No 2: 9 March 2018

From the PrinciPal ...

Standing Tall, Promoting Excellence,Developing Understanding

Celebrating Catholic Education since 1904

ST PETER’S COLLEGEPALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND

Ph: 06 3544198 Fax: 06 353 3161Email: office@stpeterspn.school.nzWeb: www.stpeterspn.school.nz

Holdsworth AvenuePalmerston NorthNew Zealand

NEWSLETTER No 2: 9 March 2018

St Peter’s College celebrates being a Catholic Faith Community, where students, teachers and families work in partnership to develop empowered, self-managing, life-long learners, who live the Gospel values in a changing world.

I am currently experiencing my third day as Principal of this lovely College. I believe it is very important that I thank the St Peter’s College community for the welcome that my family, my previous school community and myself received at the powhiri on Monday afternoon. It was a very emotional occasion and I was very touched by the effort that so many in this community went to in order to make it such a special day.

I also need to acknowledge Mr James Rose who has worked tirelessly to get the school underway in 2018 and who has been an important support for me since late January. We have been in constant contact and I have learned very quickly that he has a comprehensive skill set and cares deeply about the school. Thank you, James, your work has been appreciated.

It is also appropriate that we acknowledge Gerard Searle who has worked extensively with the College Financial team and the Board for the past 4 years. Gerard resigned from the BOT but has continued to share his expertise over the past 12 months.

Obviously, there is so much to learn about the College and it will take some weeks before I feel that I know it well enough to feel that I can make a more active contribution. However, I have been impressed by the many young students who have already taken the time to chat with me in the playground and there is a strong feeling of family that I have enjoyed. I hope to quickly take the opportunity to watch the students in their extracurricular activities and perhaps even participate in a few of these activities so that I start to be an active presence in our community. This is something that I am looking forward to.

The Year 9 Camp started today and after a long period of hot and sunny weather the staff and students have had to endure a wet and much cooler start. I hope by the time you read this newsletter that the students and staff have returned safely and buzzing about the challenges and learning that has taken place.

The Year 12 Physical Education studies group is also currently in Queen Charlotte Sound and will be enjoying this beautiful part of our country.

I would like to congratulate Boston Scoon-Walter for his selection in the ISA NZ Softball U13 Team travelling to the United States and Canada. W ell done, Boston, we are very proud of your achievement and hope you enjoy the experience. I also acknowledge Saraya Reiri for being selected in Touch NZ’s Talent Identification Squad - best wishes for the fundraising. Final congratulations goes to Mr Stephan van Haren for his award of Kiwibots Teacher of the Year Award. He continues to do a fantastic job in promoting the area of Robotics for our students and his efforts have been recognised on the national stage.

I am very much in a phase of learning about our College, the work done to date regarding the journey of pedagogical change and the challenges ahead. I have loved my role in education since the day I started as a teacher in 1989 and this enthusiasm has continued over the intervening 30 years. I hope I can use my experience and skill set to add value to the College and make it a place that our students and community are proud of.

The 2017 NCEA results certainly highlight that the students, parents and staff are working very well together to ensure our young men and women are making the best of their talents. It would seem given our Catholic and Christian values and the impact that these have on the development of our students that the majority are well on the way to ‘being the best possible version of the person God created them to be.’

Kevin ShorePrincipal

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From the international DePt ...

What’s Been haPPening ...

We officially welcomed Mr Shore as our new Principal to St Peter’s College on Monday with a fantastic powhiri performed by the school. It was an emotional handing over process of Mr Shore by Cullinane College from Whanganui but a fantastic start to St Peters College.

A huge thank you to the students and staff who were involved in the powhiri process as well as Pa Shane Ruwhiu from Rangitane, Bishop Charles, representatives from the parishes, the school Board of Trustees, the PTFA for supporting with catering, whanau and friends of St Peter’s College and Hato Paora College who also supported this special occasion.

We look forward to seeing the new challenges and changes that Mr Shore has in store for our college.

International students enjoyed a dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year recently. 2018 is the “Year of the Dog”.

11 Thai students arrived for 10 weeks with us. Most of them have headed off on Year 9 Camp. Make them feel welcome when you see them round school.

sPorts ...Swimming Sports - was a great day out at Lido. Lots

of House spirit, and students entering competitive & novelty events alike. Redwood took out the House points for the day!

