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- Kotahitanga Day On (Wednesday) 2nd April
- Ice Blocks Fundraiser On Thursdays
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- No School On 4th April (Friday) and 19th June (Thursday )
- Entertainment Book Fundraiser
- Thorndon Farmers' Market Stall Available
- Various Holiday Programmes
- Spotlight Performing Arts
- Splat Drama in Term 2
Hello, Kia Ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Mabuhay, Ciao, Kia Orana, Ahalan, Kon-nichiwa, Ni hao, Selam, Xin chao, Bonjour, Bula, Dzien/dobry, Nee how, Shalom, Dia duit, Mauri, Cead Mile Failte, Halo, Privet/Zdravstvuite, Привіт.
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,
I hope you are having a wonderful week. The term seems to be flying away. Thank you for all the support you give us.
Last week, we hosted Nicky and Jo from the Education Review Office team. Our students welcomed our visitors in a way that made our staff incredibly proud. It was a great opportunity to share the many initiatives our school has been involved in and what we offer our students. I also want to acknowledge how amazing our students have been while our teachers have been out of the school learning about structured literacy. We had relievers in the school, and everything just went as clockwork.
Lord, help me to see your presence in all things and to grow closer to you through prayer, and acts of service, so that I may be a more faithful follower of your Son, Jesus."
This week, I have had the privilege of being with my Catholic Principal colleagues exploring the narratives of Parihaka up in Taranaki. What a special sacred place Parihaka is.
View from Parihaka
Thank you for all that you do for our school.
Have a wonderful week.
Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Attendance continues to be a top priority for the government, which has set a target of 80% of students attending school more than 90% of the term by 2030. To achieve this, schools need to aspire to reach an average daily attendance rate above 94%.
Last week, 17th-21st of March, we were 86.07%.
Please use the crossing and role model using the pedestrian crossing on Hill Street.
Special thanks to our awesome road patrollers - you do a stirling job.
Please give us feedback so we can reflect and improve our curriculum delivery - 2025 Community Consultation. Thank you.
At the Grip Leadership Conference last week, we learnt about being responsible and fun leaders. They gave us ideas on how we could lead our own school and make our school a better place. I really enjoyed the Conference because we got to share our ideas with students from other schools and learn new ideas from them. - Janiva (Room 8)
Yesterday, the Junior Syndicate spent the day at the Home of Compassion learning about Suzanne Aubert. They had a great time completing some well-planned activities. Jo White told Suzanne's story using props, and the students created a pocket prayer craft with Anya and solved a scavenger hunt in Suzanne Aubert's display rooms. Thanks to all the parents who helped us have a peaceful and thought-provoking day.
Kotahitanga Day on 2nd April is a chance for all of our students to share and celebrate their cultures. Students can wear clothing that reflects their culture and need to bring a small plate of food for a shared morning tea of food from their culture. They can also bring an item to add to our cultural display; please name and include some information about their item.
SUMMER FOOTBALL:
Sacred Heart Strikers played Cardinal McKeefery in the playoff for third and fourth. Despite an early goal by Cardinal McKeefry it was an evenly balanced game and 1-0 at half time. Cardinal McKeefry scored a second in second half to lead 2-0, but Sacred Heart kept battling hitting the post. In the dying seconds Manaaki scored and the game finished 2-1 to Cardinal McKeefery. A great game to finish the season.
Back Row: Ropati (Cardinal McKeefry team) Harvey (Cardinal McKeefry supporter)
Middle Row: Charles (Room 10, Sacred Heart team), Savil (Cardinal McKeefry team), Frank (Room 8, Cardinal McKeefry team), Jonty (Room 10, Cardinal McKeefry team), Eli (Room 10, Cardinal McKeefry team), and Brynn (Thorndon School, Sacred Heart team).
Front Row: Manaaki (St Brigid's School, Sacred Heart team) Thomas (Room 9, Sacred Heart team), Jackson (Room 7, Sacred Heart team), and Kellan (Room 10, Sacred Heart team).
Absent from photo: Enrico (Room 9, Sacred Heart team), Alexsys (Room 10, Cardinal McKeefry team), Cyrus (St Brigid's School, Sacred Heart team).
The Juniors had a wonderful last game to finish a great season last Friday. We had a full team playing and they had lots of fun. Thanks to all the parents and players for all their efforts. Go team Happy Feet!
Left-Right: Britton, Parker, Liam (Room 2), Hunter, Israel, Xander (Room 3), Nayla (Room 2) and Khoi (Room 3).
CRICKET:
Aaron (Room 6), won the Player of the Season at summer cricket for the Collegians cricket team. Well done Aaron!
Playing Cricket for JCC Y4 Blairgowrie Team, Owen (Room 5), was given the Team Player award for Summer 2024/25 season at JCC junior Prize giving 2025.
