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,

Mālō e lelei.

This week as a school, we are celebrating Tongan Language week and Social Justice week. To those families who are of Tongan descent, we wish you a wonderful week of celebration.

This year’s theme for Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week - is:Ke Tu'uloa 'a e lea faka-Tonga 'i Aotearoa, which means Sustaining the Tonga Language in Aotearoa.

Social Justice Week 2022 focuses on the topic of racism. WHAKAKĀHORETIA TE KAIKIRI. KOTAHI ANŌ TĀTOU I ROTO I TE KARAITI / SAY NO TO RACISM. WE ARE ONE IN CHRIST. As we journey through this Social Justice Week the key question for each of us to reflect on is: “how are we becoming one in Christ?”

Welcome to Nikolai, who started in Room 1 on Monday. Nikolai has siblings at our school already and we are sure that during your time at Sacred Heart Cathedral School, you will make lifelong friends.

Deputy Principal 2023

The Sacred Heart Cathedral School Board appointed Mr Julius Solia as Deputy Principal, starting at the beginning of the 2023 school year. We look forward to supporting Julius in his new role at our school. We are also grateful to Miss Cranney who has acted as Deputy Principal this year while we recruited for a permanent Deputy Principal and to Mrs. Woodbury and Mrs. Stephen who have all taken on additional duties throughout the 2022 school year. We are so fortunate at Sacred Heart Cathedral School with our team who are all so committed to our school and ensuring our students receive the very best.

Next week, 12-18th September is Māori Language Week. As a school, we are committed to helping to ensure we celebrate and grow in te reo. Let’s celebrate our beautiful te reo language and challenge ourselves to use te reo in our everyday interactions.

Wishing you all a fabulous week. Just a quick reminder that term 3 ends on Thursday, 29th September as staff have an accord day on Friday.

Ofa ke ke ma'u ha 'aho fiefia.

(May you have a cheerful day.)

Arohanui,

Bernadette Murfitt

Tumuaki

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Exciting News – Outdoor Canopy!

Kia ora koutou.

We are very excited to announce that a significant building project has been approved by the Archdiocese and work will commence shortly on the building of an outdoor canopy.

As you will know, because we do not have a school hall, we are reliant on the use of St Mary’s Hall and Connolly Hall (which does not have the capacity for the whole school) for things like Kapa Haka, liturgies etc.

The canopy will allow for whole school gatherings in most weather (apart from on the windiest/wettest days!), outdoor play space on drizzly days, and an outdoor learning space.

With many thanks to Bernadette for having the vision for this outdoor space a number of years ago and to the Archdiocese for helping us to get approval for this project using the Essential Property Maintenance Package.

We hope that the canopy will be built and ready to use by the start of term 4. 

Ngā mihi nui,

Suzanne Adair 

Father's Day Liturgy will be held on Friday, 9th of September at 9:00am at St Mary's School Hall followed by morning tea in the school library.

We look forward to seeing you there.

We have Sosaia (Rm 2) sharing his knowledge about Tonga and Rm 1 made beautiful artwork.

Room 2:

The theme for Social Justice Week 2022 focuses on the topic of racism.

WHAKAKĀHORETIA TE KAIKIRI. KOTAHI ANŌ TĀTOU I ROTO I TE KARAITI / SAY NO TO RACISM. WE ARE ONE IN CHRIST.

Our School Gospel Value for the next 5 weeks is Patience/Manawanuitanga

Patience is quiet hope and trust, expecting things to turn out all right. Patience is being calm when difficult things happen. It means showing
acceptance when you or others make mistakes. Patience is doing something now so that later it will bear fruit, like planting a seed and waiting for it to grow. Patience
is a commitment to the future.

What Patience/Manawanuitanga looks like at SHCS:

Waiting your turn, listening attentively to others. Using a calm voice. Being inclusive.

Years 1 – 5: Understand you won’t miss out if you’re not first. We have to be patient with others and know that many things take time to achieve.

Years 6 – 8: Treat others how you would like to be treated, understand the importance of being a good listener, stand back and observe, develop an
understanding of peers who take longer to master skills, and understanding we can’t all be good at the same things.

Romans 12:12 “Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.”

A national commemorative event to mark the 50^th anniversary of the Māori language petition (Te Petihana) being presented will be held at Parliament on 14 September.

Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson says the public event recognises the te reo Māori champions behind Te Petihana in 1972 and how their bravery and work ignited the Māori language movement.

“Rangatahi from Ngā Tamatoa, Te Reo Māori Society and Te Huinga Rangatahi, supported by kaumātua, presented over 30,000 signatures calling for te reo Māori to be taught in all schools. This was a pivotal moment in our country’s history and deserves recognition,” Willie Jackson said.

“It may be hard for some people to believe but 50 years ago te reo Māori was in grave danger of dying out.

“There were no kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa, wānanga, Māori media or much Māori used anywhere outside of rural Māori communities. Te Reo Māori wasn’t even an official language.

“We have made great progress to revitalise and embed te reo Māori into our daily lives. We have Māori in our schools, and Māori Language Day became Māori language week that over a million New Zealanders celebrate each year.

The national commemoration event will be held at Parliament on 14 September from 11:30am to 1:00pm and include formal speeches, live music, free kai and a shared Māori language moment at midday. Those who can’t attend can watch the commemoration event via Whakaata Māori livestream.