Congratulations to -Age Champion Runner UpYr 7 & 8 Girls Jemima Holdgate Saana LintonYr 7 & 8 Boys Tyler Mumby Lochlan FooteJunior Girls Chloe Gunn Riya LintonJunior Boys Ethan Plieger Lucas BowenIntermediate Girls Molly O’Connor Paige TarrantIntermediate Boys Andrew Patterson Joshua PliegerSenior Girls Isobelle O’Connor Jessie Auckram &

Grace SollittSenior Boys Sam Elkington Jacob Taylor

Athletics - was held last week on the school field. Once again the participation of our students was outstanding.

Congratulations to Layla Sae (Senior Girls Shot Put), Suitupe Moefili (Senior Girls Discus) and Kimberley Walsh (Junior Girls 400m) who broke School Records.

Champions will be presented later this term at the Summer Sports Prizegiving. A team has been selected to compete at the Viard Shield on Monday 12 March, this is followed by the Manawatu Secondary Schools Champs on Saturday 17 March. Both events are at the newly surfaced Massey University Track

A big thank you to Robertson Holden for supplying Redwood House with their marquee for the day.

Three St Peter’s Canoe Polo teams went to the Regional competition recently.

The Senior Girls came in 2nd place as did our Under 15 Junior Open team.

In a nail-biting final, our Senior Open team won the Regional Championship! This is the greatest result we have had as a school and we are so proud of the hard work and skill displayed on the weekend.

These placings give them entry into the upcoming National Secondary School Champs later this month.

The Senior Open team celebrates!

Congratulations to our Junior Head Boy & Girl for 2018 Anthony Massarotto & Anneliese Leamy-King

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sPorts ...

Softball Manawatu U13 Reps - Boston Scoon-Walter, Ngaio Wilson-Munday and Sarah Belk recently competed at a rep tournament in Whanganui and represented Manawatu with pride.

Touch NZ Talent Identification Training Squad - Saraya Reiri has been selected for the Under 16 Mixed Squad. This squad is chosen from players all over NZ who attended Nationals so this is a huge achievement - well done Saraya!

Saraya is currently fundraising to attend the NZ talent squad camp in November. Please email her: reiris@stpeterspn.school.nz if you are able to help out.

school inFo ...“Win $25,000” for your schools Science and Tech areas

VOTE ONCE A DAY for the next month to ensure our numbers are big so we can win this Genesis Energy promotion! Check out http://schoolgen.co.nz/voteforyourschool/ and choose St Peters PN from the drop down menu.

PN Diocese 2018 Attendance Dues are charged as a condition of enrolment in a Catholic School, and are separate from our school and activity fees (which are charged by the Board of Trustees, and payable to the school itself).

You will be invoiced for these in four equal instalments during 2018. The first instalment is due 31 March.

Renovations on our office block have begun - there is no access from the path near the office block, on Holdsworth Ave. If you use the Rennie Ave carpark it is signposted to Reception, Accounts, the Principal etc.

Breakfast Club - on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings before school students are welcome to come to the Foods room for breakfast. Usually weetbix, toast, smoothies &/or hot chocolate. Students volunteer their time, and the Breakfast Club runs on donations from our community.

Bridie Beveridge (Year 7) competed at the Dannevirke HS Inter-school Equestrian event recently.

Bridie and her horse Jimmy got a good dressage score, and they placed sixth in the showjumping with a clear round. Well Done Bridie!

Huge Congratulations to Boston Scoon-Walter on his recent selection in the ISA NZ Softball U13 Boys team who will be travelling to LA and Canada in July/August. This is an enormous achievement and we wish Boston all the best in his journey as an NZ Representative Softball player. His family are currently fundraising the $6000 required to attend the overseas tour. If you wish to sponsor Boston for this trip, please contact Jan McLeod (mcleodj@stpeterspn.school.nz) to discuss options. Thank you in advance and well done Boston

We are very lucky to have qualified for this Programme. You can now donate your Airpoints Dollars to help towards our student team travelling to Japan during the July 2018 school holidays.

Join up at airpoints.co.nz/schools

Super Sport Softball - we recently hosted the annual tournament at Colquhoun Park. Well done to both our Girl’s & Boy’s teams who came 3rd in their grade.

