Dear Families

NEWSLETTER 13 November 2014
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
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Dear Families
In this Sunday’s Gospel we hear about the parable of the talents when Jesus is teaching the
disciples and us about the kingdom of God.
Jesus tells this story to his disciples (and us) to prepare for the days ahead when their faith will
be tested. This parable depicts how the disciples are to demonstrate their faithfulness as they
anticipate the return of the Lord. What does faithfulness look like in a time of waiting?
Faithfulness is emulating the ministry of Jesus. Jesus has announced the arrival of God's
kingdom by feeding the hungry, curing the sick, blessing the meek, and serving the least.
All who would follow Jesus are to preach the good news of the kingdom to all by going about
the work that the master has called them to do. This work includes visiting the sick and
imprisoned, clothing the naked, welcoming the stranger, and feeding the hungry. Those who are
found faithful will hear their Master say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Tomorrow we celebrate our schools “Foundation Day” and “Day for All Days”. Staff and students
are looking forward to this day, when we will come together to reflect on our schools beginning
and have fun activities planned for the day. All students will get an ice block at lunchtime.
Congratulations to past pupils:
Rose Fitzmaurice who has been appointed Deputy Head Girl at Orewa College in 2015.
From Rosmini College: Year 11 commitment to learning Christopher McKinstry, Patrick
McSweeney and Reinhart Bate, Reinhart also won 5 subject prizes. Marcos Monguzzi won 2
subject prizes. Year 12 commitment to learning and 1 subject prize each Vance Avery and
Reginald Bate, commitment to learning and 2 subject prizes Taylor Jillings and commitment to
learning and 3 subject prizes Chris Turner. Year 13 commitment to learning and 3 subject prizes
Daniel Crean. To get commitment to learning students have to be nominated by 3 or more of
their teachers. The subject prizes go to the top 10% of the year cohort.
Recipients from Carmel College – Year 11 Sophia Andrew and Tania Hobin. Year 12 Laura
Chapman and Madeline Farrell.
Congratulations to the following who were awarded certificates at Assembly:
St Mary
St Lucy
Sophie Skinner, Ryan Wyatt
St Benedict
Monty Hakaraia, Cooper Niblett
St Leo
Lincoln Cooksey Otutaha, Ella Aguas
St Nicholas
Kate Grant, Anthony Goodall
St Francis
Niamh Jones, Holly Gray, Quinn Wright
St Clare
Jaron Hobman, Jordan Waddingham,
Zahara Ivory
St Joachim
Amy O’Neill, Max Thornton,
Jack McEwan
St Anthony
St Joseph
Kyron Braun, Phoebe Dennis,
Samantha Brennan
St Augustine
Angela Lim, Jack Wright
St Peter
Josh Moyle, Charlie McKenzie-Linnell
St Dominic
Amy Shimwell, Ciara O’Neill
St Patrick
Alec Harris, Crystal Cook, Malaika Brownlie
Team News
Matikao Team: We have been learning about Saints in our classes and learning about how we
can become more like them in our lives. Athletics day for Matikao team is on Thursday
20 November from about 9.45 until lunchtime. We will be needing parent helpers to help the
children move from one station to another. Please see your classroom teacher if you can help.
We will be participating in the whole school sprints on Friday 21st November afternoon.
Mokehu Team: Teachers are all busy with final assessments and writing reports. Please
remember to have sunhats and PE gear at school. We realise that many children need these for
after school sports teams, but we do need them returned to school to be ready for Athletics.
Huruhuru Team: We have a group of Year 6 and 7 – 8 students who have been preparing the
Day for all Days tomorrow. Our Team Athletics day is Friday 21st from where we will select our
Inter-School Athletes
Alan Watts
Hibiscus Coast Parish Priest: Father Patrick Brady – P: 09 426 5599 ext 2 – E: patrickb@xtra.co.nz
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
How should our faith be? This is the Apostles’ question and ours as well. Pope Francis says
“a faith that is set within the framework of service” to God and to our neighbour. A humble, freely
given and generous service which is always “complete”.
