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Lockdown exercise complete

Thu Aug 13 01:26pm

Dear parents

Today we practised our emergency procedures under the guidance of Hrarison Tew. We are pleased to inform you that our practice today went very well with our students responding safely and calmly.

We are aware that the message sent to parents was actually the email that is sent to the staff - this was done in error and our processes have been updated accordingly.  These practises are a useful way to identify where changes/improvements need to be made.

During the year we will continue to practise all our emergency procedures to ensure all staff and students remain familiar with them.   We believe that it is important that we conduct regular practices for lockdowns and evacuations so that we can be well prepared and familiar with our procedures should an emergency occur.

We thank you for your support.

Lockdown Exercise today

Thu Aug 13 09:11am

Dear parents

As part of keeping our school safe we need to be able to respond safely and quickly to a range of emergency situations.  We work alongsise Harrison Tew, and independent organisation specialising in emergency amangement planning for schools, whose procedures have been successfully implemented in hundreds of schools throughout New Zealand.

As part of maintaining our emergency procedures, specialised training is being conducted today with our senior leadership and staff, and the students.  They will receive information on how to respond in an emergency and we will then conduct a lockdown exercise under the guidance and support of Harrison Tew.

During the exercise you will receive a notification from the school (either email or a school alert).  It is important that your contact details are up to date and correct. The notification will emphasise that this is an exercise/practice and will explain that all updated information will then be posted on the school website.

In a genuine incident, should you become aware of a lockdown or evacuation at the school, we ask that you do not attend the school or phone, as we will not be able to respond.  Your presence or contact may make it more difficult for us or the emergency services to manage a situation.

We thank you for your support.

Tanya Rodrigues

Get Ready for Our School Read-a-Thon!

Wed Aug 12 01:31pm

Our School Read-a-Thon is coming soon! This is a great opportunity to celebrate reading, build strong reading habits and set personal reading goals.

Students can read books, comics, magazines and other age-appropriate materials. More information, including dates, reading goals and how to record reading, will be sent to your email on Monday 17 August, when the website also goes live.

We encourage all whānau to get behind the challenge by making time for reading each day.

* Every book is an adventure!
* We are fundraising to help re-open the junior sandpit and develop the senior playground.
* There will be prizes up for grabs!

LURLINE AVE ACCESS CLOSED TOMORROW

Tue Aug 11 02:56pm

Good afternoon parents,

Tomorrow (Wednesday 11th) access to our Lurline Ave gates will be CLOSED.

Unfortunately the Church water pipes have sprung a leak so we will have contractors working in that area all day.

Please refrain from dropping off and picking up your children from Lurline Avenue and use the Banff Ave entrances instead. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Photo Day Parent Helper Request

Tue Aug 11 12:30pm

Dear families,

We are on the lookout for some parent helpers for our school photo day. If you have a couple of hours to spare on Friday 28th August, please could you send an email to cocos@olsh.school.nz.

Thank you!

Sibling School Photos

Mon Aug 10 01:03pm

Dear parents and caregivers,

Our school photo day is coming up on Friday 28th August.

If you would like sibling photos of your children, please could you collect a form from the office to fill out and return by Wednesday 26th August.

Note; these photos are only for siblings that are currently enroled at our school.

Please contact cocos@olsh.school.nz should you have any questions.

Thank you, have a lovely day!

School Newsletter 2026 Term 3 Week 3

Fri Aug 07 04:30pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to our Term 3, Week 3 School Newsletter.

Enjoy!

School Newsletter Term 3, Week 3

Strategic Plan Survey - Catholic Faith and Special Character

Thu Aug 06 02:56pm

Help Shape Our Catholic Faith and Special Character

Our school's strategic plan is about more than setting priorities – it’s about shaping the future of our school together.

Over the coming months, we will be sharing each of our four strategic goals and inviting feedback from our school community. Your insights, experiences and aspirations will help ensure our plan reflects what matters most to our students, families, staff and parish.

We begin with the foundation of who we are: our Catholic faith and special character.

Our Catholic faith is at the heart of our school. It shapes our relationships, guides our learning, inspires our service to others and helps our children grow as people of faith, hope and love. As we look to the future, we want to strengthen this special character so that every child has authentic opportunities to encounter Christ and live the Gospel in their everyday lives.

Strategic Goal 1: Catholic Faith and Special Character

Goal: To provide authentic faith experiences that nurture spiritual growth and strengthen the Catholic identity and special character of our school community.

