Message from the Principal
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Kia Ora, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Ni sa bula, Kamonaso, Kia Orana, Ni Hao, Namaste, Ram-Ram, Salām, Sanibona, Olla, warm greetings to all.
In our final Newsletter of the year I would like to acknowledge whānau support for students in what has been a very challenging year for them. It is your care and support through a very tricky time that we have been able to build on to provide students with the right learning opportunities to enable them to grow. The atmosphere in the school is one of family and love, the achievement is outstanding and the successes have been many. Ngā mihi, ngā mihi, ngā mihi nui.
This and next week we are looking forward to spending some quality time together with students outside of the classroom with our Big Days Out, Swimming Sports, Big Day In and Middle School Prizegiving. Prizegiving on 8th December begins at 10:30 and finishes at 12:00 when the school officially draws to a close. Special invitations will be sent to whānau of students receiving awards and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
It was a pleasure to see so many families, siblings and cousins attending our whānau orientation last week. It is now a time of waiting for all of those new students to begin life at Marcellin in 2021. We join those students in our waiting as we enter a new liturgical year and the season of Advent. Each year we set out to follow in the footsteps of Christ and renew our journeys to become closer to Him. Through this season and the summer, let us take time to rest, spend time with loved ones and work towards Jesus with a new sense of purpose. Let’s follow him in the way of Mary our Good Mother as St Marcellin did. Have a Blessed break whānau and see you all renewed in 2021.
Ngā mihi maioha,
Dean Wearmouth
Principal
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Term 4
- Monday 30 November to Wednesday 2 December Prefect Camp
- Thursday 3 December Big Day Out Boys
- Friday 4 December Big Day Out Girls
- Monday 7 December Big Day In
- Tuesday 8 December Year 7-10 Prizegiving 10.30am to 12pm
- Tuesday 8 December 12pm School Ends for 2020
2021 Start and Term Dates
- Tuesday 2 February Teacher Only Day
- Wednesday 3 February Year 7 & 9 First Day Back
- Thursday 4 February Year 7 & 9 Teambuilding Day
- Friday 5 February 9am Pōwhiri Welcoming all students. All year levels return to school
Term 1
Wednesday 3 February to Friday 16 April
Term 2
Monday 3 May to Friday 8 July
Term 3
Monday 26 July to Friday 1 October
Term 4
Monday 18 October to Friday 10 December
2021 Important Dates
Term 1
- Monday 8 February Waitangi Day Observed (School closed)
- Wednesday 10 February Dedication Mass
- Wednesday 17 February 2.15pm (Period 5) Ash Wednesday
- Tuesday 23 February Athletics Day
- Wednesday 24 February Athletics Day (Wet alternative day)
- Friday 26th February Teacher Only Day
- Monday 1 March Year 13 Retreat
- Tuesday 2 March 2.15pm Academic Assembly
- Thursday 4 March 4pm-6.30pm Meet the Teacher Open Evening
- Tuesday 9 March Year 7 & 8 Retreat
- Wednesday 10 March Year 12 Biology Trip
- Monday 15 March Year 9 Retreat
- Monday 15 – Friday 19 March Love of Work Week
- Wednsday 17 March 11.30am Immunisation Year 7 & 8
- Saturday 20 March Community Sports Fair
- Friday 2 April Good Friday (School Closed)
- Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 April Easter Weekend (School Closed)
Term 1
Wednesday 3 February to Friday 16 April
Term 2
Monday 3 May to Friday 8 July
Term 3
Monday 26 July to Friday 1 October
Term 4
Monday 18 October to Friday 10 December
- Wednesday 7 April Year 11 SCE Trip
- Tuesday 13 April 13Bio Trip
- Wednesday 14 April 6.30pm to 8pm Senior Music Asessment
- Friday 16 April Last day of Term 1 2021
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Notice from The Royal Commission
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The Royal Commission into abuse in state care
A Government-appointed Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is investigating the adequacy of the complaints process within state and faith-based institutions, including the Catholic Church, Anglican Church and the Salvation Army. The inquiry examines cases of historical abuse during 1950 to 1999.
The Commission’s role is to recommend changes to prevent any abuse or neglect from happening in New Zealand in the future.
Starting on Monday 30 November, survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be giving their testimony to the Commission. Cases relate to incidents that happened many decades ago.
As a result of these hearings, it is expected that some of our Marist schools could be publicly named, as survivors recount their stories from when they attended one of the 22 primary and secondary schools staffed by Marist Brothers throughout New Zealand, particularly between 1950 and 1999.
It is important to acknowledge past failings and ensure our present structures and practices are safe. As a wider community, we should be confident the Commission findings will contribute positively to the safeguarding of all people, strengthen families, communities and the wider society.
Media coverage of the Commission hearings is likely. Please contact the school if you, or any of our students, would like more information about the Commission’s work and the safeguarding policies we have in place.
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Safety Driving into the School Site
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For families who drop off and pick up, please find a place to stop within the school site. One or two cars have recently stopped at the entrance and this has led to some very near misses with cars driving in behind them. Thank you for your consideration.
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Year 7 – 10 End of Year EOTC Activities
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Please note all of the information below regarding the end of year EOTC activities that our students are involved in.
Thursday 3rd December:
- Girls Swimming Sports Day (Jellicoe Pools)
- Boys Big Day Out (Cornwall Park Amazing Race & Stardome)
Friday 4th December:
- Boys Swimming Sports Day (Jellicoe Pools)
- Girls Big Day Out (Cornwall Park Amazing Race & Stardome)
Monday 7th December:
- Big Day In (Activities Day at Marcellin College)
- Students will need to be at school at the normal time of 8.35am for all EOTC days and they will all end at 3.15pm.
