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,

An absolutely fabulous week of learning at our school. It was wonderful to see so many members of our community come and view the amazing art of our tamarki during this very special week of  Te wiki o te reo Māori. Ake, ake ake a forever language.

Thank you to everyone who came out on such a chilly day yesterday for the Art Exhibition. Thank you also for all the positive feedback you gave us. A huge shout out to our staff who motivated our tamariki to produce such quality pieces of art. Congratulations to Ari and Reid who won our Taonga gift basket.

We popped over to Parliament and sung for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori our tamariki were spectacular our staff were all so proud.

https://youtu.be/yENe6RPPRyM

Thank you Room 5 for your stunning prayers last week. Thank you for always thinking of others.

https://youtu.be/HTUFHggEe_0

Thank you so much for all the support you give the Sacred Heart Cathedral School team. Have a wonderful week.

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

The Ministry of Education have advised of two additional Curriculum days in 2025 to help with Professional Development around the new maths and literacy curriculums. At the Board meeting on 11th September, 30th May (Friday, before King's birthday) and 24th October (Friday before Labour Day) have been confirmed.

Term 1:

30th January (Thursday) - 11th April (Friday)

Public Holidays: Waitangi Day - 6th February (Thursday); Good Friday - 18th April; Easter Monday - 21st April; Easter Tuesday - 22nd April.

Term 2:

28th April (Monday) - 27th June (Friday)

Curriculum Day 1: 30th May (Friday) - No School Day

Public Holidays: Kings Birthday - 2nd June (Monday); Matariki - 20th June (Friday)

Term 3:

14th July (Monday) to 19th September (Friday)

Kahui Ako Day: 1st August (Friday) - No School Day

Term 4:

6th October (Monday) - 15th December (Monday)

Curriculum Day 2: 24th October (Friday) - No School Day

Public Holiday: Labour Day - 27th October (Monday)

78% were in class from 9th to 13th September.

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.

https://youtu.be/f9O89IgCT3Y

Food Bank:

Thank you to our school community for your generous donations to the parish food bank.

Spelling:

Room 5 tested each other on their spelling for the week. Great job!

Art Exhibition:

Our tamariki are so talented and artistically gifted.

Tomorrow (19th Septenber), we are having our annual Market Day to fundraise for the school. It will involve activities with prizes, food and items to buy. All the stalls will be run by the Year 7 and Year 8 students.

A big thank you to everyone who have already brought along toys and books to be sold at our Market Day. This week we are collecting any food items (baking, lollies, chocolates, fruit kebabs, etc) to sell and we will also be having a sausage sizzle along with a limited number of hamburgers to sell. The students will need to bring some loose change for purchasing items around the stalls.

Thanking you in advance for your generosity.

Sincerely,

Ms Ryan, Mrs Geraghty and Mr Sah.

The Senior Syndicate Team

We are excited to announce that our swimming lessons at the Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre will begin on Tuesday, 15th October. The lessons will run every Tuesday for eight weeks, concluding on Tuesday, 3rd December. The schedule for these lessons is from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

The children will travel to and from the Aquatic Centre by bus, departing from school at 9:00 am and returning by 11:00 am to resume their school day. Please ensure that your child arrives on time on swimming days, as late arrivals will miss the bus and consequently, the swimming lesson.

Participation in these swimming lessons is a part of the Physical Education Curriculum, and ALL children are expected to take part. If your child is unable to swim due to a medical reason on any given week, please provide a written note to their teacher either via email or a hard copy.

On swimming days, students are required to wear their school uniform. They may wear their togs under their uniform for convenience. Please make sure that all of your child’s belongings are clearly named, including togs, goggles, caps, socks, shoes, underwear, shirts, shorts, jackets, bags, blouses, towels, and dresses. Everything should be packed in a named plastic bag. Additionally, it would be beneficial if your child practices changing their clothes quickly and independently and drying themselves.

