Dear Parents/Caregivers,

It is so hard to believe that we are at the end of the 2019 school year. Time just flies.

Our last day of term is Monday, 16th December. We finish school for the year at 1pm. The children can have a free mufti day. 

Thank you to all our families for the wonderful support you give our school.  We most certainly could not provide all the activities and experiences without your input.

Farewell

A Special thank you to those families whose youngest child is leaving Sacred Heart Cathedral School. Thank you for all your contributions you have made across many areas and please be proud of the legacy you have left our school.

To our Year 8 students who are starting the next stage of their learning journey by starting college. Make the most of everything that is on offer to you. Continue to find and follow your passion and ensure faith and kindness are central to all your interactions.

Thank you to Natalie who is leaving us at the end of the year to study. We are very appreciative to the wonderful way you have served our school and community.

Everyday, I get to work with a wonderful team of people. Together, we all carry out different roles ensuring our students recieve a quality Catholic education.

Staff report card - I thought I would take the time to write a few report comments for our staff.

Father Doug- For bringing the church to the school. Thank you for your presence in the lives of our students.

Mrs. Geraghty - Using all her IT knowledge to co-ordinate ICAS examinations this year.

Miss Cranney - Showing tremendous commitment to our performance Kapa Haka group and co-ordinating new Kapa Haka uniforms. Congratulations Sue on completing a Mindlab qualification  - Graduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning.

Miss Regan- Leading a very successful external Catholic Character review. This was a wonderful credit to the way you ensure Catholic Character is at the forefront of everything we do.

Cathy - Operating and sailing a smooth office ship.  Thank you for all the extras you do for us all, Cathy on top of an already busy role.  Ahoy, Captain Cathy!

Ms. Scarlett - Putting lots of thinking into her classroom programme ensuring it is exciting for all learners. Special mention must be made with her attention to detail when co-ordinating the "Calendar Art."

Natalie - Showing so much creativity when making our Easter baskets and Christmas hampers.

Mrs. Stephen- Co-ordinating all logistics around our sporting opportunities. Special mention must go to our showcase of Inner Fit through our Mind, Body and Soul presentation to our families.

Frances - Being a superb communicator with our families including face to face, on the phone or through digital communications.

Mrs. Jones- Ensuring our school gardens are always in full bloom despite the season. 

Rachel - A very patient person who support students to always do their best. Thank you for all the different catering functions you have organised for our school.

Mrs. Maresca - An eye for colour who is always able to execute a vision.

Ms. Wood - For always showing tremendous resilience and strength.

Robyn L. - Fast processing of our new literature into the library.

Mrs. Hewson - Adjusting to married life as Mrs Hewson. 

Mrs. Walker - Teaching creativity through music. 

Mrs. Baughen - Being a flexible, obliging team member who can turn her hand to any level.

Mr. Grevatt - Organising a sports exchange with St Francis de Sales and completing a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Culture and Leadership. 

Mrs. Stewart - Being able to spot talent for our school talent quest.

Mama, Te Pora and Sharene - Extracting the very best out of our students vocally so they can bring joy to others.

To Robyn and the team of workers at after school care - Lynette, Oriana, Zach, Mya, Helena, Val, Niamh and Enriko - thank you for ensuring our students are well cared for and looked after until their families can pick them up.  As a staff, we really appreciate the way you support and help consolidate learning that has occured at school.

Jesus - that in remembering your birth this Christmas, let us guide our thoughts towards the reason for this celebration. Let us feel joy in your presence as we thank God for the beautiful gift of life.  Let us always bear in in mind that reason why you came into the world.

Christmas blessings to you all, wishing you all a very safe and joyful festive season.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, 4th February.

There is a large selection of second hand uniform available down in the after school care room - please help yourself.

Arohanui,

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Bernadette's End of Year Mass Slideshow

Thank you to all families who helped us put the chairs away at the end of the Mass. Much appreciated.

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.

Last weekend Tammy and her mother travelled up to Auckland for Tammy to receive her ICAS medal which she was awarded for achieving the highest score for Year 5 ICAS Science. Congratulations Tammy!

In Term 3, we were given a task of producing a movie about how we need to communicate more. At first, we struggled with the storyline but once we figured it out, the next struggle was find actors. We held auditions for the roles. Then, we began shooting the scenes. We then edited all the clips together (which took a very long time). This task required a lot of focus, perseverance and team work so we hope you enjoy it.

Summer Football:

Sacred Heart Strikers played Otari Taniwha and won 2-0. Player of the Day was awarded to Connor (non SHCS player).

Sacred Heart Tigers played Titans and won 3-1. Player of the Day was awarded to Javi Rm 3.

