Covid – 19 Update From the advice, we’ve been given by the Ministry of Education (at the time of publishing this letter) there are no immediate plans for widespread school closures or the moving of school holidays. School: For St Anne’s, at the moment it’s business as usual, with an emphasis on health and hygiene. … Continue reading From the Principal and Board of Trustees
Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary during Coronavirus Pandemic O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of Your People, know what we need, … Continue reading Special Character – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Kidsbase is very excited to announce that from Tuesday 28th April (Start of Term 2) a FREE Breakfast Club will be included with our Before School Programme. * FREE Healthy Breakfast prepared on-site each day. * A Great Way for kids to start the day. * Subsidies Available Please find attached an information flyer with … Continue reading Exciting News from Kidsbase for Term 2
Kia ora koutou, Exciting times ahead!!! Our outdoor performance area is underway over by the Mission Centre (Room 7). This will be exciting for any outdoor performances we have in the future. Our shade sails to go over the playground are not too far away also. At least they will be ready to go for … Continue reading From the Principal
Remember the concept of not only giving up during Lent, but taking up. What can we take up that will improve our lives and the lives of others this Lent? A Lenten Reflection Give up complaining – focus on gratitude Give up pessimism – become an optimist Give up harsh judgements – think kindly thoughts … Continue reading – Clara Mapley (DRS)
Book Club – Due back to office by Friday. Online ordering still open.
Kia ora koutou, It is with some relief that I email without a cast on. For years I have thought that I have never broken a bone due to drinking so much milk. After doing some research, my milk theory seems misguided. Apparently bone strength is the same with or without milk as long as … Continue reading From the Principal
As we enter the second week of Lent, many of our classes will be looking at the work Caritas does around the world. During Lent, New Zealand’s Catholic Bishops invite us to provide for the needs of the poor through the work of Caritas. Money raised through the Bishops’ Lent Appeal helps to fund both … Continue reading Special Character – Clara Mapley – DRS
‘Local Lego Legends’: a Woolston Development Project event on Saturday, 14 March, 10.30am – 2.30pm. Looking for local adults and children who would like to display their Lego creations. No entry fee to participate. $2.00 entry fee for general public. At the same time we are offering stall sites for local children to on sell … Continue reading Community Notices
Today we celebrated Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Priests administer ashes during Mass and everyone is invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year’s Palm Sunday Mass. The ashes symbolise the dust … Continue reading Special Character – Clara Mapley DRS
