Dear Parents/Caregivers,

This term we have been having class Masses. Special thanks to Father Doug for this initiative. On Friday Room 6 participated in a beautiful thanksgiving Mass around the theme of creation. Throughout the Mass we all reflected on the marvels and wonders of creation and how we can all commit to being good stewards of the earth. 

Upcoming events:

On Monday 24 June we are having a special assembly for Clare Smyth as she heads back to Ireland for her wedding. You are most welcome to attend at 1.15pm over at St Mary's College.

We are celebrating Matariki with a community breakfast over at St Mary's College at 8 am on Thursday 27th. We have secured sponsorship for this event and will have lots of breakfast treats available. There will be parking available on the court and our Kapa Haka tutors will be singing with our students. Our "Performance Group" will also perform a bracket during breakfast.

Have a great week.

Arohanui

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal, Sacred Heart Cathedral School

On Monday we were supported by Matua David from Pipitea Marae as we welcome new students to our school.

Special thanks to all our students who spoke on our behalf and who sung so beautifully for our guests.

Please remember that School Photos will be taken on Monday 17 June.  All children need to be in full winter uniform, this includes a school tie.

Photo advice notes have been sent home this afternoon.  If you are wanting a sibling or family photo taken, please complete this note and return it to the office by THIS Friday 17 June.  Please note there is no need to return this form if you are not wanting a sibling or family photo.

Each child will have their individual portrait photo taken on Monday as well as a class photo.

Approximately 1-2 weeks after photo day, personalised order forms (for Portraits, Class, and Family photos)will be sent to school in class lots.  Parents order photos online by close date.  Approximately 3 weeks after close date, completed photos will be returned to school in class lots.  Parents who haven't ordered will receive a last chance notice for online orders.

Any questions about photos, please feel free to contact Cathy in the office on 04 4724047, or email cathy@sacred-heart.school.nz

Associate Professor Hon Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban spoke to staff, students and whanau about how education is so important and is the building blocks for life long learning. She also talked about how education is all about sharing for all. For children, staff, trustees, parents it is important that we all share and walk the talk. 

At the end of the Fono Dame Winnie Laban delivered a heart warming message to our students.

" You are our future, you are our leaders.

Aim high, work hard, have fun and have a can do attitude."

Special thanks to Trudi and Sera who organised this event for us and to all families and students who enjoyed a light meal together.

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.

Special thanks to all of our Filipino students who shared their culture with us all by coming to school dressed in traditional Filipino clothing on Independence Day.

On this day in 1898, the Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands in the western Pacific Ocean named after Spanish King Philip II, declared independence from Spain after more than 300 years of colonial rule. Today’s Philippines Independence Day, is celebrated across the islands and in Filipino communities all over the world.

A commemorative ceremony takes place each year in Kawit, in the province of Cavite, where the Declaration of Independence was first read by Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista at the home of General Emilio Aguinaldo, now known as the Aguinaldo Shrine. Besides the public reading of this historic document—in the original Spanish as well as in Tagalog—the first flag raising is reenacted.

The flag itself is a powerful symbol of the independence movement: blue representing truth and justice, red symbolizing patriotism, and white standing for equality. The stars at the flag’s corners represent Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the three main regions of the Philippines. The eight rays surrounding the sun stand for the first eight provinces that battled against Spain.

Independence Day is marked by festive parades particularly in the capital city of Manila that culminates with a speech by the president, followed by a 21-gun salute. Families and friends take advantage of this day as they celebrate  121 years of independence.

" I am proud to be Filipino and being part of a culture that is rich in history." Julianne

" I feel my culture is appreciated by New Zealanders." Larissa

Max Room 9 has lost his black Macpac puffer jacket.  It has LEWER clearly written in black vivid marker on the inside back of the jacket. The inside lining is grey and black.

Jacob also from Room 9 has lost his black Nike raincoat.  It has Nike on the front and Waikanae AFC on the front on the other side, and the Waikanae Football Club crest.

Please check your child's jacket and if you find either of these jackets please return it to Room 9.  Thank you.

