We are incredibly proud of our performance at Polyfest on the 20th of August. It was the third year we have performed on the Mihāro stage and we were grateful to have a number of Sacred Heart supporters in the audience.

The students performed Ka Waiata, He Hōnore and E Minaka Ana , followed by the Tahu Poitiki haka.

Students performing for the Polyfest on stage. Photo: Supplied

.

A special note of thanks to Matua Troy for giving his time to support and the play guitar for us and Kay Erskine who sewed a number of uniforms for our girls.

.

Performing on the Mihāro stage. Photo: Supplied

.

Enviroschools

After spending time researching the history of our school land and speaking to experts like Josh from Environment Southland and Senga White from Senga Consulting we have been looking at the land our school is built on.

We have learnt more about what the area used to be like in the past, including the types of natural habitats and native plants that once grew here. This inspired us to take action to give back to the land in a meaningful way.

As part of our learning, we would like to create a nature area on school grounds that reflects the natural environment that once existed here.

Our plan is to plant native species and design a peaceful, biodiverse space where students can learn, reflect, and connect with nature.

Mee & Henry Law proud sponsors of Sacred Heart School

We believe this project will not only help the environment, but also benefit the school community. Environment Southland has granted us funding to allow this project to happen and we are currently purchasing plants/trees for this area.

As a whole school, we are beginning a new inquiry “Plastic Free Pātaka - Reducing Soft Plastics in Our School” our goal being to reduce the amount of soft plastic entering our school by identifying sources, finding alternatives and setting up effective recycling or reuse systems.

We are beginning with a rubbish audit to identify what soft plastics we are currently not recycling. Students will investigate how soft plastics are processed, where they go and what they can/can’t be turned into.

First Communion

We have had several students participate in the Sacramental programme.

Congratulations to Rosaleigh, Henry, Emerson and Shepherd who were Baptised on the 27th August.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Photo: Supplied

.

On Sunday 31st August the following students made their First Holy Communion and Confirmation - Rosaleigh, Henry, Emerson, Shepherd, Celestine, Xenon, Nathan, Isla and Caidence.

We had a great day of celebration with them.

A day of celebration for these students. Photo: Supplied

.

Book Fair

This year our theme for our annual book fair was “Catching the reading wave”. It was a great success and a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our love of literacy.

As part of this we had a colouring competition, a day where we dressed up as our favourite book character and we invited our Grandparents in to read with us.

Dressing up for the Book Fair. Photo: Supplied

.

Grandparents invited to read with students. Photo: Supplied

.

.

.