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- Greetings
- Weekly Update from Bernadette Murfitt
- School Prayer
- 2021 Term Dates
- Meet the Teacher and Curriculum Information on Thursday (11th February)
- Senior Pool Party on Thursday (25th February)
- Congratulations
- 2021 Student Councillors
- Touch Rugby
- Summer Netball - Years 3 and 4
- Summer Soccer Results
- Please Return Forms
- We Need Your Help?
- Subway Orders Starts on 17th February
- Save the Date for Dine and Dance - 13th March
- Must Wear Sunhats and Correct School Uniform
- Second Hand Uniform Items Wanted
- Uniform Survey
- SchoolAppsNZ
- Switched on Safety
- Netsafe
- Free Milk
- Parish Cathedral Restoration Fundraising
- Trash Free Tuesday
- Baking
- Music Lessons
- Marrzipan Drama Classes
- Tennis Lessons
- School Bank Details
Hello, Kia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Mabuhay, Ciao, Kia Orana, Ahalan, Kon-nichiwa, Ni hao, Selam, Xin chao, Bonjour, Bula, Dzien/dobry, Nee how, Shalom, Dia duit, Mauri, Cead Mile Failte, Halo, Privet/Zdravstvuite, Привіт.
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
We have had such a great start to the school year. Our students have been loving re connecting with each other and welcoming new students to our school community. Our staff have a real spring in their step after a great break over summer. We all know what we have to focus on in terms of being nimble and flexible in our new COVID world. Don't forget to scan as you come into school.
You may have read in the media lately about the teaching of Mathematics in New Zealand Schools. At Sacred Heart Cathedral School we use a combination of modern and traditional approaches when teaching mathematics. Modern being that we teach only a couple of strategies to solve problems. Teaching too many strategies can confuse learners. We really push the learning of basic facts so they are committed to memory ensuring students can recall these quickly. Our traditional approach also includes frequent Mathematical teaching and opportunties for revision, recording and book work. We provide valuable time for our students to practise what they have learnt.
Last night our staff attended the 2021 Commissioning Mass at St Mary's of the Angels. Cardinal John gave a very simple message and that was one of being genuine in our care for others. This manaakitanga will be my mantra for both my personal and professional life this year.
We are looking forward to Beach day this Friday at Oriental Bay.
Book your babysitter for March 13th Dine and Dance at Marist St Pats Clubrooms.
Looking forward to seeing you all at our "Meet the Teacher and Curriculum Information" sessions tomorrow.
Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt,
Principal, Sacred Heart Cathedral School
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.
TERM 1: Wednesday 3 February – Friday 16 April
Public holidays: Waitangi Day 6 February, observed Monday 8 February
Easter: Good Friday 2 April, Easter Monday 5 April
Easter Tuesday 6 April (a school holiday)
School holidays: Saturday 17 April – Sunday 2 May (includes ANZAC day 25 April)
TERM 2: Monday 3 May – Thursday 8 July
Teacher only day - Friday 11 June as part of the Accord (school closed)
Public holiday: Queen’s birthday – Monday 7 June
Accord Day for Kahui Ako – Friday 9 July (school closed)
School holidays: Saturday 10 July – Sunday 25 July
TERM 3: Monday 26 July – Friday 1 October
School holidays: Saturday 2 October – Sunday 17 October
TERM 4: Monday 18 October – Tuesday 14 December
Teacher only day – Friday 22 October as part of the Accord (school closed)
Public holiday: Labour Day 25 October
You will have an opportunity to meet your child's teacher and hear an overview of what the year will look like in terms of learning and curriculum delivery.
There will be 2 sessions:
3.15pm and 4.30pm.
The Junior sessions will be held upstairs in the library.
Middle sessions will be in Room 6 (middle floor middle classroom).
Senior sessions will be held in Room 9 (top floor middle classroom).
