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,

Today, we celebrate Catholic Schools Day.  We were very fortunate to have a wonderful group of Liturgy Leaders who were able to share with all students the importance of Catholic Schools.  I am truely grateful for the position I have here at Sacred Heart Cathedral School.  I love my job and I am inspired by the staff, students and whānau that I come into contact with everyday.  Here is a beautiful karakia representing all 13 schools in our Wellington City Catholic Kāhui Ako.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sy_jGGmoR8_fyuInASPc1HNAvvigN3HO/view 

This week is also Mental Health Awareness week.  There has been so much in the media that supports us all.

This week is all about connecting with the people in our lives and creating space for conversations about mental health and wellbeing.  Whether it's checking in with a friend, having a kōrero over some kai or saying hello to a passerby, a little chat can go a long way.

When life gets busy it's easy to forget to check in with the people in our lives, but having a kōrero with others nurtures our relationships and helps us to feel happy, connected and secure.  Over time, chats help us to understand each other better and ensure we have people we can count on when times are tough.

Asking your child to tell you 3 things they are grateful for is a great start.

Iti te kupu, nui te oranga

A wealth of life can be found in a few words.

Next term, we will be in summer uniform.  This includes a sunhat.  We have a small selection of sunhats (9 pcs - small; 1 pc - large; and 14 pcs - extra large) available for sale here at school for $15.00 each.  For all your uniform requirements, please head down to NZ Uniforms on Thorndon Quay.  You are most welcome to help yourself to any of our second hand stock as well.

Have a well earned break over the holiday period.  Thank you for all you do for our school.

Arohanui,

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Please find attached our Grandparents Liturgy.  We are unable to share this face to face at Alert Level 2.  We look forward to inviting our Grandparents into our school and for afternoon tea once we are back at Alert Level 1. Special thanks for your understanding regarding this.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VvAmC6OKYodZpYQhXKSCGM4Uq1vKFfrx-2iFl8oi_YA/edit?usp=sharing

Yesterday, the Filipino community celebrated the Feast of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz.

Our Filipino students shared their cultural attire with the rest of the school.

We are looking forward to celebrating Tokelau Language Week - 24 October 2021 to 30 October 2021.

We are asking for our students of Pacific decent to share an artefact/photo/item of clothing that represents culture across the Pacific Islands that we can display outside our library. Please have all items at school by the 2 November.

At our staff meeting on Monday, our staff looked very carefully at Pasifika student data at Year 7 and 8 level from the Wellbeing at School Survey.  The students have given the staff feedback that will enhance future learning.  We are grateful for the honest feedback.

Tomorrow and every Thursday during term 4, our student council will be selling mini lemonade ice blocks for $1.00 each to help raise funds for the 2022 School Camp for Years 7 & 8 students. Please have the correct amount of money to reduce the need for change. Thank you.

If you have any second hand uniform items that your child has grown out of which you are happy to donate to the school, please drop it off to the school office.  We are particularly interested in any summer dresses, but any second hand uniform items would be appreciated.  Thanking you in advance.

Because we are unable to run Breakfast Club at Level 2, we have Weetix to give away and Long life milk.

Please let the office know if you would like any.

Registrations are now open for Kelly Sports summer soccer (5 aside) which takes place in terms 4 and 1 on Friday afternoons at Ian Galloway Park in Wilton.

The season is from 22 October to 10 December (and again in term 1 from 28 January to 1h March 2022).  Games start at 3.45pm for the juniors.  Approximate cost per play is $100 for the whole season.

If your child is interested, please contact Suzanne suzanneadair@hotmail.com for years 1-4.

We are also looking for a team manager for the junior team so please mention in the email if you are interested in doing this.

KELLY CLUB HOLIDAY PROGRAMME & KELLY SPORTS FOOTBALL & NETBALL HOLIDAY PROGAMMES

KELLY CLUB OCT HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.

This programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned: Dragons & Unicorns Day, Arty Party Day, Under the Sea Day and Battle Royale Day.  We have heaps of fun craft, lots of games, cooking and trips to Wellington Zoo and Mini Golf!

Kelly Club is available at: Churton Park School, Amesbury School, West Park School, Island Bay School, Kelburn Normal School
To enrol www.kellyclub.co.nz, email  adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or ph. 04 972 7201

FOOTBALL MORNING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME (Yrs. 1–6) Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Wilton (all weather indoor surface). 

Perfect for beginners and those just wanting to have fun!  Come along and improve technique, knowledge and learn more about the basic skills of "The Beautiful Game" (Football). 

