Daily Notices

Wednesday 24 June 2026             Rāapa 24 Pipiri 2026


Term 2              Week 10 B

Gospel: Luke 1:57–66, 80
Solemnity: Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Loving God,
Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus and pointed others to Your light.
Help us, like John, to recognise that each of us has a purpose and a mission. May we have humble hearts that do not seek attention for ourselves, but instead lead others closer to Christ through our words and actions.
May we live by John’s words: “He must increase, and I must decrease.”
Amen.

Reflection:  How can I help someone else feel closer to God today?


General

  • The library is running a World Cup Soccer Competition starting on Monday 22 June and finishing on Friday 3 July, the last day of Term. Come to the library for your entry form! There will be a prize draw early in Term 3.

  • Rosmini Writers Society is holding a Writing Workshop this Thursday lunchtime (25 June) for anyone to come along to A6 (Mr. Blakeborough's Class). This week's Writing Workshop is going to be led by Mr. Kim. The topic is Designing a cohesive story with themes. All are welcome and encouraged to come along! Join the Google Classroom (k6rbpvsc) for more information, or email Boyd (21192) or Emmanuel (20046).

  • Clubs & Sports Teams for the school magazine Anyone involved with a club at school (student/staff), or a sports team (coach/manager/team member/staff/parent) who would like to write a short article for the annual Rosminian yearbook, send your contribution to [email protected] Please send articles separately from pix so I can format them. Feel free to contact me with any questions. The deadline is the end of Term 3 unless you make other arrangements. Thank you!

  • 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.

  • NO Reconciliation this week.

  • Rosmini Warhammer Club Are you ready to lead your armies to glory? The Rosmini Warhammer Club is the place to be! Whether you’re a veteran of a thousand battles or have never held a miniature before, we invite you to join our growing community of hobbyists in R4 on Thursday lunchtimes.

  • Sacramental Program Thursday lunch break in the Chapel garden. Please bring your lunch with you. An attendance role will be taken at the beginning of the session.  

  • NO Goodies with Glen this week.

  • 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

  • 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!  


Rosmini Sport

  • Lacrosse Calling all lacrosse players and other students interested in learning to play lacrosse. The Auckland season runs Term Three. Please come to practice on Wednesday after school starting 1 July. We will enter as many teams as there are committed players. TiC Mr Wood.

  • Athlete Development is on today at 3:15pm in the Grant Richards Weights Room. Get changed and start warming up. You must be wearing sportswear.

  • Sports photos google classroom code is wztrocu3. 

  • NZSS Touch Champs Calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from our Year 11–13 students. The 2026 Nationals are being held in Gisborne, 11-13 December. For more information, and to register your interest, click here.

  • Basketball Y7 & 8 Semester 2 (Term 3 & 4) Registrations are now open. All current players who wish to continue from next term, along with any new players, please register using this form, by Friday 26 June. You must be registered and paid up by the deadline to be placed in a Semester 2 team. Teams will be finalised after the registration deadline (no trials). 

  • 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

  • Junior Choir (Year 7 & 8) Rehearsal on Thursday at morning tea in E9.


Senior Years 11 - 13


  • Y12 and 13 Economics students Auckland University Economics Online Examination will take place in your class period (tomorrow) Wed 24 June. Come prepared with a fully charged laptop. You would get your university password and login details by Mr. Kumar.

  • Learner License Workshop: 
    Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July, for 15 and 16 year olds! 
    Spaces limited to 15 students.
    Sign up here: Learner License Workshop
    View information and pricing: Get Your Learner Licence
    Contact Ms Walling if you have patai (questions): [email protected]

  • Earth and Space Science Scholarship class Wednesday from 3.30pm in S9. 

  • Y13 students only: A rep from the NZ Defence Force is visiting next Friday 26 June at 10am in CAT1. If you're keen to hear about the Air Force, Army and Navy - what jobs are available and what life in the NZDF is really like - then please sign up using this form. All assessments and teacher requests take priority. Sign up is essential prior to the day. 

  • MoneyHub has compiled a comprehensive guide to scholarships for students planning to start university in 2027. The free guide offers practical tips for a successful application process, aimed at reducing stress for students and parents alike. See the Careers website for all the info. 

  • Skills Group are offering free Holiday Programmes in the July school break across both their Electrical campus and Plumbing campus. Students will have the opportunity for a hands-on trades experience in purpose-built training facilities. See the Careers website to register. 

  • University of Auckland Scholarships Webinar | 30 June This webinar provides an overview of the scholarships available at the UoA, along with guidance on the application process and tips for submitting a strong application: Register here. We also encourage students to take advantage of our on-campus Info & Writing sessions starting at the end of July.

  • Any Year 13 students who are considering studying with Massey Uni in 2027: We have a range of scholarships available, with values ranging from $3,000 right through to $68,000. There are also some additions to previous years.  

  • All those interested in competing in the newly formed North Shore Mathematics Competition - please fill out the form. The competition will be $15 and consist of 2 rounds: 1st will be the 26th (Friday) and those that make it to the 2nd will be in Term 3, at Long Bay College on a Saturday. Three different categories are offered: Junior Math, Senior Statistics and Senior Calculus. Here is the form. Applications close on the 24th. If there are any questions or concerns please let Mharcus Victorio know ([email protected]).

  • Applications for UC’s student scholarships for 2027 are now open, so please start working on these to submit before the 6 August deadline. They recommend you apply for all the scholarships you are eligible for, as it is possible to be awarded more than one scholarship at a 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

  • Year 11-13 students check the Scholarship timetable. Make sure you don't miss any sessions. 


Junior Years 9 & 10          

  • Learner License Workshop: 
    Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July, for 15 and 16 year olds! 
    Spaces limited to 15 students.
    Sign up here: Learner License Workshop
    View information and pricing: Get Your Learner Licence
    Contact Ms Walling if you have patai (questions): [email protected]
      
  • All those interested in competing in the newly formed North Shore Mathematics Competition - please fill out the form. The competition will be $15 and consist of 2 rounds: 1st will be the 26th (Friday) and those that make it to the 2nd will be in Term 3, at Long Bay College on a Saturday. Three different categories are offered: Junior Math, Senior Statistics and Senior Calculus. Here is the form. Applications close on the 24th. If there are any questions or concerns please let Mharcus Victorio know ([email protected]).

  • 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         

  • 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      

  • Clubs & Sports Teams for the school magazine Anyone involved with a club at school (student/staff), or a sports team (coach/manager/team member/staff/parent) who would like to write a short article for the annual Rosminian yearbook, send your contribution to [email protected] Please send articles separately from pix so I can format them. Feel free to contact me with any questions. The deadline is the end of Term 3 unless you make other arrangements. Thank you!

  • Year 7 and 8 homework help If you are looking for private structured support with homework please email: [email protected] for more information.

  • 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!  

  • 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.