Kia ora e te whānau, What an unforgettable day we’ve had at St Anne’s today! We kicked things off with Pink Shirt Day, celebrating kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying. It was fantastic to see our students and staff proudly wearing pink and spreading positive messages throughout the school. In the afternoon, we rolled … Continue reading Newsletter #7 / Niureta #7 (16/05/2025)
Newsletter #6 / Niureta #6 (02/05/2025)
Kia ora e te whānau, Welcome back to Term 2! I hope you all enjoyed a restful and joyful Easter break with your loved ones. It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of our global Catholic Church. His life of service, compassion, and tireless advocacy for peace … Continue reading Newsletter #6 / Niureta #6 (02/05/2025)
Newsletter #5 / Niureta #5 (04/04/2025)
Kā mihi o te wā Araka ki a koutou, This is the last newsletter of the term, so I start with Easter greetings to you all as we will not quite get there before the holidays. Also, this is my last newsletter for a while as I am on sabbatical next term, meaning I am … Continue reading Newsletter #5 / Niureta #5 (04/04/2025)
Newsletter #4 / Niureta #4 – 21/03/2025
Kia ora tātau, I know many of you are looking forward to heading to Hagley Park tomorrow to watch the Polyfest, we have so many ex students involved. It is a great celebration of culture if you have not been before, the information is below. PICNIC / PIKINIKI It was great to see so many … Continue reading Newsletter #4 / Niureta #4 – 21/03/2025
Newsletter #3 / Niureta #3 – 07/03/2025
Kia orāna ki a kōtou kātoatoa e ōku taeake, I was very proud today of all our students who dressed up and sang so well during the World Day of Prayer Service. Leilia was exceptional in her reading of an experience of a Cook Islander during Covid times. Thank you parents for helping them prepare … Continue reading Newsletter #3 / Niureta #3 – 07/03/2025
Newsletter #2 / Niureta #2 – 21/02/2025
Nau mai ki wiki whā o te wāhaka tuatahi e te whānau, We are well underway now and already at the end of week 4. Last week we welcomed new and existing families with younger siblings, starting at St Anne’s. This process involves a History Tour starting at the Pou (posts) outside school, where families … Continue reading Newsletter #2 / Niureta #2 – 21/02/2025
Newsletter #1 / Niureta #1 – 07/02/2025
Kā mihi o te tīmataka o te tau hou kura ki a koutou katoa, We are back in action!! Nine classes!! New teachers!! Exciting things in the pipeline!!! Welcome back everyone and a special welcome to our new children, families and teachers. We hope you love your time at St Anne’s and find it a … Continue reading Newsletter #1 / Niureta #1 – 07/02/2025
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Newsletter #19 / Niureta #19 – 06/12/2024
E kā whānau whānui o Hato Ani, nāia te mihi o te wā Aweneti ki a koutou katoa, One massive week left people, look at how much is happening at the bottom of the post! We are exhausted from this week! So many exciting opportunities to finish the year. Big thanks to all the teachers … Continue reading Newsletter #19 / Niureta #19 – 06/12/2024
Newsletter #18 / Niureta #18 – 22/11/2024
Aftanun olketa, Three weeks left people! There are so many events coming up. We will deal with 2025, room changes (we have quite a reshuffle due to starting nine classes next year), and staff changes in one of the next two newsletters but in the meantime, let’s stay focused on 2024 and enjoy some celebrations … Continue reading Newsletter #18 / Niureta #18 – 22/11/2024