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.

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

Welcome to 2025!

A brand-new year, filled with endless opportunities, fresh challenges, and the promise of growth, unity, and success. As we gather again in this special place, our school we are reminded of the strength and beauty of our community.

This year, let us hold fast to our values: love, faith, compassion, and resilience. Together, we will nurture a space where each child feels valued, where every voice is heard, and where our shared faith binds us closer as a whānau.

We return to Sacred Heart Cathedral School not just as individuals but as part of a collective, one that embraces our shared purpose and celebrates the unique gifts each of us brings. As a school community, we’ll continue to grow academically, spiritually, culturally and socially, building on the foundation of aroha (love) and manaakitanga (hospitality) that sets us apart.

Whether you're stepping into our gates for the first time or have been with us for many years, know that you belong here, and together we will make 2025 an unforgettable year. Let’s embrace the challenges ahead with courage and joy, and remember that through God’s grace, all things are possible.

Here’s to a year of wonder, connection, and success. Let’s make it one to remember!

A special welcome to Mrs Braganza who has joined the teaching team in Room 10 teaching our Year 7 and 8 students.

A very special welcome to our new students and their families.

You are going to love your time at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. It is a fantastic place.

Ephraim, James, Rafael, Frankie, Beau, Nui and Eona who are in Room 1.

Teddy, Caden, Amaia, Bella, Hana who are in Room 3.

Hari, Frankie, Ella who are in Room 5.

Cairo, Skylar, Aaron, Elle, Lino who are in Room 6.

Grace, Trisha, Arabella who are in Room 7.

Paige, Holly, Enzo, Frank,  Rowan who are in Room 8.

Alisha, Edie, Anabel, Iris who are in Room 9.

Alexsys, Jonty, Matthew, Will, Brianna, Eli who are in Room 10.

The Year of Snake symbolises wisdom, resilience, and transformation, and we hope this year brings more exciting opportunities and success for you and your whānau.

A very special congratulations to Sue in Room 3 who is beginning her 40th year as a teacher. We presented Sue with an acknowledgment of her service on behalf of our school community.

Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any concerns.

Have a fantastic week.

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

We are so blessed at Sacred Heart Cathedral School to have the most amazing team.

Cathy and Frances are in the office. Please note Cathy doesn't work on a Friday and Frances will be in the office on her own on a Friday.

Our team this year:

Julius Solia - Deputy Principal, Team Leader of Intermediate Level and Room 8 Teacher.

Sue Cranney - Assistant Principal, Team Leader of the Junior Syndicate (Years 2 & 3) and Room 3 Teacher.

Hannah Ryan - Acting Team Leader for Middle Syndicate (Years 4 & 5) while Kate Woodbury is on leave for the year and Room 6 Teacher.

Nik Solia - Director of Religious Studies and Room 7 Teacher (Years 5 & 6).

Leanne Stewart - New Entrant Teacher in Room 1.

Sarah Maresca - Room 2 Teacher (Years 1 & 2).

Clare Hewson - Room 5 Teacher (Years Years 3 & 4).

Christine Geraghty - Room 9 Teacher (Years 7 & 8).

Melissa Braganza - Room 10 Teacher (Years 7 & 8).

Robyn is our librarian and she helps us out on a Tuesday and Thursday.

Kerry Braughn, Ann Stephen and Kate Woodbury are Release Teachers.

Alison, Frances, Rachel and Adele support students in classrooms.

Robyn and her team are at After School Care in Room 4.

The school uses SchoolAppsNZ to communicate with parents. You will also be able to see the calendar events during the school year. A reminder to all parents who have already downloaded this app to go to the 'Alerts' and update the groups that you subscribe to as your child's classroom and year level will have changed.

For parents new to our school, please download SchoolAppsNZ, (free to download) from Google Play (Android mobiles) or App Store (iPhones). You can also notify us through the app of your child's absence.

Once downloaded onto your device, select 'Alerts' and then click on the tick on the upper right corner which shows groups with drop down arrow - please select the relevant groups for your child.  The school uses this app to send out reminders and to communicate with our parents in the event of an emergency.  If you have any problems downloading this app, please let us know through email at office@sacred-heart.school.nz or call (04) 472 4047.

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We have our annual Beach Day at Oriental Parade on Friday, 14th February 2025. Please follow the link to your child's classroom to learn more about the trip.

Please click on the link to book online to have a one on one meeting with your child's teacher - https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/7wdtb.

Date for First Day: 10th February

Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Date for Second Day: 11th February

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:10 PM

You are welcome to bring your child and your child's school report from 2024 as this will be the basis of our conversation.

Please click the video below to learn more information about the Digital Technology Agreement.

In term 4 of 2024, Michael Stewart from Caritas came in to receive the money raised by the Middle Syndicate from their Bake Sales this term. We raised $848.20, half will go to the Ukraine emergency fund and half toast Development Fund in Fiji.

Please click on the link below to fill in the form. The link closes on Friday, 21st February. Thank you.

SHCS Community Form

Just on the eve of Christmas, we were notified that our Staff Curriculum Development days for Mathematics run by the Ministry of Education will be on Friday, 4th April and Thursday, 19th June which is the day before Matariki.

Please note that there is no school as teaching staff will be learning about Structured Mathematics 

SUMMER FOOTBALL:

Happy Feet played their last game last year, and played really well in another tough game, unfortunately ending in a 5-2 defeat to Tama Tu Tama Toa. With no subs available, our 5 lads all played hard the whole game and despite being exhausted they never gave up against the older team. Player of the day was awarded to Khoi, Room 2, for a superb save in goal and good sportsmanship helping a team mate up. Special mention also to Xander, Room 2, for his awesome long distance goal from the right wing in the last minutes! Enjoy a well earned rest team!

Last year, Anaiah was awarded an acheivement for Advanced Student Honour roll in Kumon Maths Programme 2024. Well done, Anaiah!

During the school holidays, Enrico attended the Hawke's Bay Cricket Camps for Year 7 and Year 8 grades. He Played ten 30 over matches and one 50 Over match across 8 days for 2 different Wellington Cricket Clubs, he was awarded MVP for 2 games and entered the honours board for his great knock of 44 runs of 27 balls against the Wairarapa Cricket club, also he received several awards for his outstanding individual performance for the team. Well done, Enrico!

During the School Holidays, Owen attended the Hawke's Bay Cricket Camps for the Year 5 Hawke's Bay Invitational team, and played 2 years ahead of his school year level. It was his first game in Hard ball and he hit the one and only six for his team across the tournament for which he was awarded MVP for the match, well done Owen!

Owen and Achie were part of the same team for Hawke's Bay Cricket Camp.