2nd Sunday of Lent (Fr Chris Skinner)
In the Gospel of the Transfiguration according to Luke 9:28-36 'the disciples kept silence and at that time, told no one what they had seen'.
Reflecting on this Scripture calls to mind how difficult it is to put into words those moments when we encounter mystery. Have you ever tried to explain and share something that has touched you deeply? Words fail us and never really capture what we want to say. It is said of St Peter today, 'that he did not know what he was saying' when he saw Jesus in his glory with Moses and Elijah. And when they encounter God in the cloud and hear his voice, how could you put into words that kind of experience? Silence is the appropriate response.
Maybe today as we reflect on this Gospel and the blessings we receive, we can take some time in silence to hold the mystery of God's presence in our lives and simply be grateful.
We continue to pray for the people of Ukraine and all innocent victims of war.
St Patrick's Day - Thursday 17th March 2022
We will celebrate St Patrick’s Day this Thursday (17th) as we have always done but in a modified way.
Each team will have a liturgy in their bubbles followed by some sporting activities.
It will not be a whole school event but there will be activities scheduled throughout the day.
We always acknowledge this day as part of our heritage being a school that was founded by the Mercy Sisters. The Mercy Sisters’ first convent was situated in Dublin, Ireland where Mother Catherine McAuley began her work caring for the marginalised people of the community.
We will celebrate this day by having a Green Dress Up Day on Thursday 17 March. Children can choose to wear green clothing or something green on their clothing.
To participate in Green Dress Up Day, the Rangimarie Syndicate have suggested that every child bring a can of food. The cans of food will contribute to our Food Bank Appeal to remind us of the work the Mercy Sisters do to help the poor and vulnerable people in our communities.
School Stationery Payment Due
Your children have already been supplied with the stationery they will require for the year. Stationery invoices of $15.00 per child have been sent out already. This amount is due before the end of March.
Please pay at the School Office by cash or EFTPOS or into our School ASB account using your child’s name and ‘Stationery’ as the reference . The account is:
ASB 12-3028-0484186-00
You can also send this money to school in a named envelope with your child to give to their classroom teacher.
School App
Download our school app (which is free) so that you receive announcements and newsletters from school to keep you up to date.
This is what the app looks like on either the PlayStore (for Android phones) or the App Store (for iPhones). Please download it if you haven’t done so already.
Principal Awards
Congratulations to the following children who received a Principal Award this week:
Harinui: Maverick Wongtung Komiti, Theodora Polath, Amaris Tala’imanu, Shirley Tafili
Aroha: Hannah Rammo, Mafua Lolohea, Crossifiso Williams, Eva Leaupepetele, Eva Ann-Biju, Zion Sofele
Arohanui: Evangeline Aneesh, Angelo Lopez, Aydan Mudaliar, Diana Lynn Toiaivao, Lorenzo Sautia, Arianne Balchin
Te Matauranga: Ivan-James Fe’ao, Kayne Leota-Tuia, Juan Dawn, Tara Sanday, Danielson Avei, Teisen Vaetoru
Tumanako: Cena Ale, Josephine Toilalo, Ariana Hall, Lindon Coe, Lusia Enosi
Amelia Jobit
Manaakitanga: Sandiana Puleanga, Kenzo Na’a
Atawhai: Lemisio Lakai, Sina Raass, Abigail Te Rangi, Ta’utapu Tonga, Slayter Fatialofa
Savio Gijo
Rangimarie: India-May Mann, Lauryn Wagner, Nyga Sanu, Angelina Tran, Amelia Brzozowski, Jernee Mika
