No 12 17 August 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL On Tuesday we gathered as a full school for Mass, albeit a day early for the feast day of the ‘Assumption of Mary’. This feast day celebrates the Christian belief [...]
No 11 3 August 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Families Welcome back to Term 3 - a busy and exciting term ahead! We extend a warm welcome to new families and staff joining our school and parish community. Term [...]
No 10 6 July 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Families Last term we had our Catholic Special Character External Review. We have now received the confirmed report and it is our pleasure to share the summary with you. Philip Mahoney [...]
No 9 22 June 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Families Last week I was fortunate to attend the Catholic Education Convention in Wellington. This was a large gathering of School Principals, Directors of Religious Studies,Teachers, Bishops, Priests and Leaders from [...]
No 8 8 June 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Families This weekend we ask for God’s blessings on our students who are making their Confirmation and First Holy Communion, in our Parish Church. Confirmation is the second Sacrament [...]
No 7 25 May 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Families I attended National Young Leaders Day recently with our student leaders.The theme of the day was: Me Whakaro Rangatira Think Like a Leader Our students heard inspirational stories from [...]
No 5 5 April 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL “God provides daily for us all” Farewell and thank you. At the end of this term Mrs Audrey Clifford, room 13, will retire from full time teaching. Audrey has worked at [...]
No 6 11 May 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Families Welcome back to our second term of learning at Our Lady Star of the Sea. A warm welcome is extended to new students, families and staff joining our school. [...]
No 4 23 March 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Washing of the Feet By washing the disciples’ feet Jesus shows us the trademark of those who follow him - humble service. The Eucharist cannot be separated from this [...]
No 3 Friday 9 March 2018
From the Principal Dear Parents, Do you want to fast this Lent? Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be [...]