- School P.E. gear and/or comfortable sports clothing and sports shoes are to be worn for all EOTC days. Sports shoes are important as students will be walking to and from Jellicoe Pools on their swimming sports day and walking to and from Cornwall Park for their Big Day Out. Slides and Jandel’s can only be worn while at the swimming pools.
- Appropriate swim wear is required on swimming sports day – No jeans, long pants, wraps, t-shirts, singlets etc. will be allowed in the pool – Rash tops are permitted at the pools.
- Students will need to ensure they have food, water, sun hat, sunscreen, a jacket, towel, swim togs and spare clothes (for swimming days). Please note, there is nowhere for students to purchase food on Thursday and Friday at Swimming Sports and the Big Day Out. The tuck shop will be open again on Monday 7th December for the Big Day In.
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Our school roll for Year 7 and Year 9 is now nearly full for 2021 and we have very few spaces left; the roll for 2021 will be closing very soon. I urge all families with siblings for 2021 to contact Peyton our enrolments officer to reserve a space and begin the enrolment process as soon as possible. Our families are our priority and I do not want any siblings to miss out.
Dean Wearmouth
Principal
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School Website and Facebook Page
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For all our new families, please keep an eye out on our website: www.marcellin.school.nz for news and information, you can also access our official Facebook page by clicking here Marcellin College Facebook Page. There is where we put up photographs of events happening at our school.
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To all parents/caregivers, please download the school app, see below for instructions. Via the school app, you can report absences, see the school calendar, receive newsletters and contact details for the school and our website.
Here is a QR code and link to the app.
To download the app please go to the App/Play store and search for KiwiSchools Connect. Once downloaded you can select Marcellin and choose Subscribe to all.
Alternatively, you can scan the QR code or click this link
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Reporting Student Absences
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A friendly reminder student absences are to be done via the school app, website, email or calling the school office. Students can not explain absences for siblings or themselves. A written note is to be provided or a phone call on (09) 625 6509 (ext705) if you are wanting to report directly to our Attendance Officer Courtney Todd.
Please do not reply to previous texts or emails sent from the school about any past correspondences, with your child/ren absences. These messages does not go directly to the Attendance Officer.
For all future absences, follow the current school procedure’s of calling the office via the absence line or via the website (Report an absence).
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Students are expected to be in full uniform at all times. This includes black leather shoes, white socks for girls and school socks for boys, the Marcellin jumper and the Marcellin jacket. Please ensure students uniform is labelled. Thank you for your support with this.
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Breakfast Club and Lunches
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A reminder that a free breakfast club for all students runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7.45am- 8.35am in the food tech room. There are also 15 lunches provided daily by Eat My Lunch, that can be obtained from our Nurse, just let her or the office know.
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Year 7-10 Performing Arts Show,
Tuesday 1 December 2020 , 6.30pm-8pm
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Our Year 7-10 students are holding a Performing Arts Show on Monday 30th November and Tuesday 1st December, from 6.30pm to 8pm! Tickets will be available for purchase from Student Services Centre.
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Middle School Prizegiving, Tuesday 8 December, 10.30am-12.00pm
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Our annual middleschool prizegiving this year will be held on Tuesday 8th December at 10.30am in our school gymnasium. Families and friends are welcome to attend! School will finish for middle school students straight after prizegiving.
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What’s Been Happening Around the School
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We are currently on the lookout for coaches for our 2021 Sports Teams. Some of the major codes that we need coaches in are: Rugby Union, Netball, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Football, Tag and Touch Rugby. If you are interested and able to support our students by coaching in 2021, please get in contact with Mr Bitchener the Director of Sport – bitchenerc@marcellin.co.nz.
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Central Zone Year 7 & 8 Badminton Tournament
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On Wednesday 11th November we had 9 students competing in the Central Zone Badminton competition at the Auckland Badminton Centre in Epsom. The students were separated into a singles or doubles draw, and competed in 5-6 10 minute games throughout the day. All of the students played well, improving throughout the day and picking up some great wins along the way. A fantastic day out which all of the students enjoyed, learning more about badminton like their teacher!
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Central Zone Year 7 & 8 Athletics Championships
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On Wednesday 18th November we took 20 students to the Year 7 & 8 Central Zone Athletics Championships at Mt Smart Stadium. We had students competing in the 100m, 200m, shot put, discus, high jump and long jump. All students competed well and a special mention to Jeremy Labador who made it into the Year 8 Boys 200m final and finished in 5th place! Big thanks to Mrs Croxford and Mrs Iosefo-Schuster for taking the students and getting them to their events on time!
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Congratulations – John Fifita (Junior Tag Nationals Selection 2020)
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Congratulations to John Fifita, he has been selected for the Auckland Central U13 Tag Football Squad. Well done John!
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Congratulations – Fine and Joelina Mafi (Quick Rip at Eden Park)
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Fine and Joelina played Rippa Rugby for Auckland University Rugby club at Eden Park before the Mitre 10 Cup final between Auckland vs Tasman last Saturday (29/11/2020).
Fine and Joelina also played for Marcellin College with the Year 7 & 8 Girls Rippa Rugby team that played last Friday (29/11/2020) against Marist College.
Well Done!
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Saint Gianna’s Home for Mothers and Babies
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Wave Warriors – Holiday Surf Programme
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IF YOUR CHILD IS DOING SOMETHING FANTASTIC OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT AND SHARE IT WITH THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY – EMAIL YOUR STORIES (AND PHOTOGRAPHS) TO: office@marcellin.school.nz
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