Dear Parents/Caregivers,

This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity. This is when we celebrate the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as three divine persons.

Our children are currently learning about Peace. This morning, Mrs. Woodbury shared a beautiful reflection with the staff.

So much has been written about peace in the world.

Peace on earth, peace be with you, shalom.

Peace is more than the absence of war, more than tolerance more than acceptance.

There can never be peace between individuals or nations until we are at peace with ourselves.

That inner peace that passes is understanding. - David Moe

Wishing you all a fantastic week.

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.

Congratulations to John and Therese Grevatt with the arrival of Cole Charlie Grevatt over the weekend. 

Congratulations to Tammy Rm 7, who was successful in her application, supported by Ms. Scarlett, for the Gifted Learners Award from the Ministry of Education. She has been granted $1400 to spend on learning opportunities of her choice. She is planning to take part in STEM club starting in Term 3.  Well done, Tammy!

After School Care is up and running from 2.40 pm until 5.30 pm five days a week.

Robyn and her team provide a great After School Care experience with the bonus of completing some homework. 

$15.00 for a casual day

$55.00 for a week.

You can decide on the day if you would like your child to attend or email office@sacred-heart.school.nz or robynjones1952@gmail.com.

Our winter menu is in full swing and our children are enjoying their afternoon tea.

Special thanks to Robyn and the team who provide a great service for our school families.

Thank you to our parents who have donated uniform items to the school that their children have grown out of.  We have given out almost all of the second hand winter uniform items now.  If you have any uniform items that your child no longer fits and are happy to donate to the school, please drop it off at the office.  Thank you.

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Netball - Year 4-8 students

Please email netball@sacred-heart.school.nz to confirm your child's interest in playing netball this season, by Friday 5 June.

There is a bookshelf in the After School Care Room which is surplus to requirements.  If this is of interest, please let the office know by phone:  (04) 4724047 or email:  office@sacred-heart.school.nz

1460mm wide 

590mm deep 

830 mm high 

Ideal for a garage or painted up for a family room. 

Science Laboratory Technician

St Mary’s College is seeking a highly organised, reliable lab technician who shows initiative, works well independently and with others in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The position requires a mix of practical and administrative tasks completed on a daily basis. Chemistry Lab experience is essential. The job involves purchasing and preparing chemicals as well as maintenance and preparation of science resources to be used in labs and classrooms. 

An understanding of the Guidance to the Code of practice for School Exempt Laboratories, 2016, and current health and safety standards is an advantage.

The position is  part-time, in school term-time only, for 20 hours per week. Remuneration is aligned with the NZEI Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement and dependent on the candidates background and experience.

Upholding the special character of St Mary’s College as a catholic mercy college and being able to work collaboratively as part of our high performing Sciences team.

Applications close Friday, 12 June 2020 at 12 noon.

Please send a letter of application and your C.V. to principal@stmw.school.nz with a cc to Head of Science, Trevor Keough at trevor.keough@stmw.school.nz. 

Learner Support Assistant

St Mary's College is seeking a self motivated well organised Learner Support Assistant who shows initiative, works well independently and with others in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  You will need to be able to relate to young people and have an enthusiasum for teaching and learning. Previous experience in this type of role would be an advantage.

This position is a part time fixed term position for 20 hours per week starting in term 2 and finishing in term 4.  Renumeration is aligned with the NZEI Support Staff in Schools' Collective Agreement and dependent on the candidates background and experience.

The successful applicant will be supportive of the special character of St Mary's College as a catholic mercy college.

Applications close Friday, 12 June at 12 noon.

Please send your cover letter and C.V. to Meg Doile by emailing  meg.doile@stmw.school.nz. 

2021

TERM 1:  Wednesday, 3 February – Friday, 16 April

Public holidays:   Waitangi Day - 6 February (Monday, 8 February public holiday)

                            Easter: Good Friday, 2 April, Easter Monday, 5 April

                            Easter Tuesday, 6 April (a school holiday)

School holidays:  Saturday, 17 April – Sunday, 2 May (includes ANZAC day - 25 April)

TERM 2:  Monday, 3 May – Thursday, 8 July

                             Teacher only day - Friday, 4 June as part of the Accord (school closed)

Public holiday:     Queen’s birthday – Monday, 7 June

                             Accord Day for Kahui Ako – Friday, 9 July (school closed)

School holidays: Saturday, 10 July – Sunday, 25 July

TERM 3:  Monday, 26 July – Friday, 1 October

School holidays:  Saturday, 2 October – Sunday, 17 October

TERM 4:  Monday, 18 October – Tuesday, 14 December

                            Teacher only day – Friday, 22 October as part of the Accord (school closed)

Public holiday:     Labour Day - Monday, 25 October

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.

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