Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

 As-salaamu ‘alaykum (Peace be upon you)

Dear people of Christchurch,

We hope you are resilient through this crisis,

We pray for those who have passed,

We are thinking of you,

Kia Kaha

Matthew Rm 3 and Eoghan Rm 10

On Monday Greg Foe gave an inspiring speech to the whole school at assembly. Greg has represented Samoa in rugby and is currently in the Wellington Lions. He told us about the history of his country and his career. He told us that no matter how small you are or no matter how big you are you are perfect the way you are.  Talofa Greg Foe  

Toaiva Rm7

Last day for raffle sales this Friday!  Please make sure that all raffle butts are handed in to Cathy in the office by Friday so they can go in the draw!  2 days left to sell tickets.  We have had a great response - a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has sold raffle tickets and supported this fundraiser!!  Wishing everyone the best of luck with the draw!

All families and staff are warmly invited to the Welcome evening that the parish is holding for Fr Doug this Friday 28^th 5.30-7.00pm in the Cathedral foyer.  Please bring a plate of finger food to share. Everyone welcome.

Many thanks and every blessing in Christ,

We are looking for some more volunteers to help spread the load for our Sacred Heart Parish Sunday mass children’s liturgy at St Thomas Moore Church in Wilton.  This is an enjoyable and rewarding role which requires you to be at mass around every 4 – 6 weeks to take the children through the week’s liturgy.  Resources and guidance will be made available for anyone who is interested and I’m happy to be with you during your first 1 – 2 sessions.  It’s fun! Any interested parents please contact Amanda Gregan on 027 9399 575 or amandagregan@hotmail.com

Netsafe is a wonderful website that supports students , parents and teachers . You may find the following link of interest. 

https://www.netsafe.org.nz/screen-time/

Georgia (Rm 3) has lost her named (it has GW on it) summer dress.  She had picked up the wrong dress from ASB last week.  The dress she picked up by mistake is now in the office.  Please check your child's summer dress and if you have Georgia's please return it to her in Room 3.  Thank you.

This year is Board of Trustees election year. 

ELECTION TIMELINE:

08 May:  Close main roll

10 May:  Call for Nominations

22 May:  Close supplementary roll (Noon)

24 May:  Nominations Close (noon)

29 May:  Voting Papers Sent

7 June:  Election Day (voting closes noon)

13 June:  Count Votes

14 June:  Board take Office

Nominations will be invited for the election of 5 parent representatives to the board of trustees.  Any parent of a student who is enrolled full-time at the school on the day that the roll or the supplementary roll for the election closes is eligible to be nominated.  You can nominate yourself and do not require a seconder.  Nomination forms will be sent out to all parents.

A comment from one of our out-going Board members, Joseph Mina:

“All parents only want the best for their children.   We go to great lengths to try to ensure they are set up for a great future.  Six years ago, Bill (the then Principal of

Sacred Heart Cathedral School) asked if I wanted to put my name forward as a candidate in the school Board of Trustees election.  I saw this as “a chance to positively influence my daughter's education and get to know the school".   

I was elected on to the Board of Trustees.   My daughter is now in College and as I step down from the Board, I believe I'll be leaving the school with an excellent Principal and teaching staff, a strong financial position, a robust governance structure, an upgraded school building and premises, and a strong academic programme.  I would encourage any parent interested in becoming a member of the Board of Trustees to give it a go!  Thank you for all your support over the past 6 years.”

Congratulations to Eva Rm 5, who has been awarded a Gold Certificate in Mathletics.  Well done Eva.

"I dressed up as 'Thing 1'.  I drew a picture of 'Green Eggs and Ham'."     Kyla Rm 1

"I dressed up as a character from 'Wacky Wednesday'.  I had different socks on and different shoe on each foot.  We made 'Cat in the Hat' in Rm 2, we coloured in the hat, the bow and his face and we glued it all together."  Hazel Rm 2

"I dressed up as 'Thing 1'.  I drew a picture of 'Green Eggs and Ham' and I made a glueing picture of 'Cat in the Hat'.  After lunch I made Lorax - by gluing coloured card onto white card."  Javi Rm 3.

You are all invited to our school wide celebration of learning on Tuesday 9 April outside on the court.  Students will be sharing their learning through physical activity. Students will be sharing how they look after their mind, body and soul.

There will be some car parking available on the court and afterwards you are welcome to come back up into the school and look through classrooms.

We are grateful to Alan Grant, Religious Education Advisor who spent time with our Liturgy Leaders this week helping plan authentic faith experiences for our school community.

We will once again be selling the Entertainment book as a fundraiser, the book or digital membership costs $65.00 and for each book sold the school receives $13.00.  Money raised from this will go towards purchasing new PE equipment for the children.  Pre-orders will receive 'Early Bird Offers' valued at over $180.00 and can be used straight away.  To qualify for the 'Early bird offer', orders need to be made before Wednesday 27 March.  To pre-order please

Books will be sent home on Tuesday 30 April. If you do not want a book sent home, please reply to the email that Cathy has sent out about this.  

Art Challenge -  Students can participate in the Movin’March Art Challenge! A street scene template of Jack the Kākā’s journey to school has been designed for tamariki to colour in – there’s also space to get extra creative by adding in your own journey to school. Vouchers & Prezzy cards are up for grabs. Full details are here.

Parent Photo Competition

•  Zealandia  has kindly donated  Family pass daily prizes and this week Staglands is our fun Wellington Destination.  Thanks Staglands for your generosity!
•       There are also three adult Micro scooters to give away each Friday as part of our Jack’s Favourite Friday Photo part of this competition. 
• All you need to do is snap a photo of your family’s journey to school during Movin’March, post your photo publicly on Facebook or Instagramwith #movinmarch. T&C’s are here

Share your story

• Have a short story to tell?  How or why did you walk or wheel for the first time (or let your children do this for themselves)?  Were there barriers or benefits you’d like to share? 
• Entrants go in the draw to win a $100 Prezzy card.

Well done Lily, you are amazing.