Dear Parents/Caregivers,

It is lovely to see all of our students back refreshed for a new term.

I hope you all had an opportunity to fill your bucket with all the things you love doing. We look forward to all the opportunities the second half of 2020 will bring to us all.

Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) kit has arrived that we purchased from EPro8. We are looking forward to students across our school being innovative and creative. 

Special thanks for the incredible donation our school gave the Parish food bank. By pulling together we are able to make a real difference to families within the Sacred Heart Cathedral School Parish. Thank you Room 1 for delivering all the items to Father David, Debbie and Frank.

Father God ask you to please bless our learners, their families and our staff.

Please keep us all safe and healthy. Thank you for bringing us all back to school refreshed and ready for a new term.

Heavenly Father, please continue to give us strength and courage to do what is right and be witnesses to our faith. May we always work to serve you, our colleagues, students and families in everything that we do.

Amen.

E hara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takimano

Our strength does not come from ourselves alone, our strength derives from many.

This Whakatauki sums me up as I feel very blessed to be part of a school community who give me strength.

I am grateful to our staff who are committed to doing their best for our students. 

I am grateful to our students who are open to new ways of learning and challenge themselves to be the best they can be.

I am grateful to our parent community who support learning and events here at school.

I am grateful to our Board of Trustees who focus on ensuring that precious resources are distributed in a way that is fair and equitable.

I am grateful to our Parents and Friends who fundraise to provide extras for our children and show pastoral care that makes a real difference to families at our school.

I am looking forward to seeing families next week as teachers follow up on interim reports that were sent home at the end of term two.

If you would like to book a school interview please go onto https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/ click on 'Make a booking' then enter the event code: 3b9kk

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.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Laika, Room 9 who entered an online writing competition based in the United States and was awarded second prize in the competition! Well done, Laika.

"During the holidays, I entered an on-line writing competition that was based in America and it was to write a short story with the theme of 'Twisted Summer.' Most of the entrants were over 13, while I was just about the youngest. They graded everyone based on grammar, concept, story line and punctuation. Overall I was placed 2nd, with a score of 38/45."

Laika Room 9

Book Title: The Midnight Summer Past.

“Finally, it’s summer holidays!” Amaya said walking beside her friend Hadley. 

“Yas girl! My parents are taking me to a hotel down south. It used to be some sort of beach house, apparently the tide was too high.” Hadley sighed.

“Well, bye girl!” Amaya said walking to the bus stop.

“Bye!” Hadley said running the other way.

“We’re almost there!” Her mum said smiling at her.

“Okay.” Hadley said as she twirled her blonde curly hair.

“We’re-” The intercom said as it started malfunctioning.

“Welcome to Aisha Airlines! I’m your new-”

“And, so remember to take all your belongings!” The intercom said as if nothing happened. 

“Mum! Did you hear that!?” Hadley said shocked.

“Hear what? Yeah, we’re landing soon!” Her mum said surprised. 

“No, no. Haha, I was just daydreaming.” Hadley said laughing a little too much.

Hadley started to wonder, was this something because of last year?

The portraits of children who looked bland and perfected were all just the same backgrounds, but different kids. 

“Here are your rooms!” The man said as he opened the door.

“Thank you!” Her mother said as she tugged Hadley along.

The room had a 1956 vibe, and a picture of a girl that Hadley couldn’t figure out who it was. On the other side of the ragged curtains, was the pool that wasn’t so relaxing looking. 

“Ugh, I can’t sleep! The bed is so weird.” Hadley said annoyed.

Hadley went to open the window, when she saw a girl who she recognized back near the door. Hadley crept silently to look at the painting. 

“That’s - No! It can’t be… Aisha?” Hadley asked herself as she looked at the peculiar painting. Hadley grabbed her coat.

“Is this what this is about?” Hadley asked herself as she took out a worn out teddy bear.

