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What a fantastic end to the term to see not 1 but 6 of our tamariki baptised. Such a special occasion and thanks to those who sent in some goodies for the morning tea. We congratulate Ralph, Hugo, Margo, Rebecca, Benedict, and Jason as they took their first step in their faith journey by being baptised into the Catholic Faith.
Also congratulations to Olivier and his older brother Etienne for being baptised on Easter Sunday into the Anglican Faith. It is wonderful to see this commitment to joining the Christian family so we can be one together.
We take time to give thanks to the amazing Francesca von Lanthen for her hard work over the past 5 years for St Anthony's. A wonderful teacher, colleague and an excellent Deputy Principal, Francesca will be missed but we hope she has a fantastic time overseas and look forward to seeing her back in 2025.
Thanks to all those who have taken the time to meet with our new teacher Eibhlan MaAteer. She is looking forward to leading the learning in Te Moana next term.
As the term draws to the end, we remind you of the option for our tamariki to wear non uniform tomorrow for a gold coin donation - this money is then donated to Caritas for their work with the poor and vulnerable.
We thank the many whānau who have supported the learning this term with transport, supervision, and plates of food - we are most grateful as it allows us to take up the range of opportunities that we do.
We begin next term with our Working Bee and hope you can join us on Saturday 27 - Please see the board note below with the rest of the details.
We wish everyone a good couple of weeks and hopefully some rest for some of you!
Please note here are some significant dates next term are:-
- Week 1 Life Education - 1 & 2 May our children will have the fun of working with Harold again
- Week 2 Swimming begins 6 May. It is also New Zealand Sign Language Week and the Student Council is leading some activities with this. On the 9 May we have the Feast of the Ascension
- Assembly - He Atawhai will lead this on 17 May and on Sunday 19th we have the Feast of Pentecost
- Road Safety Week (20-26 May) Week 4
- EZ Cross Country Wednesday 22 May
- Samoan Language Week (26 May - 1 June) Week 5 : Theme: 'Tautua i le alofa mo se lumana'i manuia - Serve in love for a thriving future' and again our Student Council will be leading us
- Grandparent’s Mass - May 29
- June 26, our FOSA fundraiser for Despicable Me
- St Patrick’s College Open Day Tours - 28 & 30 June
- Teacher Accord Day for the Refresh Curriculum June 1- so a day off for our tamariki
- King’s Birthday - 3 June
- EZ Football Wednesday 5 June
- Assembly - Te Maunga 2:15 pm, 7 June
- St Anthony’s Feast Day - 13 June
- Assembly - Te Moana 2:15 pm, 21 June
- EZ Miniball - Thursday 27 June
- Matariki 28 June - a public holiday
- Teacher Only Day - July 5 for the Catholic Kahui Ako gathering
Working Bee Saturday 27 April 2pm to 4pm
Working Bees are held at St Anthony’s once a term. What is a working bee? It’s an event which involves our school families coming together to complete projects that enhance the environment in which our children can learn, play, and grow. The tasks could include gardening, painting, cleaning, and tidying up the school grounds.
Working Bees are a great opportunity for families and children to meet in a different social setting, as well as contributing to improvements and care of the school. Each Working Bee finishes with a BBQ to thank our lovely volunteers.
Our next working bee is on Saturday 27 April from 2 pm to 4 pm with refreshments and a sausage sizzle afterwards. Please note this date in your calendars and watch out for more details in the coming weeks
Discovery Time
For discovery I was painting a colourful box with Caleb. The box was turned into a piece of art. I was happy painting because it was fun. I like painting because of all the cool colours.
- Cadyn
I like building monsters and robots out of everything! My favourite thing is lego because I build anything. I built a sculpture of myself out of playdough. It was good because it was scary because it was staring at me.
- Justin
I love discovery time because it is so good. I get to have some peaceful time. I can play with other stuff and my favourite is the train set and the dress ups.
- Hugo
At discovery time I was painting with Cadyn. We were painting a box and we made the flappy bits pink and red and we made the sides blue and yellow and most of the sides weren’t painted. We wanted to paint because we felt like doing something different and creating art. When we were working on the bottom, Nikodimos joined us and he coloured one side light blue, I painted the middle black, Cadyn tried to make the same shade but it was mixed in with grey and green. I am proud of my work.
- Caleb
Zones of Regulation
In He Atawhai we have been learning how to identify our emotions using the Zones of Regulation, and what to do when we are feeling overwhelmed. To learn about the Zones of Regulation we made tool boxes and filled them with ‘tools’ - strategies we can use when we are overwhelmed- and tiny models of ourselves that we made out of clay showing us in the Green Zone as a reminder of how we feel when we are ready to learn.
Lola- We made tool boxes and decorated them. My tools are to read a book, take a deep breath and take time out. I chose these because reading a book is nice and I do like doing that. I chose take a deep breath because sometimes you just have to take it and then go back and take a time out is good because sometimes you just need a break to help you when someone is annoying you. My person shows me in the green zone which means I am ready to learn.
Movie Fundraiser - Despicable Me 4
Save the date in your calendars now - we will be holding a movie fundraiser on Wednesday 26th June, 6 pm at The Roxy.
Friday Lunches
Order forms for tomorrow's lunches should have come home today. If not we have spares in the office.
This Friday we are offering something different for the students - Creamy Beef Pasta in conjunction with Taste of Fiji Takeaway and Bakery in Newtown.
Our public health nurses are coming to your school in the week starting 13 May to provide immunisation for Y7 tamariki.
- If you have changed your mind or your situation has changed please contact us atres-immunisation@huttvalleydhb.org.nz, or call us on 04 587 2949
- If youhave not yet consented, but want to, please collect a consent form from the school office or contact us on 04 587 2949
- If you declined the vaccines last year but you have changed your mind and you now want your year 8 child to receive the vaccine(s) please collect a consent form from the school office or contact us on 04 587 2949
- If youhave any questions or concerns please contact us at res-immunisation@huttvalleydhb.org.nz, or call us on 04 587 2949
We have had a message from the Attendance Dues Administrator Sina Sialau-Sola apologising for the number of issues parents have experienced while they transition to new software. They have asked that we advise parents with concerns that the invoices they have recently received do not reflect their current balance and to await a statement by the 19/04/2024. Parents are however able to start making payments towards their account as long as they use their Family account code on their invoices as a reference when making payments.
Quiet Days
Thursday 11th, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Venue: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay
In these unquiet times, let's gently reflect on insights from the life and works of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert and, in peace, draw fresh strength and hope. There is no fee, however, a koha is greatly appreciated.
Morning Prayer / Mass
Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Venue: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington.
Join us for a contemplative morning mass to start the day.
For more information contact ph. (04) 383-7769 or events@compassion.org.nz
ALL are welcome.
Meditation in the Christian Tradition
Monday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay
Join our ancient form of contemplative prayer, deeply anchored in the teachings of the ancient Christian traditions of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. All are welcome.
Craft Gathering at the Home of Compassion
Wednesday, 12:00 pm
Venue: Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay
Join us for our weekly craft gathering.
For more information contact ph. (04) 383-7769 or events@compassion.org.nz
Miha Māori ‒ Māori Mass
Every Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington.
For more information contact ph. (04) 383-7769 or events@compassion.org.nz
The Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre and Cloister Café are open
Everyone is welcome to spend some time in our public spaces.
Cloister Café: 10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday.
Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre: 9am to 3pm, Tuesday to Friday
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