Welcome back after a real stutter to Term 3. Myself and all the teachers applaud you for the flexibility you have shown in the difficult situation of being locked down with your children and being able to support them in their learning as well as getting on with your own employment at Alert Levels 3 and 4. We were really pleased to see the children back last week and the common theme amongst them was that they had missed their friends. It is the seriousness we all take in these situations, and following all the guidelines, that helps our country out during these difficult times in a global pandemic. I do encourage you to get vaccinated and you can be well assured we are taking every measure to keep everyone safe and well while they are at school.

Today we farewell one of our highly respected relievers Mrs Trish Bell, who passed away on Monday after a battle with illness. Mrs Bell absolutely adored our school and our children and would only relieve at Sacred Heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bell family at this time.

Have a good look at the events coming up, especially the dates for Term 4 as we work towards some exciting times next term.

God Bless and take care.

A special welcome to Allysarose, Shanel and Johannes who have joined Muriwai this term!

There are just two games remaining for basketball teams this term. Unfortunately, while we are at level 2 parents are unable to watch.

All students will begin athletics training in year 4-8 this week with a focus on school athletics which will be held on Tuesday 26 October. Junior students will also begin working on the run, jump, throw programme each week until sports day. Please make sure students have shorts and sports shoes at school each Thursday for this.

We are looking for some parent helpers for our school sports day. Please contact Liz at school if you are available to help for some or all of the day.

https://www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/parents/keeping-your-family-safe-online/

https://www.netsafe.org.nz/what-is-the-hdca/

We have all our policies and procedures on School Docs. At present we have

policies on Behaviour Management and Concerns and Complaints that we

would appreciate your feedback on. Please follow the link below and review this

policy.

1. Visit the website

http://sacredheartchch.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm (note that there is no “www”!)

2. Enter the user name (sacred) and password (heart).

3. Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.

4. Read the policy.

5. Click the Policy Review button at the right-hand top corner of the page.

6. Select the reviewer type "Parent".

7. Enter your name (optional).

8. Submit your ratings and comments.

• Wednesday 29 September - Catholic Schools Day
• Thursday 30 September - Board of Trustees Meeting 5.30pm in the Senior room
• Friday 1 October - End of Term 3
• Monday 18 October - Start of Term 4
• Tuesday 26 October - School Athletics Sports
• Friday 19 November - Teacher Only Day
• Friday 26 November - Production
• Thursday 16 December - last Day of the year

Mass registrations are now open.

• There is a limit of 50 people for each Mass

• You must register online on the Diocesan website

https://www.cognitoforms.com/Cath.../WeekdayMassRegistration

or phone the parish office 338 8395 to register a place.

Registrations must be done before 3pm the day before.

ALERT LEVEL 2 WEEKDAY MASS TIMETABLE

Sacred Heart, Addington

Monday: 5:30pm

Wednesday: 9:00am

Thursday: 5:30pm

Friday: 9:00am

Sts Peter & Paul, Halswell

Tuesday: 9:00am

Thursday: 9.00am