October 22nd is the Feast Day of Pope Saint John Paul II. He was the Pope from 1978 until 2005 and was the first Pope in several hundred years not to be an Italian. Here are some quotes from him: “Genuine love … is demanding. But its beauty lies precisely in the demands it makes. … Continue reading Faith facts – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Baptism Programme in the Parish of Christchurch East. The programme starts next week on Thursday 29th October 7:00-8:00pm and runs for 3 weeks. If possible, the programme is just for the parents. We do keep the Meetings to just 1 hour, they are in the Church Hall at St Anne’s. Thursday 29th October, 7:00pm – 8:00pm … Continue reading Baptism Programme
Book club orders need to be into the office by 9am Friday 23 October with exact money, please. Online orders through Scholastic LOOP will be open for longer.
Kia ora koutou To start this newsletter, I would like to acknowledge Miss French. In her last year of teaching, she has allowed me to take study leave. Many could have said no, but she supported me and took on the extra stress management entails. I am grateful for her covering for me. She really … Continue reading It’s good to be back!
Well, these road works are a pain. We will need to remind ourselves daily that it will be slower and safer out there eventually. The Church Carpark can no longer be used as a carpark for school. In times past, Fr Dan allowed it. Now, it is the main office of one of the four … Continue reading Church Car Park Closed
On Sunday we had our First Holy Communion group receive the eucharist for the first time. It was a great occasion and we thank Fr Benito, Faye, Vanessa, Penny and all the parents for helping them on their journey.
The theme for this term “We are Sent” echoes the Great Commission outlined in Matthew 28:16-20. In these final words to the disciples, Jesus tells them what they are to do when he goes. Don’t sit still, don’t hide, don’t wait – go and share the good news of Jesus with everyone! These words are … Continue reading We Are Sent – Clara Mapley (DRS)
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Last Friday, we celebrated Te wiki o te reo Māori with waiata performed outside on the whare tapere by each class. This was followed by ice blocks/ ice creams donated by TipTop. I am sure the classes will have shared their video with you. We look forward to the school holidays and some lovely weather…what … Continue reading Newsletter 23 September 2020
Covid 19 advice from the Ministry of Education on a move to Alert level 1. You must continue to support contact tracing through the display of QR Code posters and your visitor register, attendance register and timetable. If a new case does appear in your community, your contact tracing processes will support the speedy identification … Continue reading Covid 19 Alert level 1
