Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Kia ora koutou katoa
 
Ngā mihi o te tau hau! I hope you all managed to enjoy some time with friends and whānau over the break. 

Our staff have been preparing exciting learning opportunities for our students to begin this new decade.  I am very appreciative of their dedication ensuring our students have authentic learning experiences  within a stimulating classroom environment.

A very warm welcome to families who are new to Sacred Heart Cathedral School. Our school really is a great place. You will enjoy your time with us. Special welcome to all of our new students to Sacred Heart Cathedral School. You will make very special lifelong friends. Room 1: Kirsten, Kialani, Dominic and Ollie.  Room 3: Mhaxene, Lucy, Zoe and Xavier.   Room 5: Janiva, Benjamin, Pierre and Malchus.   Room 6: JJ and Beau.  Room 7: Taitum, Lucas, Jessica, Mhielle, Isla, Lachie, Zachiel, Libero and TJ.   Room 8: Ryder, Flynn, Lila, Kerys and Liai. Room 9: Lachlan, Adam, Ahena and Laika. Room 10: Charlie, Sophie C, Kezia, Sophie M and Aloema.  Special welcome to Father David Dowling who has joined the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish.  We look forward to welcoming Father David to our school.

As a nation we all have concerns about the possibility of Coronavirus on our doorstep.  We all look forward to its containment and eradication.  In the meantime, we’ll strive to keep you updated through communication form the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health.
 

This Thursday marks 180 years since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. There is a special Mass at St Mary's of the Angels at 9 am on Waitangi Day. As Waitangi day commemorations draw closer, it is an ideal time to reflect on what this day may mean to us. For me, personally it is an ideal opportunity to bring important issues such as culture, identity, and language to the forefront.

At Sacred Heart Cathedral School we have high expectations for all of our students. Together we can support all of our learners to achieve in all areas of school life. We appreciate feedback to ensure our school continues to improve the delivery of the New Zealand Curriculum.

We have quite a few different events coming up over the next few weeks.  This is a great opportunity to join us and get to know members of our school community.

Curriculum Information Sessions on 10th February:

- Juniors 3-3.30pm

- Middles 3.40-4.20pm

- Seniors including camp information 4.20-5.20pm.

Beach Day at Oriental Bay is on 20th of February.

Year 7 and 8 will have a Pool Party at Thorndon Pool on 21st February at 5pm.

Powhiri to welcome new students and families on 24th February at 1pm.  

Wheels Night on 28th February at 5pm.  Please bring a fish and chip dinner.

For the first part of the school year, we are unable to use St. Mary's College Hall for assemblies and Liturgies as it is being used as a classroom while building renovations are carrried out.  Many of our events this year will be weather dependent as we try and find a safe building that is relatively close to school.

I look forward to supporting you all throughout the year.

Arohanui,

Bernadette Murfitt

Principal

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

We are updating our records. Please return your emergency/permission form and cyber safety form so we can check our information is correct.

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.

News from the Junior School:

News from the Middle School:

News from the Senior School:

TUTOR READING:  CAN YOU HELP?

• Are you free to listen to or read with a child aged between 5-12 years?
• Sacred Heart Cathedral School needs people who are available to support children with reading. Parents, grandparents, family members and those of you who enjoy being around children are all welcome.

Tutor Reading entails spending 15-30 minutes with a child, listening to them read, reading books to them and discussing the story and its meaning or unknown vocabulary with them.

Tutors choose a day/s and times that are convenient for them.

The class teacher selects books and a focus for questioning or a skill to practise is recorded in a booklet for the tutor to follow.  A short training session will be given by the class teacher on the first day of tutoring.

If you are interested, please email me at elinor@sacred-heart.school.nz with your contact number/s and preferred day and time.

Regards,

Elinor Scarlett

https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo?nid=42&article_id=336

This is a great way to keep up to date with everything that is happening at school.

To download SchoolApp:

Go onto the app store/google play.

Download "SchoolApp" then type in Sacred Heart Cathedral School.

You will then recieve any alerts and updates from us.

The lower playground is now finished.  The Archdiocese have strengthened a retaining wall on the boundary so it meant that we were able to complete the turf.  We were fortunate to have recieved a grant from One Foundation that enabled us to put in extra playground equipment and turf.  The children are enjoying the outside musical instruments.  Special thanks to Parents and Friends who have been the driving force behind our fundraisers for the past four years.  We have achieved so much as a school community and we are grateful to you all.

We have a range of new uniform and sizes available to purchase.

