Our school Feast Day will be celebrated on Thursday 23rd June with Mass at 9.30am in the church. You are welcome to join us but masks must be worn in the church. After Mass we will be travelling to Stokes Valley Pool for our Feast Day treat.

First, I freaked out, but then we realised it was the Holy Spirit. When we noticed, Peter started preaching, so we followed. Then a huge crowd gathered from Gailee, yet they could hear us speaking their language.

Then one man asked how is this so? Are we witnessing a miracle from God? That got the crowd talking. One man insulted us and said "Hahaha, these men are obviously drunk!" (Personally I think he was drunk.)

That got more people talking. Plus lots of people believed that we were actually drunk (which really hurt.) But luckily Peter stood up and said we can't be drunk because it's only 9am. I had a little chuckle with agreement but of course he gave me a look, so I immediately looked away and let him finish. So he continued and told them some predictions from past Prophets, like old men will dream dreams and young men will prophesise and move stuff like that.

Young people finally believed us (and not just the not-drunk thing), even that Jesus was the Messiah. So they asked how can we repent. Peter said all of us get baptised in the name of Jesus Christ and they did. Over 5000 people joined the believers of Jesus today.

Nits (Headlice)

Unfortunately we have had more cases of headlice at school. Please check your child/rens hair, especially if they are in the junior classes. Please note that we cannot have children at school with headlice until they have had a treatment.

Influenza

We already have many school families sick with the winter flu. Please follow the link for more information from the Ministry of Health.

https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza

Symptoms of influenza come on suddenly and can include fever, chills, muscle aches, runny nose, cough and stomach upsets.

As New Zealand reconnects with the world, we are bringing to an end the border arrangements that both protected us against Covid-19 and kept a range of other diseases out of New Zealand, including influenza.

We have had very little influenza circulating in our communities since the pandemic began and this means our community immunity is lower than usual. In climates such as New Zealand’s, you’re more likely to get the flu in winter. Some people get very sick – in most years, influenza hospitalises thousands of people, and some lose their lives to it.

We are expecting to see some of the new strains of the flu virus that have emerged in the Northern Hemisphere winter. There’s no residual immunity to these new strains.

Older people, young children, pregnant people, and those with certain medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from influenza, such as pneumonia. If you’re at higher risk, it is important to call your doctor early, to find out if you need treatment. In severe cases it can mean a hospital stay. It can sometimes be fatal – around 500 people die from the flu in a typical year.

This winter there is the very real possibility of having flu and Covid-19 within a short space of time. This can lead to very serious illness and high mortality rates.

If you do catch flu, while you’re unwell, it’s important that you stay away from work or school. Look after yourself and your family – rest and fluids are especially important.

The symptoms of influenza can be the same or similar to the symptoms of COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home. Call your health provider or Healthline and follow their advice. They may advise you to have a COVID-19 test, and self-isolate while you wait for the results.

Please ensure all students are wearing correct winter uniform and school shoes.

If you would like to pre-order and pre-pay your photographs, please follow the link below:

https://orders.lcscott.co.nz/ordering/with?key=G3BAEP9U

If you have ordered online, you do not need to return an order envelope to school. If you would like a sibling photograph, you can also order this online or pick-up an order envelope from Anna in the office.

Learning Conversations (School Interviews)

Please follow the link to book your Learning Conversation. If you have any problems, please contact Anna in the office.

https://school.interviewbooking.nz/sacred-heart-petone-teachers

Year 7 and 8 Career talks - We would love for you to share your career with us!

Career talks allow our students to gain an understanding of what different careers actually entail and provides our students with an insight into their possible future career paths.

Starting in Term 3, we would love for you to share your career with our Year 7 and 8 class. Parents, caregivers, grandparents...all walks of life and all types of career talks are welcome.

Please email Anna in the office on admin@sacredheartpetone.school.nz if you would like to share with us.

Stranger Danger

We have been made aware that there has been an incident of a Sacred Heart College student being followed while walking home after school through Alicetown last week. The student is thankfully unharmed, just shaken.

We would like to remind parents and caregivers to talk to your children about what to do in this situation, especially if they walk or cycle alone. Come up with a safety plan, such as walking with a friend. Follow the link for some great ideas around how to speak to your child about this:

https://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/dealing-with-stranger-danger

Tickets $5 (Please pay online into the school bank account and reference "Disco" and your childs name.) Tickets will be sent home with your child. Cash is also welcome. Please come into the office to pay.

There will be hot food for sale, treat food, drinks and glow sticks. There is no theme, just come dressed to dance!

Please note that due to Tui class using Pohutukawa during the Tui class refurbishment, that there will be no FOSH Holiday Programme running these holidays.

Every three years, state and state-integrated school communities elect their parent and staff representatives to help govern their schools. For Catholic Schools, the Church also appoints Proprietors representatives. Board elections for Sacred Heart Petone will take place in early September this year.

