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Naumai e te whānau o te kura St Anthony's Tēnā Koutou Katoa
Talofa Lava Parents and Caregivers,
Thank you for your support with finding alternative care for your children yesterday while the Primary and Secondary Teachers and Principals went on strike. We all met at Civic Square and marched to Parliament together. It was a successful day showing unity across the sector.
Week 5 has been a very busy week with Samoan Language Week and Catholic Schools Day. The theme for Samoan Language Week is: ‘Lalaga le si’osi’omaga mo se lumana’i manuia’ - ‘Weave an environment for a better future’.
Thank you to Tala, Ethel, Laite and Marimatina for sharing your wonderful culture with us; we have learnt so much this week and have particularly enjoyed the dance, music and food! Thank you for spoiling us!
Catholic Schools Day is celebrated every three years and this was held on Tuesday 28 May. It is a day we celebrate and showcase who we are to our communities.
The theme for Catholic Schools Day was ‘Extending Christ’s Call: to love, to be, to do’ - ‘Kia rangiwhāwhātia tā te Karaiti karanga: kia aroha, kia tūturu, kia mahi’.
This theme aligns with our Catholic school’s commitment to serving the community, each other and those in need. Thank you to the teachers, especially our DRS Francesca von Lanthen for preparing excellent activities for our students to engage in on Tuesday.
As a school, we looked at the three aspects of Christ's call. Students looked at how we can love one another through the Greatest Commandment. To Do examined the story of The Good Samaritan and acted out role plays. To Be sessions were framed around the prayer, God Be In My Head and we discussed how we can be God in our world.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Manuia tele,
Jennifer Ioannou
PRINCIPAL
Our Board is sad to say goodbye to members Kate Riddell and Amber Proudfoot who have worked for 6 and 3 years respectively as elected parent representatives on our Board. Amber and Kate have dedicated a huge amount of their time and energy to St Anthony’s as board members and we will miss their expertise and passion for our students’ education and wellbeing. We are very fortunate that Amber is going to continue providing her time and expertise to seek out grants for the school. And St Mary’s school is very fortunate that they got to snap up Kate as a board member for their school (where Kate’s daughter is a student).
The great news is that we are very lucky to welcome Miriama Williams to the Board as an elected parent representative. Miriama brings a wealth of expertise including board of trustee’s experience from St Catherine’s school in Kilbirnie. We also welcome back elected parent representatives Andrew Pink, Emma Blades, and George Bouras. Our proprietor’s representatives remain David Sullivan, Anne Dowden, and Mark Mulhern, as well as Helen Revill our Staff Representative. You can read more about our board members here http://www.stants.school.nz/
One of the main roles of Boards of Trustees is to support our staff to set and reach student achievement targets each year. In order to determine the targets for the year, our staff start with the curriculum level our students are currently performing at and then through a targeted approach determine an achievable (but stretch) curriculum level for them to reach by the end of the school year. The Board have agreed with the recommendation from staff of a stretch target of 88% of students to be at or above the expected curriculum level in reading, writing and maths by the end of this school year. The staff have carefully designed a programme of initiatives to enable our students to reach this target. These initiatives include targeted use of teacher aide time, carefully selected learning resources, and continuing to strengthen our home/school partnerships (for example encouraging families to read with their children to develop a sense of pleasure of reading together).
The Ascension of the Lord closed the Easter season and our liturgical year enters a new phase. Next Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. Over the following two weeks our Sunday worship will be reminders of key elements in our Christian Faith: Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi. Trinity the nature of the God revealed by Jesus Christ: a Trinity of Persons to whom we give the names, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This belief discloses the Church as a Community – a People or a Family. We know that humans are social, oriented to connecting with one another. We need others in our life to become fully alive. Made in the image of God, our nature is a reflection of God as Trinity.
Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ) emphasises the Eucharist, the Mass, Communion. The community is nourished by the Bread of Life which draws us ever closer into the life and mission of Jesus. These two festivals help identify us as Christian people. Our God is family-centred, calling us into a community sustained by the life-giving presence of Jesus. We witness this presence through our care of the world and one another.
Our Year 8 students travelled to Porirua's Te Rauparaha Arena with Mrs Ioannou for NYLD (National Young Leader's Day) on Wednesday 22 May. The theme for the day was 'What is the food of a leader? It is conversations'.
This was a fantastic opportunity for our senior learners to listen and learn from inspirational speakers. They listened to guest speaker; Ronnie Taulafo from ‘What Now’, Hana Tapiata an ex NZ women's sevens player, and Dr Lehan Stemmet informed them about ‘What is the food of a leader?’ It is conversations/korero!
What makes an awesome leader is not being the most popular or having the loudest voice, it’s about being someone who takes the time to listen to and learn from others. Quotes that were shared and ones that students particularly loved were:
'Change is inevitable, growth is optional';
'Life is 10% what happens to you, 90% about how you respond';
'Good leaders don't talk, they listen.'
The event finished with a guest appearance of ‘Kings’ who sang to the crowd of excited leaders. Our Year 8s all said the day was inspirational, entertaining and a whole lot of fun!
On Monday 27 May Hoiho and Takahe Classes journeyed to Te Papa to explore the newly opened Te Taiao Nature exhibition and The Pacific Explorers exhibition. The 'weird and wonderful' creatures and exhibits proved to be a great source of wonder for our students.
In response to their learning, students had the opportunity to create their own 3D vaka (a pacific waka) in the Hinatore Learning Lab using the 3D design programme, Tinkercad.
