Friday 22 November 2024 Rāmere 22 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2024
Term 4 Week 6 A
Jesus Christ leads us from death to life: let us give thanks and praise! Glory to the Father, and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning,is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia!
General
- Young Vinnies Help is needed in the Glenfield OP Shop during the school holidays. If you can help, please contact Ms van Wyk.
Coding club will be held in B1 every Friday at lunchtime. If you are interested in learning a new skill or improving on your old, come join us as we build creative games and design interactive websites.
Join us in the Chapel on Monday mornings from 8am for Morning Prayer and strengthen your relationship with God.
Angelus with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday at lunchtime. All invited. Please be prompt.
- Art Club Friday lunchtimes with Miss Rudden in the Art room (opposite the library). Bring your lunch and any creative projects you’d like to work on.
- Photo codes for ordering purposes were shared a few weeks ago in form time. Photolife no longer prints and send physical cards for students to take home, so if you are wanting to order your son's group, sport, or ID photos for 2024, find your son’s code here, or please email Mr Hill [email protected]
Book Returns Please could all students ensure that if they have been issued a school text e.g. text books and class novels, that these are returned as soon as you no longer need them for your studying. These can be returned to the library, your teacher or placed in a returns box in the auditorium.
We are seeking a warm and welcoming Rosmini homestay family for a German Year 12 student who will be attending Rosmini College for a year’s study in 2025. This student has a passion for outdoor activities, especially golf and skiing, and is excited to experience a typical kiwi lifestyle, the local culture, and make lasting memories with a Rosmini family who shares similar interests. Please contact [email protected] if interested.
Rosmini Sport
Music
- No Music Lessons in Catcheside Due to NCEA exams being held in Catcheside, all lessons that are normally held in Catcheside will be held in E Block until the end of the year. If you are not sure where you should be, please see Mrs Kay in E9.
2025 Music Itinerant Lessons Applications are now open for music itinerant lessons for 2025. If you would like to learn one of the following instruments, please complete an application form: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Voice. Limited private piano lessons are also available - please indicate on the form if you are interested in learning the piano privately. Here is the link to the application form.
Senior Years 11 - 13
Senior Science students, please return your textbooks (ESA books) on the day of your respective exams.
Extra help is available for exams. Please see the Examination Revision Timetable can be found here.
Junior Years 9 & 10
- Pasifika Breakfast Friday 22 November, 7:45am in E1 Food Tech Kitchen. All are welcome to come along and join in for breakfast and socialise.
- Philosophy Club E10 on Friday at lunchtime - Should Americans be worried?
- As part of the 2024 wrap-up, we would like your help in gaining some student voice on year 7-10 core P.E lessons. Please complete the survey that was emailed to you, or follow the link here. You will need to be logged in to the Rosmini portal.
Intermediate Years 7 & 8
Pasifika Breakfast Friday 22 November, 7:45am in E1 Food Tech Kitchen. All are welcome to come along and join in for breakfast and socialise.
Philosophy Club E10 on Friday at lunchtime - Should Americans be worried?
As part of the 2024 wrap-up, we would like your help in gaining some student voice on year 7-10 core P.E lessons. Please complete the survey that was emailed to you, as part of your homework, or follow the link here. You will need to be logged in to the Rosmini portal.
Lost Property
Students, please take responsibility for your uniform and personal items. Clearly name it - Look after it - Collect it! Lost property is now at Student Services. The onus is on you, the student, to collect your items from Lost Property during your break. We cannot give you an item from Lost Property if it is not clearly named.
Parents
- Raffle Prizes up for grabs at the 2024 Rosmini College Golf Tournament! The annual Rosmini College Golf Tournament is fast approaching on Thursday 28 November at Waitemata Golf Club and there are 45 great prizes with a total value of $8,500 to be won in the raffle. CHECK OUT THE PRIZE LIST HERE Ticket prices are two for $10 or five tickets for $20. If you would like to purchase tickets please put the payment through to:
Account name: Oliver LeeAccount number: 060193-0150864-000
Text 0274 599 503 or email your name and mobile number before 9pm on Monday 25 November 2024. - We are seeking a warm and welcoming Rosmini homestay family for a German Year 12 student who will be attending Rosmini College for a year’s study in 2025. This student has a passion for outdoor activities, especially golf and skiing, and is excited to experience a typical kiwi lifestyle, the local culture, and make lasting memories with a Rosmini family who shares similar interests. Please contact [email protected] if interested.
- Rosmini College together with Chefs for Compassion Trust, are hosting a speech showcase supporting World Compassion Day on 28 November, at the Tindall Auditorium, Rosmini College. Time: 6pm start for 8.45 finish. Students, Champions for Compassionate Communities, from Rosmini College, AGE School and Glenfield Intermediate School, will be sharing their perspectives on what difference the world could be like if more and more people were compassionate with themselves and others, when under pressure. A gold coin koha / donation will be appreciated on the night, or via Chefs for Compassion Trust Bank Account: 03 - 0114 - 0015040 - 001.To assist with catering planning, please RSVP by Thursday 21 November 21 via email [email protected]
- Extra help is available for exams. Please see the Examination Revision Timetable can be found here.
Rosmini College is looking for local homestay families for international high school students for 2025, paying $410 per week. Homestay options range from a few weeks, one term, to full year periods. Our host families provide students guidance, their own room, all meals and snacks, and integrate them into their homes. Families are rewarded with a fun and enriching experience of learning about a new culture and forming lasting global friendships. Current Rosmini families preferred. If interested, please email [email protected].
- Any parents or students who have been involved with a sport or event through the College and would like to contribute something to the Rosminian annual magazine in the way of writing or photos please contact [email protected]
- The 2024 Rosminian Magazine is our annual yearbook which can now be pre-ordered and paid via your KAMAR school account. A charge of $35.00 has been added to all Eldest and Only student accounts. Please note that this is an OPTIONAL charge. If you do not wish to preorder/purchase then you can opt out by emailing [email protected] and we will remove the charge from your account. Please include your son's student ID number on the opt out email. The 2024 Rosminian will be available in February 2025 and a copy will be posted out to all 2024 Year 13 leavers who have pre ordered and paid.
- Rosmini’s Guidance Counsellor Mr Chris Caruana invites parents and students to contact him with any issues and concerns. He’s here to help! Please email him at [email protected] to make an appointment.
Parents: If your son is / or going to be absent, late, or going to an appointment during the day please email [email protected] or login to the parent portal on the school website to report the absence.
Housekeeping
Back up data! If you are saving any work in your student folder please ensure that you are taking responsibility for your work by backing it up. Work can be backed up using a USB, to the cloud, external hard drive and so on. Saving it on school accounts / folders is not enough.
- Reminders for students: A) You must attend in uniform and please ensure you are neat and tidy. You are representing the college when in public. B) Please do not go through St Joseph’s School. C) Rules around student cars in school still apply. Please do not bring your car into school and please do not park in school, St Joseph’s school carpark, St Joseph’s Parish, Lake House Arts nor the Church of Latter Day Saints Car Park.
- Carpark, E Block carpark and front of the school is out of bounds before and after school and during breaks.
Please DO NOT TOUCH or MOVE any of the pest traps at school.