A Māori Language Petition 50^th Anniversary Exhibition at Te Puna Foundation Gallery, National Library will open on Wednesday 14 September until 3 December 2022.

https://www.reomaori.co.nz/petihana

Thank you to the parents/caregivers who have already paid for their child's camping fee. You can still deposit your payment to the school account:

Account Name: Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Account Number: 12-3140-0325505-00

Reference: Child's Name and "Camp"

Only a week's time now until we head off to camp. Attached to this email is a suggested list of clothing/equipment. We will also hand a paper copy to students and talk them through the items. 

If you don't have a sleeping bag, please let your class teacher know. We will be able to organise one. Old clothing is best - students need practical, warm clothing for busy days outside. Gumboots are highly reccommended. A decent raincoat is essential.

Students will need morning tea and lunch for Day One only. We have told the students no junk food! They get plenty of yummy food - morning and afternoon teas and supper plus there is always fruit available.

Please let us know if you have any concerns or questions - ann@sacred-heart.school.nz

Rooms 9 & 10:
We need to borrow some desk fans for a technology project. Could you please let us know, if you have one that we can borrow for a short time.

The student council are organising a sausage sizzle this Friday, 9th September for $2.00 each. The proceeds will go to the Year 8 Yearbook.

Please let Cathy or Frances know if any of your contact details have changed so we can update our database. Please email office@sacred-heart.school.nz or call (04) 472 4047.

Father James has asked our school to support the Cathedral with its final stages of strengthening.

Each family will be given an envelope with 5 raffle tickets to sell. Each ticket is worth  $2.00. The envelope contains raffle tickets valuing $10.00.

If you are unable to sell the tickets, please return the envelope to the school.

Father James has sourced a wonderful prize of a meal for six at La Bella Italia worth $570.00.

The second prize and third prizes will be gift hampers, with the second prize including a $50 New World voucher. All prizes will also come with 2 bottles of wine also donated by Father James. 

Raffle tickets need to be returned by Tuesday, 27th September as the raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, 28th September. 

This is a great opportunity for Sacred Heart Cathedral School to support our Parish.

Please return tickets and money to school as soon as possible. 

BASKETBALL:

Sacred Heart Ninjas vs St Ants Chargers loss 18-23. Player of the day was awarded to Lyla Room 5.

To purchase an entertainment book, please click on this link.

Register now for Softball 5 - 14 years at https://www.sporty.co.nz/jvillesc/ or contact johnsonvillejuniorsoftball@gmail.com, by Friday 30^th September 2022. Check out Johnsonville Softball Club on Facebook, or contact Sue on 027 2760644 for more information.

Why not also come and join us for:

Have a go day!

Sunday, 18^th September 2022:

• Newlands Intermediate
• 12pm until 1pm
• Free Sausage sizzle for kids!
• New & existing players welcome

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tracey Wharakura

Manager, Student Success|Mata Eke Panuku

Centre for Student Success | Tītoko

Kelly Sports Summer Soccer - LAST CALL FOR PLAYERS!

Kia ora rā! 

Love Tennis - Talavera Tennis Club, 148 Glenmore Street.

11th September 11am - 4pm 

The annual open day for all NZ tennis clubs is called Love Tennis and your local club, Talavera Tennis Club is part of the action.

It's a free, open day for everyone - all ages and stages of tennis from newbie to experienced. So let your friends know to drop in.

Racquets supplied, BBQ sausages, giveaways and lots of fun for children and adults. National prize draw - you could win a trip for two to the 2023 ASB Classic in Auckland.

Talavera Tennis Club is a community-focused club with two beautiful courts located in the heart of Wellington.  We have many members who play casually, and we also offer club sessions, coaching and private lessons. We have a number of junior and senior interclub teams.

For updates, keep an eye on our Facebook page and also our new Talavera website.

We hope to see you there!

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: Time Travellers Day, Kiwiana Day, Spy Academy, Island Gateway Day, Top Speed Day plus trips to Awesome Bounce, Space Place, Roller Skating and Wellington Museum.

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

FOOTBALL MORNING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME (Yrs. 1–8) 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!
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, spatial 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!

SUMMER SERIES FOOTBALL AND NETBALL COMPETITION 2022/2023

Get your friends together and enter a team into the Summer Football (held at Ian Galloway Park or Summer Netball (held at Marsden or Karori Normal School) Competition.    Held on Fridays for children 5 years +.  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 28 October 2022.

Go to www.kellysports/netball2022 or www.kellysports.co.nz/football2022 to register your team.

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201. 

Join us at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve for Conservation Week this weekend 10th – 11th September

To celebrate Conservation Week, we have a weekend full of conservation focused family fun with face painting, sausage sizzle, coffee cart, a pre-loved clothing sale fundraiser and Eel feeding at 11am and 2pm. You can also meet our cheeky birds and rare reptiles with free Expert and Ranger talks on kaka, kereru, kakariki, tuatara, geckos, skinks, ruru and dactylanthus. We’re holding free demonstrations on composting, worm farming, bokashi and pest trapping. See our website https://ngamanu.org.nz for more info.

Nga mihi, 

Katherine Matenga

Visitor Centre & Support Officer

Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

74 Ngā Manu Reserve Road

P O Box 126

Waikanae 5250

Tel:  04 293 4131

www.ngamanu.org.nz

https://www.facebook.com/NgaManuNatureReserve