Key Initiatives:

Provide differentiated learning opportunities across the curriculum, especially in Religious Education.
Develop meaningful opportunities for service grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.
Provide ongoing professional development to strengthen staff capability in Catholic theology, spirituality and mission.
Foster strong partnerships by welcoming families and parishioners into the faith life and events at our school.
Outcomes

Students and staff have a strong sense of our school’s Catholic identity and can articulate how faith connects to daily life and learning.
Students actively live out the Gospel values of tika, pono and aroha demonstrating respect and compassion through their words and actions.
Confident, faith informed staff who model and nurture the Catholic special character of our school.
Home, school and parish working together in partnership to support the faith formation of every child.

We'd Love Your Feedback

As parents and whānau, your voice is an important part of this journey. As you read this goal, we invite you to reflect on the questions in the following link:View

Your feedback will help shape this strategic goal before it is finalised.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for partnering with us as we continue to nurture children who know Christ, live the Gospel and serve others with compassion.

Cyber Safety Evening with Rob Cope - new date Tuesday 1 September

Wed Aug 05 10:21am

Please note the Rob Cope Cyber Safety information evening has been moved to Tuesday 1st September, at 6.00pm.

For further information please see the school newsletter from last Friday - you can access this on the school website here

If you would like to attend please RSVP to the school office by Monday 24 August.

Thank you.

For parents of students in the Choir

Fri Jul 31 02:37pm

Hi families,

We have been made aware that a number of parents have missed out on purchasing tickets to the Big Sing due to them selling out so quickly. If this is you, please could you get in touch with Coco at the office (cocos@olsh.school.nz) so we can understand the full extent of the issue.

Thank you.

School closing today - 12.30pm.

Thu Jul 30 12:47pm

A reminder that school closes early today for the parent teacher interviews that start at 1.00pm.  Please ensure you have made arrangements to collect your child at 12.30pm.

Please note from 12.30pm the teachers and school office will be busy preparing for the interviews and there will be NO supervision available for children.

However, if you have an interview at 1.00pm, 1.15pm or 1.30pm you are welcome to wait with your child.

Thank you for your support.

for parents of choir students only - KIds Sing booking is LIVE

Wed Jul 29 03:02pm

Dear parents when booking tickets please note you need to choose tickets for 7th September only!  Choir members do not need a ticket, just parents etc

 

Thank you.

Cyber Safety Evening with Rob Cope - new date Tuesday 1 September

Tue Jul 28 01:51pm

Please note the Rob Cope Cyber Safety information evening has been moved from Thursday 6 August to Tuesday 1st September, at 6.00pm.

For further information please see the school newsletter from last Friday - you can access this on the school website here

If you would like to attend please RSVP to the school office by Monday 24 August.

Thank you.

School closing early this Thursday

Mon Jul 27 03:35pm

A reminder that school closes early this Thursday 30 July for the parent teacher interviews that start at 1.00pm.  Please ensure you have made arrangements to collect your child at 12.30pm.

Please note from 12.30pm the teachers and school office will be busy preparing for the interviews and there will be NO supervision available for children.

However, if you have an interview at 1.00pm, 1.15pm or 1.30pm you are welcome to wait with your child.

thank you for your support.

School Newsletter 2026 Term 3 Week 1

Fri Jul 24 04:30pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to our Term 3, Week 1 School Newsletter.

Enjoy!

School Newsletter Term 3, Week 1

For parents of students in the CHOIR only

Fri Jul 24 09:16am

If your child is in the choir for the Kids Sing, please check your emails for information around ticket sales which will happen next week.  More information will come out on Monday.

School Newsletter 2026 Term 2 Week 11

Fri Jul 03 04:15pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to our Term 2, Week 11 School Newsletter.

Enjoy!

School Newsletter Term 2, Week 11

Lost Property

Thu Jul 02 03:50pm

Lost property collected this term will be on display tomorrow Friday 3rd July from 2.15pm to 3.15pm outside Maher 3 classroom.  

Please come and have a look and reunite your child and their belongings!

We have everything from:

Jumpers
Jackets
Socks
Lunch boxes and more!

Non Uniform Day - PTFA Christmas Market Donations – Non-Uniform Day, Friday 3rd July

Fri Jun 26 03:58pm

The PTFA is starting to collect donations for our wonderful Christmas Fair at the end of the year. We rely on donations from our community so please be generous. 

As part of our Non-Uniform Day on Friday 3rd July, we are asking each team to donate the following (instead of the usual gold coin):

Pompallier

Please donate a bottle of something for our popular bottle game. Ideas include:

* Body wash

* Fizzy drink

* Hot sauce

* Sunscreen

* Olive oil

* Shampoo

* Sauce or condiment bottles 

The bigger the bottle the BETTER! 

Get creative! Please note: no alcohol, please.

