Ngā mihi o Matariki! Wow, only 7 days of school left for the term! It has gone fast! We look forward to Dean Isherwood starting as Deputy Principal next term. He will work alongside Clara Mapley who is Assistant Principal. We will hold an official welcome for him at 9.30am on Monday 26 July. You … Continue reading Newsletter Week 9 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 9 Whāhanga 2
Ngā mihi o Matariki! It has been another busy week at school and it is getting worse over the last 10 days of the wāhanga. Lots to get through. This week and next week’s newsletter will pretty much keep you updated with what is going on. Many of our staff are involved in some Professional … Continue reading Newsletter Week 8 Term 2 / Panui Wiki 8 Whāhanga 2
We have been learning about the Holy Spirit throughout the school this term, and we are now going to be focussing on the God Strand. Here are some of the key understandings we will be looking at: God is Creator: Students will recognise that God created the universe out of nothing and keeps it in … Continue reading RE Focus – The God Strand – Clara Mapley (DRS)
On June 24 we recall the Nativity of John the Baptist, which is the Patronal Feast Day of our Diocese. John the Baptist is about 6 months older than Jesus, and he is the one who baptizes Jesus in the River Jordan at the start of Jesus’ ministry. John’s father is Zacharias and his mother … Continue reading Nativity of John the Baptist, 24 June 2021 – Clara Mapley (DRS)
The Community Dental Service will be providing dental care for children enrolled with our service during the upcoming school holidays. The clinics will offer check-ups, treatment and relief of pain sessions by appointment only. To make an appointment please call/email our Contact Centre which operates between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday … Continue reading Dental Care during the School Holidays
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Kua tae mai te wīkene! (The weekend has arrived!) Apologies for this coming out late, but we thought we would save it to when we could release the link to our 2020 Motion Picture! BUT, there are some must reads before you get some popcorn and click on the link! Gate: PLEASE actively shut our … Continue reading Newsletter Week 7 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 7 Wāhanga 2
Congratulations to all of the children who celebrated their First Holy Communion recently. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is at the heart of our faith. For Catholics, the Eucharist, or Mass, is the most powerful way we encounter the real presence of Jesus Christ. In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, people join with Jesus in … Continue reading Newsletter Week 6 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 6 Wāhanga 2
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Talofa lava! It has been a fantastic Sāmoan language week at school. It has come at a nice time (after our Pentecost celebrations). We hope your children had a great week using a bit more Sāmoan language in the classroom and the week in general. Fa’afetai to all those who helped make the week a … Continue reading Newsletter Week 5 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 5 Wāhanga 2
