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‘Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.’ Philippians 4:8
Naumai e te whānau o te kura St Anthony's Tēnā Koutou Katoa
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Wellington Catholic Schools Kahui Ako
On Monday afternoon, our Staff attended a Wellington Catholic Kahui Ako 'Super Staff Meeting' at St Patrick's College. There are 13 Catholic Schools involved in our Kahui Ako (Community of Learning) and we came together for the first time. It was a very powerful discussion about our schools, sharing and learning together as well as building relationships.
I am delighted to announce that Jeannine Winton is our In-School Kahui Ako leader and she will be working with the other In-School leaders and Across School Teachers who have been appointed across our Kahui Ako. Our Kahui Ako's Achievement Challenge focuses centre on student wellbeing and achievement in literacy. Our team looks forward to Jeannine leading the sharing of best practice in these areas.
If you would like to read more about our Super Staff Meeting as well as gain more of an insight into what our Kahui Ako is all about, I have included below the Media Release that was sent to local papers yesterday.
Staff Professional Development
Our Staff feel very fortunate to be accessing Digital Technologies / eLearning Professional Development thanks to a $36,000 Grant from the Ministry of Education received last year. You may have heard from your children that last week our CORE Education facilitator Katrina Laurie spent two mornings working alongside teachers and students to enhance our Seesaw (Years 1-4) and LINC-ED (Years 5-8) ePortfolios.
Ngā manaakitanga
Jennifer Ioannou
PRINCIPAL
We are looking for volunteers to join our Board of Trustees. The election will be at the start of June, with nominations opened from 10th of May, so please come and talk to us if you are interested. You don't need to have any particular skills or knowledge, just a passion for teaching and learning and a love of our wonderful school community. You can find out more about us at http://www.stants.school.nz/bot or flick us an email at bot@stants.school.nz
Children's Mass - Sunday 7 April 4pm
This coming Sunday, we have our Children's Mass at 4pm at St Anthony's Church. We look forward to seeing you and your family at the mass as it is a special time to come together as parish and school. Afterwards we will have a shared picnic dinner where you can bring your own dinner and share it outside. This is weather dependent so if it is colder or unpleasant we will move to the Gasgoine Room.
Holy Week Liturgy - Monday 6 May 2pm
Next term we will have our school Holy Week Liturgy on Monday 6 May at 2pm, we invite you come along and share in the children's learning and storytelling about Easter. The liturgy will begin in Kiwi Class and move through the school as each class shares their part of the Easter story. More detail will follow next term but mark this date in your diaries and we look forward to seeing you then.
Faith Reflection
It is easy to say thank you for a gift, like a birthday present or a beautiful day. It’s not so easy to be grateful for an illness, a failure or a “bad hair day”! But we can’t escape tough times. Like the seasons, good and bad are companions in life; health and wholeness, success and happiness are not permanent fixtures. To be able to say “thank you” when you meet a setback or when tragedy strikes is not a sign of madness, but a recognition that everything in life is a gift, that there is a reason for everything, that strength can come from weakness.
Gratefulness springs from the realisation that my life has a purpose and that I carry within me the means to achieve that purpose. All that happens along the way can be used to discover and fulfil that purpose. A layer of faith over my life helps, because it lets me see, in both the good and the bad, a shaping and moulding of me by a wonderfully creative and loving God.
We are so grateful for the generosity shown by our community getting behind the Bake Sale organised by our Year 8 school leaders last Wednesday. $276 was raised and has been donated to the following Givealittle Page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund Thank you for your support!
Our Senior Syndicate students are learning Mandarin this year with Jian Xiaoli (Shirley). This amazing programme is in partnership with the Confucius Institute and Scots College.
We have enjoyed learning to speak Mandarin this term because it is quite a hard language. We have learnt the numbers from 1-10 and how to greet each other and introduce ourselves. It is a great opportunity to learn something new. The characters are fun to write and we get to write them in our books. Xiaoli also taught us how to draw a panda and some Mandarin songs to help us remember. She has some fantastic and exciting games for us to play too, they challenge us to see how fast we can answer questions in Mandarin. We are thankful to have Xiaoli come to our school to teach us.