We also need volunteers to assist with changing the children. If you are available to help, we would greatly appreciate your support. Please click and complete the Google Form - https://forms.gle/kspRhL5E1cccRSHH6 by Friday, 20th September.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

You are all welcome to join us in the liturgy celebration for St Lorenzo Ruiz, the Philippines First Patron Saint on Friday, 18th October (first Friday in Term 4) at 10:00 AM in St Mary's College Hall followed by a little bite to eat afterwards back in the staffroom.

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.

BASKETBALL:

Sacred Heart Ruamoko (Year 5/6 Div 1) vs Hataitai Griffins won 33-23. A fantastic semi final and the kids did so well. Thanks to Dougal and Lyla for helping out. Player of the day was Archie (Room 6) but it was a huge team effort from everyone.

Sacred Heart Tangaroa (Year 5/6 Div 5) vs Mt Cook Cookie Monsters lost 12-14.

Sacred Heart Tawhirimatea (Girls League) came away with a win 39-17 against Top of the table Seatoun Storm on Monday night. Great game had by all, and seeing everyone come together as a team has been very rewarding. Player of the day was Jiezl (Room 7). Her ability and confidence to read play on court and is always cool and calm which flows into her game. Special mention to Lyla (Room 6) for her defence and rebounding. Last round of basketball games next week.

Sacred Heart Krispy Kreme (Year 7/8 Div 1) vs SWIS Fire lost 16-29.

Sacred Heart Dunkin Donuts (Year 7/8 Div 4) - Last week, Dunkin Donuts played again Toa and had a tough game and lost 48-3. Player of the day was Nova-Lee (Room 10).

NETBALL:

2024 was Sacred Heart's best season of netball in many years with 40 players participating across 4 teams in the Motu Kairangi tournament held at EBIS. Thanks to all the family, friends and cheerleaders who turned out for our fabulous celebration on Sunday.  The Parents v Y8 Aces was a fast paced and competitive match, with the parents taking an early lead.  While the Y8s fought back in the second half, the 2024 win went to the parents.

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

Football Holiday Programme:

GREEN ROOM, WESTS RUGBY CLUBROOMS, IAN GALLOWAY PARK, WILTON.

Week 1 & Week 2 – Tues, Weds, Thurs at 9.30AM-12.30PM 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!

BOOK ONLINE AT www.kellysports.co.nz.

Hoop Kids Spring Camp:

Is your child excited for fun this school break? Hoop Kids Spring Camp promises basketball and smiles for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Why Hoop Kids Spring Camp?

• Daily Fun & Learning: Six hours of skills, teamwork, and confidence-building each day.
• Supportive Environment: Our coaches focus on positive growth, not pressure.
• For Every Kid: Open to Years 3 to 8, welcoming all abilities.

Camp Details:

• When: 30 Sep - 2 Oct
• Time: 9am - 3pm
• Where: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
• Cost: $160

Don’t let your child miss out on the fun and excitement at Hoop Kids Spring Camp!

Netball Holiday Programme:

Raroa Intermediate School, Johnsonville - Week 1 Only!

Tues 1st, Weds 2nd, Thurs 3^rd October at 9am-12pm.

Years 1-4 - For Beginners, these sessions will work on improving basic netball skills and help start to develop technical and tactical knowledge in accordance with the Future Ferns Programme. Children will work towards the following skills Passing, Shooting, Spatial Awareness and Defensive Skills.

Years 5-8 - These sessions will work on sharpening the basic skills - Passing and Shooting and we will start to develop a better understanding of the 7-aside game and the different positional roles. We will use fun drills and games to develop and challenge young players focusing on the key skill areas for their level of development while also have fun!

Its great practice for the up and coming Summer Series Netball Competition starting 25 October 2024.

To enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz.

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

Collegians Junior Cricket

Trees, Bees and Me is a fun, family-friendly story based on the adventures that children have in their own backyards, where they test their strengths and problem-solving skills with the help of whānau and the whenua.

https://www.circa.co.nz/circa-2024/

We’ve got a fantastic team of creatives on this adventure with us, we just need your ākonga to make it magic!

Ngā mihi,

Cat Tipene and Ryan Cundy 

Horse With No Name

Phone: 027 553 5544

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