Only in this way is it possible to truly open oneself to the hope of the final encounter with Jesus.
Let our prayer be this week to ask for a generous heart to those around us.
SCHOOL NEWS
Foundation Day And Day For All Days
Mufti Day Is Tomorrow NO Gold Coin
Parent Helpers Morning Tea
The staff of Stella Maris would like to express their
gratitude to those of you who have helped in the school in
any way this past year. You are invited to a morning tea on
3rd December at 11.00 am. For catering purposes if you
are able to attend, please leave your name at the school
office. We hope to see you there.
Parish School Mass
Saturday 29th November 5.30 pm St Johns Orewa
students and families are invited to attend. School
attendance registers will be taken at this Mass. Please
arrive no later than 5.15 pm. Thank you.
HBC Parish Care And Share Team
Congratulations
To the Henderson family on the birth of their beautiful
baby girl, a sister for Ella, Connor and Cooper. We wish
you every joy and blessing.
SPORTS NEWS
Inter School Cricket
Congratulations to our three teams that so brilliantly
represented the school at last Thursday’s Inter-School
Cricket tournament.
Team A played 4 games won 3 and lost 1
Team B played 4 games won 2 lost 2
Team C played 4 games won 2, drew 1 and lost 1.
Some brilliant cricket was on display. A special thank you
to all the parents who helped with umpiring/score keeping
and transport.
As part of our ongoing commitment to this wonderful
Ministry that operates in the Parish, we will have our final
"Bring a Can" for the year, from Wednesday 19th to
Friday 21st November. The parish makes up hampers for
those in need and at this time of the year the support
given to members of the Community is only possible
through your generosity. On behalf of the Care and Share
team thank you for the support during the year.
Flipper Ball
Stella Rockets vs Red Beach A
Player of the dayNina Balogh
Lost 9 – 5
Scholastic Books
Stella Shooters vs SGH
Player of the dayAlexandra Hegan
Win 4 – 2
The final campaign is now on, order forms will be sent
home tomorrow, ordering closes on Thursday
27th November at 3.00 pm. If you are purchasing gifts
and DO NOT want your books sent home with your child
please can you highlight a note on the order form. Thank
you so much to everyone who has supported this
wonderful initiative for the school.All students have been
able to benefit from the great learning resources that have
been purchased with our reward points.At the same time
children have been able to enjoy the love of reading.So a
BIG thanks to you all.
Stella Stingrays vs The Storms
Lost 5 – 4
Player of the day
Georgia Brackebush
Fair Player
Jayden Churches
Netball
Summer Soccer
Stella United vs Silverdale Germany
Player of the daySeann Kelay
Win 4 – 3
Stella City vs Falcons
Won 6 – 2
Photolife
Photos have been distributed. If you have any queries
please contact photolife directly 0800 501 040
Stella Maris School Hats And Caps
Now in stock at Orewa Menswear, Bakehouse Lane,
Orewa.
Cupcake Friday Tomorrow And Every Friday
In the school atrium cupcakes and cookies $2.50 each
Pita Pit Lunches Tomorrow And Every Friday
Orders must be in to the school office by 9.00 am
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PTFA NEWS
Mark Your Diaries – 3 Weeks To Go!!!
PTFA End Of Year Christmas Picnic
Friday 5 December 4.00 pm
The PTFA Christmas Picnic is on Friday 5th December
starting at 4.00 pm. We invite Stella Maris School Families
to enjoy a fun evening of friendship, food, Christmas
shopping and entertainment. Families welcome to bring
their own picnic dinner or purchase from the PTFA stalls
of sausage sizzle, buffalo burgers and mussel fritters. Soft
drinks available for purchase, by CASH ONLY. New bar
regulations no longer allow the sale of alcohol. There will
also be a PTFA ‘Sweets stall'. All PTFA stalls CASH ONLY.
Cakes and other Christmas baking on sale from ‘Cake
Art’.Santa is also rumoured to be making an appearance!
