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,

A warm welcome to Landon who started school on Monday.  We hope you and your family feel welcome and supported, as you start your learning journey.

A reminder that next Frida,y 11th June is a 'Teacher Only Day' so there will be no school for the students on this date.

What a wonderful Liturgy we had to celebrate all our Pasifika cultures at Sacred Heart last Thursday.  The students sang, danced and read beautifully.  It is always lovely to see the little ones supported by the bigger ones!

Special thanks to Jane Regan and Julius Solia for their work preparing students and to the senior students who took a leadership role.  Here are some photos and videos during this lovely occasion.

Last Friday, we were treated to a Samoan author, Dahlia Malaeulu, who shared how she came to write her books.  These are suitable for a big range of ages and will be available for children to read from our library.  Thanks to Kate Woodbury who organised this.

Following on from Pink Shirt Day, we are reminded constantly through the teachings of Jesus to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you".  It should guide all behaviour, with and to others.  During lockdown, we were regularly reminded to be "kind".  Please help us by reinforcing these messages with your children.

We remember the people down South as they struggle to cope with the flooding and cleaning up.

Arohanui,

Christine Geraghty

Acting Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

A reminder that our 2022 enrolments close on 31 July 2021.  If your child has a sibling that you would like to attend Sacred Heart Cathedral School in 2022, please ensure that a completed Enrolment form, Preference Certificate and Attendance Dues form are submitted to the school before 31 July 2021.  The preference certificate needs to be completed and signed by a Bishop's Agent - this would usually be your parish priest.  A copy of your child's baptismal certificate and NZ birth certificate or NZ passport is also needed.  The enrolment pack can be downloaded from the school website: http://www.sacred-heart.school.nz or call the school office for a copy (04) 4724047.

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through term 2.  Where does time go?  I have been very fortunate to have been chasing the sunshine for most of the term.  I have been getting up and heading out for a two hour walk each morning.  Island Bay certainly has lots of great walking tracks.  I have also loved visiting schools and carrying out professional reading for my research project.

I completed the Hawkes Bay Half Marathon in mid May.  What a scorcher of a day it was.  My son, Bede also did the race as well (he was a little quicker than his Mum!!).  I then headed to the far north with my dad Noel, my sister Sophia and baby niece, Sloane.  We stayed in Russell and enjoyed many of the sights and tourist attractions.  

After Russell another Principal colleague who is also on Sabbatical and myself headed over to Pahia on the car ferry.  From Pahia we went on a boat trip discovering spectacular scenery, captivating wildlife while learning New Zealand history.  The next day we headed to Cape Reinga on a very small plane.

Last week, I visited a number of schools.  I have gathered so many wonderful ideas that I look forward to sharing with our staff and students.  After Queen's Birthday, I am going to head down to the South Island with my husband, John.  I will visit my daughter Niamh who is a first year student at Otago University and have also booked a trip to Stewart Island - a place where I have never been.

Special thanks to Cathy, Christine and the team at Sacred Heart Cathedral School who have all been so supportive of my Sabbatical.  I look forward to seeing you all at the start of next term and sharing my observations and new learnings.

Take care and blessings to you all.

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal / Tumuaki

We have been advised that there will be a Paid Union Meeting for primary teachers on the afternoon of Thursday, 24th June 2021.  At this meeting members will vote on the direction and priorities for their 2022 collective agreement renewal campaign.  This Paid Union Meeting is not strike action and the law allows for two Paid Union Meetings each year. 

On 24th June, we ask our parents, where possible, to support teachers by picking children up at the earlier time of 1pm.  School will remain open in the afternoon with supervision for those children who cannot be picked up early.  Please advise Cathy in the office (office@sacred-heart.school.nz) if you are unable to pick up your child early so that supervision can be arranged.  After School Care will operate as normal from 2.40pm.

Suzanne Adair

Chair of Board

suzanneadair@hotmail.com

021 039 7558

WANTED!

We're looking for any contributions for spot prizes on the night so if you have anything you feel might be a desirable item or experience for us to auction on, then please contact Amanda on 027 9399 575 or email amandagregan@hotmail.com.

and don't forget, it's only one week until....

