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Marian Catholic School | www.marian.school.nz | 07 856 7515 | dwhite@marian.school.nz Newsletter 9, Term 2 Date 26 June 2019 June 2019 November 2018 Focus for the Week Maori Phrase for Week The Body and Blood of Christ He aroha whakatō, he aroha puta mai. Luke 9: 11-17 If kindness is sown, then kindness you shall receive On Sunday we celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi or the Body and Blood of Christ. The Church is often Marian Catholic School PRINCIPAL’S REFLECTION referred to as the Body of Christ. Jesus comes to us in the meal of the Eucharist. Through the body and blood Matariki at Marian- Celebration Day of Jesus, we have the sign of God’s presence within us. Without this communion, we are divided, homeless and without eternal life. Through this communion we are made one and have the life that will go on forever and we are strengthened until Jesus comes again. Charism Focus Our Charism focus for this term is LIVE FAITH. We celebrated Corpus Christi on Sunday - The Body and Blood of Christ. An important part of our faith and Matariki is a significant time to celebrate, to plan for belief is that we recognise the real presence of Jesus the future and to reflect on the past. As the family of when we receive communion. Matariki rise above the early morning horizon, they remind us of our families. We are grateful for all the But how do we share the love of Jesus that we receive, people who have come before us and for people that as we go through our day? Jesus wants God’s love to have nurtured and inspired us. We think about the be shown through us, to people we meet and spend different strengths different family members bring and time with. how we can contribute with our own unique qualities. Matariki hunga, Matariki ahunga nui. Matariki has Our school motto is To bring Christ into the World. many admirers, Matariki brings us together. To bring Christ into the world means to bring love. To celebrate Matariki at Marian, our senior students Pope Francis wants us all to reflect on what love we hosted LC1 and 2. The students were involved in bring to others: learning songs, games, working on artwork and eating So what does this mean to us at Marian School? fry bread with jam. Students were invited to bring a kite We need for people to recognise that the students and to fly on the senior field. During lunch, all other Marian staff at Marian school are followers of Christ … We students were invited to celebrate Matariki by need to pass on the love that we receive and share that participating in the planned activities. A HUGE thank love in our actions and words. To be the hands, face you to Mr Jordan and these senior students. and voice of Jesus in our world. Empowered to Learn. Inspired for Life. 1 | Term 2 No 9 | 2019
D.R.S. Corner Parish /School Mass Last Sunday LC5 (Years 7 and 8) were actively involved in the 10.30am Sunday Parish /School Mass, taking on the roles of serving, welcoming, reading, singing and music liturgy at Mass. It was wonderful to see the great number of students and their families in attendance. Well done to all those involved, a great parish and school celebration. School Masses -Term 2 4th July: Next Thursday 4th July we have our final Mass for the term. The Mass is at the usual time of 9.10am. You are all very welcome to attend. Upcoming Masses: Term 3 Board of Trustees 25th July: Grandparents Day MASS. Week 1 next On Monday we had our first Board meeting with our term. new board. We welcome Matt Iremonger, Bart 15th August: The Assumption Karralus, Rowena Moore, Angus MacKenzie, Cath Ellice 26th September: End of Term 3 Mass and Nerroly Hay (Deputy Chair) as our Parent elected representatives. These elected representatives join our Faith Insights Proprietor Representatives, Wayne Bates WEEK 9 24th – 28th June (Chairperson), Malcolm Barr, Sue O’Brien (Treasurer) 24th The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist and Andrea Savage and together with Nicole Higby 28th The Sacred Heart of Jesus our Staff Representative and myself make up our 29th Saints Peter and Paul, apostles board. Our Bursar, Jeanette Stephens is our Minute Secretary. John the Baptist -the cousin of Jesus On behalf of our school community I would like to -John was about 6 months older than Jesus, and he was acknowledge the huge contribution our previous the one who baptised Jesus. board members have made to our school. We farewell John's father was Zachariah and his mother was Baden Hilton who has served for five terms, Stu Elizabeth. They were both faithful to God. McIntyre, two terms, Darin Fong two terms, Chris Rollitt The story of John the Baptist follows: and Sean Botherway both completed one term. On https://www.biblefunforkids.com/2012/06/birth-of- Thursday 4 July we will farewell these members at our john-baptizer.html End of Term Two whole school mass. Parents are most welcome to join us for this mass. Gold Card Assembly Open Morning for our Year 7-8 area. This Assembly will take place in the Cathedral This morning we had an excellent Open Morning for tomorrow (27th June) at 1:30pm our year 7-8 Intermediate department. Our Year 6 Gold Card awards are sponsored by Emma Taylor from students will bring a Year 7-8 prospectus home today. Lodge. If you have any queries about our Intermediate department please do not hesitate to make an appointment to see me. Ngā mihi nui Debra White PRINCIPAL Empowered to Learn. Inspired for Life. 2 | Term 2 | No 9 2019