Artisan stalls offering Christmas gift ideas. ‘Artisan stall
holder’ enquires please contact Connie Catchpole
M: 027 207 0987 E: c.catchpole@xtra.co.nz There will be
on offer 2 paid entertainments CASH ONLY – Terminator
obstacle course $2.50 per turn 5 years + and Fantasyland
Bouncy Castle $3.00 for 5 minutes for under 8 year olds.
We require ‘sweet makers’ and rostered parent helpers on
PTFA stalls. Rosters will be displayed soon. All other
enquires please contact Michelle Nottage P:428 1155
M:021 476 856 E: michellenottage@gmail.com
Stella Maris
Eco Bags – $12 Each
Great looking, seasonal edition
Debbie Morgan Eco bag which
is strong and reusable,
sustainably produced and
100% biodegradable. Fantastic
for: shopping bags, beach
bags,swimming bags, personal
use or as a gift. Only $12 each.All profits going towards
new bright coloured playground games to be painted over
summer. To order yours, contact Renee either via text
021 612 025 or email: beckett@ihug.co.nz
Save The Date –
Sneak Preview Of Paddington Movie!
The PTFAhave the first day of the school holidays sorted
for you! A special sneak preview of the Paddington
movie. 10.00 am Wednesday 17th December at Hoyts
Whangaparaoa. Tickets will be $20 each which includes
movie, popcorn and drink (or movie, coffee and muffin for
Mum and Dad!). A flyer and order form will be out in the
next few weeks, but mark it in your diary now!
PARISH NEWS
Christmas Masses
Ministers Required. If you are able to be a Minister of
Communion, Minister of the Word, Mass Co-ordinator,
Sacristan or Collector at either the 5.30 pm, Midnight
Mass, 8.30 am or 10.15 am Christmas Masses, please
add your name to the list in the church foyer. Helpers
Required. The Parish is also seeking helpers to assist
with putting out chairs prior to the 5.30 pm Family Mass,
and packing them away after the 10.15 am Mass. Also
helpers to put up the cribs and Christmas trees at both
churches and to pack them away after the Christmas
season. Please ring Theresa in the parish office if you are
able to assist with any of these tasks.
Dove Catholic Fellowship For Women
Warmly invites all women to join in their end-of-year
Thanksgiving Mass, to be celebrated by Father Martin
Bugler. Wednesday 19th November, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm.
1 Fred Thomas Drive, St Joseph’s Centre, Takapuna.
Contact: Nanci 09 419 0348 www.dove.org.nz
Christmas At St Benedict’s
Auckland’s largest Christmas display, open for viewing
daily till 9.00 pm from 22nd December. 1 St Benedict’s
Street, Newton. Phone: 09 379 0624.
A Mass Of Anointing
To be held in St John’s Church Orewa 9.30 am on
Saturday 6th December, followed by morning tea in the
hall. The Parish appeals to all parishioners, the Care and
Share team and the Legion of Mary to invite those who
are suffering ill health or frailty to attend and to offer them
a lift where required. Thank you.
2015 Summer Camps
Catholic Youth Intermediate age up 11th – 15th January. A
fun packed summer where Faith ‘n’ Fun is an Adventure!
Google Summit Camps Auckland or phone David or Manu
09 482 2414 or email summitcampsnz@gmail.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Wizard Of Oz
Kidz Can Music Company and Stella Maris Primary
School Drama students, are proud to present “The Wizard
of Oz”. 23rd November 7.00 pm at Centre Stage Theatre,
Orewa. Cost: By donation, or Raffle Money Tree $2.00 a
ticket or 3 tickets for $5.00. All proceeds going towards a
computer and printer for their “Tear Fund” project in the
Philippines.
