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Newsletter Week 8, Term 2
St Michael's Catholic School, Thursday 19th June
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa e te whānau,
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A huge thank you to the whānau who brought their children along to the Jubilee celebrations at St Mary’s Church a couple of weeks ago. On behalf of our school community, I would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the parish for the beautiful Jubilee Mass celebrated on Pentecost Sunday. It was a truly special occasion, filled with joy, faith, and a wonderful sense of togetherness.
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We were especially proud to have our kapa haka rōpū open the Mass with waiata. It was a privilege for our tamariki to be involved in such a meaningful way — an experience we know they and their whānau will remember with pride. Thank you to everyone who supported this event, and to our parish whānau for their ongoing aroha and support of our school. We look forward to many more occasions where we can gather and celebrate as a faith community.
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Yesterday we celebrated Matariki at school with a variety of fun activities inspired by the stars of Matariki. It was a special day of creativity, connection, and learning as we came together to honour the Māori New Year. Matariki is a time to reflect, share with whānau, and look ahead with hope.
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If you’re looking for a way to celebrate with your whānau, head down to the Rotorua Lakefront for the Matariki Drone Show — free shows start at 8pm on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June, with the Night Market open from 5pm–9pm both nights. Nau mai ngā hua o te tau hou Māori!
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Mānawatia a Matariki
A reminder that Friday 20 June is a public holiday to celebrate Matariki — the Māori New Year.
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School Reports & Parent-Teacher Interviews:
School reports will be sent home next Friday 27 June, our last day of Term 2. Please make sure you book a time to meet with your child’s teacher — it’s a great opportunity to check in on their progress and next learning steps. The link for booking your interview is below.
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John Paul College Enrolments 2026:
A reminder that enrolments for John Paul College are now open for the 2026 school year. If your child intends to attend JPC next year, please complete the online enrolment form
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via the John Paul College website.
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Board of Trustees Elections Coming Soon
The triennial Board of Trustees elections are approaching. We invite parents and caregivers in our community to consider standing for election.
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Serving on the Board is a valuable way to support our faith-based school by helping guide its mission, values, and future. It’s a chance to have your voice heard, support our tamariki, and strengthen our school whānau.
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Keep an eye out for election details and prayerfully consider if you are called to serve.
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Celebrating Our New Arrivals
We’d like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the families in our school community who have welcomed new babies recently and throughout the year. What a joy it is to see our St Michael’s whānau growing! We know the big siblings will be absolutely thrilled with their new roles.
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Lucah’s mum, Gabrielle Hogarth
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Thiseni’s family, Harshani Pitumpe Acharige and Indika Bokalagama Archari Vidanalage
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Ethan's whanau, Veronica and Keiran King
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Wishing you all plenty of cuddles, rest, and precious moments with your newest additions.
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A reminder that next week is our final week of Term 2, and it feels like the holidays are arriving just in time! We’ve had many of our tamariki and staff away sick over the past few weeks with some nasty bugs doing the rounds. We’re looking forward to everyone getting a chance to rest, recover, and reset for an exciting Term 3 ahead.
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Te tumuaki o te kura o Hato Mikaere
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Matariki Celebration
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Parent-Teacher Interviews – Term 3, Week 1
Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place in Week 1 of Term 3, on the following dates:
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Wednesday 16 July – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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Thursday 17 July – 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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We kindly ask that parents collect their children at 2:00pm on both days if possible. Teacher aides will be available to supervise any children who remain at school.
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📝 How to Book:
You can make your bookings in either of the following ways:
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@School App: Tap the Interview button to book directly through the app.
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Welcome to Our School Community
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We are delighted to have you as part of our school community and look forward to getting to know you
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Special Character
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St Michael's Church Holy Mass Timetable
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St Mary's Church Holy Mass Timetable
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Community Masses -All Welcome
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Miha Maori - First Saturday of the month, 5pm Vigil Mass at St Michael’s.
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Tokelauan Community - Third Saturday of the month, 5pm Vigil Mass at St Michael’s.
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Filipino Community - Third Friday of the month, 6pm at St Michael’s.
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Our beautiful tamariki at the Jubilee Mass – shining with joy and pride!
