Newsletter Wk2 9 May 2022
Holy Cross Catholic School Papatoetoe
Our Vision: Learning and Growing in Christ
Dear Parents and Caregivers
We can focus on a number of things this week. We celebrate 'Good Shepherd Sunday' and 'Vocations Sunday’. We also celebrate 'Mother's Day'. To acknowledge our Mothers and other caregivers in our lives is fitting and links these titles because we hold the vocation of 'Mothering' in such high esteem. How often did we experience the voice of Christ coming through our Mothers?
Sunday's Gospel says, 'the sheep that belong to me listen to my voice'.
Even Jesus himself initiated his public ministry by listening to his mother when she said to the stewards at Cana, 'Do whatever he tells you'.
May all who share qualities of motherhood continue to be blessed and be the blessing they are.
We give thanks for Christ, our Good Shepherd, and we renew our commitment to our own particular vocation. We pray for those discerning God's call in their lives and we remember and acknowledge our mothers today, both living and dead, with much love and deep gratitude.
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day
We wish all our Mothers, Grandmothers, Step Mothers and all the many women who provide motherly love, guidance and support to so many children, young and old, special blessings not only on Mother’s Day, but always.
We offer this prayer for them all;
Dear Lord,
We give thanks to all mothers who so generously and freely give love, comfort, and guidance to their children every day. We ask you, Lord, to give them the strength to carry on doing their work. Give them patience and let them see that they are loved, appreciated and respected. We thank you for the sacrifice each mother makes every day and pray that you bless them and touch them with your Grace.
Amen.
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents
Welcome to Week 2 and it has been a joy to be back in our school environment which is alive and well populated as the majority of our students have returned to school. We have already begun training in earnest to make up for lost time as we undertake the challenges of our Winter Sports Programme. Last week the Year 5 and 6 students were enthusiastic and keen to play their first round of inter school sports against Puhinui. I really don’t think the final scores were of great importance when you saw the sheer delight on everyone’s faces. They all really enjoyed participating and the wins or losses were just the outcomes of games. I really do believe we often underestimate the importance of catering for all aspects of our children’s Hauora, (Health and Wellbeing). They do need spiritual, physical, social and emotional nourishment to grow into well rounded adults who can contribute positively to society..
Nga manaakitanga ki a koutou katoa
Julie Paul
Principal
School Mass
We are celebrating our first full School Mass of the year on Wednesday 11th May at 9.00am.
Father Andrew has suggested we have our school Mass at this time so we are not mixing with the parishioners. Children are encouraged to wear a mask to church as we continue to keep ourselves safe in these COVID times.
After school, please remember that children are only allowed to wait in front of the Church until 3.05pm when the road patrols come off duty. After this time the duty teacher will then take them back to the front of the school outside the School Office.
The New Religious Education Curriculum
Winter Uniforms
Please phone the School Office on 09 278-8224 to make an appointment to purchase winter uniforms.
All children will need to be in the correct winter uniform by Monday 16 May.
Plain black leather shoes are the compulsory regulation footwear at our school.
We do not allow sandshoes, sport shoes or boots.
Secondhand Uniforms
Enrolments for 2023
Please ensure all children who are turning five in 2023 are enrolled as we will be reviewing our waiting list in July. We already have a large number of children on the waiting list for next year so the sooner you enrol your child, the better.
Our roll is almost at capacity (600 students) for 2022 with no available spaces and therefore enrolments received now will be placed on the waiting list.
School Lunches
Lunch orders need to be given to the classroom teacher NO LATER THAN on Thursday 12/5/22 so that our PTFA volunteers can be ready for Friday. Donna Leaupepe Nd Moe Toiaivao are rostered on for Friday 13/5/22.
Please ensure that your child’s lunch order is written on the front of an envelope and has the correct money inside. Below is the lunch order menu. Please note that we have discontinued the quiche option.
Scholastic Book Club
This week your child will receive the latest book club offer and we encourage families to follow the procedure and order online. It is quick and convenient and your books will still be delivered to school.
