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.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

I hope you and your families are all well.  There is nothing like an announcement from the Prime Minister at 9pm on a Saturday night to keep us all on our toes.  Our students are so responsive when we change levels.  Please remember during Alert 2 to drop/pick up at the gate or scan the QR code.

We had a beautiful Mihi Whakatau last Thursday to welcome new families to Sacred Heart Cathedral School.  Special thanks to Whaea Rangimoeroa who guided the staff around tikanga.  We were very proud of our student speakers and the singing by all students.  Thank you also to Adele who organised and served morning tea with our student council.

Our "Pool Party" for our Year 7 and 8 students was great success despite it getting a little chilly.  Thanks to Nicola for running the BBQ and keeping everyone well fed.

We were truly blessed to have a perfect evening for "Wheels Night" and such a great turn out from our Sacred Heart Cathedral School families.  Thanks Geraldine and Amanda for all your work on evening.

Both the Pool Party and Wheels Night are great ways for us to connect as a school community.

During the past fortnight, I have spent time in all classrooms.  The school feels really settled.  The students are loving being back and the classrooms are reflecting what learning has happened over the past few weeks.

Please continue to give us feedback so we can make Sacred Heart Cathedral School a thriving environment for your whānau.

During the month of March, we offer Prayers to St Joseph.

Blessed Joseph to us all.  Guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil.  Amen.

This Friday, 5th March is a mufti day.  Please bring an Easter treat for our Easter raffle.  Thank you.

Arohanui,

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

At Sacred Heart Cathedral School, we are all trying to be people of peace and justice. 

Respect, Responsibility and Safety are always our key areas that we believe will make our school a safe place for everyone.

Each class has unpacked these expectations and have created a class treaty.  On Friday, we shared these in a beautiful Liturgy.

The Student Council is holding an Easter Colouring Competition and hope to receive as many entries as possible.  There will be a Junior, Middle and Senior category with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for each syndicate.  The student council will be giving the teachers pictures for colouring in.  If your child is interested in entering this competition, they need to ask their teacher for a picture.  Entries need to be labelled with your name and class.  The competition closes on 17th of March.  We look forward to seeing these amazing entries and the Student Council will judge and announce winners on the 19th of March.

Our student council are running a breakfast club for students on Tuesdays from 8.10am in the After School Care room.  Weetbix and milk will be available.  This is sponsored by Fonterra.

3rd March 2021

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Thorndon

Wellington

Kia ora koutou.

On Thursday, 18^th March, the school is going to visit Pipitea Marae.  The purpose of the day is to increase the children’s knowledge of marae protocol and tikanga.  It is also an opportunity to further develop an understanding of tuakana/teina, as the older children will be caring for the younger children in cross-class grouped activities.  We are excited to visit Pipitea Marae as it allows us to further develop relationships with our local marae and it is an opportunity for our children to know more about early Poneke history.

Should we still be at Covid Alert Level 2, this event will not happen and we will inform you of this closer to the time.

We will need assistance from parents to help walk the children to and from the marae. We will be leaving school at 9.15am and returning from the marae at 1.45pm.  Parents are also welcome to stay on and join us with different activities.

If you are able to offer any help, please fill in the form below and return it to your child’s class teacher.

This is going to be a wonderful experience for all staff and students at Sacred Heart Cathedral School and we are very grateful for your help.

Ngā mihi.

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

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I am able to help with walking the children to and from the marae  Yes/No

Name_____________________________________ Email:________________________________

Child’s Name ______________________________  Phone________________________________

Thank you to parents who have already completed this form.  We are still waiting on a few families who have not yet completed this and would appreciate you doing so as soon as possible.  Thank you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kXd3H8TqhtRBY4wjDGZNuAaWVKCjJgwD5MzAQWTrSCw/edit

Liturgy Leaders

L-R

Back Row:  Seth R8, Sophie C R9, Jorja R9, Claudia R10, Lila A R9, Ahena R8, Oli R9, Iliana R9, Harmony R10, Zachary D R8, TJ R9.

Front Row:  Sammy B R8, Joaquin R8, Keiffer R8, Laika R8, Jessica R9, Charlotte R9, Toaiva R10, Owen R8, Tim R9, Varius R9, Ryder R10, Felix R9.

Student Council

L-R:  Zachary R8, TJ R9, Daniel R9, Claudia R10, Felix R9, Anika R8, Oli R9.

Easter Hamper Raffle

On Friday, 5th March, we are holding a mufti day and instead of a gold coin donation, we are asking children to bring one item to go in our Easter Hamper.  This can be something sweet or an Easter ornament.  We ask that no hot cross buns or preishable items be donated.  The hampers will then be raffled off.  Money raised from this raffle will go towards enhancing our external and internal school environment.

5 tickets at $2 per ticket was sent home with instructions attached to the envelope.  Raffle closes on Thursday, 25th March and winners will be drawn on Monday, 29th March and will be announced in the school newsletter on Wednesday, 31 March.

Thank you for your support.

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Tutor Reading

CAN YOU HELP?

Please see flyer below and either email Ms Scarlett, elinor@sacred-heart.school.nz or download and print the flyer and complete the form at the bottom of the page.  Thank you.

26 February Game:

Sacred Heart Shooting Stars vs Karori Kakas won 9-0.  Player of the day - Leon (Rm6).

Sacred Heart Strikers vs Northland Pixies loss 0-1.  Player of the day - Zoe (Rm5).

Sacred Heart Tigers won by default.

Take some time to explore this website.  There are so many fantastic ideas to support your and your whānau.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X5FtmpUFy9FoAoQzX4a4q4PlrjdugvNCElEjndE7Y2o/edit

Check out our latest fundraiser.

Casual vacancy for a parent representative

A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected parent representative.

The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.

If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Request for a by-election should be sent to:

Presiding member (chair) Suzanne Adair

Sacred Heart Cathedral School Board

12 Guildford Terrace

Thorndon

Wellington

by: 23 March 2021

Entertainment Publications have launched a brand new app making it easier to use and navigate.  Money raised from this fundraiser will be used to enhance our school's external and internal environment.

The school uses SchoolAppsNZ to communicate with parents or you can get in touch with us by the messages side tab or absentee icon.  Please download this app if you haven't yet done so.  Instructions are contained in the flyer below.

SchoolAppsNZ_Flyer.pdf

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SchoolAppsNZ_Message_Image.pdf

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Once you have downloaded the app, you can customize the alerts that you receive from us by clicking on the 'Alert Subscriptions' from the drop down menu,  then tick the corresponding house, classroom and year level that your child is in. See photos below.

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.

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