We really appreciated the expertise of the Te Papa Hinatore learning Lab team and the support offered from our fantastic parent helpers Iota, Sarah, Anna, Sheryl, Amanda and Steve, thank you.
Tui Camp Fundraiser
Next Wednesday 5 June we will be selling cups of hot chocolate.
The following week, due to Tui being out we will be selling Chicken or Potato and Leek Soup on Thursday 13 June.
It will be $1 per cup and the seniors will take the orders in the morning of Wednesday and then Thursday. If you are happy to support us simply send your child to school with the money that day.
While we will have disposable cups if needed, we invite your child to bring a mug to school in the interests of ‘Caring for Our Common Home’ and reducing our waste.
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Golden Opportunity
The school has received storage-lunch boxes which we will be selling for a gold coin donation.
Please bring your coins to the Office and see Yvonne if you would like to make a purchase.
School Lunches
Friday 31 May
Pizza
Thanks to our fabulous parent lunch heroes Natasha Thompson & Sofia Georgiou. Year 6 helpers are Billy Proudfoot & Vivienne Pujji, thanks guys!
Friday 7 June
Hamburgers
Thanks to our fabulous parent lunch heroes Mike Balogh (BBQ), Anna Kempton & one more volunteer please. Year 6 helpers are Bella Small & Riley Smith, 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.
Lunch Order sheets can be printed off from the forms below:
Years 4-8 Eastern Zones Cross Country was postponed today and the new date is Wednesday 5 June. The new postponement date is Friday 7 June.
Holy Trinity Parish Mass - 10am Sunday 23 June
St Patrick's College Hall
We will be celebrating Mass together at St Patrick’s College Hall. There will be a cup of tea at the back of the hall following Mass. Please bring a plate of food to share. For those who are unable to be at this Mass, there will be the 5.30pm Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Church.
Please note: These will be the only 2 Masses in the Parish on the 23rd June
Parish Newsletter
TOPP TWINS 'Go Ccountry' at Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Monday 3 June, Queen’s Birthday Weekend will see NZ icons, The Topp Twins, Go Country at Staglands Wildlife Reserve as part of an Expressions Exhibition that Staglands are proudly supporting! Come to The Barn from 12-2pm for a meet & greet, fabulous photo opportunity and some general shenanigans! Normal admission charges to Staglands Wildlife Reserve apply.
St Catherine's College Invitation to Prospective Parents
You are warmly welcome to a morning tea on Friday 31 May from 10.30-11.30am. Hosted by students; meet the Principal and Staff; view the facilities. Meet at St Catherine's College office and rsvp to office@scc.school.nz by 30 May or phn 939 8988.
St Catherine's College Open Evening
Join us for St Catherine's College Open evening - Monday 10 June, 6.30pm to 8pm. All very welcome.
St Patrick's College Open Day
St Patrick's College Wellington will hold its 2019 Open Day on Sunday 9 June, 1.30-4.00pm.
At St Patrick’s College we offer a quality, innovative, Catholic education. On our Open Day, the Rector will address all visitors at 1.30 p.m. in the Hall. You will have the opportunity to discuss any aspects of your son’s education with staff members, as well as seeing different facets of the College’s operation. There will also be the opportunity to talk with both senior and junior students, something your son may find very interesting. We look forward to having the opportunity of meeting you.
St Mary's College Open Day
June 13th 2019, 9am.
Yummy Sticker Promotion 2019
The Yummy Sticker promotion has kicked off again for this year so you can start to collecting Yummy stickers and bag cut-outs from fruit NOW. The promotion is now in its 22 year and there is another $200,000 available to spend on sports gear for schools.
The promotion finishes at the end of Term 3 (Friday 27 September), so there is plenty of time to collect as many stickers & bag cut outs as possible.
Please print off sheets at home to enable you to 'stick labels straight on'.
Springboard & Platform Diving at Kilbirnie Pool
Wellington Diving Club runs diving classes for kids aged 5 years and up (plus separate Adult training sessions). Try something new - visit our website and come along for a 30min Trial Lesson! After-school sessions available on Tues/Wed/Thurs/ Fridays and we cater for kids of any level from beginners to competitive. Casual “drop-in” sessions also on (most) Sundays. For more information, please visit our website www.wellingtondiving.org.nz or call/text Barbara on 027 485 8888.
Grand Training Holiday Programmes
Grand Training runs fun computer courses in the school holidays. We have courses for all aspects of computer skills, from building your own computer, to encrypting a message with Python, to fighting a zombie in Minecraft. The courses run at Wellington Girls College. Tell us what you want to learn about, and we’ll make it happen. Check out www.grandtraining.co.nz or ring 04 499 2211 for more details.
Scots' College Homestays
Are you able to provide a caring and supportive environment for an overseas student? We have a growing number of students from around the world, and are now looking to expand our pool of full-time homestay families. Homestay families are asked to provide three meals a day, bedding and laundry requirements. For hosting the rate payable to you is $300 per week. If you would like to host a student and enjoy meeting people from around the world please contact Diana Tan for more information, email tandi@scotscollege.school.nz
Wellington Harriers
Wellington Harriers offers cross country training for primary school children. Our club days are on Saturday afternoons. We meet at our Wellington Harrier club rooms on Mount Victoria at 2 pm for club runs. We also have midweek training sessions and can assist with training for children competing in the primary schools cross country competitions. We can also provide fitness training for those competing in other sports. For more info contact Julie Richards juliemaerdy@yahoo.co.uk 0212959026