School board members are active leaders in our schools. They have an important role of supporting strong leadership and ensuring effective teaching for all students through informed governance.

Parents/caregivers and people in the wider community can be parent representatives. School boards need to represent the diversity of their school communities to ensure a bright future for all our tamariki.

We will have several vacancies for parent representatives on our board at this year's election, and we would encourage you to consider putting yourself forward. If you are interested in being part of the school board, or would like further information please get in touch with Liz, Anna or Kate Wright (Presiding Member).

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

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2023 Enrolment Applications

Applications for student enrolment at Sacred Heart Petone for 2023 must be received at the school office by Monday 5th September this year.

Enrolment Forms must have attached:

- A completed Enrolment Form

A link to an online enrolment form is available on the school website.

- A copy of the child’s Birth Certificate

We can copy this for you.

- A Certificate of Preference

Signed by the Parish Priest. Please do not leave this till the last minute, contact the Parish Office, open 10am-2pm, Mon - Fri.

- Child’s Immunisation Certificate (if completed)

Please mention this to any family or friends who may be considering Sacred Heart for their child next year.

Any applications received after this date will be considered late and will be placed on a waiting list.

• HERO app
• School App
• email admin@sacredheartpetone.school.nz
• Telephone - 04 568 6711.
• Text message our school cell phone - 022 511 5419.

Tuesday 2.45pm - 3.15pm

Wednesday 8.45am - 9.15am

Please note that all uniform costs need to be paid within 7 days of purchase. Regular part-payments can be arranged. Please contact Anna if you would like to arrange this.

Please put your child's name and what the payment is for, as the reference

Kia ora

Council would love to invite you and your family to join us at Puanga ki Matariki in the Lower Hutt Events Centre and Town Hall on Sunday 26 June. The event starts at midday with a whakatau in the Town Hall, which is open to the public and will be livestreamed, followed by a kapa haka performance.

Throughout the day there will be arts, education, activities, kai and performances with special guests “Tomorrow People”. A more detailed programme will be available closer to the time.

Also, I thought you might like to see the other events that have been planned across the city:

https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/people-and-communities/puanga-ki-matariki

I hope you can make it.

Ngā mihi nui

Krisna Crowley Nepia (she/her)
Engagement Advisor

Te Kaunihera o Te Awa Kairangi | Hutt City Council, 30 Laings Road, Private Bag 31912, Lower Hutt 5040
Kawereo: 04 570 6666, 027 2469644 Paetukutuku: www.huttcity.govt.nz

The Glow Show’s fabulous, giant-scale, glow-in-the-dark puppets are back, touring all of Aotearoa! The magical MATARIKI GLOW SHOW is coming to a theatre near you, during Term 2 AND the July school holidays.

The MATARIKI GLOW SHOW tells the gorgeous story of te kāhui whetu õ Matariki (the star cluster/whānau of Matariki) as they gather to light up the skies for Te Tau Hou Māori (Māori New Year). But where is the smallest star Waipuna-a-rangi? Could she be lost in the moana?

The show brings this mythical magic to life with its unique puppets, which glow under UV lights in a black box theatre and intrigue tamariki wherever they go. Delightfully told in te reo Māori and English, the MATARIKI GLOW SHOW educates as it entertains, with its cutting-edge concept, upbeat original soundtrack, and themes of whakawhānaungatanga, friendship and togetherness.

The show is touring to 40 venues, from Kaitaia to Invercargill, most locations, staging two different shows - a concise version for ages 5 and under, and a longer version with Q&A for 6-12 year olds. Shows sell out so book your tickets fast!

The Matariki Glow Show will be at Lower Hutt Event Centre, July 11! School Holidays 11am (0-5 years) - $16.50pp + fees 1pm (6-12 years) - $18.50pp + fees One day only, so don’t miss out! Book at www.glowshow.co.nz/bookings You can email us for more info at hello@glowshow.co.nz

The Matariki Glow Show is proudly presented by Little Green Man Productions Join us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/glowshowco

PLANiTPRO & Total Tennis are holding our 'ULTIMATE MULTI-SPORT HOLIDAY CAMP' these July holidays at the Mitchell Park Tennis Centre in Lower Hutt and the Renouf Tennis Centre in Wellington. There are a wide variety of sports and indoor activities including tennis, indoor hockey, futsal, dodgeball, baseball, and much more!

We run from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM with daily or weekly enrolment options available - we also offer an after camp care service until 5:00 PM!

Our facilities have indoor and outdoor options so bad weather is no problem for us!

Learn more and enrol at https://www.planitpro.co.nz/upcoming/holiday-camp-2/

Or check out our informational video at https://www.totaltennis.co.nz/copy-of-holiday-programmes

See you there!!