Enrolments for Sacred Heart Girl’s College Oxford Pies Orders will be delivered Tuesday 2nd YEAR 8 GIRLS: Enrolments for Sacred Heart Girls' July . College Hamilton are open now and our Year 8 girls A big thank you to everyone. We sold and their families are encouraged to enrol now. The 929 pies and 44 lamingtons. SHGC website has a clear section A profit of $1437.50 (https://shgcham.school.nz/future- students/domestic-enrolment/enrolment- Help wanted - Mitre 10 Sausage sizzle procedure/) on how to enrol but if you would like Sunday 30 June The PTFA will be holding a sausage additional support with this, please pop into school sizzle at Te Rapa Mitre 10, please come and support and Mrs Asumadu can support. this. If you can help cook for an hour (fun to get your kids involved) or can donate a loaf of bread or a School Photos bottle of tomato sauce please please drop into the school office by Friday 28/06. All proceeds will be Flyers were sent home last week. If going towards our new shade sails for the middle you did not receive one, please pick playground. up a spare from the school office. Friday 23rd August. Quiz night and auction. Thanks Sibling photo registrations are also to those that have started to donate auction items available at the school office. and spot prizes - we appreciate the support. TICKETS ON SALE SOON. If you are able to provide any spot prizes or auction Marist Football Photos items e.g. weekend at a bach, fishing trip, sports This coming Monday, 1 July in the GSEC coaching/lesson, vouchers, mechanical repairs, Coaches will be in touch with teams regarding photo cooking lessons etc please contact time. Alternatively, you can check the website to see marianptfa@gmail.com the programme. Please bring cash on the night. Entertainment Book: Get ready for the school NO EFTPOS available. holidays and purchase your copy today. $65.00 each Children are to wear their Marist shorts, shirts and from either the school office or on-line. socks. NO BOOTS. www.entbook.co.nz/1540g39 Lots of family fun and eateries to enjoy. Check out prizes and extras in celebration of their 25th birthday. Old Mobile Phones needed A big thank you to Marian Catholic School for their ongoing support with the Sustainable Coastlines Mobile Phone Appeal. Just a quick reminder to send in all unwanted phones to the school office by the end of term. Thank you from the Swapkit Mobile Phone Recycling Appeal Team PTFA Notices PTFA Fundraising Goal We are currently fundraising for shade sails in the middle school playground. Help keep our kids sun Dates to Remember safe by supporting the PTFA. 26 June Cultural Assembly – 1:30pm 27 June Gold Card Assembly – 1:30pm Empowered to Learn. Inspired for Life. 3 | Term 2 | No 9 2019
1 July The Big Gig -Lunchtime concert Saturday 29 June I July Marist Football photos Marian All Stars vs @ 12.15pm @ GHC2HC Marian Rebels vs Glenview All Rounders @ 11.15pm 2 July Pies arrive @ St Pauls HA 3 July Epro8 Yr 7-8 @ Maeroa 5pm Marian Strikers vs St Ham East Falcons @ 10.00am @ 4 July Epro8 Yr 5-6 @ Maeroa 9am GHC1QB Marian Thunder vs Te Totara Strikers @ 8.30am @ 5 July Last day of Term GHC1RB01 (Skill Session @ 8.00am) 22 July Term 3 begins 24 July School Photos Junior draws are available at 25 July Grandparents Day http://www.waikatohockey.org.nz/Junior-1/Mini- Scholastic Book Fair Hockey-1 7 August Sport Photos NETBALL This Week’s Health Nugget Wednesday 26 June Marian Ferns vs Rototuna Stars @ 4pm on Crt 1A Thursday 27 June Marian Pulse vs HNS Hot Shots @ 5.30pm on Crt 1 Marian Mystics vs Deanwell Lighting @ 5.30pm on Crt 7 Marian Stars vs Rotoruna Flames @ 4pm on Crt 7 Saturday 29 June Saints United 8A vs Morrinsville Int 8A @ 9.30am on Crt 13 Saints United 8B vs RHS 8A @ 9.30am on Crt 15 Saints United Red vs Rotokauri Eagles @ 9.30am on Crt 8 Sausage Sizzle this week Saints United 7A vs Morrinsville Int 7A @ 8.30am on Crt 12 This Friday - $2.00 per sausage. Saints United 7B vs RHS7 Steel @ 8.30am on Crt 10 Saints United Gold - BYE Sport Notices Tuesday 2 July Marian Magic vs St Joseph Y3 @ 4pm on Crt 5 Marian Tactix vs Frankton Stormers @ 5.15pm @ Crt 1 Marian Catholic School Sports Notice Wednesday 26 June 2019 All netball draws can be found at https://netballhamilton.org.nz/ HOCKEY Friday 28 June BASKETBALL Saints United 1st XI vs Berkley NMS @ 4.30pm @ GHC1 Brought to you by Saints United 2nd XI vs RHS Orange @ Wednesday 26 June 4.30pm @ Dio Marian Eagles vs Insoll Saints United 3rd XI vs Southwell Yellow @ 4.30pm @ Ballers 3/4 @ 6.30pm @ Fraser YMCA Ct2 Marian Hawks vs Deanwell Intermediate draws are available at Cavs @ 7.00pm @ YMCA Ct2 http://www.waikatohockey.org.nz/Junior- 1/Intermediate Empowered to Learn. Inspired for Life. 4 | Term 2 | No 9 2019
Thursday 27 June Marian Tuis vs Knighton Lakers @ 4.30pm @ YMCA Ct1 Marian Wekas vs Glenview Grizzlies @ 4.30pm @ YMCA Ct2 Friday 28 June Marian Ospreys - Draw not available at time of publishing Melissa Nelson sportscoordinator@marian.school.nz Empowered to Learn. Inspired for Life. 5 | Term 2 | No 9 2019
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