Dear Parents
As we draw towards the end of our first term as a school family, we give thanks for all that has been achieved as a faith community, as a learning community and as a loving, serving community.
Together we are beginning to create the first footsteps in the life of Holy Trinity School – we want our school to be a place of love, to be a happy place for all, to be a place where learning is expected and where we strive to excel, to be a place where we show compassion, respect and resilience, to be a place where integrity is valued and where we come together in unity.
Thank you to our Establishment Board of Trustees, staff, families, parish priests, parishioners and to our children who have all contributed in making Holy Trinity School this place!
Loving God, drawing all creation into your communion, hear our prayer of thanks.
We ask this in union with Jesus, light of the world, and the Spirit who connects us all.
Bless us with wonder, amazement, awe, response, engagement, relationship,
Bless us with unity Holy One – Amen.
Board of Trustees Information Meeting
Within the next few months, the Establishment Board will be calling for informed people with a range of skills and experiences to step forward and accept nomination to be elected to the foundation Board of Trustees for Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School.
To promote this important step in our school growth and development and to encourage nominations from the whole community, the Establishment Board of Trustees warmly invites you to an Information Evening to be held at the School on Monday 10 April, 7.00 pm.
Updates from our DRS
Dear Families and Whanau,
Time has indeed gone by so fast and our little school is slowly growing, one child, one family at a time. We thank God for his many blessings upon us, especially the wonderful achievements and celebrations during this term. Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on our whole school end of term Mass with Fr Peter yesterday in Learning Community Awa. It’s always wonderful to have you with us.
Stations of the Cross
Holy Week is just around the corner and as we get closer to the coming of Easter, we will be gathering together as a school faith community for Stations of the Cross Liturgy on Holy Thursday 13th April at 2:00pm in Learning Community Awa. A time of remembrance and prayer as we walk alongside Jesus our Saviour in his last moments of his life on earth. From his arrest, to his trial, to his crucifixion, death and burial. We will commence our prayer at 2pm and you are invited to join us during this solemnity.
Religious Education Student Books
Your child will have been bringing their Religious Education books home this week to share their learning with you. We ask that you take some time with your child and talk with them about what they have been learning about in RE. This term they have been learning about prayer, the Church Strand, Caritas and Holy Week leading up to Easter.
There will be a comment space for you to write a message of positive affirmation for your child to encourage them to continue their love of learning.
Morning Karakia
It is always lovely to see parents joining in our class morning prayers in their Learning Communities. We encourage you to share your own prayers and intentions with us as it is a wonderful way of modelling your own love of prayer to our children.
As our Lenten journey comes to an end and as we look forward to the celebration of Easter, we pray that our hearts have been renewed and our faith made stronger as we embrace the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Easter symbolises the renewal of life. I wish you and your family the renewal of life, love and happiness in this Easter time.
Blessings,
Ana Silva
Director of Religious Studies
Staffing
This coming week, we farewell Mr Nico van der Merwe who has resigned from his Deputy Principal position. Nico will conclude his time with us this week. We take this opportunity to sincerely thank Nico for his valued contribution in the establishment phase of our new school and we wish him every blessing for his future educational journey.
Mrs Ana Silva will continue as the Teacher/Kaitiaki of Learning Community Moana.
Learning Community News
Awa
In Awa, we have been learning about Unity. Each one of us was given a piece of paper to colour in. We did not know what the picture looks like. We had to play our part by doing our best when using pastels to colour in. Even Mrs Kippen and Miss Charlesworth had a piece to colour in. We then put it together to see what we had created. We are proud of our picture. We learnt that although we did the small pictures as individuals, we could create ONE big, beautiful picture, if we all work together.
Whenua
This term we have been learning about our name, Whenua. It means the land.
We explored our Whenua and collected things from our environment to create mixed media art. Our artwork is displayed on our wall, come in and check it out!
School Uniform
The winter uniform clothing items e.g. school socks, long sleeved shirts, school jerseys and school jackets are now available from NZ Uniforms. Our school uniform is only available for purchase from NZ Uniforms on 28E Lambie Drive, Manukau. Winter uniform can be worn from the beginning of Term 2. Please ensure all items are clearly named.
Poppies for ANZAC DAY
Poppies are available at the Reception Area for a small donation to the local RSA. Red poppies made of paper, are traditionally worn on and around Anzac Day (25th April) as a mark of respect to those who died whilst serving our country, New Zealand.
Book Review from Benny Year 5
You need to read!!!
Percy Jackson:It’s a series of books about a demigod (half Greek God and half mortal) Percy, who is the son of Poseidon (the Greek God of the sea) that ends up killing Kronos (The Titan lord). Percy has special power which he learns to use like controlling water, making hurricanes, breathing underwater, and talk to horses sea creatures. The first Book of the series is The Lightning Thief
Heroes of Olympus:
Heroes of Olympus follow after the Percy Jackson series. These books are about seven Greek and Roman demigods trying to save the world from Gaia (earth mother, mother of Giants and Titans).
Statement: I’ve learn so much about Greek and Roman mythology they’re great and super loveable. (Read Percy Jackson first) (:So read these Greek/Roman God books!!!!!
Coming Events
Blessing for Mr Nico van der Merwe
Wednesday 12th April 11:00am in Learning Community Awa
Holy Thursday – Stations of the Cross Liturgy
Thursday 13th April 2:00pm in Learning Community Awa
School concludes for Term 1
Thursday 13th April 2:50pm
School commences for Term 2
Monday 1st May 8:50pm
EASTER BLESSING
God of the resurrection
as grapes pressed and crushed
ferment into rich wine
so bless and transform us
in our ordinariness
to people alive with JOY – Amen
With God’s Blessings
Peta Lindstrom
Principal
Community Notices
Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Liturgy Centre
Liturgy Educator/Resource Person
We are seeking a multi-talented, dedicated, and efficient person with a love of the Church’s liturgy to share the work of resourcing parishes and schools of the Diocese for liturgical ministry.
The role involves presentation of formation courses at parish and diocesan level.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, along with proficient computer aptitude, are required.
Good background knowledge and experience of parish ministry and the liturgy of the Catholic Church are integral to this role. A B.Theol. and an understanding of the principles of liturgical music would be an advantage.
To view the position description, person specification and to download an application form, please visit our website www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz under staff vacancies.
Please send cover letter, CV and application form to Leanne Killgour, HR Manager:-
Email: leannek@cda.org.nz
Private Bag 47904, Ponsonby, Auckland.
Applications close on 28 April 2017.
