you with any items that no longer are required to sell them onto someone else who can use them. It will be a fun day for all with treasures, food and drinks to buy. There will be games and face painting to keep the children occupied.

The cost is $30 dollars per car payable in advance to be donated to the Cathedral's Restoration Campaign. For commercial sellers, additional fee applies. Booking is essential. Please register online: https://forms.gle/dNi6cSvuGvT1uW93A. Any queries,  please contact Joy, Mobile: 0210481216 Email:  mcsh.fundraising@gmail.com

Come and join us from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM. The more the merrier.