Each showed a great amount of skills and sportsmanship.

Airpoints for Schools - Share the Magic of Flight

The PTFA is very active in supporting the College and would welcome new members, so please consider becoming a member. They meet monthly, usually on the second Wednesday of the month, in the school staffroom at 7.30pm.

The next meeting of the PTFA is Wednesday 14 March at 7.30pm. All welcome!

From the PtFa ...

Secondhand Uniform

Sales Every Thursday 1.00-1.45pm - in the B Block courtyard.

Secondhand Uniform Donations - our stocks are limited at present. We are always in need of donations of good quality, clean uniform items your son/daughter may no longer be using.

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congratulations ...

Relay for Life - good luck to the students entering this event this weekend.

“Green” Mufti Day - Fri 16 March to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 17th. Bring a can of food.

Easter Break - 30 March - 3 April, then back to school for a week and a half to finish Term 1.

Survive-a-Slum - 6-7 April, Caritas awareness challenge. More information to come.

“Strength of a Hero” the School Production this year was written and produced by our own Bailey Harding (Year 13).

It will run Week 9 of Term 2 at the Globe Theatre. Congratulations to all students who put themselves forward for roles.

FunDraising ...Congratulations to Mr Stephan van Haren who received the

Kiwibots Teacher of the Year Awardat the Vex EDR Nationals for Senior students in Auckland

recently. This was hot on the heels of winning the

Vex IQ Teacher of the Year Award at the end of 2017 for his work with Junior students in

the field of Robotics. We are very fortunate to have such a talented, committed teacher to inspire our students.

Congratulations to Year 11 students Barry Walker, Te Awa Ross and Jack Spring who were recently confirmed by Bishop Charles at St Brigid’s Church in Pahiatua.

coming uP ...Congratulations to the SPC Chapel Band who led the

congregation at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit for the Tertiary Institutes’ Academic Mass for 2018, they were amazing!

The vision of the group is to inspire and lead our school community through use of gifts and talents, in our many liturgical celebrations. They aim to have the whole school lifting the roof as we sing together to praise our God.

Chapel Band members include: Hinekawa Wilson-Munday, Chris Amituanai, Herman Sefilino, Jaqueline Siu, Hannah Smith, Kyra Tikitiki, Jake Brider, Kieran Baird, Aletheia Villocido, Staines Sathya Seelan, Kian Laylo and Connor Reynolds.

Teachers involved include: Lorraine Wilson, Michelle Mollard, Brigid Hayes and Tausilia McClutchie.

“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught

them to do for themselves that will make them successful human

beings” -Ann Landers

VEX World Championship FundraiserFundraising continues to get our qualifying Robotics

students to the World Championships in Louisville, Kentucky in April.

Croi Mitchell, Reuben Mascarenhas, Anna Skiffington, Shaniquia-Lee Holland and Denz Shinoy wlll be representing St Peter’s College and New Zealand at the VEX IQ Robotics Middle School World Championships.

Please support them with the following fundraisers:

• Firewood raffle - win 3.6m3 gum & macrocarpa, delivered within 100kms of Palmerston North. $5 tickets

• Indian takeaway meal - pick-up Saturday 17 March at St Peter’s College Foodroom, G4, 5.30-6.30pmAll meals $10 and serviced with rice. Choices are Butter Chicken (contains nuts), Lamb Zacutti (spicy hot), and Beef Vindaloo (spicy hot).

Place orders with the students above or email your order to vanharens@stpeterspn.school.nz. Online payments can be made to St Peter’s College account 03 0726 0399137 00 and put VEX Indian meal or VEX Firewood in the reference.

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Duke oF eDinBurgh neWs ...

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards Congratulations to six of our past students that received

their Awards at Government House recently.Pictured from left: Sarah White, Sophie Auckram, Nick

Dekker, Krista McJarrow-Keller, Silia Tavake and Ainsleigh Wills.

As one of these past students put it

“The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award taught me to be bold and fearless.

To always challenge myself to try new things because life has no limits.”

Over 100 Year 10-13 students are involved in the Award scheme and any student completing an Award or wanting to start can contact Mrs Lynch.

Sophie Auckram and Krista McJarrow-Keller with the Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Reception at Government House.

Past stuDent success ...

Congratulations to three of our students from 2017 who received Central Energy Trust Bursaries recently.

