Dear Parents/Caregivers,

The return to school has gone really smoothly and it has been brilliant to see how excited the students have been to get back to their learning and social routines. 

This week we celebrate Samoa Langauage Week.

The theme for Samoa Language week is 'Tapena sou ōso mo lau malaga' which in English means 'Prepare yourself a gift for your travels.'

This year's theme urges us to prepare for the journey ahead. It highlights the need to honour, respect and share the gifts of our life's journey. Please wear a little something this week to celebrate Samoa.

Room 7 Artwork

Cyber Safety - Please keep those channels of communication open if your child is participating in social media. The key message we give here at school is "Think before you post."

We know some of our families are still feeling a bit anxious about sending their children back to school, which is understandable given everything we have been through these past 2 months. Please let your child's classroom teacher know if your child requires more learning to complete.

Instances of Covid-19 in New Zealand are very low and here in Wellington Region we have 0 cases, with the last case reported on 16 April.

We’re aware of concerns out there that people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus. The Ministry of Health has advised us that there is no instance in New Zealand of someone spreading the virus without ever having symptoms.

Our school is a safe place to be. Even though there is such a low risk of the virus getting in the school gates to start with, we will be keeping up our hygiene practices and other public health measures as an extra precaution for as long as we’re at Alert Level 2. 

If you come on to the school property, please contact trace through the school app or sign in/out at the school office.

Please all have an enjoyable long weekend. Please note there is no school this Friday as it is a Teacher Only Day. Keep safe and recharge for the rest of the school term.

Thank you for all your support especially under Alert Level 2. We are part of a fantastic school 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.

Please note, the only change to the term dates is the start date under Alert Level 2. 

All other dates remain the same.  Scheduled Teacher Only dates are going ahead.

Term 2:  New start date under Alert Level 2:   Monday 18 May-Thursday, 2 July.

Public Holiday: 

Queen’s Birthday - Monday, 1 June.

Teacher only days: 

Friday, 29 May - as part of the accord.

Friday, 3 July - Kahui Ako Professional Development Day.

Term 3:  Monday, 20 July-Friday, 25 September.

Term 4:  Monday, 12 October-Thursday, 17 December.

Teacher only day:  Friday, 23 October - as part of the accord.

Public Holiday:

Labour Day - Monday, 26 October.

Listen to our students reflecting on their culture.

Lei's (Rm3) Prayer

Le Atua e, ua sili oe i lenei lalologi

Dear God, you are the almighty in heaven

E avatu le vilga ma le f'a'afe fai

We give you thanks and priase

La te oe le Ali'i

Oh Father

Ou te ole atu ma le fa'aaloalo ia e alofa mai

I ask thee respectfully to love and

Ia te i matou lou fanau

Bless all your children, both young and old

Ou te tatala fo'i mo i latou ua gasegase

I pray for those who are sick to get better soon

O la'u olega lea le Atua e

All these things I ask of you God

Amene.

Amen.

Mataniu's (Rm3) Hail Mary Prayer

Rm 2 did some Samoan Artwork and learnt about the basic facts on Samoa.

A video of Room 6 being taught the Sasa for Samoan Language Week by Filo Tu-Faleupolu (Room 6 Student Teacher).

Come dressed to celebrate Samoan Langauge Week on Thursday, 28 May. Please wear a little something that represents Samoa. 

You can purchase all school uniform requirements from NZ Uniforms down on Thorndon Quay.

There is a large selection of second hand uniform - please let the office know if you need another thing. 

I also have a plain black rain jacket, size large, brand new to give away. Please let the office know if you would like it.

Sorry, no ties but plenty of shirts and jackets.

A big thanks to the Iacarrino family for donating a box of books to our school library.

https://www.netsafe.org.nz/messengerkids/

Entertainment Publications have contacted all the businesses participating and have been re-assured that the restaurants and cafes are happy for people to use the entertainment vouchers in their establishment.  

We really appreciate your support! Purchase here today:   https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/10428y2