As you will no doubt have read in the media, there has been a rapid increase in the spread of measles in NZ, in particular in the Auckland area. This is a highly contagious disease. It is only a matter of time before Wellington cases of measles will also increase. It is important that we work together and minimise the impact of this significant illness.

It will not be a problem for students who have completed the standard national vaccination schedule at 15 months and 4 years. But for those who haven't (or if parents are unsure of their student's vaccination status), please contact your GP/Practice Nurse ASAP to check or vaccinate as necessary.

Immunisation is free.

Here is the link to the Ministry of Health website which has signs and symptoms to look out for plus provides up to date information on the current national spread of measles.

https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles

Your child needs to stay at home if they are feeling unwell or are showing any symptoms. E.g. fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose or a rash.

Measles is very contagious. Therefore, we would also like to stress the importance of keeping students isolated at home if they develop any symptoms or even THINK they may have contracted measles (until they have been given the all clear that they do not have the virus).

We appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/115458062/why-we-need-to-talk-about-measles-and-take-action--now

It’s common practice to use a block of initials in referring to corporations or government departments that have long titles.  DHB (District Health Board), MOW (Ministry of Works) and UNESCO are a few examples.  Civic Honours are similarly known by initials: KCMG, QSM, MBE… 

Words themselves are often broken down to their individual letters to give an additional meaning.  For instance, in popular thought, the word POSH which emphasises opulence and elegance, denotes First Class tickets on ships to and from India: Port Out, Starboard Home!

There are also acronyms in church language and symbols, although they are displayed rather than spoken.  Among the most obvious is IHS, printed on vestments or as a stylised design on altar fronts or floors.  Sometimes explained as In His Service, it really denotes the first three Greek letters in the name, JESUS.  Another is the CHI-RHO sign – depicted as an X superimposed over an R.  This is the first three letters of the Greek spelling of CHRIST.

Look for these symbols next time you visit a church.  Design one to illustrate you own Christian commitment or way of life.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

It was a beautiful send off to Mike Loftus last Friday at St. Mary's of the Angels. Ella and Amanda, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you live without Mike. Special thanks to our school families who have embraced the Loftus family with love, kindness and support.

The following is a beautiful prayer that the Loftus Family asked me to say:

The time has come

The time has come to let you go away.

To journey on the path we too will tread.

Though tears may fall, they fall not in despair,

But in the hope that we will meet again.

Response:

O loving God you claim us as your own.

Take now our loved one lead him safely home.

The time has come for thanks and praise to sound,

For now you see love clearly face to face.

The life you gave will now become your crown.

Our prayers commend you to the Lord’s embrace.

Response:

The time has come for voices to be stilled.

No words can tell nor utter love so deep.

You are no more among the days we live,

Yet more alive you are, though now you sleep.

This week we are celebrating Tongan Language week.

The theme for this year is: Fakakoloa 'o Aotearoa 'aki 'a e Tauhi Fonua - A Tongan Perspective of Enriching Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Te Wiki o te reo Māori begins Monday 9 September. The theme for this year’s Māori Language Week is ‘Kia Kaha te reo Māori’, which is a call to all New Zealanders to work together to strengthen te reo Māori. Staff have a wide range of activities planned including going over to Parliament for the annual parade and sausage sizzle with St. Mary's College. We are encouraging each student to request their sausage using te reo.

Testing day for the Rugby World Cup is this Friday. Try and get as many sponsors as you can for our final phase of our playground. 

On Wednesday, 25 September at 1.30-2.30pm, we are looking forward to having an open afternoon where you can wander throughout our school look at amazing "artworks" the children at Sacred Heart Cathedral School have created.

We are collecting Yummy stickers for PE equipment - this ends at the end of September. Please hand to your child's teacher.

Special thanks for your ongoing support. We are all blessed to be a part of a great Catholic learning community.

Arohanui,

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

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.

The following slides are from a presentation last week from Doctor Denise Quinlan from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience.

Inspirational Speaker:  Graci Kim

Thanks to Ms. Wood for taking a group of our Year 7/8 children to Marsden School on Monday, 2 September to listen to an Inspirational speaker - Graci Kim. Graci is a Korean-Kiwi author and diplomat who believes in the power of creativity and play.  When not at work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Graci writes young adult fiction about strong girls, full of dreams and hungry for magic.

"On Monday, a small group of us bussed to Marsden School to listen to Graci KIm. We heard all about her journey to success, and learnt the importance of curiosity, creativity, and play, Graci also emphasized resilience and gratefulness. She is a very successful entrepreneur who has started many awesome businesses, and she’s currently writing a book. She was really inspiring, and we were very lucky to have the opportunity to listen to her. Thank you to Ms. Wood for taking us."

Annabelle, Rm 8.

Mathswell

The Year 7/8 team from Sacred Heart, Annabelle, Nathan, Julianne, Eva, Cara and Noah A-K, who competed in the Mathswell competition against 39 other schools, last Wednesday, came 12th.  Well done team!

Any children sitting this test will need earbuds/earphones - we do have some at school.  Children wanting to use their own earbuds/earphones will need to bring these to school next week, so it can be checked that it works with the chromebooks.  The test will be on Wednesday, 11 September.  Thank you.

Tala, Rm 2 has lost her black Kathmandu puffer jacket.  It has her name on it.  Please check your child's puffer jacket and if found, please return to Room 2. Thank you.

Our annual parade is on Friday, 13 September, leaving school at 9.30am and returning by 1.00pm.  Mrs. Geraghty would appreciate a parent to help her walk with the children to and from the Michael Fowler Centre.  If you can help please email:  christine@sacred-heart.school.nz. Thank you.

