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Newsletter Week 2, Term 2
St Michael's Catholic School, Thursday 8th May
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa e te whānau,
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Welcome back, everyone, to Term 2 at St Michael's Catholic School!
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A huge congratulations to all our amazing tamariki who took part in the Mini Marathon last week! It was wonderful to see their determination, energy, and smiles as they crossed the finish line.
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Events like this are a great way to encourage healthy habits, build resilience, and celebrate effort – and our students certainly showed all of that and more.
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Thank you to all the whānau who came along to support and cheer from the sidelines – your presence made the day even more special.
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What a fantastic day we had yesterday on our whole school trip to the zoo! It was such a joy to see our tamariki so engaged, curious, and full of wonder as they explored and learned about all the amazing animals.
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A huge thank you to our wonderful staff and parent helpers who made the day run so smoothly. Your support and enthusiasm helped create such a special experience for our students.
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It was a great reminder of how valuable these shared learning adventures are – not just for building knowledge, but for strengthening friendships and our school community.
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It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Pope Francis, a much-loved and humble servant of God. His deep compassion, unwavering commitment to social justice, and gentle leadership touched the hearts of millions around the world.
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As a Catholic school, we give thanks for his life, his teachings, and the example he set in living out the Gospel. We keep him in our prayers and join the global Church in mourning his loss while celebrating his remarkable legacy.
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Our next school Mass will be held on Sunday the 1st of June @ St Michael's church- 8am, and we would love to see as many of our school families as possible join us in this special celebration. It’s always a meaningful time for our school community to come together in prayer, reflection, and worship.
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For families wishing to have their child baptised, it is especially important to attend these Masses as part of the preparation process. We encourage all those considering baptism to be present at our school Masses to help deepen their connection with the faith community.
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Our parish is currently fundraising to replace the church roof, and they’ve invited our school community to help. One fun way our tamariki can get involved is by taking part in a Readathon this May.
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We’ve already sent home a sponsorship form and reading log so children can keep track of the books they read while helping raise funds for this important cause.
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Te tumuaki o te kura Hato Mikaere
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Our school proudly took part in the Mini Marathon!
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We’re so proud of our students for their amazing effort, determination, and team spirit — and a big thank you to all the supporters who cheered them on!
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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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Attendance Dues Update
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We would like to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, we are currently experiencing delays in processing times for financial assistance applications. Please rest assured that we have received your applications, and they are safely in our system.
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Our Attendance Dues team at the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton is working diligently to ensure that all applications are processed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Please be reminded that, unless otherwise agreed, we do require a small regular payment to start before the application can be processed.
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We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
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Kia whakapaingia koe e te Karaiti,
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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton - Te Rohe Pīhopa o Kirikiriroa
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Welcome to our school community!
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A warm welcome to Venya Anagani and family to The Ark! We are delighted to have you as part of our school community and look forward to getting to know you
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Health & Safety
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Term 2 can bring colder, wetter days – please make sure children come to school with warm clothing and raincoats. Named items help avoid the lost property pile!
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Children are welcome to wear a thermal under their school t-shirt, and winter uniform pants are available from the uniform shop as an option.
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To help prevent the spread of illness, please keep your child home if they’re unwell – especially with a fever, cough, sore throat, or tummy upset.
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If your child will be absent, please let the school know through the app or via the office.
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2026 John Paul College Enrolments
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Upcoming events for Term 2:
- Monday 19 May- BOT Meeting
- Friday 23 May - Years 4-6 Cross country with St. Mary's @ The Redwoods
- Wednesday 28 May - EPRO interschool event / Catholic Schools Day
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Monday 2 June - King’s Birthday Holiday
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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
Sports Uniforms
As we prepare for the upcoming winter sports season, we kindly request that any sports uniforms you may have at home be returned to us as soon as possible. These uniforms are needed to reissue to our winter sports codes.
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Winter Sport
The hockey season begins on Saturday 10 May. Thank you to our wonderful parents who have offered to coach and manage our teams this year.
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Starts Saturday the 10th May. Coaches / Team Managers will be in touch with training and game information.
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Board of Trustees
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Next board meeting Date: Monday 19 May
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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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PTA News
- Mother’s Day Stall will be held in the Hall on the 6th, 8th & 9th May. All gifts sold for $3.00 each. PTA Committee
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Delivery date for Fun Run Prizes:
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We don’t have a date for delivery, prizes are ordered from different suppliers, but they have confirmed once all prizes arrive, they will get it shipped to us immediately. It was confirmed that it could take up to 4-6 weeks, unfortunately this part is out of our hands, but as soon as the prizes arrive, they will be handed out to the kids at school.
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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.
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