Camp update - day 1

The Kildare syndicate are officially having a great time at camp. Sunshine, friends, cool activities and lots of laughter equal a great time for everyone.

Not really sure what to say about this one!

Preparing for activities.

Mr. Murray explaining the importance of a good nights sleep!

Milly showing us all how to abseil.

The Kildare Syndicate Camp begins........

There was excitement a plenty as the Kildare Syndicate departed this morning on their three day camp. We look forward to their return and hearing about the adventures.

Parent Information Evenings

Thank you to everyone who came along last night to the Parent Information Evenings. Again we had a great turn out and I know that those who came learnt a lot of useful information about the year ahead.

Ash Wednesday Celebrations

A fantastic morning was held at the new Chanel College gymnasium where all of the Catholic schools of the Wairarapa came together to celebrate Ash Wednesday.

2015 Radio show

Work on the first radio show of the year is underway with CJ, Fred and Natasha interviewing staff members about the sounds and smells that make them happy. We look forward to hearing the answers and the rest of the show when the show goes live on Monday 2nd on Arrow FM 92.7fm.

Congratulations Cardinal John

Congratulations to Arch Bishop John Dew who on the weekend became one of twenty new cardinals.

The photos below show Cardinal John in Rome at his induction at St Peter's Basilica where he received his cardinal's rings of office and scarlet red biretta hat.

Water fun on a hot day!

I think the photos say it all!

Swimming trials

Children had a great time yesterday morning in the sun at the our school swimming trials! Next week they will all find out who has been chosen to enter the Masterton Schools Swimming Champs!

Working together!

St. Patrick's School has a great staff who are always doing their best for the school and children. Tonight it was great to see the teachers and teacher aides working together at our staff meeting!
What a great bunch!

The first family mass of 2015

Yesterday saw the the first family mass of 2015 celebrated at St. Patrick's Church. Thank you to all of the St. Patrick's School community who attended. It was great to see not only present students but past students also.

The short video clip below shows current and past students of St. Patrick's joining together to sing Te Aroha.

Waitangi Day Celebration

To finish our first week back at school Liz Keane organised a short celebration ahead of Waitangi day tomorrow. 

The celebration started with us all reciting our school Pepeha:

Ko Rangitumau te maunga

Ko te Ruamahanga te awa

Ko te ngakau tapu o Hehu te whare

Ko hato Patariki te kura tuatahi

Ko Hato Patariki te whanau

Ko Hato Patariki te tangata

Next we listened to prayers and readings read by teachers and children before the New Zealand flag was raised.

To end our wonderful celebration we all joined in singing the National Anthem. Enjoy watching the short clip below.

Welcome to 2015

With the sun shining we were able to welcome our new students and families at our start of year Powhiri. As always it was a fantastic celebration and we are grateful to everyone who helped us on the day.

Special thanks go to Abbie McCall and our Year 6 students Sian Wheeler and Taylor Riwai-Couch for the role they played in the Karanga at the start of the celebration.

It was also wonderful to be able to introduce to the school our new Parish Priest Fr. Bruce England.