Board Comms
Kia ora e te whānau
As we journey through Lent, we reflect on the values of faith, kindness, and community. It has been a busy and exciting term so far, with many reasons to celebrate. Here are some key updates and acknowledgments.
Nau mai, haere mai – welcome to our newest tamariki
A very warm welcome to our new student Harry Campbell, Hugo’s younger brother who has joined our school this month. We are blessed to have you as part of our faith-filled learning community. May your time here be full of growth, friendships, and joyful experiences. If you see a new face in the playground, take a moment to introduce yourself — a simple hello each day at the school gate makes a huge difference to building our school community.
Sacrament of Baptism 19 Poutū-te-rangi (March)
A huge congratulations to our three students, Adrian & Ryan Moinfar, and Justin Brown, who received the Sacrament of Baptism on 19 March. This is a significant milestone in your faith journey, and we pray that you continue to grow in the love of Christ. It was a beautiful celebration, and we thank their whānau and sponsors for their support.
Moving March – Ka mau te wehi!
It has been inspiring to see so many tamariki (and their parents!) walking, biking, and scooting to school as part of Moving March. Not only does this help reduce traffic congestion around our school, but it also promotes healthy habits and protects our environment—he taonga te taiao! (Our environment is a treasure.) Let’s keep up this great effort throughout the year.
Celebrating our past pupils’ NCEA achievements – Kahui Ako success
We are incredibly proud of our past students who have gone on to achieve outstanding NCEA results at their secondary schools in Wellington. Across our Kāhui Ako*, their achievements have surpassed the national average in these subjects —he mihi nui ki a koutou! These achievements reflect our past pupils’ hard work, resilience, and the strong foundation built during their years at St Anthony’s school and the other Catholic Primary Schools that feed into St Patrick’s, St Mary’s, and St Catherine’s. It is wonderful to be part of this shared success.
*Kāhui Ako, or Communities of Learning, are a group of schools that bring together education and training providers with the aim of helping students to achieve their full potential. Our school is part of the Wellington Catholic Schools Kāhui Ako Ngā wāhi e mōhiotia ai ngā ākonga katoa.
Curriculum Day – Teacher Only Day on 11 Paengawhāwhā (April)
A reminder that Friday, 11 April, is a Teacher Only Day and the school will be closed for students but open to the many teachers that are joining our staff on that day. On this day, our staff will join colleagues from St Patrick’s Primary and Holy Cross, as well as from Clifton Terrace Model School for a special professional development session on the new Math’s Curriculum led by the Ministry of Education. This is a valuable opportunity for our teachers to collaborate, learn, and ensure we continue delivering high-quality education for our students.
Board Meetings – Have Your Say!
A strong school community is built on partnership, and we encourage all whānau to be part of the conversation. Our Board of Trustees meetings are open to everyone, and we welcome your input. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 13th May starting at 6pm at school. If you have ideas, questions, or just want to learn more about how our school is run, we’d love to see you there.
Mā te ngākau aroha koe e ārahi | Let a loving heart lead you
This whakatauki is often said during Lent. Lent is a time for renewal, and as Pope Francis reminds us, it is a season of hope and conversion. May this Lenten season bring peace and reflection to all our school whānau.