Pope Francis releases his message for the Fourth World Day of the Poor, observed on 15 November. The Pope calls on people to keep their gaze fixed on the poor, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and warns against succumbing to a “whirlwind of indifference.” The theme for the Fourth World Day of the Poor is … Continue reading 15th Nov, World Day of Poor – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Next week our swimming lessons at Taiora QEII continue. Please check your child/ren have swim gear ready for Monday. Lessons Year Groups (Note: year groups NOT rooms) 12.30pm Years 5 & 6 1.00pm Years 3 & 4 1.30pm Years 1 & 2
Thank you to all those who were able to attend our whole school Mass on Friday for the Feast of All Saints and All Souls, and for those who supported Rooms 4 & 5 with their class Mass on Sunday. We are so happy to be able to join together again and celebrate our faith … Continue reading Upcoming Combined Mass – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Next week we start our two weeks of swimming lessons at Taiora QEII. The students will travel by bus. The lesson times are listed below. If you wish to watch you will need to make your own way to the pool. This year the cost will be paid by the school so there is no … Continue reading Swimming & Water Safety Awareness
Kia ora koutou Exciting news! Jo Smart (Nee Casey) has been offered a permanent job at St Anne’s (she has accepted!). We congratulate her and thank her for all of her hard work this year. She is, and will be, a great asset to the school. Jo is our New Entrant teacher at present (Room … Continue reading Pānui – Wiki 3 / Kaupeka 4
This Friday we will be celebrating the Feast of All Saints and All Souls with a whole school Mass. All Saints’ Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. All … Continue reading Faith Facts – Clara Mapley DRS
Our school photos will be taken this coming Monday 2 November. Students need to be at school before 9am, in correct summer uniform, including socks (ankle length) and shoes. Hair should be tied up if shoulder length or longer with no bows or embellishments please. We will have class, individual student, and sibling photos. This … Continue reading School Photos
Kia ora koutou St Anne’s Podcast We now have two forms of newsletter, the other is our student made one. It is a video and is organised by Room 6 and has students from other classes on it sharing work. Please check it out. https://youtu.be/RPJRt3Lceuo Nā te Tumuaki Nau mai ki te wiki tuarua! We … Continue reading Pānui Wiki Rua, Kaupeka Whā / Newsletter Week 2, Term 4
Learning te reo Māori at St Anne’s is often lessons taught through the English language a bit like any other subject area. On Tuesday, the students were learning sports and strategy games through te reo Māori. This meant the teachers were speaking the majority in te reo Māori and only using English where necessary. Children … Continue reading He Ahiahi Rēreke! A different afternoon!
On Monday, we had seven students compete in the Canterbury Duathlon Champs. They represented our school with pride and had a fun yet challenging day. This was held at Ruapuna Racecourse. Please check out our Facebook page for more details. A big thank you to Penny and Joel for helping out on the day. Well … Continue reading Canterbury Duathlon Championships
