Loving Father, 

We thank you for the gift of our community. Inspired by the teachings of Blessed Antonio Rosmini, help us to live with humility, charity and integrity in all we do. May we serve one another with a spirit of kindness and respect, always seeking the good of all. Guide us to seek truth and justice in our actions to be a light of hope and love in our school and beyond. 

Amen.

General

• Envirogroup's Plastic Free Baking: Cheese Scones

  Heat your oven to 160 degrees. In a mixing bowl, mix the 2 cups of self raising flour and a pinch of salt together.
  Take a cheese grater, and use the grater to grate 50g of  butter into the flour mixture. Then use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour, until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  Grate lots of Tasty cheese, I’ve always found the more cheese I add the more compliments I get about the scones. Add at least 1 cup (I think I sometimes do up to 3!)
  Crack 1 egg into a bowl. Add ½ cup of milk. Whisk with a fork.
  Use a fork to mix in about ¾ of the milk mixture into the flour mixture. You want the dough to be soft and just slightly sticky. You will have some of the milk mixture leftover, and you will need it later.
  Place the dough on a floured surface and knead until the dough is evenly mixed. Use your hands to flatten the dough until it is 2cm thick. Use a biscuit cutter to form the scones, or use a knife to slice them into triangles.
  Arrange the scones on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining milk mixture.
  Bake the scones for 9-12 minutes, until golden brown. Enjoy!

• SICK BAY If you’re feeling unwell at school, you must go to the staff member supervising the sick bay. The school has a duty of care. It is the school’s responsibility to make sure you’re properly looked after and that you’re safe. The sick bay staff can check you out, provide care, and contact your parents if needed. This helps keep everything organised and ensures you get the care you need as quickly as possible!
  
  
• Adoration every Friday at lunch in the Chapel from 12:50 to 1:20pm. All are welcome.
  
  

• Lenten Drive De Paul House desperately needs the following items. Their FOOD BANK is empty. Please bring these items to your form class, and our Mini Vinnies will collect them from there. Please ask that the cohorts collect as requested; however, any item you can spare is much appreciated.
  Year 7 & 8: Personal Care items
  Year 9 & 10: Household Care items
  Year 11, 12, & 13: Dried and Tinned Food

• Morning Prayers in the Chapel Our Catholic Character Leaders are available in the Chapel from Monday to Thursday each week from 8:30 to 9am to pray with and for you. We encourage all who are in need of prayer, those who would spend more time learning how to pray, or those who just want to join in prayer to please join. On Tuesdays, please join us at 8.30am for the Rosary.
  
  
• Kickstart Breakfast is offered in E1 during the morning tea break on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  The kitchen is open from 10:50am and closes strictly at 11:00am. No breakfasts will be served after 11.00am. Please make sure you return your empty bowl to E1 by 11.07am at the end of the break.
  
  
• The Shore 2 Shore event is on Sunday 6 April, and we encourage students, caregivers, and families to sign up as part of the Rosmini community and join in on the fun! Plus, every entrant for Rosmini earns $4 towards sports equipment at our school. 
  
  
• Rosmini Brotherhood stickers back in stock! Purchase from Student Services, $2 cash or eftpos.

Rosmini Sport

• Rugby Notice All current props, hookers, and those who may wish to play in the front row this season and in the future are cordially invited to scrum club Friday mornings 7:15am to 8:00am, number one rugby field. Bring boots, training jerseys and mouth guards.
  
  
• We are looking for additional players to join the Rosmini 2XI Hockey Team. Open to all senior boys (Y9-13) with various skill levels; as well as boys new to the sport! Team training sessions are on Mondays, and games are on Wednesdays (starting in term 2). If interested please contact Mr. Edwards. 
  
  
• Intermediate hockey trials are on Friday 28 March & Tuesday 1 April. All trials will be held from 7.15 to 8.30 at the Rosmini tennis courts. Please fill out this expression of interest form - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/344886. Any questions please contact Mr. Edwards.  

Junior Years 9 & 10      

• Muffins with Mark on Friday at lunch break. Come chat with Father Mark about anything on your mind/heart in our Chapel garden during lunch break on Fridays.

• Art Club every Friday at lunch time with Miss Rudden. All welcome!

• Chess Club every Friday lunch time with Mr M Kim, in M1.

• Filipino Language lessons are offered each Friday lunchtime in R6.

• If you visited the sick bay from late February to early March, you have been emailed a student survey. Please check your emails, as your response is important and will be presented to the Board of Trustees in a report Mrs. Letting is writing. I look forward to reading the feedback you give. Thank you. Mrs Letting.
  
  

Intermediate Years 7 & 8    

• If you visited the sick bay from late February to early March, you have been emailed a student survey. Please check your emails, as your response is important and will be presented to the Board of Trustees in a report Mrs. Letting is writing. I look forward to reading the feedback you give. Thank you. Mrs Letting.
  
  
• Muffins with Mark on Friday at lunch break. Come chat with Father Mark about anything on your mind/heart in our Chapel garden during lunch break on Fridays.
  
  
• Art Club every Friday at lunch time with Miss Rudden. All welcome!
  
  
• Chess Club every Friday lunch time with Mr M Kim, in M1.
  
  
• Filipino Language lessons are offered each Friday lunchtime in R6.
  
  
• Junior ensemble Y7 and 8 students who play or are interested in playing instruments, please come along and join our practices on Monday lunch time in CAT2. Everyone is welcome.

Parents      

• Harbour Sport Empowering your Youth Join Judith Quinlan (Youth Sport Advisor) from Harbour Sport for an inspiring and informative session designed to help parents empower their youth in sports and recreation. Discover cutting-edge research, practical tips, and expert advice on energy availability and exercise, promoting healthy eating, fostering sportsmanship, and achieving a balanced sport and recreation lifestyle.
  When: Wednesday 09 April
  Time: 6-8pm
  Where: Westlake Boys High School
  Cost: FREE
  This engaging event is open to parents from all schools and sports across the North Shore. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to ensure your teen's sport and recreation experiences are positive, healthy, and high-quality, no matter their level or ability. Empowering your youth registration form
  
  

• Homestay Families Wanted! We are looking for current Rosmini College families to host long term (6 months+) international high school students from Term Three 2025, paying $410 per week. Our homestays provide students guidance, their own room, all meals and snacks, and integrate them into their homes. 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

• 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.
  
  

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.