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,

The term is going so well for us all. We have a lot happening which is all very exciting. 

We had a beautiful Liturgy to celebrate Saint Lorenzo the first Filipino saint. A big thank you to Frances and Julius who were instrumental in organising this event.

https://youtu.be/4_fmenfSwh4

Lorenzo Ruiz was canonized at the Vatican in Rome on 18th October 1987. Saint Lorenzo Ruiz is the patron saint of Filipino youth, the Philippines, people working overseas, and altar servers. Lorenzo Ruiz's feast day falls on 28th September.

What a wonderful weekend we had on the sporting front with Team New Zealand, The White Ferns, Silver Ferns, Black Caps, Triathlon and the Wellington Lions. Just to name a few - as a small country we do punch above our weight.

We are so happy to have Mrs Baughen back at school after a fall she had here at school last term. 

Mark the 19th November on your calendar for our Resilient kids workshop. You can join us via zoom or you can come into Room 6 and we can participate in this workshop. It starts at 4:00 PM and will be approximately 45 minutes.

Please sign up for the disco. So far, I will be dancing with 3 students.

Have a wonderful week and thank you for all the support you give our staff.

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Please help your self to school uniform down beside Room 1. There is a good supply of items all in very good condition.

Sunhats are a requirement. We have the wide rim bucket hats that are available for purchase from the school office at $15.00 per hat.

Please let us know if your details have changed so that we can update our records in the system.

These beautiful reflections have been written by some of our students in Room 7. 

Stunning quality of written work.

On Wednesday, 20th November, the Kapa Haka Performance Group will participate in the Wellington Central Zone Primary Cultural Celebration. This is a fantastic opportunity for our tamariki to share their talents through the arts of Kapa Haka performance. We will leave school at 12.30 PM and return by 2.30 PM. If your child is in Kapa Haka Performance Group, please fill in the permission form to enable them to attend.

Central Zone Swimming Competition:

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Central Zone Swimming Competition during Term 3. Well done!

CZ_Swimming_Results_2024.pdf

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Athletics:

The weather for the two days of Athletics Day last week was absolutely beautiful. The games that our Middle Syndicate played were enjoyable.

Netball:

The Sacred Heart Rebels (our younger students) had their first summer league netball game last Saturday. They all played well together and are learning the elements and roles of the game.

Top (L-R): Erika, Crystal and Tilomai of Room 3.

Bottom (L-R): Iris, Trina and Colette of Room 3.

There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday, 25th October as we have a Ministry of Education Curriculum Day.

We will have our annual School Disco on Thursday, 7th November at Connolly Hall. The timeslots for each syndicate will be:

• Juniors - 4:30- 5.30PM
• Middles - 5:30-6:30 PM
• Seniors - 6:30-7:30 PM

Our students will need to bring their own water bottle.

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On Friday, 8th November, students can wear their own clothes and are encouraged to bring a small item for our Christmas Hamper.

We ask that all contributions be non-perishable and something you think that you would love to see in a hamper if you won.

Raffle tickets will be distributed to students on Tuesday, 12th November. Each ticket set includes 5 tickets. If you wish to purchase additional tickets, please email the office at office@sacred-heart.school.nz to arrange for them to be sent home with your child.

Important Dates:

• Tickets to be given out: Tuesday, 12th November.
• Last day to purchase tickets: Tuesday, 3rd December.
• Raffle draw: Wednesday, 4th December.

Winning tickets will be announced in the school newsletter on Wednesday, 4th December.

Payment Information:

You can deposit your payment to:

Account Name: Sacred Heart Parents & Friends
Account Number: 12-3140-0397242-00
Reference: Child's Name and "Xmas Raffle"

Funds raised will go towards resources for our students to enjoy in the playground.

Thank you for your support!

The Junior Picnic trip will be after swimming in Week 8, Tuesday, 3rd December at Shorland Park in Island Bay. Join us at the pool or the park for a fun day. The Google form link is here to give permission for your child to attend. We appreciate any help!

You are welcome to join us all on the Sunday, 8th December to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the 10:00 AM mass.

Our students will be organising a few market day activities after mass to raise money for the final part of the Cathedral renovation.

We are looking for a couple of parents to run the sausage sizzle for us. If you can do this, please let the office know.

Asu (Room 7) has lost her black Nike Air Max 90 school shoes size 10 1/5 women’s. If found, please return to Room 7.

We are keen to hear from families who would like to  host students coming from Japan to study at St. Mary’s College. We need places for term 1, 2025. The girls are here to improve their English language skills and to experience life in New Zealand.

The host family needs to offer a warm comfortable room, lots of chat, and outings to showcase our beautiful city and surroundings. The fee paid to families is $350 per week. Payment is made fortnightly.

 It can be a rewarding, educational and fun experience for all the family.

If you think your household would like to be a part of our school's international family, please get in touch with Philly Smyth, HomeStay Coordinator at 044735554 or  philippa.smyth@stmw.school.nz. She will send out the Guide to Homestay booklet for you to see if your family and lifestyle would be a good fit for our international students.

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