Thinking Caps Maths Tuition
is celebrating their 10th year tutoring in schools in the
Rodney area and on the Shore. Thinking Caps works one
day a week in your school and focuses on exactly what is
being taught in the classroom: basic facts and strategy
work. We have fully trained Numeracy teachers with many
years experience who are fun and work to the child’s
individual needs. If you enrol with Thinking Caps for Term
One 2015 before 30th November you will receive a 10%
discount off the term’s tuition fee. Please feel free to
contact them to discuss how Thinking Caps can help in
this area of your child’s learning. Phone: Julie on
09 424 3536 or visit www.thinkingcaps.co.nz
The Great KidsCan Santa Run
A 2 – 3 km fun run/walk in a Santa suit to raise funds for
KidsCan! Wednesday 3rd December at 6.30 pm. Register
for the Auckland North (Albany) event, with the start/finish
on Albany Lakes Bridge, near Westfield Albany. Get a
team together and register at www.santarun.co.nz
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Nov ‘Bring a Can’ Wednesday to Friday 21st November
Nov Liturgy 8.55 am – All welcome
Nov Huruhuru Team Athletics Day
Nov PTFA Meeting 7.15 pm
Nov New Families starting Term 1, 2015 Class visit and meet the Principal
NovBOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Nov PTFA Second Hand Uniform Sale 8.15 am school foyer
Nov Parish School Mass 5.30 pm St Johns Church Orewa
DecInter schools Athletics Day Millennium Institute Albany
Dec Parent Helpers for 2014 Morning Tea
DecMarrzipan Drama 12.45 pm performance to school
Dec Liturgy 8.55 am – All Welcome
Dec New Families starting Term 1, 2015 Class visit 8.45 am
DecMufti Day – Christmas Theme (No Gold Coin)
Dec End of Year Picnic
Dec Constable Dave working with 2015 Carpark Valet volunteers
Dec Charism Awards to be presented at Assembly 11.20 am
Dec Matikao Production to parents 10.00 am
Dec Matikao Production to parents 1.30 pm
Dec Car park Valets and Librarians to Waiwera Pools
DecBOT Meeting 6.00 pm
Dec SHINE Challenge Awards – 9.00 am
Dec Playgroup Christmas Party – School Hall 9.00 am – Midday
DecReports going home
Dec End of Year Thanks Giving Liturgy – St John’s Church Orewa
DecGraduation Dinner 5.30 pm
Dec All Year 6, 7, 8 trip to Waiwera Pools – 12.30 pm
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Feb Ash Wednesday, Full School Mass, Orewa
FebStella Maris 10 year Celebrations
Feb Welcome Picnic
Christmas Mass Times
St Johns the Evangelist Orewa
Christmas Eve
Family Mass5.30 pm
Carol Service and Mass11.30 pm
Christmas Day10.15 am
St Francis by the Sea Manly
Christmas Day Family Mass8.30 am
2015 School Term Dates
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2015 Public Holidays
26 January
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3 April
25 April
1 June
27 October
–Auckland Anniversary
– Waitangi Day
–Good Friday
–Anzac Day (Observed 27 April)
–Queens Birthday
–Labour Day
Telephone
Kelly Sport
– Cancellation Number –
09 427 9377
Netball
– Cancellation Number –
09 424 2318
Parish Office
– Fr Pat Brady –
patrickb@xtra.co.nz
– Parish Secretary –
Theresa Fouché
theresa@hbcparish.org.nz
– Pastoral Associates –
Deacon Murray Morgan
murraymorg@gmail.com
09 426 5599
SKIDS
– After School Care –
027 846 1725
School Dental Clinic
09 426 8470
Bayes Buses
09 426 5504
Ritchies Buses
09 420 6091
Public Health Nurse
– Adrienne Powderley –
09 427 0300 ext 4339
Influenza A (H1N1)
– Advise Healthline –
0800 611 116
Stella Maris School
– Website –
www.stellamaris.school.nz
Easy Shopping For You
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www.yourfastshop.co.nz
Waitemata Health
www.webhealth.co.nz
Vodafone
– Intelligent Rewards –
0508 011 737
www.intelligentrewards.co.nz
Auckland Youth
www.akyouth.org.nz
“Ki te ingoa o te Matua, O te Tamaiti O te Wairua Tapu, Amene”
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Amen
NEWSLETTER 13 November 2014
Mark Your Diaries