Stewardship Breakfast with the Cardinal: 

Wellbeing and developing a positive mind-set  is really important to us all at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. As a staff we are very committed to preparing our students for future learning. We personalise and differentiate learning to support our students in all aspects of their lives. How our students feel about themselves is paramount to how they engage and experience success. Our staff continue to learn about how we can best support our students with learning and development.

There are many layers to wellbeing:

Social wellbeing includes the extent to which we experience positive relationships and connectedness to others.

Physical wellbeing is associated with how we feel physically and enables positive health outcomes through physical activity and and healthcare.

Emotional wellbeing relates to self awareness and emotional regulation. It also includes how we cope with different challenges and is often associated with resilience. An ability to self reflect is an important part of emotional wellbeing.

Cognitive wellbeing is associated with achievement and success. It incorporates how information is processed and how judgements are made. Motivation and persistence combined deepen knowledge and ensure positive learning.

Spiritual wellbeing is when all positive aspects of spirituality are shown in how we live our lives.

Click on the link below and you can see a poster we have created for our students.

The student council will be holding a sausage sizzle on Friday 21 June, from 11.00am-12noon and we are looking for a parent to come in and help supervise the cooking of sausages on the school barbeque.  If you are able to help, please contact Mrs Geraghty email:  christine@sacred-heart.school.nz Thank you.

Mid-Year Learning Conference, bookings now open Monday 1 July and Tuesday 2 July.  Our teachers are currently writing school reports and these will be sent home on Friday 21 June.  Children are welcome to attend with you.  To book a time to meet with your child's teacher please click on the link below and then enter the event code xxyeb:

Congratulations to  Noah A-K Rm 8, has been selected to play in the Western Bays Under 13 Rugby Representative team.  The trial process for making this team is very difficult and Noah was selected from a total of 50 players who trialled.  He will be competing in the Wellington Rugby Union Intra provincial tournament in July, where they will play the best of the best from Wellington, Hutt Valley and Horowhenua-Kapiti.  Well done Noah.

Congratulations to Lynda Rm 8 who has been selected to play in the U12 Marist St Pat's Wellington representative team for Rugby.  Well done Lynda.

Audrey Rm 7 participated in the North Island Synchronised Swimming Competition in Tauranga over the weekend.  Audrey's team was placed 2nd in their category.  Well done Audrey!

Netball Results:  Sacred Heart Jade played St Anne's Sistahs and lost 3-41.  Annie Rm 8 and Liana Rm 10, were awarded 'Players of the Day'.

Sacred Heart Ferns played Mt Cook Sharp Shooters and won 35-5.  Lily W Rm 9, was awarded 'Player of the Day'.

Sacred Heart Emeralds played Hataitai Firebirds and won 8-6.  Estella Rm 10, was awarded 'Player of the Day'.

Sacred Heart Pulse played Ridgway Heights and won 15-4.  Lily A Rm 6 was awarded 'Player of the Day'.

Sacred Heart Sapphires played Seatoun Sapphires and lost 2-8.  Claudia Rm 6, was awarded 'Player of the Day'.

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Please ensure your child comes to school in correct winter uniform. 

For the girls this is: long sleeve white blouse, pinafore (all girls except our Senior girls, Year 7 & 8), skirt (our Senior girls), green jersey, green school tie, knee high black socks or black tights, plain black puffer jacket or raincoat, black school shoes.

For the boys this is:  long sleeve grey shirt, grey shorts or trousers, green jersey, green school tie, long grey socks with 2 green stripes, plain black puffer jacket or raincoat, black school shoes.

We have a number of children not wearing correct school uniform and a number of children not wearing the school tie.  Ties can be purchased from the office and cost $25.00.  Please help us here by ensuring your child leaves home in full winter uniform - thank you.

Please help yourself to second hand uniform in the After School Care room.

Sunshine Drama classes provide a creative and fun learning space for students 4 - 15 years of age. Sessions engage imaginative minds, grow confidence & build communication, performance and social skills. For class information or to arrange a free trial class contact: Jenae 0274 380 533 or visit www.sunshinedrama.co.nz.