Sacred Heart Cathedral School’s Annual Pub Quiz

Where: Shepherds Arms, Tinakori Road, Thorndon.

When: Thursday (10th June 2021)

Time:   7.30pm start    Cost: $10 per person.

Bank details for internet banking to purchase entry to Quiz Evening:

Account name:  Sacred Heart Parents and Friends

Account Number:  12-3140-0397242-00

Use your name and 'Quiz' as reference for the school.

Bring friends, family or foes.  It'll be a fun night, not to be missed.

Here is some artwork Room 2 have done for Samoan Language Week.

The seniors have looked at a Samoan artist Tuffery, who is a Polynesian artist born in Wellington, to a Samoan mother and Rarotongan and Tahitian father.  He draws on this Pacific Island heritage in his art.  Visiting the Pacific Islands has helped him understand and value his heritage.  Here are some samples of art from Rm 8, 9 and 10 based on the work of Tuffery.

Last week, Wellington Girls put on a gymnastics dance performance for the Middle Syndicate.  There were three groups of performers, we all enjoyed the performances, they even let some kids dance along with them!  It was also a dance competition.  Their groups tried their very best and I thought it was a fantastic performance!  Wellington Girls will be giving the Middle Syndicate gymnastics lessons for the next 6 weeks.  We are all excited that they will be teaching us.

Written by Nina and Bella Room 7

Sacred Heart Pulse Yr5/6 played Mt Cook and won 13:8.

Sacred Heart Ferns Yr7/8 played St Pat's and won 20:12.

Kia ora Sacred Heart Cathedral School!

Thanks to the cooperation of your school and the participation from the parents/guardians on your mailing list, the Wellington City active school travel survey/research project was a success! 

Due to us receiving around a 60% response rate for the survey from the parents/guardians on your mailing list, your school has won the sports prize pack #1.

This prize pack includes:

• x2 cricket bats  
• x2 wickets and stands  
• x1 cricket ball  
• x1 tennis ball  
• x3 Cricket Wellington shirts

I encourage your school to keep participating in research such as this, because without your cooperation my research and my findings would not have been possible.       

I am currently finalising my report and I would love to send you a copy in the next 2-3 months when it is completely final. 

Thank you again for your cooperation with this project.

Best regards,

Zara Molijn

A BIG THANK YOU to all our parents who completed the above survey for Zara.  It is thanks you that the school won this cricket prize pack which Zara presented to our House Captains this morning!

An Online Safety Information Presentation on Tuesday (8th June), 7-8.30pm at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Auditorium.  To register, click on this link:  https://forms.gle/89HVQUQXEqcBGMEv9  For further details see flyers below.

Goodtime Music Academy is taking enrolments for 2021 in-school music lessons now.  If you want your child to be a part of these award winning music lessons, and may not want to commit to taking your child anywhere after school, then in-school lessons may be the solution for you.  Learn in a group setting, and choose between drums, guitar, keyboard, ukulele or try their 'Intro to Music' course.  Please visit www.goodtimemusicacademy.co.nz/learn-at-school to enrol and enquire.  You can also call them on (04) 5682237.  Spaces are limited so get in quick! 

In today’s world, it’s essential for young people to learn how to create technology not just consume it. Coding NZ’s lessons empower students with the tools they need and help give students the best chance at being successful in our increasingly digital age. Extend your child’s awareness and horizons.  Free trial lessons available now at codingnz.com/signup

Experienced Social Worker

Full time role – 37.5 hours per week

Catholic Social Services is seeking an experienced social worker to increase our team based in Wellington

For a copy of the job description or additional information, please email reception@wn.catholic.org.nz  or phone 04 385 8642.

Applications close at 3pm on Tuesday, 8^th June 2021.

Please email your CV and covering letter to reception@wn.catholic.org.nz.

For the first time ever, anybody who purchases a $69.99 Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership valued at $119.99 for FREE!  That’s a $50 saving and access to over 10,000 offers!!!  

This is a limited time offer and has been EXTENDED until Monday, June 14th at 11.59pm NZDT, so be quick!