Registration is now open for the 2020 programme which begins this coming Term 4 with the sacrament of Confirmation, followed by First Reconciliation in Term 1 and First Communion in Term 2 of 2020. For your child to be eligible, he/she must already be baptised and be at least 8 years old at the beginning of Term 4. First parent’s session is on October 17, 7pm at St Thomas More Church in Wilton. For registration and/or further enquiries, please contact either your                  

• Parish Office – Email cathedral.parish@wn.catholic.org.nz Ph. 496-1700
• Parish coordinator – Debbie Matheson d.matheson@wn.catholic.org.nz Ph. 496-1744

Please note in your diary, our annual Quiz Evening will be taking place on Thursday, 24 October at the Shepherd's Arms, Tinakori Road, Thorndon at 7:00pm start.  Get together with your friends and make up a team or turn up on the night and join a team!  For details, check out the flyer below!

The Senior syndicate are planning a unit of work around careers  and are wondering if anyone could host classes to their places of work or if anyone could come in and talk to us about their jobs - about a 10-20 minute talk with questions.  Please email Mrs. Geraghty if you can help:  christine@sacred-heart.school.nz. Thank you.

Not long to go before our Artsplash Choir and Wearable Art show at the Michael Fowler Centre on Monday, 16 September at 7:30pm.

ArtSplash Choir tickets are on sale now from Mrs. Maresca in Room 2. They are $5 each. There will also be tickets for sale (cash only) in the Michael Fowler Centre on the night for $5.  If you have any questions come and see Mrs. Maresca.

A separate notice has been sent home with children involved in Wearable Arts, explaining how parents can purchase tickets for this from Ms. Scarlett.

For regular users, cost is $55.00 per child per week.  Early pick ups for regular users (collected by 3.30pm), cost is $30.00 per child per week.  Please note that Robyn, our After School Care supervisor, does run a discount system for families with more than one children who regularly attend.  Casual attendance $15.00 per child per session.  For casual attendance, please email Robyn:  robynjones1952@gmail.com and please cc cathy@sacred-heart.school.nz in on your email.  Also, please include in your email, if this is due to a change in your after school plan on the day and if your child/children needs to be informed that he/she/they need to go to ASC.  This ensures that the school is aware of after school care arrangements on a casual basis.

After School care closes each day at 5.30 pm 

The phone number for After School Care is  04 4736361

Thank you.

School Holiday Computer Classes

Grand Training runs fun computer classes in the school holidays in all aspects of computer skills.  From Minecraft and learning to code with Scratch, Python or Java to building your own PC and if young the Discovery Computer Class.  These classes run at Wellington Girls College.  Tell us what you want to learn about, and we’ll make it happen. Go to www.grandtraining.co.nz or ring 499-2211 for more details.

Club registrations are open!

Did your child / children get a great start with school swimming lessons?

Do you want to your child to be a strong swimmer & safe in the water?

Looking for a cost effective fun way to develop your childs swimming?

JOIN NOW

We provide swimming and coaching in a non competitive and fun environment for kids aged 4 – 18

Cost only $85 per year + pool entry

Club Nights Every Friday of the school term 7 – 8pm

Freyberg Pool Oriental Bay

What better way to get an hour of peaceful “me” time at the end of the week  - not to mention the added benefit of a worn out child ready for a big sleep!

https://www.maranuiswimming.co.nz/Home

One of our parents, Sue Tuia is the club captain for Maranui Swim Club and is happy to be contacted if you would like more information, please call her on 021387980.

Nutrition Seminar – Sat, 7^th Sept 2019 at 1-2.45pm & 3-4pm

Dr. Stacy Sims is presenting a two-part seminar for all athletes (aged 10yrs+/all sports) looking at what fuel is needed for the best outcomes in training, competing & recovery.

Part two is focussed on female athletes, their physiology & their specific needs in terms of training & nutrition because we all know that females are not small males.

Cost - $10.00pp

Book here – http://bit.ly/Athlete-Nutrition-Seminar

October School Holiday Programme – Springboard Diving

For anyone wanting to have-a-go at springboard diving during the first week of the October holidays.  Book for one or more sessions.

Each session consists of 15mins poolside + 45mins in the pool/on the boards. Participants need to be comfortable in deep water & be confident swimming 25mtrs.

Session Cost - $10.00 per session

Dates/Times – Tuesday, 1^st Oct – 10am-11am &/or 4pm-5pm  +  Thursday, 3^rd Oct – 10am-11am &/or 4pm-5pm.

Book here - https://wellingtondiving.org.nz/holiday-program

Scroll down & look for the Public/Recreational Divers option.

Barbara Franks
Club Admin & Finance
Wellington Diving Club
admin@wellingtondiving.org.nz  |  027-485-8888
www.wellingtondiving.org.nz
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Usual Office Hours: Monday at 9am-3pm & Thursday at 9am-4pm.

The Couples for Christ (CFC) is an international Catholic lay ecclesial movement whose goal is to renew and strengthen Christian values. 
CFC is made up of ministries for married couples, kids, youth and adults, socio-economic development, church relations and pro-life advocacy. 
It nurtures Christian couples through pastoral formation programs and equips them to be committed to evangelisation and missionary work. 
CFC grows mainly through the establishment of localised groups in different parishes in as many areas as possible, 
winning the world for Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. 
It is now present in over 100 countries worldwide. 
In New Zealand, there is already CFC presence in majority of regions with total of around 2,400 members. 
CFC is one of 123 International Associations of the Faithful and is affiliated with the Vatican recognition from the Pontifical Council for the Laity.