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,

Special thanks to all our whānau who supported us at our beautiful Mother's Day Liturgy. Thanks also to our amazing team who organised and served morning tea. It is such a great opportunity for us all to get together. The day was even more special as we could explain and speak with our students about Pope Leo. To all our Mums, Grandmothers, Aunties, and Significant Women - thank you for all that you do to support the learning and engagement of our students.

We welcome Tshepiso (Room 1), who started yesterday. You are going to love your time at Sacred Heart Cathedral School and will make lifelong friends.

Thanks for all your support around attendance. We have had slight improvements from this time last year. We do need to work on our punctuality.

Congratulations to Melissa (teacher in Room 10) who has received a scholarship to study the New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies - Religious Education (NZCCS-RE) from Te Kupenga (Catholic Theological College).

Special thanks to our Board of Trustees, who approved the installation of new carpet in our school library. It's looking great!

Have a wonderful week and please reach out if you have any concerns. 

Arohanui,
Bernadette Murfitt
Tumuaki
Sacred Heart Cathedral School

We will offer the "Seasons for Growth" programme later this year. 

This is a programme for children who have experienced major change, or suffered loss or grief.

The programme which will be facilitated by Catholic Social Services, and will help to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of children who are navigating major change, loss or grief in their lives. The course runs for 8 weeks one hour per week and will be during school hours.

If you would be interested in your child participating, please reach out to Bernadette - Bernadette.Murfitt@sacred-heart.school.nz or Nik Solia - nik@sacred-heart.school.nz.

If your child is absent from school, please contact the school to let us know the reason for your child's absence. You can do this a number of ways:

1.  Clicking on the SchoolApps on your smartphone, click on Absentee, click email and fill out the fields; or click call office. If you choose to call the office, please stay on the line and press 2, to leave a message on the school answerphone.

2.  Call the school landline at 04 4724047 and follow instructions above.

3.  Email office@sacred-heart.school.nz.

It is important for the school office to know the reason for your child's absence so this can be coded correctly.

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, 5th-9th May, we were 89.76%.

Thank you so much for all the amazing ideas you gave us. 

If you have a girl's winter and summer uniform that would fit a 5-year old or an 8-year old that your child has grown out of and would be happy to donate to the school, please drop it off to the office.

Any other uniform items that you have at home that no longer fit your child would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Room 5 did lovely cards for Pope Leo XIV this afternoon.

On Friday, 9th May, after our lovely Mothers Day Liturgy, we were very lucky to have Father Patrick visit us to talk about our new Pope, Pope Leo XIV.

Sacred Heart Cathedral School is participating in Pink Shirt Day (Friday, 16 May 2025), and encouraging our staff and students to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

You can learn more about Pink Shirt Day here: www.pinkshirtday.org.nz.

The Junior Syndicate will have their visits to Akau Tangi Centre for their Physical Education Curriculum.

Details as follows:

Date: 27th May, 3rd June and 10th June.

Time: The bus will leave the school at 11:45 A.M. and back at 2:30 P.M. to school.

Venue: Akau Tangi Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022.

Other details: Students will wear sports clothing and sensible footwear to school, need to bring a jacket, water bottle and medication like inhaler if your child takes one.

Please click on the Google Form link below to fill in the permission form for your child. All parents of the juniors needs to complete this form.

Junior Syndicate Akau Tangi Centre 2025

Mabuhay!

The Philippine Ambassador, Kira Christianne Azucena, will visit our school on Wednesday, 28th May at 5:30 P.M. She will share her work experience in New Zealand. We encourage our Filipino families to join us and share some snacks during this event.

Maraming salamat po!

The Middle Syndicate will be going on an outing to Summerset on the Landing on Friday, 30th May. In order for your child to participate, please click on the link below and complete this form to give them your permission to attend.

Middle Syndicate Summerset Trip

CROSS COUNTRY:  

All went well on our urban cross country thanks to our staff and volunteers who helped us out. 

We were so proud of all of the children - grit and determination was shown by every single student. 

Every year it amazes me the acceleration by some students up Hill Street and up Guilford Terrace.

Congratulations to all and special congratulations to the following students who will be representing the school at the Central Zone cross country event at Macalister Park on Tuesday 20 May:

BASKETBALL:

Sacred Heart Dunkin Donuts (Years 7 & 8) played an exciting, energetic game against Raroa Sparks and won 19-8. They all played fantastically. Kundiso (Room 8), was awarded player of the game. Well done Kundiso!

Last week, we played our first game together as a team, and lost against Raroa Karpare. Micaiah (Room 10) was awarded player of the game. Well done Micaiah!

Sacred Heart Crispy Crème (Years 7 & 8) - Great game, team! You were all awesome and showed some great skills after a tough game, but fought back valiantly to score some baskets. Congratulations to Micaiah (Room 10) for player of the day.

Sacred Heart Throws (Years 5 & 6) played against Redwood states. Our team got 22 and the opponent got 25. All played very well. The player of the day went to Charlie, (Room 7).

