Tuesday 16 June 2026 Rātu 16 Pipiri 2026
Term 2 Week 9 A
15-19 June Learning Disability Week
Lord Our God, you make every person in your divine image. You know our needs and you fulfill our desires. You protect us when we are fragile and give us courage for each new day. Help us to understand the power and wisdom of human vulnerability. Open our hearts to accept our weakness in your strength. Amen
General
Whanaungatanga group is on Tuesday in B5 at lunch. Meet a friend. Bring a friend. All are welcome. Some sweet treats are provided!
- Calling all Filipinos! Come along to Social Merienda! Play Filipino games, learn the language, learn the culture, and eat food with friends. Every Tuesday lunchtime in R5 (Ms Taloy's room). For any questions please email [email protected] or [email protected]
RAD (Recycle a Device) Club on Tuesday and Thursday in B1 at lunchtime.
Photography Club meeting Tuesday 16 June in M4 at lunchtime. This will be our second to last meeting for the term. Please attend.
Join Trivia Club! If you're interested in trivia and having fun with friends, come along to Trivia Club on Tuesdays at lunchtime in E6.
- Wednesday Chapel Mass Take a moment in the middle of your week to find peace and spiritual nourishment. We welcome you to the School Chapel every Wednesday at 12:50pm to celebrate the Eucharist together. Whether you are a regular attendee or haven't been in a while, there is a place for you here.
- Wednesday Reconciliation Father Emile will be available for Reconciliation on Wednesdays from 12pm to 12:45pm. If you wish to attend, please ensure you have signed the booking sheet on the Chapel door by 9:10am Wednesday morning. Only students on the list will be permitted to attend, and all names will be shared with Mrs Pryde following form period.
- Shave for a Cure is on Friday 26 June! (Week 10) Cancer is a disease that affects many at the college, let it be students, staff, or family. Our college preaches charity, and to give is to help another in many ways. Any donations will be put forward to fund research, support those affected, and help assist patients through their fight.
For any boys keen to SIGN UP and shave: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/join/RosminiFor any family or students who wish to DONATE: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/fundraisers/Rosmini
- Tickets for the Year 13 Drama Class Play, William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (Abridged), are on sale via this link. The show runs from 23-25 June at The PumpHouse Theatre. Please come along for a good laugh and to support our hard working senior drama students!
World Youth Day Auckland 2026 10am-8:30pm on Saturday 1 August at Victory Convention Centre. Join over 1,800 young Catholics at Victory Convention Centre for World Youth Day Auckland 2026 - a massive, joy-filled day of faith, community and WITNESS. Inspired by the Scripture chosen for the 40th World Youth Day, “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (Jn 15:27). This year’s event is about fixing our gaze on Jesus and becoming courageous witnesses of Christ in our world. For more info and to register: World Youth Day Auckland
Rosmini Sport
- NZSS Badminton Trials – Competitive Players Only Looking to represent Rosmini at the New Zealand Secondary School Champs in Porirua (31 Aug – 3 Sep)? Please be aware that this is an elite, highly serious national tournament. Trials this week are strictly limited to experienced, competitive badminton players. If you fit this criteria and want to trial, please email [email protected] to register.
- Volleyball Development Sessions Volleyball development sessions for Y7-9 students will be running over the winter break from Tuesday 7 July to Wednesday 8 July. Registrations close on Thursday 25 June. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]. Please use this link to register.
REMINDER! All Rosmini teamwear and supporter gear MUST be pre-approved by the Sports Department, with all orders placed through the school's exclusive supplier, Dynasty. If you have any questions or are unsure about the process, please get in touch with the Sports Department in the first instance.
- All current sports registrations - including Trial, Expressions of Interest, and Payment forms - are now live on our Sports Website Registration Page; please head there to sign up or pay for your chosen sports.
Music
Senior Years 11 - 13
Physics Scholarship classes Tuesday from 3.30pm in S9.
Earth and Space Science Scholarship class Wednesday from 3.30pm in S9.
Calling All Soon-To-Be Drivers Want your driver's license sorted this year? AA is hosting driver-workshops to get you on the roads safer, and sooner. Use this link to register your interest. More information to follow.
One Foot in the Clouds/RC plane building There will be no build on the 20th as we will be going to Mercer airfield.
Whitecliffe College - NZ's leading private institution in Fine Arts, Design, Fashion, Jewellery, IT and Arts Therapy - is hosting their Auckland campus Open Day on 20 June from 9am-1pm. Details are on the Careers website.
Year 11-13 English Scholarship class in A4 on Tuesday lunchtime with Mrs Peak. Bring your lunch. Please be on time.
Shave for a Cure is on Friday 26 June! (Week 10) Cancer is a disease that affects many at the college, let it be students, staff, or family. Our college preaches charity, and to give is to help another in many ways. Any donations will be put forward to fund research, support those affected, and help assist patients through their fight.
For any boys keen to SIGN UP and shave: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/join/Rosmini
For any family or students who wish to DONATE: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/fundraisers/Rosmini
Junior Years 9 & 10
One Foot in the Clouds/RC plane building There will be no build on the 20th as we will be going to Mercer airfield.
- Shave for a Cure is on Friday 26 June! (Week 10) Cancer is a disease that affects many at the college, let it be students, staff, or family. Our college preaches charity, and to give is to help another in many ways. Any donations will be put forward to fund research, support those affected, and help assist patients through their fight.
For any boys keen to SIGN UP and shave: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/join/Rosmini
For any family or students who wish to DONATE: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/fundraisers/Rosmini
Intermediate Years 7 & 8
One Foot in the Clouds/RC plane building There will be no build on the 20th as we will be going to Mercer airfield.
Shave for a Cure is on Friday 26 June! (Week 10) Cancer is a disease that affects many at the college, let it be students, staff, or family. Our college preaches charity, and to give is to help another in many ways. Any donations will be put forward to fund research, support those affected, and help assist patients through their fight.
For any boys keen to SIGN UP and shave: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/join/Rosmini
For any family or students who wish to DONATE: www.shaveforacure.co.nz/fundraisers/Rosmini
Parents
- Tickets for the Year 13 Drama Class Play, William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (Abridged), are on sale via this link. The show runs from 23-25 June at The PumpHouse Theatre. Please come along for a good laugh and to support our hard working senior drama students!
- Hello Rosmini community! You're warmly invited to our annual PTFA movie night - celebrating 35 years of Thelma & Louise! Come along for a fun, relaxed evening with great adult company—everyone is welcome.
Thursday 18 June from 6.30pmTakapuna Beachside Cinema
$20 per ticket
Secure your tickets now via Kindo. We can't wait to see you there! - Due to a high volume of messages and deliveries, staff can no longer assist with delivering items or messages to students. Please contact your son directly via email. Students will be encouraged to check their emails throughout the day and can collect deliveries from the student services counter.
Student Absences The SchoolBridge app is our preference for notifying the school of student absences and lateness. This includes any appointments they need to leave the school grounds for. We ask parents and caregivers to use the SchoolBridge app to notify the school of student absences, lateness, and appointments. If you cannot access SchoolBridge, please email [email protected] before 9am.
- Homestay Families Wanted! We are looking for current Rosmini College families to host international high school students. Families are expected to provide a safe, supportive, English-speaking home and a private bedroom with study space. Host families provide all meals and internet access, while welcoming the student as a true member of the family. A weekly homestay payment is provided to the host family (Year 7-8: $470 | Year 9-13: $420). Homestays are rewarded with a fun and enriching experience of learning about a new culture and forming lasting global friendships. If interested, please visit: www.rosmini.school.nz/international/homestays (Or email [email protected] directly).
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.
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.