Kia ora mai koutou, That’s a wrap for term 3. It was a busy last few weeks with so much happening. If you were looking for the Principal’s GRIT trip photos on social media, you won’t find them as unfortunately it was the busiest week of the term last week. I will run it early … Continue reading Pānui Wiki 10 Wāhaka 3 / Newsletter Week 10 Term 3
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Pānui Wiki 8 Wāhaka 3 / Newsletter Week 8 Term 3
He Putaka Motuhake Reorua o te Pānui mō te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Mita Kāi Tahu) Māori Language Week Special Edition Bilingual Newsletter (Kāi Tahu dialect) Nei te mihi ki a koutou katoa! Nau mai, tautimai ki te Wiki o te Reo Māori! Ko te kaupapa o tō mātou tomokaka mō te wiki e … Continue reading Pānui Wiki 8 Wāhaka 3 / Newsletter Week 8 Term 3
Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Te Wero ‘Me Neke’ I tērā wiki, ka whai wāhi mātou i te wero ‘Move It’ hei tautoko i a Caritas ki te kohi pūtea mō ngā tangata pōhara. I te wiki, i whai wāhi ngā tamariki i ngā mahi hākinakina, kēmu, kanikani, wero hoki kia neke haere. I whakamutua te wiki e mātou i … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Newsletter Week 6 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 6 Wāhaka 3
Tēnā koutou katoa! Week 6 is upon us and as we head into spring, here are a few important reminders: Prizegiving Assembly: We are looking at Tuesday 13th December 5.30pm-7pm at the Church. This prizegiving is for all students and families (we may have a number limit per family though due to our roll being … Continue reading Newsletter Week 6 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 6 Wāhaka 3
Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Caritas Challenge – 5th-9th September (Next week!) In 2022 we can all help make a lifetime of change for communities around the world and it only takes ONE DAY! We will be taking part in the MOVE IT challenge. The Move It challenge is a chance to experience what traveling long distances to access basic … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Newsletter Week 4 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 4 Wāhaka 3
Tēnā koutou katoa! Week 4 already! The year is flying by. We had a great Cook Islands Language Week with traditional stories read in classes, along with some haka development and language use in classes. Last week we were lucky enough to have the Blake Foundation NZ-VR at school. Students used virtual reality to experience … Continue reading Newsletter Week 4 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 4 Wāhaka 3
Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Feast of the Assumption Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption. The Assumption refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary being assumed — body and soul — into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Faith Team led a prayer service in each class and organised some fun activities to help the students … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Newsletter Week 2 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 2 Wāhaka 3
Kia orāna kōtou katoatoa! (Kia ora koutou katoa!) Turou, ‘aere mai ki te ‘epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki Āirani! (Ngā mihi, haere mai ki te wiki o te reo Māori Kūki Āirani!) Welcome to Cook Island Language Week! We have never really done anything during this week in previous years, as it is only … Continue reading Newsletter Week 2 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 2 Wāhaka 3
From the DRS / Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o te Whakapono
Our Feast Day! (St Anne / St Joachim) Last week on the 26th of July, it was the Feast Day of St Anne and St Joachim. St Anne is often depicted with a book upon her lap and the child Mary leaning against her, eager to learn. God entrusted Anne with bringing up Mary in … Continue reading From the DRS / Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o te Whakapono
Newsletter Week 9 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 9 Wāhaka 2
Kai aku haumi, kai aku hoa, tēnā noa rā koutou katoa, Mānawatia a Matariki! I hope you enjoyed the long weekend. We had a great time leading up to it (see below) and we are still in the period of reflecting and focusing on the year ahead. You can see on the picture of my … Continue reading Newsletter Week 9 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 9 Wāhaka 2