Tēnā koutou katoa! Week 6 is upon us and as we head into spring, here are a few important reminders: Prizegiving Assembly: We are looking at Tuesday 13th December 5.30pm-7pm at the Church. This prizegiving is for all students and families (we may have a number limit per family though due to our roll being … Continue reading Newsletter Week 6 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 6 Wāhaka 3
Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Caritas Challenge – 5th-9th September (Next week!) In 2022 we can all help make a lifetime of change for communities around the world and it only takes ONE DAY! We will be taking part in the MOVE IT challenge. The Move It challenge is a chance to experience what traveling long distances to access basic … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Newsletter Week 4 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 4 Wāhaka 3
Tēnā koutou katoa! Week 4 already! The year is flying by. We had a great Cook Islands Language Week with traditional stories read in classes, along with some haka development and language use in classes. Last week we were lucky enough to have the Blake Foundation NZ-VR at school. Students used virtual reality to experience … Continue reading Newsletter Week 4 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 4 Wāhaka 3
Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Feast of the Assumption Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption. The Assumption refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary being assumed — body and soul — into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Faith Team led a prayer service in each class and organised some fun activities to help the students … Continue reading Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o tō tātou whakapono / From the DRS
Newsletter Week 2 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 2 Wāhaka 3
Kia orāna kōtou katoatoa! (Kia ora koutou katoa!) Turou, ‘aere mai ki te ‘epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki Āirani! (Ngā mihi, haere mai ki te wiki o te reo Māori Kūki Āirani!) Welcome to Cook Island Language Week! We have never really done anything during this week in previous years, as it is only … Continue reading Newsletter Week 2 Term 3 / Pānui Wiki 2 Wāhaka 3
From the DRS / Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o te Whakapono
Our Feast Day! (St Anne / St Joachim) Last week on the 26th of July, it was the Feast Day of St Anne and St Joachim. St Anne is often depicted with a book upon her lap and the child Mary leaning against her, eager to learn. God entrusted Anne with bringing up Mary in … Continue reading From the DRS / Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o te Whakapono
Newsletter Week 9 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 9 Wāhaka 2
Kai aku haumi, kai aku hoa, tēnā noa rā koutou katoa, Mānawatia a Matariki! I hope you enjoyed the long weekend. We had a great time leading up to it (see below) and we are still in the period of reflecting and focusing on the year ahead. You can see on the picture of my … Continue reading Newsletter Week 9 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 9 Wāhaka 2
New Classrooms / Kā Akomaka hou
Short-term pain, long-term gain!!!! Very soon, the building of two new rooms will be commencing at St Anne’s. Immediately following that, the renovation of Rooms 1 and 2 and the boys’ toilets attached to them. Hann Construction will be in action every day and our school will definitely look like a construction site!!!! What’s happening? … Continue reading New Classrooms / Kā Akomaka hou
From the DRS / Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o te Whakapono
Hello, Our names are Theresa and Yvaine and we are a part of Young Vinnies 2022. This year the Young Vinnies are going to be organizing a fundraiser called Winter Woolies. We are asking for donations of winter clothing items or blankets for St Vincent De Paul. They could be blankets, jackets, beanies, scarves etc. … Continue reading From the DRS / Nā te Kaiwhakahaere o te Whakapono
Newsletter Week 7 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 7 Wāhaka 2
Kia ora koutou Auē, what challenging times! We are all working really hard to remain open for instruction. But, there are no guarantees at the moment. In the past week and a half, 6/7 of our full-time teaching staff have been unwell. It is a similar situation in a lot of schools. My son’s high … Continue reading Newsletter Week 7 Term 2 / Pānui Wiki 7 Wāhaka 2