Greetings, Kia ora, Kia orana, Talofa, Malo e lelei,
Namaste, Ni Hau, Bula, Kumusta ka
Dear Parents
Next week we celebrate the Official Opening of Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School. We gather together on this special day in the name of the Holy Trinity – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We take time to praise and thank God for the wonderful gift of this growing school and faith community. We also take this opportunity to thank God for all those who have journeyed with us in the forming, creating and building of our school. We give thanks for their generosity and their service to our school through their vision, skills and expertise. Please join with us on this very special occasion!
Official Opening
Friday 9th June 10:30am.
School families to be seated in Taamaua/School Hall by 10:20am. (Visitors/guests will be gathering outside the school near the flagpoles “to be called on” as part of the Powhiri.
The programme for the day’s events is as follows:
10:30am – Powhiri
11:00am – Liturgy of Thanksgiving and Tree Planting Ceremony
11:40am – Speeches and presentations
12:10pm – Student performances
12:30pm – Light luncheon, tour of Learning Communities, and socialising to follow
Car-parking for the event … PLEASE NOTE that the school car park will be reserved ONLY for guests on this day so after dropping your child/children at school, you may need to find a park in the neighbouring side streets.
DRS News
Pentecost
We celebrate Pentecost this coming Sunday and remember this day as the beginning of the Church. We remember the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus’ disciples after Jesus ascended into heaven. The word Pentecost is Greek and it means “50th day.” Fifty days after Easter Sunday.
Congratulations to Annikah Iosefo-Schuster (Year 5) who received the sacrament of Confirmation last week at St Mark’s Parish, Pakuranga and to Xavier Folau (Year 5) who will be confirmed at St Mary’s Parish, Papakura in the coming fortnight. May the gift of the Holy Spirit strengthen you both and give you courage to become true followers of Christ.
Working Bee
To ensure our school is looking spic and span for the Official Opening, we will be holding a Working Bee on Monday 5th June from 3:00pm. We would love you to come along for an hour or so to help with cleaning of windows, verandahs, stairs and sweeping up of leaves and general tidiness. Please bring along any suitable equipment you may have to help us do a good job. A great way to build community – thank you!
Samoan Language Week
This week, we have been learning about our samoan culture and language through the sharing from Mrs Speechlay, Mrs Silva, Ms Schuster and our samoan students. What a joy it was to see our kaitiaki/teachers, children and parents dressed in their puletasi and ie faitaga on Monday. Thank you for reminding us that it is important to keep our identity alive to thrive – Ma’au i lou ofaga. Maua’a lou fa’asinomaga.
Deputy Principal Appointment
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Jerremy Williams to the Deputy Principal’s position. Jerremy will commence with us at the beginning of Term 3. Jerremy and his family are currently living in Taupo, where he is Assistant Principal at St Patrick’s School. We look forward to Jerremy joining the Senior Leadership Team and welcome the expert teaching knowledge, skills and experiences that he brings to our learning community.
Board of Trustees Election Update
Voting papers were posted on Monday 29 May.
Please ensure that your voting paper is returned, by post or to the School Office, in the envelope provided and placed in the ballot box, by noon Friday 9th June.
Reporting to Parents
We are looking forward to sharing our term’s learning with our families including individual students’ National Standards achievement levels, connected curriculum learning and the development of key competencies and values. Teachers/Kaitiaki and students are currently working with assessments and recording evidence of their progress and achievement to share with families through the LINC-ED online parent portal. Reporting information will be published for families to access online from Monday 26th June. If you are unsure of how to access the LINC-ED parent portal, please call in to the school office for support with accessing the link and setting up of a password.
Uniform
Thank you to parents for supporting us in ensuring the children are wearing their school uniform with pride and respect. Reminders from the school uniform code –
- Clothing must be well maintained, clean and neat
- Any clothing worn under the uniform must not be visible
- Hair must be neatly presented and off the face
- Plain gold/silver single ear studs in lobe and watches are permitted to be worn
- Nail polish and make-up is not permitted
- All uniform items must be clearly labelled with child’s name
Coming Events
School Prayers and Assembly
Tuesday 6th June 9:00am in Taamaua/School Hall
Final Official Opening Committee Meeting
Tuesday 6th June 6:30pm in the staffroom
School Official Opening Ceremony
Friday 9th June 10:30am in Taamaua/School Hall
Board of Trustees Election voting closes
Friday 9th June NOON
School Prayers and Assembly
Monday 12th June 9:00am in Taamaua/School Hall
Online Reporting to Parents
Monday 26th June through LINC-Ed Parent Portal
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
Wednesday 5th July 3:15pm – 7:00pm
With God’s Blessings
Peta Lindstrom
Principal