Dear Parents,

The Junior Syndicate will have a number of trips this term. We would appreciate if you can take the time to fill out the form giving your permission for your child to attend the various trips and to indicate if you will be able to help out with the trips. Please click the link below.

Thank you.

SHCS Junior Syndicate Team

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XtXPe0JCuNVFzTAE7NgQRKE6kCAmtXfuatT9MkzVA0Q/edit

This link has also been emailed out to all our Junior syndicate parents.

A reminder that Parent-Teacher interviews will take place on Monday, 27 July at 3.00-7.00pm and Thursday, 30 July at 3.00-5.00pm. If you haven't yet booked a time to meet with your child's teacher and would like to, please go to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/ click on 'Make a booking' then enter the event code: 3b9kk

We are part of the Catholic Community of learning. Bernadette, Co-Leads this with Mary Angela Tombs. Please find attached information about this collaboration with thirteen schools based in Wellington.

https://youtu.be/nYHyCxs-e-0

The following slideshow was created by Ellie Room 3, after learning about 'Growth Mindset.'

Please find below the Middle Syndicate Term 3 newsletter.

Please find below the Senior Syndicate Term 3 newsletter.

Are you struggling financially to pay Attendance Dues? Please contact our office as soon as possible so we can help you. We have some options available for payment plans and rebate assistance so we encourage you to please get in touch by calling us on 0800 462 725 or email dues@wn.catholic.org.nz. We look forward to being of assistance to you during this difficult time.

Kind regards

Attendance Dues Team     

https://www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/keeping-your-family-safe-online/

Schools may also like to put together a team or kids can take part in the Kid’s Magic Mile.  For information to take part go to  http://www.wellingtonmarathon.co.nz/info/

If your child is interested in participating in the 'Kid's Magic Mile' race, please let Mrs Stephen, Room 10 teacher know.  Mrs Stephen's email address is:  ann@sacred-heart.school.nz

Volunteer for the Heart Foundation at the Gazley Volkswagon Wellington Marathon 2020 

The Heart Foundation is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again for 2020. As part of this partnership we provide volunteers to work at the event, to raise money for the Heart Foundation Wellington Branch. We would love to have you join our volunteer team for this event. For 2020 we have the following opportunities:

Saturday 29 August: Race Registration, Gazley Volkswagon, Kent Terrace, Wellington

We will be registering all runners ahead of race day and handing out numbers.  This role requires a high level of concentration and accuracy!

Full Day:   8.30am – 6.00pm includes lunch provided

Half Day:   8.30am – 1.30pm

Half Day:  1.00pm – 6.00pm

Sunday 30 August: Event Day, Sky Stadium

Jobs are a mixture of working in the recovery area (handing out drinks/fruit etc after the finish line, general support etc) and bag check area

Shift 1:  6.00am – 12.00pm 

Shift 2:  7.00am – 1.00pm     

Shift 3:  9.00am – 3.00pm     

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Volunteer details:

• Name
• Email address
• Tel no
• Emergency person name and number
• Address

You can volunteer for as many days as you like.  Please indicate your choices now:

I would like to volunteer for the following shift/s:

• Saturday 29 August: Race Registration Full Day:  30am – 6.00pm
• Saturday 29 August: Race Registration Half Day:  30am – 1.30pm
• Saturday 29 August: Race Registration Half Day:  00pm – 6.00pm

• Sunday 30 August: Event Day Shift 1:  00am – 12.00pm 
• Sunday 30 August: Event Day Shift 2:  00am – 1.00pm     
• Sunday 30 August: Event Day Shift 3:  00am – 3.00pm

 Have you volunteered for the Heart Foundation before?

If not, would you like to be added to the Heart Foundation Wellington Branch volunteer list?  This means that you will get to hear about any other volunteering opportunities that come up through the year.

Thank you for signing up to help at this year’s Wellington Marathon. You will hear from us very soon, in the meantime if you have any questions at all please contact: Annette Straugheir, Admin Assistant Wellington, 04 472 2780 ext. 1, annettes@heartfoundation.org.nz

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