Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

Welcome to Parker and his family, who have joined the Sacred Heart Cathedral School whānau. You are going to have a wonderful time at our school and will make lifelong friends.

Special blessings to all our Tongan families who are sharing their culture this week with us all.

This year’s theme for Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga | Tonga Language Week is 'E tu'uloa 'a e Lea faka-Tongá 'o ka lea'aki 'i 'api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-'a-kāingá, which means the Tongan Language will be sustainable if used at home, church and in the wider community.

The word TU'ULOA in the theme this year means to continuously grow, nurture, and sustain a valued idea, practice, event, or memory in an enduring way.

What an amazing action-packed, fun-filled week we have had. Market day, Mathswell, Father's Day Liturgy, movie making, Dr Chris Bowden from Victoria University, Michael from Caritas. So much on offer.

Special thanks to the amazing staff at Sacred Heart Cathedral School who every day give it their all and support everything our school has to offer. I feel very blessed to work alongside the colleagues I have. 

This week is also Social Justice Week - Peace begins with all of us. Personal Peace begins with ourselves and with God. These are the first steps to building peace in our community.

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

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School