Sacred Heart Dunks (Years 3 & 4) had an incredible game against Redwood Thunderbolts, showcasing fantastic teamwork and skill. The game was full of exciting moments, and the crowd was on the edge of their seats right until the final whistle.  It ended in a thrilling 18-18 draw! Player of the day went to Ella (Room 5) for her fearless defence. Great job to the whole team for such an exciting game. We’re so proud of you all!

NETBALL:

Sacred Heart Ferns (Years 5 & 6) had another great game in the weekend and it's great to see them constantly improving and having a go at all of the different positions. We lost 4-7 to Houghton Valley. Player of the day went to Blandina (Room 6) for her amazing defence and having a go in the shooting circle as well. Great job team!

Sacred Heart Marvels (Years 5 & 6) - Another beautiful sunny day on Saturday and a great win for the SHCS Marvels 17-1 they played Miramar Central Stars. Player of the day was awarded to Margaux (Room 6) for her great attacking play and intercepts. Special mention to Mirabel (Room 6) for her great work on attack in and out of the goal circle and great shots in goal.

Sacred Heart Shooting Stars (Years 7 & 8) had a fantastic win 6-1. Everyone played really well. Congratulations to Bella (Room 9), who was the well-deserved player of the day for her shooting and performance at centre (getting many intercepts and making sure her passes made it to team players).

Sacred Heart Aces (Years 7 & 8) - It was a close game for the Aces against Seatoun on a sunny winter’s morning. Scared Heart took the lead in Q3 for a convincing win of 24:16 at full time. 

Asu, (Room 9) was player of the day, for great shooting in Q2 and 3 that kept us in the game and for using her height well.

Magic moments went to Harper (Room 10), who shot 8 goals in the final Q and Kundiso (Room 8) was a real change maker in the mid court and we felt her impact in Q4.

Well done Aces! Keep up the good work.

FUTSAL:

The junior team had a great time at their first session! Lots of fun and excitement! They enjoyed participating in some warm-up games and skill training, then on to some mini games.

GOLF:

Janiva (Room 8) played in the finals 18-hole Junior Golf Pennants for her club Shandon against Boulcott Farm Golf Club on Sunday, 11th May, Mother's Day. Her team won 3-1.

CROSS COUNTRY CYCLING:

Frank (Room 8) participated in the first of the HüttCross season of cyclocross races last weekend, held at Hikoikoi Reserve. He raced in the C-Grade field, which includes both adults and children. He had a great race, placing 29th overall and 3rd in his age group.

CRICKET:

Winter Cricket Clinics with Firebirds and Blaze Coaches

Winter Cricket Clinics with Firebirds and Blaze Coaches https://cricketnation.nzc.nz/mail/view/xyf8nzn055gn_5fn13gsz4fg3403n62mzgs6w9l6lp60kphz1pr520bswhv90tnx96tm626ykx11q9hygb_xv

Thank you to all the families who have purchased pies for this fundraiser. 

Your effort with this is appreciated. You have until 1st of June to order your pies. 

Frozen_Pies_and_Savouries_Fundrasier_2025.pdf

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To purchase an entertainment book, click on the following link:  https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/

You are Invited!!!

The Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish's Fundraising team continues to raise funds to support the final stage of restoration and refurbishment of our Cathedral with a movie fundraiser "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning":

Event Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025.

Event Address: Lighthouse Cinema, 52 Beach Street, Petone, Lower Hutt.

Screening time: 5:00pm

Arrival time from: 4:30pm

Ticket prices are as follows: Adult: $25 and Student: $20

Tickets will be on sale after every mass starting April 5, 2025 at the Cathedral. Or, purchase your tickets online by scanning the QR code or by accessing the link: https://forms.gle/Wm7k5GiyBigHg5x27

We are seeking sponsors to help make this fundraiser event special. Please contact Joy at 021 048 1216 or mcsh.fundraising@gmail.com.

Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1E4HLc1Q65/

St Catherine's College Enrolments are open for 2025

Please contact us at office@scc.school.nz, phone 04 939 8988 or complete the enrolment form click here.

Open Night: 11th June 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm

To register for a tour, go to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/yavac.

Our exciting 2025 Open Day tours are here.

For those interested in enrolling their son at St Pat's for 2026, Open Days will be held on:

Tuesday, 27th May between 10:00 am to 11:30 am and again from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, and

Thursday, 29th May between 10:00 am to 11:30 am and again from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

These tours are informative, inclusive and enlightening and give families a live snapshot of a day in the life of our College.

Online bookings are now available by signing up via a Google sign-up form on the college website – www.stpats.school.nz

Online Enrolments are now open, so go to the Enrolment tab if you would like to enrol for 2026 now. Alternatively, you can download the Enrolment Form and complete the appropriate forms and return them via hand or post to the College, or send them through email to admin@stpats.school.nz.

Alternatively, please get in touch with the College directly at 04 939 3070 for further enrolment information.