Touch Results:

All of the Sacred Heart touch teams competed in the touch finals last Wednesday.

The Year 5/6 boys touch team Sacred Heart Mana placed 4th overall. Player of the season was Carlos Rm 7 and Rookie of the Year went to Max B Rm 7. A big thank you to Jared Buck, who coached them.

The Year 7/8 mixed team Sacred Heart Green Saints placed third overall. The Player of the Season was jointly awarded to Annie Rm 8 and Lynda Rm 8. The Most Valuable Player went to Liana Rm 10. A big thank you to Freddy Palu, who coached them.

The Year 7/8 boys SH Ngakau Tapu placed third overall. Player of the Season was jointly awarded to Remy Rm 8 and Jeremy Rm 9. The Most Valuable Player went to Cooper Rm 10.

It was fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves on the touch-field thank you to all the parents who have transported and supported our teams.

Years 7 & 8 Sacred Heart and St Francis de Sales (Island Bay) Sports exchange:

On Friday, 29th November, our Years 7 and 8 children travelled to Wakefield Park for a sports exchange with St Francis de Sales.  Sacred Heart came away with the trophy.  We are hoping that this will become an annual event.

The Juniors braved the elements and had a wonderful time out at Aotea Lagoon last Thursday. Special thanks to all of our wonderful families who supported Sue, Sarah, Kate, Frances, Natalie and Rachel in keeping our students safe and ensuring pleasure and enjoyment levels were at 100%.

Our Middle School particiapted in the Te Papa Outreach Programme. Our students learnt about Earthquake encounters through Mindcraft.

The Middle Syndicate had an enjoyable picnic up at the playground in the Botanical Gardens. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful recreational space on our doorstep.

Thank you to all the parents/caregivers who helped out last Friday in making our School Disco 2019 a success!

Feel like you need a dose of Christmas enthusiasm and want to bask in some wonderful festive music? Perhaps you want a jingle of the festive variety, well we have an epic feast of Christmas music ready for your aural digestion! Join the Cathedral Choirs and Orchestra on Saturday, 14 December at 7:00pm for Noël – Sounds of Christmas. Bring along friends and family for some of your favourite carols mixed with some new contemporary arrangements. Get your tickets here:

 https://noel-soundsofchristmas.eventbrite.co.nz

The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon will be held at Kilbirnie Park on Sunday, 15 March 2020.   There will be a morning and an afternoon slot.  We have registered Sacred Heart Cathedral School for the 2020 TRYathlon in the morning slot so, if you are planning on registering your child for the 2020 TRYathlon, please register via our school group link using my details as the school coordinator (Suzanne Adair, suzanneadair@hotmail.com): 

https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=35582&G=104603  

Please register early as places always sell out quickly!

KELLY CLUB JAN HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton 6 JAN – 31 JAN 2020

Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.

The programme is packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned: Awesome Bounce, Rock Climbing, Ice Skating, Laser Force, Zealandia, Staglands, Colour War Day, Wonderful Water Day, Bouncy Castle, Wicked Wheels Day plus Bumper Ball is coming to Kelly Club and lots more!

To enrol www.kellyclub.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201

JANUARY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Football - Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway park, Wilton

Week 1 - Tues 14 Jan, Weds 15 Jan, Thurs 16 Jan

Week 2 - Tues 21 Jan, Weds 22 Jan, Thurs 23 Jan

Week 3 - Tues 28 Jan, Weds 29 Jan, Thurs 30 Jan

Football Fun - Ages 5 + 9am - 12pm

Football Skills - Ages 7 + 1pm - 4pm

1 day (AM or PM) for $35.00

3 days (AM or PM) for $90.00

Dance **NEW** - Raroa Intermediate School Hall, Johnsonville

Day 1 - Tues 21st Jan - "JAZZ"

Day 2 - Weds 22 Jan - "BALLET"

Day 3 - Thurs 23 Jan - "HIP HOP"

Our second dance holiday programme! With our NZAMD (NZ Academy of Modern Dance), RNZB (Royal NZ Ballet) and RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) accredited coach Caitlin.

Learn an entire dance routine from 10am - 1pm, Ages 6+

Cost: 1 day $35.00

3 days $90.00

**NEW** Little Movers! - Raroa Intermediate School Hall, Johnsonville

We are launching a new hour long programme that will take place every morning before our dance programme kicks off.

A chance for 3 to 6 year olds to have a boogie and explore movement to music.

9am - 10am

Tues 21st Jan, Weds 22nd Jan, Thurs 23rd Jan

Cost - $10/session

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201.