- Kea Class
To enable our school team/s to play in the Motu Kairangi winter netball competition, each team must provide a registered umpire (as well as a named coach and/or manager).
There are 2 courses available, one for new umpires and a 'refresher' umpires course.
New Umpire Course - is being held on Saturday 6 April at ASB at 10.30-11.30am (theory) followed by the practical component 11.30-1.30pm. Once you have finished your practical, you may either go or stay and do another practical section if you feel if you need it. Please bring a whistle and wear appropriate clothes and footwear.
The refresher only session is on Thursday 11 April 6.00-7.00 pm at ASB. This is a theory only session. It is not available for new umpires.
Please sign up so that our teams are supported throughout the netball season.
Here is the link for the upcoming umpires courses that Motu Kairangi are offering.
Weet-bix TRYathlon
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Weet-bix TRYathlon in Kilbirnie on Sunday. What a great day for such an awesome event!
Term 1 Floorball
Well done to all students who took part in Floorball this term at the ASB. Everyone played really well and showed wonderful teamwork. A huge thank you to Michelle Flood, Talava Sene, Craig Smith, Cam Garvie and Mike Balogh for acting as team managers. Great job, everyone!
School Photos - Thursday 2 May & Friday 3 May (Week 1 Term 2)
Looking ahead to next term, we are pleased to be having Sue Allman People back at St Anthony's. All ordered class, sibling (family) and individual portraits photos need to be pre-paid. Envelopes will be given out the Monday 29 April, the first day of Term 2, and we would appreciate them being returned by Wednesday 1 May, prior to the photographers arriving. Thank you for your support.
Tui Camp Fundraiser - Hot Cross Buns, Chocolate & Fudge
Brezelmania is supplying us with quality traditional Hot Cross Buns using quality ingredients and an authentic German Scratch Dough Recipe. These will come in a 6 pack at the cost of $8.50 per pack.
With Easter fast approaching, how about supporting Tui Camp with the purchase of chocolate bars? We have a range of 6 flavours to choose from:- Creamy Milk; Berry & Biscuit; White Chocolate; Fruit & Nut; Dark Chocolate; Toffee Milk. They are $2 a bar.
Don't want or like chocolate - how about purchasing some of our yummy fudge. You can purchase boxes of Russian Fudge at $6 per box or bars of Fudge for $2 (Salty Caramel, Chocolate or Russian Fudge).
Tui students will have order forms and we welcome you to place your orders with them or simply complete your order on the Signmee which is being sent out this week. Please bring the money into the office or deposit the funds straight into the school account.
Tui Class thank you for your support!
School Disco - Friday 5 April
A reminder that our School Disco is tomorrow night at Seatoun Hall. Thank you to the parents who are helping to organise the disco - your support is very much appreciated. We are looking forward to a fun night together!
School Lunches
Friday 5 April
Sushi (NB: orders have now closed for Friday 5 April)
Thanks to our fabulous parent lunch heroes Angeline Harrington and Paola Trujilo. Year 6 helpers are Riley Smith & Dannielle Trangmar, thanks guys!
Friday 12 April
Subway
Thanks to our fabulous parent lunch heroes Jacinta Handscomb and Sarah Durante. Year 6 helpers are Mia Adams & Petra Bouras, thanks guys!
Please ensure the correct amount is given. Payment received over and above the required amount will be considered a donation to FOSA. Please also remember to put money and order in a plastic bag big enough to hold lunch.
Entertainment Books
The New 2019/20 Entertainment Memberships are now available!
St Anthony’s School is once again selling Entertainment Memberships as part of our fundraising.
We receive $13 for each book or Digital Membership we sell.
There are fantastic savings to be made at Wellington’s leading restaurants, cafes and attractions. Your membership is a great way to find exciting new places to visit, or a reminder to get back to those old favourites. There are also great offers for over 2000 Hotels, Theme Parks, Rentals Cars, online shopping and so much more.
A book will be coming home this week for you to look through.
Payment for the Book or Digital Memberships can be made through the link below. To order securely online go to;
https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/1042q81Thank you for your support!
