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Welcome
Welcome
This term, our Year 7&8 students have been considering whether they would like to put themselves forward to be a House Leader at our school this year. Many students aspire to be a House Leader throughout their younger years and they are very excited to have this opportunity. Last Thursday, the applicants presented a short speech to their house groups gathered together from across all ages in the school. The aspiring leaders shared what they would like to do as a leader, and why they would make a good leader. The children then had an opportunity to select who they would like to lead them.
Learning Conferences - Book in for 8th / 9th of April
On Friday you will have received an email from us to ask you to book in for a Term One Learning Conference. This opportunity is provided as one way for you and your child to meet your child's teacher and talk about your child's learning. The meetings are a relaxed two-way conversation about your child's relationship with learning, their involvement in school life, their strengths and any areas where support is needed. 82 students' conferences have been booked already. There is still time to book your family's meetings. If you can't find a time that suits, please email your child's teacher and they will be able to booking you in at a different time. Please make a booking through Hero.
Catholic Character
Catholic Character
Houses
When each student enters St Francis de Sales School they are placed in a House group. Houses provide the opportunity for senior students to take on leadership roles and give all students a sense of belonging as they support their house.
Barbier -Blue House
Named after Adèle Euphrasie Barbier was a New Zealand Roman Catholic nun, teacher and religious founder. She was born in Caen, France, on 4 January 1829. Adèle Euphrasie Barbier was the founder of Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions
Siena -Yellow House
Named after Catherine of Siena, a lay member of the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and on the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.
Aubert- Green House
Named after Suzanne Aubert, better known to many by her cleric name Sister Mary Joseph or Mother Aubert, was a Catholic sister who started a home for orphans and the under-privileged in Jerusalem, New Zealand on the Whanganui River in 1885.
Avila – Red House
Named after Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman who was called to convent life in the Catholic Church
Mother Mary
Over the next two weeks the statue of Mother Mary will be going around to each class. It is a visual reminder of the importance of prayer, especially the Rosary. The statue serves as a reminder for daily prayer and reflection. The idea of passing the statue of Mother Mary around is to foster a sense of school unity and shared faith and becomes a symbol of our shared spiritual journey.
Sports
Sports
Cross Country
This year, our whole school Cross Country event will take place on Wednesday, 7th May (Postponement date: Friday, 9th May) at Wakefield Park.
As we prepare for this exciting event, we kindly request your support in helping to marshal the race tracks. Parent volunteers are essential to ensuring the safety and smooth running of the event, and we would greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide. We will need support from 9.45am to 12.30pm. Please complete the Hero form to indicate your availability. Your involvement will make a significant difference in the success of the day. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a fantastic day of competition, fun, and school spirit!
Please don't hesitate to contact Anita on anita.patel@sfds.school.nz if you have any questions.
School Notices and Events
School Notices and Events
PSL Update
We had a fantastic turnout at our PSL AGM last night, followed by an excellent meeting. A huge thank you to our outgoing members for their incredible dedication over the past few years in supporting the school's fundraising and entertainment efforts—we truly appreciate all your hard work!
We’re excited to welcome our new 2025 PSL team:
Chair: Carola L
Co-Chair: Harlee B
Secretary: Sophie T
Treasurer: Lauren DiL
Communications & Social: Pearl C & Candice R
Pastoral Care: Fran P
Grants: (Position not yet allocated)
Stay tuned for upcoming fundraising events and community gatherings!
Dates to Add to Your Diary
Dates to Add to Your Diary
Please also check our SFDS Events Calendar
Wednesday 26 March 2025
3:30pm - 4:45pm ADHD Parent Information Workshop - R13/14 (Amie Roberts)
Thursday 27 March 2025
12:30pm - 2:45pm Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)
Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear
Friday 28 March 2025
Athletics Day Newtown Park
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear
Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Koura (Rm 6) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear
Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear
Thursday 3 April 2025
12:30pm - 2:45pm Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)
Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear
Friday 4 April 2025
9am - 10am Rm 6&10 Buddy Mass
Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear
Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear
Monday 7 April 2025
1:30pm - 3pm Room 6 Island Bay library visit
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear
Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear
2pm - 3pm 2pm school finish for Learning Conferences
2:15pm - 7:30pm Learning Conferences
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Koura (Rm 6) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear
Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear
2pm - 3pm 2pm school finish for Learning Conferences
2:15pm - 7:30pm Learning Conferences
Thursday 10 April 2025
Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear
12:30pm - 2:45pm Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)
Friday 11 April 2025
Last Day of Term 1
9am - 10am Rm 7&12 Buddy Mass
Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear
Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear
Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear
Monday 28 April 2025
First Day of Term 2
Bee Healthy Van arrives for the following 2 weeks
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Whole School Cross Country
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