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
Learning Conferences / Goal Setting NOTE: Early finish on Wednesday 4th March @ 12.15pm for the senior three rooms (Rooms 5, 6 and 7)—If you cannot pick up your child at this time, they will be supervised in the library.
These will be held in two weeks and are a great chance to meet the teacher and have a look around the class. This is for Year 4 and up students. Younger students will be on their 6 month and year-long anniversaries. Please call the office if you don’t have access to the internet to … Continue reading Learning Conferences (Years 4-8)
This email is a friendly reminder of our : Before and Afterschool Booking Absences and Cancellations: Please find attached details of our Absences and Cancellation Policy for ALL bookings, this includes “Casual” Ministry of Social Development regulations requires Kidsbase follow all compliance guidelines when supporting a booking/enrolment for any of the programmes we operate. This … Continue reading Hello from Kidsbase
Kia ora koutou katoa We had a great opening school Mass with Fr Benito, he reminded us all that a Catholic school not only develops our mind but our heart as well. We look forward to Fr Benito, Fr Peter and Fr Paulo working with school over the coming years. Thank you to … Continue reading From the Principal
Learning Conferences / Goal Setting NOTE: Early finish on Wednesday 4th March @ 12.15pm for the senior three rooms (Rooms 5, 6 and 7)—If you cannot pick up your child at this time, they will be supervised in the library.
These will be held in two weeks and are a great chance to meet the teacher and have a look around the class. This is for Year 4 and up students. Younger students will be on their 6 month and year-long anniversaries. Please call the office if you don’t have access to the internet to … Continue reading Learning Conferences (Years 4-8)