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Twilight Market – We are collecting Groceries this week – what better way to earn house points!!!
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The St Vincent de Paul Parish Food Bank is looking to begin operation from Wednesday 3rd September – at the moment their cupboards are bare – lets support the food bank in their preparation to resume their amazing work of providing food items and toiletries to local families in need – please bring your food bank items into school.

Senior School Production – Tickets now available for sale at the school office.  

WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK

Sunday 24 August

  • Blessing and opening of Parish Centre. 9am Mass with Bishop Steve celebrating. 10am Blessing of the centre.
  • Family Mass 5.30 – 6.30pm

Monday 25 August

  • Morning Prayer 8.45am in the hall

Tuesday 26 August

  • Kapa Haka 8.00 – 9.00am
  • Staff Paid Union Meeting We wish to inform you that on Tuesday 26th August, most of our staff will be attending a paid union meeting in the afternoon. To support our staff’s participation, we will be running an alternative programme. You may wish to pick up your child or children from 12:30 pm. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us meet Ministry of Education requirements for continuous instruction while also respecting our staff’s right to participate in this important meeting. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
  • Board Meeting online 6.30 – 8.00pm

Wednesday 27 August

  • ICAS Maths for students in Year 4-6 who have registered
  • Buddy Mass Rm 18 & 22 in the school chapel 11 – 11.30am
  • APPA Rehu Tai Regional finals Dilworth Junior Campus 

Thursday 28 August

  • Twilight Market Meeting 7.00 – 8.30pm

Friday 29 August

  • HPPA Literacy Quiz for senior students involved

LOOKING AHEAD:

Chinese Language Week

Monday 1 September

  • Morning Prayer 8.45am in the hall
  • Parents Committee Meeting 7.00pm

Tuesday 2 September

  • Kapa Haka 8.00 – 9.00am

Wednesday 3 September

  • Catholic Schools Cross Country Y3 – 6
  • Buddy Mass Rm 19 & 7 in the school chapel 11.00 – 11:30am

Thursday 4 September

  • Champion of Champs Gymnastics

Friday 5 September

  • Father’s Day Liturgy 8.30 – 9.30am
  • Proclaiming the Word competition at St John the Evangelist 11.00am – 12.00pm

Tuesday 9 September

  • Senior School Production 6pm

Wednesday 10 September

  • Senior School Production 12.30pm

Thursday 11 September

  • Senior School Production 6pm

Keeping our Kids Safe Online – tips on how to support the wellbeing of our tamariki 2-Minute Fridays Parenting Video!

Kia ora e te whānau, 

Here is this week’s 2 Minute Friday Parenting Video – 

What Smartphone Is Safe For my Kids?

The only phone I would trust with my kids.
Safe Surfer’s Kid-Safe Phone can’t be worked around. With world-class filtering, nudity detection, and keyword alerts for bullying, self-harm, porn, and more — it gives kids freedom to connect while giving parents peace of mind.

If you’ve been along to one of my talks then you’ve already heard how great I think it is! Check it out here https://kidsafephone.nz
Nurturing Our Children’s Mental Health

Arohanui, Tōfa soifua, ‘Ofa lahi atu, Cordialement, Loloma levu, Fakaue lahi, Zhù hǎo, 안부 인사를 전합니다

Louise Campbell
Principal 
He Whetu o te Moana