PE shorts all sizes - $33.00

PE shirts all sizes - $33.00

Boys socks all sizes - $15.00

Boys summer shorts all sizes - $31.00

Boys winter shorts all sizes - $40.00

Boys short sleeve shirts  all sizes - $26.00-$32.00

Girls White Blouse summer all sizes - $26.00-$32.00

Girls long sleeve blouse all sizes - $33.00- $36.00

Jerseys - most sizes - $54.00-$73.00

Vest- most sizes - $50.00-$70.00

Year 4s get in quick for your PE uniform.

 Please let the office know if you like to purchase any items before they go down to NZ Uniforms on the 2nd March.

After School Care runs Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5.30pm

It is $15.00 per day for a casual - please email Robyn if you would like to use the service on a casual basis, email:  robynjones1952@gmail.com and cc Cathy:  cathy@sacred-heart.school.nz.

$55.00 per week or a family discount of $100.00 per week.

All After School Care payments are to be made each fortnight.

It is a great option for working families as your child will have a healthy snack and will complete some homework.

Sacred Heart Strikers played Bounty Hunters on 13Dec19 and lost 2-4. Player of the day was awarded to Bradley (not SHCS).

Sacred Heart Strikers played Kaukau FC on 31Jan20 and won 5-2. Player of the day was awarded to Connor (not SHCS).

Sacred Heart Tigers played Fire Dragons on 13Dec19 and won 3-1. Player of the day was awarded to Joshua Rm 5.

Sacred Heart Tigers played Chill Cheetas on 31Jan20 and won 2-1. Player of the day was awarded to James Rm 6.

As you will have seen in the media the situation is rapidly evolving internationally concerning the coronavirus.

This is a new virus and its specific nature is currently unclear, however it appears that you can have the virus at an early stage and not be showing any symptoms.  This incubation period is currently considered to be up to 14 days. 

The health of students and staff is a priority for all.  We will continue to encourage all of our school community to employ good hygiene practices including: frequent and thorough handwashing, cough etiquette and staying away from school if unwell.

The Ministry of Health has information to support us all.

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

We are currently monitoring all information from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.  At this stage there is no specific action for us to take but will update you if the situation changes.

Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) – Ministry of Education
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) guidance – Ministry of Health

Sacramental Programme 2020

The 2020 Sacramental Programme which started with the Sacrament of Confirmation last November resumes next month with preparations for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Enrolment is still open for children who are at least 8 years old and have already been baptised.

The meetings for First Reconciliation preparations are:

Parents’ Session 1: 18 Feb, Tuesday

Parents’ Session 2:   5 Mar, Thursday

Children Session 1 and Blessing & Presentation at Parish Mass: 8 Mar, Sunday

Children Session 2: 22 Mar, Sunday

Children Session 3: 29 Mar, Sunday

RECONCILIATION DAY: 5 April, Palm Sunday

Please direct expressions of interest or enquiries to your respective parish contacts:

• For Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish:
• the parish office at cathedral.parish@wn.catholic.org.nz or
• Angela at angela.nzet@outlook.com
• For St Mary of the Angels at smoapp@xtra.co.nz
• For Otari Parish at office@otariparish.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!

Netball Skills  - Raroa Normal Intermediate School, Johnsonville

Wednesdays 4.30pm-5.30pm

Years 1-4 – Learn the basics fundamentals of netball in a fun and engaging environment.  We will work on sharpening basic skills; passing, shooting and starting to develop a better understanding of the game.

Years 5 -8 – For those already playing 7 aside netball and those wanting to get a head start and advance their technical and tactical knowledge of the game.

This programme will be run by Ashleigh who one of our experienced Kelly Sports Coaches and who has years of netball experience.  It is great practice for the Summer Series Competition and getting ready for the Winter competition.

Cost is $88.00.

Football Skills - Term 1 (Years 1-8) - Green Room, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton

Please note - this session is now on Wednesdays from 3.30pm-4.30pm

An 8 week football skills programme. Head coach Adam has designed this programme to cover both individual and team skills including; Game Rules, Ball control, Dribbling, Passing, Tackling, Defence, Team Work, Goal Keeping, practice and warm up drills for players and teams. It is ideal to improve skills and gain more confidence.

Cost is $88.00.

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

Drama Club supports your child so they feel happy and confident when performing in front of others. We work on developing your child's performance skills so they can give an engaging and captivating performance. We have small classes, grouped by your child's age and we work alongside the Trinity College London syllabus. Email bridie@dramaclub.co.nz to trial a couple of our classes to see if they fit for your child's needs.