Maher

Please donate one or more 180g block of chocolate (any variety, or bigger) for our Chocolate Trailer game. Please check the expiry date - post December 2026 please. 

McAuley

Please donate $2 shop items for our Mystery Jars. Ideas include:

* Small stationery items

* Bouncy balls

* Trinkets

* Stickers

* Fun fidget toys, key rings

* Small novelty items

Note - these items need to be new.

Thank you for your support. Every donation helps make our Christmas Market a fantastic community event for our tamariki and whānau!

Parent-Teacher Interviews Bookings Open

Mon Jun 22 01:53pm

Good Afternoon

Bookings for Parent-Teacher Interviews are now open on the SchoolApp or via the Booking Link below. The link will close on Friday 3rd July at 12pm. Please ensure you make a booking before this time.

Parent-Teacher Interview Bookings

Dates of interviews:
- Wednesday 29th July - 3.30pm to 6.00pm
- Thursday 30th July - 1.00pm to 6.30pm

Please note that school closes at 12.30pm on Thursday 30th July. Village Square will have early after school care available on this date.

Please contact admin@olsh.school.nz should you have any further queries.

Thank you!

School Newsletter 2026 Term 2 Week 9

Fri Jun 19 04:30pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to our Term 2, Week 9 School Newsletter.

Enjoy!

School Newsletter Term 2, Week 9

Parents and Whanau of OLSH - Facebook Page

Wed Jun 17 10:31am

Are you are member of our Parents and Whanau OLSH page? If not, join today!

It is a place where you can find information about what's happening at school, days the uniform shop is open, post notices for advice or lost hats and of course most importantly notices about our amazing fundraising and community events.

It is Christmas Market this year and we need our whole community on board to make it a successful event! We will post all communication about the Christmas Market on the facebook page so turn on your notifications and stay in the loop!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1886738238233843 

Change of Parent Interview Dates Term 3

Tue Jun 16 01:49pm

Please note that the parent interviews will now take place in Week 2 of Term 3, rather than Week 1 as previously advised.

The revised dates are: 

 - Wednesday 29 July - 3.30pm to 6pm
 - Thursday 30 July - 1.30pm to 6.30pm

As a result, school will close at 12:30pm on Thursday 30 July not Thursday 23rd July. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this change of dates may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Suspicious behaviour near schools in the area

Thu Jun 11 03:15pm

We have been made aware that there is a male in a white van behaving suspiciously around schools in this area.

The individual has been observed on at least one occasion taking a photo of a child.

Police have already been notified.

Please continue to stay vigilant.

School Newsletter 2026 Term 2 Week 7

Fri Jun 05 04:31pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to our Term 2, Week 7 School Newsletter.

Enjoy!

School Newsletter Term 2, Week 7

FREE Thrive “Have a Go” Trial Day – Thursday 25th June  Come along and try out what Thrive is all about!

Wed Jun 03 11:10am

We’re so excited to be bringing the Thrive Speech and Drama Programme to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School from Term 3 and would love to invite interested students to join us for a FREE trial lesson later this term.

Students will take part in a fun, interactive Thrive lesson filled with:
  - confidence building speaking games
  - storytelling and improvisation
  - creativity and character activities
  - teamwork and communication challenges

It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the programme, meet the teacher and see what Thrive is all about before Term 3 begins.

What is Thrive?

Thrive is a programme based on Speech and Drama techniques, but evolved to focus on real world confidence and communication skills.

Through fun, creative activities, children learn to:
  -  speak clearly and confidently
  -  use expression and creativity
  -  think on their feet
  -  build teamwork and social skills
  - grow in confidence through public speaking and     performance activities

Programme details for Term 3:
• 30 minute lessons 
• Small groups for maximum participation 
• Lessons held at school during school time 
• $220 per guaranteed eight week term 

Fill in the expression of interest form here:
https://wkf.ms/3AZWDEx

You can also find out more about the programme at www.thrive.school.nz

Spaces will be limited, so pop your name down early if your child would love to join us!

We can’t wait to meet our new Our Lady of the Sacred Heart students!

 

School Closed - Friday 29th May (Teacher Only Day)

Mon May 25 01:59pm

Good afternoon Families,

A gentle reminder that school will be closed this Friday 29th May as it is a Teacher Only Day. The teachers will be involved in Maths Professional Development.

Please see the Village Square Programme if you are needing to arrange alternative care for your child on this day.

Have a lovely long weekend!

School Newsletter 2026 Term 2 Week 5

Fri May 22 04:30pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Welcome to our Term 2, Week 5 School Newsletter.

Enjoy!

School Newsletter Term 2, Week 5