Kia ora, Ni hao, Dobar dan, Malo e leilei, Hola, Konnichiwa, Talofa, Namaste, Chão, Vannakkam, Kamusta, Hello!

This week we began the season of Lent. We are asked to prepare ourselves for the Easter Season with 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is also a time to reflect with gratitude on what we have and especially pray for Aotearoa, in light of the recent weather events.

Please see below a letter from Bishop Steve and a way we can donate to the Cyclone Relief fund. As a school we will be holding a Wheelies Day later in the term to also support this outreach.

This evening will be our first whole school community gathering for 2023. In 2020 we held a Community Dreaming Evening in our brand new buildings and launched the Centennial Project to fundraise for our school environment in preparation for our centenary in 2027. We have already achieved so much even with all of the interruptions of a pandemic and severe weather events. Throughout the last 3 years we have been able to establish the Bike Track & Cycle Programme, Garden to Table Programme, Stage 1 of the Landscape plan with shade & seating; and are now looking forward to continuing our plans which include the school hall renovation.

The Marist Way Community Evening is a way to gather socially and share our strategic plan for the year. It is also an opportunity to share some of your thoughts and ideas around Special Catholic Character, Communication & Cultural Diversity here at Marist School. You will have an opportunity to meet the staff, Board of Trustees and PTFA members and each other. It will be an informal evening which will help set the direction for the school year. We look forward to seeing you there and having a great night! Please spread the word and come along.

At Marist School we use Spotlight to upload and share your child/rens ongoing progress and achievement throughout the year. The last couple of years have been so disruptive but it is really important that you download the APP in order to see your child’s learning progress.

If you have not set up your Spotlight App yet or have not been using it, please contact Beth in the office on b.lockie@marist.school.nz for your unique ID. Once you have your ID you will be able to follow the instructions below to set up the app.

Our passionfruit has been amazing this year so last week we used this to make muffins. Recipe here.

VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU!

We have been struggling for volunteers the last few weeks. If you have any time to spare to come and help, we would love your help. Please sign up using Sign up Genius or email s.white@marist.school.nz

St Mary's Parish Foodbank is feeding nearly 2000 a month. PLEASE remember them when you are shopping - they are in desperate need of donations! Anything you can contribute will be very much appreciated.

There is a box on the front porch of the presbytery.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support!

East Auckland 2022-2023 Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Pt England Reserve, Pt England
Sunday, 26 March 2023 (note change of date)

To register to compete as part of our school group use the link below!

https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/GroupAcceptance.aspx?E=48058&G=164822

The St Peter's After School Music Programme is now accepting new enrolments for 2023. .

To enrol for 2023, please fill in the form https://forms.gle/11jL1zL8sL7wcsNs8 alternatively, please email stpetersprimarymusic@gmail.com