See below the guidelines for online ordering.
https://mybookclub.scholastic.co.nz/Parent.aspx
Simply grab your Book Club Catalogue
Register your details
Select your school and your child's class
Add your child's first name & last initial (so the school knows who the book is for)
Enter the item number from the Book Club catalogue
All orders are sent directly to the school for submission to Scholastic. Books will still be delivered to your child's classroom if you order by the close date
Afterwards, there's no need to return paper order forms or payment receipt details back to your school!
Auckland Netball Competition Begins this Week
The Years 7 & 8 netball competition will begin tomorrow (Tuesday 10th May) at the Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St. Johns. The teams will be transported by bus straight after school. Parents need to collect their children from the netball courts immediately after their child’s game as we DO NOT provide buses after netball. Thank you. Details of the games for tomorrow night are as follows:
HCS Y8 Red vs Glen Innes School GIS Xtreme Supreme 5.00pm Court 22
HCS Y8 Blue vs Revelation Panthers Y8 6.00pm Court 1
HCS Y7 Blue vs Livewires Y7 6.00pm Court 24
HCS Y7 Red vs St Cuthbert’s Y7/3 6.00pm Court 27
Sports Exchange Between Schools
Games start at 1.20pm
Games at Papatoetoe Recreation Ground: Boys’ soccer A and B
Games at Papatoetoe Central: Netball C and D, Rugby Under 50kg
Term 2 Entry Level WATERPOLO HAVE A GO sessions (FREE)
Who: Any year 5-8 Students
Where: Manurewa Aquatic Centre, Sykes Rd, Manurewa
Where: Fridays 5.45 - 6.45pm, every week during Term 2 (except 3 June)
What: Have a go at Waterpolo - Club coaches will involve athletes in a skills training session with the aim to build to playing games
Cost is FREE
Bring togs and towel and a drink bottle
Please Note: Waterpolo is played in 2m deep water. It is important that athletes are confident in not being able to touch the bottom. Some swimming ability is helpful.
For further information or with any questions, please contact Margaret events@mountfortwaterpolo.nz or Shimera u12@mountfortwaterpolo.nz
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
Harinui
R1 Madelyn Tulua Taito, Athena Cuyos
R4 Anthony (AJ) Tuimauga, Eva Naufahu
R5 Shirley Tafili, Eva Shinto
Aroha
R4A Hannah Rammo, Avery Pakipaki
R9 Nasyrah Patuua-Perry, Lennox Malele
R10 Emanuelle Fidow Brewster Adelina Tauga
Arohanui
R1A Kaylynn Lufe, Omani Tonga
R2 Riley Saena, Harper Lavea,
R3 Angelo Arquiza, Sophie Sole
Te Matauranga
R11 Saili Matu, Moriah Kelly-Munro
R12 Easton Ofakineiafu, Brooklyn Teofilo
R13 Blake McKenna-Lilo, Lucius Laulu
Tumanako
R14 Maaimoa Latu, Reign Pakipaki
R15 Joseph Brown, Mikayla-Rose Fuka
R16 Patience Eseloma, Marius Georges
Manaakitanga
R18 Madison Collins, Tamehana Esekielu
R19 Koko Fiaola, Charles Miriau
R20 Tiare Sialaoa,Joshua Collins
Atawhai
R17 Jerry Ielenimo, Hebron-Johnson Kaleti
R21 Bowen Manarangi-Trott, Aja-Rayn Hopoi
R22 Ethan King, Ruby Neil-Nili
Rangimarie
R6 Jin leaunoa, Presais Uasike
R7 Raylah Neil-Nili, Jessica Petelo
R8 Junelle Leo-Nansen, Anatasia Sole
Contact Us
Email: office@hcsp.school.nz
Website: https://hcsp.school.nz/
Location: Holy Cross Catholic School Papatoetoe 21 Carruth Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 278 8224
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hcsp.school.nz