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Health & Safety
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As we move through the winter months, we want to remind everyone to stay vigilant about health and safety—both in and out of the classroom.
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With winter bugs around, please keep your child at home if they are unwell, to help protect the wider school community. Also, ensure children are dressed warmly with named jackets and raincoats as the weather gets colder and wetter.
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A little favour— if you’re able to send along a box of tissues to your child’s classroom, it would be much appreciated. There are lots of noses to be wiped at the moment!
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Road Safety is especially important at this time of year, with darker mornings and slippery roads. Please remind your children to:
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Use footpaths and designated crossings
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Avoid running near the road or through car parks
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Wait for an adult before crossing
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Be extra careful when visibility is poor
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Drivers—please slow down near the school, watch for pedestrians, and avoid parking on yellow lines or in unsafe areas.
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Missing Clothing Items – Lost Property Reminder
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We’ve had several items of school clothing go missing recently, even those that are clearly named. Please take a moment to check that your child has all of their own belongings and that everything is still clearly labelled.
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If you come across any items at home that don’t belong to your child, we’d be grateful if you could return them to the school office.
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Thank you for helping us keep our lost property under control!
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2026 John Paul College Enrolments
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Upcoming events for Term 2:
- Thursday 19th June - Speech Finals 11am-1pm in Hall
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Friday 20th June - Matariki Holiday
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- Monday 23 June - BOT Meeting
- Friday 27 June - Last day of Term 2
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Sports News
Player Of The Day
Mini Team- Solar Wickliffe
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30/05/25 - Kayden Petersen
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Tigers - Maisie Watson & Asher Carruthers
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Pumas - Teaghan Morta, Mannat Kaur & Ethan Carruthers
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Tigers - Erin Faulman & Izel Shelin
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Pumas - Lucah Williams & Kawana Phillips
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Board of Trustees
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Next board meeting Date: Monday 23 June
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At each BOT meeting - twice a term - policies are reviewed. If you would like to communicate with the BOT, you are welcome to email our independent e-mail address; botstmichaels@gmail.com, or alternatively, send letters to the school in an envelope marked "Board of Trustees."
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You are also welcome to attend any meeting, however, if you would like to have speaking rights, you need to request this from the chair using the email address. This email address can be accessed by Joseph Assen (Chair)
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St Michael's School Board of Trustees
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Joseph Assen(Chair), Rachael McLanachan(Principal), Shalya O'Neill (Staff Rep), Joe Hewlett, Nick Horton, Ange Smith - Bigwood, Thushara Jayawickrama Vithanage (Parent Reps), Bernadette Fredericksen (Proprietor Rep)
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Each term, the whole school community is invited to review and comment on specific policies and procedures. This feedback is captured using the review button on topics that are under review.
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Log on to School Docs to have your say.
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SchoolDocs is an online platform that provides access to our school policies, procedures, and guidelines. It serves as a valuable tool for staying informed and ensuring that we are all on the same page.
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To access SchoolDocs, please visit
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schooldoc.co.nz and use the following login details:
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Username: stmichaelsrotorua
Password: community
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Sausage Sizzle on Friday
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Sausages will be available every Friday for $2.00. Orders are taken in class at 9:00am.
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Bread on Wednesday
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Bread will be available on Wednesday Mornings. Please collect your bread from outside the main office. 2 bags maximum per family thank you.
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Community News
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Way to Play – Tauranga and Rotorua it’s your turn in June 2025!
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For family/whānau, early childhood teachers, health professionals, or anyone else living or working with young children on autism spectrum.
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Way to Play is a fun one-day introduction to playing joyously with a child on the autism spectrum.
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Way to play has been specifically designed for people directly involved with a young autistic child. Adults are often left bewildered when trying to play with the child. The course offers some simple, easy to use, practical strategies to begin playing joyously together. Having fun playing together is the focus. Through ‘Way to Play’, we aim to help you understand why young autistic tamariki may find social interaction stressful, how to overcome that stress, and to show you the simple steps to joyful and purposeful play.
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Monday 9th June 9:30am – 3:30pm
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Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa, Tauranga
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Thursday 26th June 9:30 – 3:30pm
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Pukaki Centre, Level 3, 1144 Pukaki St, Rotorua
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