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,

I hope you have had a wonderful long weekend.

Our staff had an excellent session on Friday learning about the changes to the curriculum delivery from 2025.

This week, we celebrate Tokelau Language Week.

The 2024 theme for Tokelau Language Week is ‘Tokelau, tāofi mau tau aganuku, ko tō pale tēnā - Tokelau, holdfast to your culture, that is your crown.’

To those whānau who are of Tokelaun descent, we hope you have a wonderful week celebrating your culture.

Special welcome to Pavel who started in Room 1 yesterday. You are going to have a wonderful time at Sacred Heart Cathedral School and will make lifelong friends.

Congratulations to all of our students who represented our school at the EPro8 event last Thursday night. You were all pretty spectacular the way you all worked together to solve problems and work out what you needed to do to earn points. Congratulations to Hazel, George, Isabella and Amelia of Room 10 who are all through to the next round.

Yesterday, I went with the Juniors swimming - what a slick operation Sue, Sarah, Leanne and Frances run. Thank you to all our parent helpers who assist us we are very grateful.

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

Have a wonderful week. 

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

We had an amazing time drumming with Johnny last Thursday.

The concentration and rhythm shown by our students and staff was incredible.

Juniors Interactive Drumming

Middles-Seniors Interactive Drumming

Despite the weather, Central Zone Athletics Day was a fantastic success, bringing together students from years 4 - 8 for a day filled with spirited competition and teamwork. Held on Tuesday, 29th October at Newtown Athletics Stadium, the event included a variety of activities, including sprints, relays, and field events. The atmosphere was fantastic, with cheers from classmates and parents creating a vibrant backdrop to the day's events. A special thank you to the parents and volunteers who made this memorable day possible. A special congratulations to all the students who participated on the day and did their best. Results of students who have been selected to proceed to the InterZone athletics will be published in next week's school newsletter. We look forward to next year’s Athletics Day.

Hannah and Ann

A friendly reminder that our 2024 School Disco is on Thursday, 7th November. Don’t forget to fill out the permission form if your child is attending - Disco 2024.

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!

To purchase, click on or copy and paste this link: https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/10428y2

Kia ora,

My name is Nic Cox and I am the Tours Manager at the Supreme Court Complex in Wellington.

Next week on Wednesday, the 6^th of November we are hosting an open evening at the Old High Court which will be an event suitable for the whole family.

Step back into 140 years of legal history when the Old High Court opens to the public on the evening of Wednesday, 6th November, as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. This event includes an Old High Court discovery challenge activity for Tamariki. More information here: Old High Court open evening — Courts of New Zealand

Ngā mihi nui,

Nic Cox

Court Tours and Events Co-ordinator

The Office of the Chief Justice

Te Tari Toko i te Tumu Whakawā

Old High Court Building,
42 Ballance St, DX SX 10084,
Wellington 6011, New Zealand.

Mobile: 027 204 1906

Telephone: (04)  918 8489
Email:  nic.cox@justice.govt.nz
Website: courtsofnz.govt.nz