Weekly Update From Bernadette Murfitt
Kia ora koutou e te whānau,
Welcome back to the last term of 2024. I hope you have had a restful break with whānau. We have had a great start to the term and in true Sacred Heart Cathedral fashion we have many exciting learning experiences planned.
Thank you for the generous way you support our school. As Principal, I am so lucky to be in such a vibrant work and learning environment.
Special welcome to Hanz, Jack and Niko who have all started in Room 1. You are going to have a wonderful time at Sacred Heart Cathedral School and will make lifelong friends.
Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week
The 2024 theme for Niue Language Week is 'Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha - Protect and Nurture Vagahau Niue for the Future'. This theme comes from the overarching Language Week Series theme for 2024, 'Sustainability'.
Check out what happens before school - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT4fSacBIn8
All of our students are swimming this term. As a nation, we have outrageous drowning statistics. It is so important that your child is confident in water and learns to swim. Our staff spend a lot of time organising swimming and ensuring appropriate logistics are adhered to. Please ensure your child has their togs on the appropriate day.
Monday - Middles Swimming
Tuesday - Juniors and Seniors Swimming
Great start of the week as we have KPMG sharing financial literacy knowledge in Room 7.
Our 2025 school organisation is shaping up nicely:
Room 1 (New Entrants) - Leanne Stewart and Ann Stephen
Room 2 (Year 1 and Year 2) - Sarah Maresca
Room 3 (Year 2 and Year 3) - Sue Cranney (Assistant Principal)
Room 5 (Year 3 and Year 4) - Clare Hewson
Room 6 (Year 5 and Year 6) - Hannah Ryan (Acting Team Leader) while Kate Woodbury is on reduced hours, approved by the Board of Trustees for 2025.
Room 7 (Year 5 and Year 6) - Nikolai Solia (Director of Religious Education)
Room 8 (Year 7 and Year 8) - Julius Solia (Deputy Principal)
Room 9 (Year 7 and Year 8) - Christine Geraghty
Room 10 (Year 7 and Year 8) - Melissa Braganza
Part-time teachers: Kerry Baughen, Ann Stephen, and Kate Woodbury.
Are you after a career change?
As you know, we have a shortage of teachers across our country. If you hold a tertiary degree and are interested in on-the-job training, please reach out and I can help you with the application process. On-the-job training is a new government initiative. Teaching is such a rewarding job and if you can work in a school like Sacred Heart Cathedral School - job satisfaction is very high.
Have a wonderful week and thank you for al the support you give our staff.
Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School