Holy Trinity Easter Timetable
Holy Trinity Parish Newsletter
St Catherine's Convent School Kilbirnie 1917-1951
Do you have any relatives that would have attended the school or know of anyone who did? A book "The School On The Hill" has been written recording pupils' memories. It details with photos the social history of the time, the Flu Epidemic, the pupils' operettas and concerts, what it was like being at school in WW2 and lots more. The Book Launch is on Saturday 13 April at 3pm at St Patrick's Church Parish Centre, Childers Tce, Kilbirnie. You are welcome to attend. Books will available for sale $25 each. For further information email the author Patricia O'Donnell triciao2285@gmail.com
Receptionist Catholic Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to take up a client focussed role at the Archdiocese of Wellington as a Receptionist for the Catholic Centre. We’re looking for a warm, energetic and approachable problem solver who is very customer focused. Has attention to detail, with a calm demeanour and a mature outlook on life. If you are interested in this 20 - 30 hour a week role, please send your resume and covering letter to hr@wn.catholic.org.nz to receive a job description and application form. Applications close on 9th April 2019.
Cardinal John's Newsletter
Capital Trout Centre Open Day Sunday 7 April 2019
Children must have a licence to fish for trout and free licences/tickets are available from Steve’s Fishing Shop, 49 Ghuznee Street (off Cuba Mall). The Centre is located behind the WCC Administration buildings on the way to the Wellington City Council Southern Landfill, on Landfill Road, Happy Valley, Wellington and is open to the public on specific days. Children do not have to bring any gear as Club members will assist children to catch a trout on fly fishing tackle. As the Centre is manned and maintained by volunteers we rely on donations to cover our expenses of purchasing the fish from the hatcheries, fish food and general maintenance. Your donations will be appreciated. Contact: Strato 387 7878 (wk) 386 3740 (hm).
Rotary Kite Flying Challenge
The Kite Challenge is on next Sunday 7 April from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Liardet Street Park in Berhampore. All welcome.
"What Now" TV
Just a reminder that you (and your family) are invited to register online to be part of the live screening of What Now on Sunday 28th April, Miramar, Wellington.
This is a FREE family fun event in our community!
To register interest in being part of the audience follow this link www.whatnow.tv/bonus/audience
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden School Holiday Creative Writing Workshops
Again this regular school holiday Workshop, for ages 10-14, is being held on Monday 15 April from 9.30-12.30pm. These holidays we are also trialling a workshop for older students aged 15-18 from 1.30-4.30pm. We have room for 20 students only in the junior workshop, and 10 students in the senior workshop, so places are secured by registering and paying the workshop fee of $20 on our website. More info and registration available here: https://www.katherinemansfield.com/visit-katherine-mansfield-house-and-garden/whats-on
FEMME NATALE "2"
The sequel - is a fresh, entertaining take on parenting, particularly motherhood, coming to BATS theatre from 26th of April to 4th of May (+Babes in Arms on the last day). It's a fantastic laugh and a great night out with a partner or friends. Group bookings from just $14. Don't miss out! www.bats.co.nz/whats-on/femme-natale-2/ or phone 04 8024175 PLUS join our facebook page and go in the draw for two tickets to opening night! facebook.com/femmenataletheatre.
Miramar Rangers Football School Holiday Programme
Runs 15-18 April and Girls Only runs 23, 24 & 26 April. For registrations go to www.miramarrangers.co.nz/holidayprogramme
Seatoun AFC School Holiday Football Programme
We are running our regular programme at Seatoun Park for kids aged 4-12 from 9am to noon on Monday to Friday of both weeks of the upcoming school holidays i.e. April 15 to 19 and April 22 to 26. Please note the programme will only run on Good Friday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day if we get sufficient registrations on those days. For more information please check the Holiday Programme page on the club’s website: www.seatounafc.org.nz.
Kāpiti Island for Kids School Holiday Programme
For ages 9-12yr from 22-24 April 2019 - 3 days/2 nights - Includes: nighttime kiwi spotting, nature adventures, fishing, swimming, games, wildlife discovery, harakeke weaving, cabin accommodation (quad share), delicious food, ferry and DOC permits. $395pp. Limited to 14 spaces. Email: bookings@kapitiisland.com