Our Senior Pool Party had to be scheduled on a Thursday this year due to Thorndon Pool not being available on a Friday for Swim Club. The later time is due to Johnsonville Pool rescheduling swimming lessons to Thorndon Pool. We decided to go with the date of Thursday, 25th February as it is a great opportunity for our Senior School parents to meet each other and it would conclude the Senior Outdoor Education Week.
We are able to have a sausage sizzle from 5.30pm at Thorndon Pool - this will be provided by Parents and Friends.
Pool entry will be paid for by Parents and Friends as well. If your child would like to use the spa, we ask that families pay for their own spa pass.
Thanking you all and we are looking forward to our Pool Party.
Congratulations to Ahena Rm 8, who has been selected to represent NZ Barbarians at the New Zealand Tag Football Incorporated Junior Oceania Cup 2021.
Junior Oceania Cup 2021 is an International Tag Tournament and will be held at Pullman Park, Takanini, Auckland from Friday, 5th March to Sunday, 7th March 2021.
Well done Ahena and we wish you all the best for the upcoming international tournament!
Congratulations to the following students for gaining a place in this year's Student Council: Owen Rm 8, Ahena Rm 8, Carlos Rm 8, Laika Rm 8, Harley Rm 9, Charlotte Rm 9, Ryder Rm 10, Taylah Rm 8, Kerys Rm 9 and Irene Rm 10.
Thank you to all the students who stood. It is great to have so many offering to lead in the syndicate. The winners are voted on by their peers and the staff. We look forward to your ideas and efforts this year!
Touch rugby starts on Wednesday, 24th of February, Week 4, Term 1 between 3.45pm and 6pm. All games will be played at Wakefield Park in Island Bay. We will be enrolling teams from Year 3 to 8. There is always a place for new players. Touch is a great game for both girls and boys.
18Dec20 Game:
Sacred Heart Shooting Stars vs The A-Team won 2-0.
Sacred Heart Strikers vs Northland Vipers lost 1-8.
Sacred Heart Tigers vs Jedi Warriors draw at 2.
29Jan21 Game:
Sacred Heart Shooting Stars vs Northland Young Champs lost 2-3.
Sacred Heart Strikers vs Wilderbeast lost 1-2.
Sacred Heart Tigers vs The Phoenix lost at 0-2.
05Feb21 Game:
Sacred Heart Shooting Stars vs Cardinal Dragons won 3-0.
Sacred Heart Strikers vs Lightening Strikes lost 0-4.
Sacred Heart Tigers vs Kosmic Kobras lost at 1-3.
We are updating our records. Please return your emergency/permission form and cyber safety form so we can check our information is correct. In case you missed receiving a copy, please see attached file.
We have a few small school events where we need you help.
Giving up a little bit of time will really help our school and you will get to know other members of our fantastic school community.
Due to the store flooding that happened last week, the Mulgrave Street is closed this week. Orders will resume online next Wednesday, 17th February and the following Wednesdays each week before 9.00am. The subway lunches will be dropped off at school before lunchtime. Instructions on how to order are in the flyer below.
Keep Saturday, 13 March free for the SHCS Dine and Dance! This will be the major fundraising event for 2021 so we look forward to your support through your attendance. This will be a great night out so bring friends and family to enjoy some live music.
Sunhats are required at Terms 1 and 4. No caps please. Sunhats can be purchased from school for $15.00.
School shoes are worn to and from school. Sports shoes can be worn at play and lunch time.
No hoodies or coloured jackets, including netball hoodies.
Jewellery – crosses, culturally significant pieces and keepers. No nail varnish.
Let's all commit to ensuring our students are great ambassadors for our school.
Our second hand uniform items have been depleted. If you have any second hand uniform items that your child/children have grown out of, that are still in good condition and would be happy to donate it to the school, please drop it off to the school office. We are especially interested in summer dresses, any size. We are encouraging parents who take second hand uniform items to donate them back to the school once their children have grown out of them.
Many thanks.
Please click the link - Uniform Survey
The school uses SchoolAppsNZ to communicate with parents. Please download this app if you haven't yet done so. Instructions are contained in the flyer below.
