Advent This week is the first week of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. The word Advent means ‘coming’. It is a time of preparation as we await the first coming of Jesus and anticipate his promised second coming.  During the four weeks of Advent, we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s … Continue reading Newsletter from the DRS →

We will be extending our ‘Give a Gift’ appeal for one more week (final day being this Friday the 25th). Vinnies are appealing to our school for donations of new (or good quality second hand), unwrapped gifts for children and young adults aged between 0-20. Thank you very much for the generous donations we have … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono /From the DRS →

Invitation to Catholic parent/s who would like their small children (0 – 6 years) baptised; come along to our Baptism Preparation Programme. If you know of other Catholic parent/s who plan for their children to be baptised – please encourage them to make contact. DETAILS: Sunday 20th November 2022, 2:00pm – 3:30pm at St Anne’s … Continue reading Message from the Parish →

Vinnies Give a Gift Appeal Every year the Saint Vincent de Paul Society runs a Christmas Grotto at their Stanmore road shop. Last year our school, along with others in Christchurch, contributed to enabling Vinnies to provide gifts to: • 673 Children • 292 Adults • 142+ Families • Families supported by 2 Agencies – … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS →

Attendance Dues Thank you to the parents who are up to date with attendance dues payments. Also very pleasing to see that more parents are paying in instalments and not letting the balance get out of control. You are encouraged to either pay in instalments  or set up an automatic payment to the bank account 03 … Continue reading Message from the Parish →