L-R: Sulieti Vai, Sarah White and Ainsleigh Wills.

These bursaries are worth $4000 over three years and are a testament to the hard work and involvement in the wider life of the college that they showed. All three students are now beginning their Bachelor of Social Work degrees at Massey University.

A big congratulations to past student Korbyn Watt who gained a Scholarship for his Level 3 Design portfolio in the 2017 Scholarship Awards.

Korbyn’s work was assessed as being in the top 3% of Art portfolios in NZ. His work will be displayed for 3 months at Te Manawa, Gallery 4.

Easter BreakFri 30 March - Tue 3 April 2018

Remember - Students are then back to school to finish Term 1 on Friday 13 April

School Athletics Day

Thank you to MC Mr Cronin!

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Next Newsletter: 29 March 2018

School Vision: St Peter’s College celebrates being a Catholic Faith Community, where students, teachers and families work in partnership to develop empowered, self-managing, life-long learners, who live the Gospel values in a changing world.

calenDar ...Mon 12 Mar - Viard Shield AthleticsFri 16 Mar - Green Mufti Day for St Patrick’s DayThur 29 Mar - Holy Thursday: Cross Walk, early finish30 Mar-3 Apr - Easter weekendWed 4 Apr - Return to schoolThur 5 Apr - Resurrection Liturgy at 12.15pm 6-7 Apr - “Survive a Slum” Caritas fundraiserThur 12 Apr - Road RaceFri 13 Apr - Last day of Term 1Mon 30 Apr - Term 2 beginsThur 17 May - Sort It Careers ExpoFri 25 May - Performing Arts Evening, Regent TheatreTue 29 May - Learning Conference 2.1, 3.30-8.00pmThur 31 May - Learning Conference 2.1 School closed all day for interviewsFri 1 Jun - Teacher Only DayMon 4 Jun - Queen’s Birthday long weekend

Advertise your business in our school newsletter Published every 3 weeks during term time

Contact Phil Burt, Executive Officer, ph (06) 354 4198 today

Property Brokers Licensed under the REAA 2008

Andrea O’DonnellResidential Sales Consultant

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In appreciation of the support shown by the St Peter’s community, when you list and sell your property with me, I will donate $500 to the St Peter’s ‘Special Character Fund’. This

is such a worthy cause.

Together we can make a real difference to those who need it.

Promoting sPecial characterLunchtime Mass on Fridays, 1.00pm

Mass is held in St Peter’s Chapel on Fridays. Classes take turns to plan the Mass. Family and friends are always welcome. Dates and classes hosting the Masses are on the calendar on our website.

Mass in the ParishesJoin with others in celebrating Mass on Sundays:

• Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Parish, Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North: Sunday 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

• St Mary’s Parish, Ruahine Street, Palmerston North: Sunday 10.30am

• Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Shamrock Street, Palm-erston North: Saturday 5.30pm; Sunday 8.00am, 10.00am

• St Columba’s Parish, Mulgrave Street, Ashhurst: Saturday 5.00pm; Sunday - Latin Mass 11.00am

• St Brigid’s Parish, 4 Monmouth Street, Feilding: Sunday 9.00am

• St Francis Xavier Parish, 19 Russell Street, Marton: Sunday 9.30am

• St Joseph’s Parish, 36 Allardice St, Dannevirke: Sunday 9.00am

• St Brigid’s Parish, 27 Wakeman St, Pahiatua: Sunday 11.00am

• St Columbkilles, 128 Vogel St, Woodville: Saturday 6pm

community inFo ...“Manawatu Mokos” Youth Group are meeting at the

DIO centre Friday 9 March from 6-9pm. Years 9-13 welcome.Confirmation Information Night - for any parents and

potential candidates, Sunday 18 March, 4-6pm, Diocesan Centre. For more info contact Michelle mteahan@pndiocese.org.nz

Suggested New Mass Times for OLOL Parish and Sacred Heart Rongotea - they’d like to hear from past pupils what you think is the best time for the parish community to gather on Sundays. Please complete the online consultation at www.lourdesparish.nz

Father Vaughan Leslie has completed his time in our Diocese. We wish him well in his new assignment as Parish Priest of Alexandra in Central Otago.

Father Michael Dooley, the Vicar General of the Diocese, has been appointed the seventh Bishop of Dunedin.