We will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling, shooting but most importantly having as much fun as possible!
Cost for the 3 days is $95 or $36 per day.
Week 1 - Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, Week 2 – Tues, Weds, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm

NETBALL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – RAROA NORMAL INTERMEDIATE, JOHNSONVILLE

WEEK 2 - Tues, Weds, Thurs 9am-12pm
Years 1-4 - These sessions will work on improving basic netball skills and start to develop technical and tactical knowledge in accordance with the Future Ferns programme. Children will improve their passing, shooting, spacial awareness and defensive skills.
Years 5-8 - These sessions will work on sharpening the basics like passing and shooting and we will learn to develop a better understanding of the 7 aside game and the different positional roles.
We use fun games and drills to develop and challenge young players focusing on the key skill areas of their level of development while also having fun!

Cost for the 3 days is $95 or $36 per day.

SUMMER SERIES FOOTBALL AND NETBALL COMPETITION 2020/2021 – IAN GALLOWAY PARK, WILTON

Get your friends together and enter a team into the Kelly Sports Summer Football or Summer Netball Competition.    Held on Fridays from 3.45pm for children 5 years plus.  A great way to introduce players to the sport in a fun, social environment or for your football/netball winter teams to continue playing and keeping active over summer.  8 weeks prior to Xmas and 8 weeks after Xmas.  Prize giving after each round with “Player of the Day” certificates.  Come along and enjoy a family atmosphere.  Competition starts on 22 October 2021.

Go to www.kellysports/netball2021 or www.kellysports.co.nz/football2021 to register your team.

For full details visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201. 

TENNIS HOLIDAY CAMPS - OCTOBER 2021

Evolve Tennis Coaching is running a tennis-specific holiday programme during the October school holidays at Khandallah Tennis & Squash Club and Thorndon Tennis and Squash Club. The camps will run from 9am-12pm on the dates specified. For further information or to book please contact Evolve Tennis Coaching on 479 1386 or info@evolvetenniscoaching.co.nz

We know you love your kids, but how great would it be if you could get them away from screens and outside enjoying some adventure-based nature play these school holidays. That is basically what Wilderkids is all about. 

It's for kids aged 5-12 who have a fondness, a curiosity about the big wide world around them. Based at Innermost Gardens in Matairangi / Mount Victoria, kids spend their days exploring, learning, making and playing. 

Date: 4 to 16 October 2021 from 8.30 am to 3.15 pm.

Cost: $56 per day and there’s a 10% discount for full week bookings.

If you or your child has a Community Services Card, you can go in the draw to win a $10 spot - click here to go in the draw

Take care!
From all of us at Sustainability Trust 

The Circus Hub Holiday Programme

Inspiring passion for circus arts

11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington, 6021

E: info@circus.org.nz W: www.circus.org.nz  

Please note: This inbox is only monitored every alternate weekday. There may be a delay replying to your message. Thank you for your patience!

To book for classes, please visit https://www.circus.org.nz/how-to-book
To be added to our mailing list; please go to our website, scroll down and click subscribe.

SUNSHINE DRAMA

Sunshine Drama offers creative drama and singing classes in a supportive, fun and action packed learning environment. Sessions engage and challenge imaginative minds to build acting or singing techniques and ability, whilst growing student confidence, communication and social skills. Our timetable provides classes for students aged 4-16 years and runs after school and on Saturdays. For further information, enrolments or to arrange a free trial class, visit sunshinedrama.com  or contact Jenae 0274 380 533 / sunshinedrama.nz@gmail.com.

Jenae Ryan

W   www.sunshinedrama.co.nz

Ph  0274 380 533

E    sunshinedrama.nz@gmail.com

F    www.facebook.com/sunshinedramanz

TOYMAKER WORKSHOPS

TOYMAKER kids workshops are back these school holidays! Experience hands-on work with real tools, make amazing wooden toys, learn important skills, and collaborate with other children! All classes are limited to 6 children only - book early: www.toymaker.co.nz/book-online

Thank you in advance!

Regards

Martin

mobile: 0211 52 77 93

MARRZIPAN HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

Not sure what to do with your little human these school holidays?

Never fear, Marrzipan is here! Between Monday 4 October – Friday 8 October we will be running our Marrzipan Holiday Workshop at the Wellington Cadet Centre.

 

Joshuwawa and Danosaur will be running 5 days of action-packed, game-filled, crazy-fun Marrzipan madness. Your little human gets to make their own character, create a play from scratch, and perform it to friends and family. Can't make all 5 days? No problem! We accept one-off bookings or scattered dates too.

Register at https://marrzipandrama.co.nz/holiday-drama-workshops/ or get in touch with Josh at Josh@marrzipandrama.co.nz.