The Switch on Safety filter is simply applied by changing the DNS settings on a student’s device. This blocks unsafe websites such as those with scams, malicious software and inappropriate content, and our filtering technology automatically adds unsafe websites as they arise.
Parents can apply this free filter to their children’s devices . Introduced for the first day of Term 2 2020, the filter had been downloaded by 25,028 households to one or more of their children’s devices by the end of the Term, with blocks on 2.8 million unsafe websites and just under 500,000 online threats.
Keep an eye on this website. It is so practical and very helpful for families.
If you would like some Fonterra milk from our Milk in Schools Programme, we have a few cartons to give away.
Please let the office know if you would like some milk.
Join us for an evening of culinary delights. As part of the fundraising drive for the earthquake strengthening of our Cathedral, a special Multicultural Fundraising Dinner will be held at St. Patricks College Hall, 581 Evans Bay Parade on Saturday, 27th February 2021 at 7:00pm (non-alcoholic drinks will be served).
Our dinner organising committee will bring you special treats from across many cultures - Malaysian, Sri Lankan, Chinese cuisines and much more. Only $50 per person. Special family rate available for those with young children.
A special raffle will take place at the event with prizes to be won.
Get your tickets after Mass or contact Frank at the Cathedral Parish Office or Bing Fernandes on 021-279-7474. All proceeds will go to our Cathedral reopening campaign.
We are looking for businesses and/or individuals who would be happy and willing to sponsor various aspects of the fundraising dinner. Please contact Bing if you wish to learn more about how to support this event.
This year we are going to have a go at "Trash Free Tuesday." We as a school will try and decrease the waste that we are contributing to the landfill. We would like our students on a Tuesday to try and not bring gladwrap to school. Try and use small containers from home or a lunchbox with compartments. Throughout the year, we will give tips and tricks for reducing packaging. It is important that we all do our bit for the environment.
Piano Lessons
Helen Huang teaches piano to students during lunch break or after school for $30.00 per lesson. If you would like your child to take lessons, please contact Helen directly be emailing her: yatinghuang0907@gmail.com.
Marrzipan Drama - Self-Confidence classes at Sacred Heart. Spaces Available for Term 1 2021!
Marrzipan have gained a huge reputation in New Zealand for the development of shy children, especially those with anxiety, autism and selective mutism. Saying that, this is a class for the super crazy and dramatic types too, as we focus on positive leadership and social skills.Our classes focus on inner and outer self-confidence, and are super fun and exciting for children. Parents are kept up to date with weekly emails about what’s been covered in class and why, as well as what you can work on at home. We have two awesome showcases at the end of every term too, so you can see your child’s development first hand as they perform in one of our termly productions.
Spaces are limited to 10-14 students, to sign up for a non-obligatory trial lesson - please register your interest by emailing josh@marrzipandrama.co.nz. See you there!
Nga mihi,
Josh Evans
Wellington Representative
Marrzipan - Igniting the You in You
022 436 5608
josh@marrzipandrama.co.nz
www.marrzipandrama.co.nz
Tony Naughton comes into school each Wednesday at lunchtime to take children for tennis lessons. If you are interested in enrolling your child for tennis lessons, please email Tony: tnsquash@gmail.com or phone him on (04) 384 5233. First lesson starts on Friday 12 February 2021.
School Bank Account Details:
Account name: Sacred Heart Cathedral School Board of Trustees (Thorndon)
Account number: 12-3140-0325505-00
The above is for payment for any school related costs, sunhats or After School Care.
For payments, please use for the school reference - your child's surname and 'sch xpns' if it's a payment for school related costs, or your child's surname and 'sunhat' if it's a payment for a sunhat, or your child's name and 'ASC' if it is a payment for After School Care.
Parents & Friends Account Details:
Account name: Sacred Heart Parents and Friends
Account number: 12-3140-0397242-00
This account is for payments relating to raffles, fundraising, quiz night and netball subs. As above, please use for the school reference - your child's surname and what the payment is for.