ATHLETICS:
100m
200m
400m
High Jump
4x100m Relay Team (Girls 12)
Shot Put
Mixed Medley Relay Team (Grade 12) &
80m Hurdles
She also received a Trophy for the top Grade 12 girls in points competing in 5 out of 6 Interclubs throughout the season (Nov 2024- March 2025). It was a good season for her and for all of us her family.
TOUCH:
The Sacred Heart Jets (Year 5/6) team have made it through to the final of their grade with some fortune on their side to do so. The final is tonight so we wish them good luck and play well.
The other weeks game the team won against Houghton Bay School and came away with the win 9-5. Player of the day went to Kaatia (Room 6) and the Team Spirit went to Dougal (Room 5)
BASKETBALL LOCATION UPDATE FOR TERMS 2 & 3:
After parent feedback from the questionnaire, we have decided to join the league for Basketball at Nairnville this year.
The times are as follows:
- Miniball Year 3 and Year 4 - Monday 3.20 pm–6 pm (terms 2 and 3)
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Miniball Year 5 and Year 6 - Tuesday 3.20 pm–6 pm (terms 2 and 3)
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Basketball Year 7 and Year 8 - Friday 3.30 pm–9 pm (terms 2 and 3)
Girls have two options the first is to play in a mixed time at Nairnville with a cost or in an all girls team for free at Akau Tangi Sports Centre.
Permission notices will be handed out to those students interested. Please fill in and return asap so we can arrange teams before Term 2.
INDOOR CRICKET TEAM - WINTER SEASON:
We are looking to put together a team of middles to play in the World Series cricket running Saturday afternoons from 3rd May to Saturday, 13th September 2025.
Indoor Cricket is a fantastic sport and many of New Zealand's Black Caps, White Ferns and First Class Cricketers have used the indoor game to develop their outdoor skills. You can do this too by getting your friends or team mates together to form a 6-a-side team.The competition is played on Saturday afternoons at Hutt Indoor Sports. This will also help kids stay in touch with the game over the winter season.
AFTER SCHOOL FUTSAL OPPORTUNITY YEARS 1-4:
The WCC is running a Futsal Tournament in Term 2 for Years 1-4. It will be at Karori Recreation Centre from 3.30 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for Years 1-2 and Thursday for Years 3-4. We will need parents to manage the teams. If you are interested, fill out the Google Form.
We are excited to announce we are hosting another Wellington Phoenix Experience camp in Wellington at Fraser Park during the April School holidays. This camp will take place on the 17th & 18th of April between 9.00 PM and 3.00 PM and is targeted for children born between 2011 – 2016.
Our Experience Camps provide a unique opportunity for us to engage with young football enthusiasts from diverse communities across New Zealand. It serves as a platform for local talents to interact with Wellington Phoenix Staff, offering from a glimpse into the life of New Zealand’s sole professional football academy. Moreover, it marks the initial step in our talent identification process. Promising players identified during these camps may be invited to join a Discovery Camp later in the year. Additionally, we will be conducting coaching and parent workshops aimed at fostering growth within football communities and bridging the gap between grassroots and academy-level football.
For further information including how to register please visit: https://wellingtonphoenixacademy.com/experience-camps/.
WELLINGTON HARRIER CLUB:
Julie Richards
Children's Manager
0212959026
There will be NO School on 4th April (Friday) and 19th June (Thursday ) as our staff will be learning about structured Mathematics.
April Holiday Arts Workshops:
Football Holiday Programme - Kelly Sports:
School Holidays Creative Writing Workshop:
STEM Holiday Programme in Wellington:
My name is Nigel Scott and I run a company called MakeRoom Wellington which for the last 9 years has offered afterschool, weekend and holiday programme STEM activities to kids from the Wellington Region.
This Term One break we are running our holiday programme from 5 locations in the Wellington Region (Miramar, Kilbirnie, Petone, Northland and Newlands).
There is a lot more information on our Website as well (www.makeroomwellington.nz).
Free School Holiday Activities:
- 5-12 years (6 x creepers to find): prize is 4 x tickets to "A Minecraft Movie", plus a $50 voucher for Light House Cinema
- 13+ years (8 x creepers to find): prize is 4 x tickets to "A Minecraft Movie", plus a $50 voucher for Light House Cinema
- note the shops they find on their Scavenger Hunt "maps" which they can collect from our office or participating businesses along Jackson Street
- there will be a competition box up outside the Historic Police Station's front door (our office) for completed Scavenger Hunt maps
- this would most likely suit older children / teens
- prize is $100 cash
- participants will need to send a picture or screenshot of their build to us by email
Callaghan Equestrian Centre:
We (at the Callaghan Equestrian Centre) are running our School Holiday Programme on 15th - 17th April and 22nd - 24th April. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to experience horse riding and outdoor activities during the holidays.
Your local Performing Arts School.
Dance, Drama and Singing for students aged 4-15 yrs old.
Led by a London West End performer!
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Book your child’s two-week trial for next term NOW!
www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz
