Our Charism focus for this term is LIVE FAITH.
Several months ago we celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the church- the coming of the Holy Spirit into our lives. We are the church - our presence here and how we live our lives with others, brings the Kingdom of God alive.
This week is Social Justice week - a special week in the Catholic Church when we focus on bringing the Kingdom of God alive. This week we focus on how we can build peace in our communities and consider the impacts of our daily actions on those around us.
When we focus on allowing the Holy Spirit to come and wake us and make us shine, we bring Christ into the world - shining in our lives and the lives of those around us.
So what does this mean to us at Marian School? How do we build peace in our community? Everytime we treat those around us with love and think about the words and actions we use, we are allowing the Holy Spirit to work through us.
So let your light shine. The light of Love, the light of patience, the light of joy, the light of goodness, the light of peace…. If we allow the spirit to work through us we are truly Living Faith. Being the hands, face and voice of Jesus, so as our school motto says: we can Bring Christ into the World.
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Social Justice Week
SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
This week is Social Justice week, and the focus this year is on the topic of racism.
Catholic social teaching guides us to respect each other as we are all God’s creation and have an inherent human dignity. We are called to love even those who may treat us unfairly. Our greatest challenge is to follow the example of Jesus and work for justice in all that we do. To be the Hands, Face and Voice of Jesus.
“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
JOHN 13:34
DRS news
Upcoming Masses
8 September: Birthday of Our Lady MASS at 9:45am- Our School Feast day
22nd September: Grandparents Day MASS at 9:45am
Our SCHOOL FEAST DAY
Tomorrow, Thursday the 8th September is our school Feast day. It is the birthday of Mary- Our Lady (MARY).
To celebrate this special day, we welcome you to join us for MASS at 9.45am.
Students are asked to wear their HOUSE COLOURS to school on Thursday. Students will sit with their houses for Mass.
Mary is a very special person. She was chosen by God to be the mother of God’s Son. Mary, mother of the Church, watches over us just as mothers do. She leads us to be followers of Jesus, just like she was.
As Marian Catholic School, we honour Mary on her birthday and look to her as our Mother.
We will join together as a school to celebrate Mass on Thursday morning and then after morning tea we will join in fun activities with our Buddy Classes.
God Bless
Nicki Whyte DRS
Board of Trustee Elections
Voting closes today, 7 September at 4pm. The counting of votes will take place on 13th of September and the new six elected members will take office Wednesday 14th September for their first meeting.
Thank you to all the candidates who have put their nominations forward. Marian School staff and community appreciate all your support to make this school a wonderful place of learning for your children
Marian Panettiere
(Returning Officer)
Absentees
Thank you to all those families who have been notifying the office if their child is going to be absent from school. Please remember to contact the school office before 9am each day. You can leave a message on the answer phone 856 7515 or send us a message on the School App.
We have seen a decrease in absences in the last week which is great to see. Hopefully the worst of the colds and flu has passed.
Saints United Term 4 Sports - Years 7 & 8
Lacrosse
Year 7 & 8 Girls only
Games played on a Saturday afternoon at Tamahere Park, Hamilton.
Fee per child is $30 to play (TBC)
Sticks provided by Saints United. If you want goggles you will need to purchase your own (not compulsory at this age)
Games are 6 aside. Maximum of 10 players in a team.
Register your interest by email: jmcintyre@marian.school.nz or come and see me in the Marian office.
Registrations close Wednesday 28th September.
Basketball
At present our Basketball team is full. I currently have a waitlist to get in. If some players decide not to play in Term 4 then I will advertise for more players.
Cricket
Sorry our cricket teams are currently full - they were confirmed in term 1 for the 2 terms.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Open 2.00pm - 2.45pm Friday afternoons in the Whare.
If you have any unwanted articles at home, please drop them into the school office. All donations of uniform are much appreciated.
