Daily Notices

Monday 18 May 2025            Rāhina 18 Haratua 2025


Term 2              Week 4 A

Prayer for Creative Inspiration in recognition of International Arts Education Week

Theme: Opening the Week with Divine Creativity 

Heavenly Father,
As a new week begins, I turn to You, the Divine Artist, the source of all beauty and imagination.
Breathe into me Your creative Spirit—
the same Spirit that hovered over the waters at the dawn of creation.
May I see with new eyes, hear with open ears, and shape with faithful hands.
Let my work today reflect truth, inspire goodness, and mirror Your glory.
Grant me courage to explore, express, and take risks for the sake of beauty and meaning.
Bless all artists, teachers, and students—
that their creativity may lift hearts and illuminate minds.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.


General

  • Join us for our Jubilee Choral Concert on Thursday 29 May at 7pm, in the auditorium. There will be performances by Carmini Choir, Carmelites Choir, Rosmini Chamber Choir, Rosmini Junior Choir and Rosmini Jazz Combo. Entry is free but donations are welcome following the concert. Hope to see you there!

  • Join the Whanaungatanga Group A place to connect and kōrero about challenges, life and personal growth. A student-led rōpū (group) to foster a supportive and understanding environment. Hui (meeting) every Tuesday lunchtime in B5, sweet treats are provided! Reach out to Benji Bryce on [email protected] if you have any pātai or just turn up. 

  • Pray the Angelus Mondays at the beginning of lunch in the chapel. All are welcome.

  • International student meeting every Tuesday at form time (8.55am) in the library.

  • All Things Filipino event Join us for All Things Filipino on Thursday 23 May, from 5:00–7:00pm at the Pavilion. Please prepare a 4-slide presentation on your favourite aspect of the Philippines, and bring a plate of shared food—Filipino dishes are especially welcome! This event is open to all year levels. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

  • 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.


Rosmini Sport

  • All Year 7 & Year 8 Rugby Saints players please come to the auditorium/sports office at lunchtime on Tuesday 20 May to weigh In for upcoming Zone Days.

  • 1st XV Rugby vs Whangarei Boys at 3pm on Wednesday 21 May at Rosmini no.1 Field Please get in behind this massive fixture next Wednesday as our 1st XV takes on last year's semi finalists Whangarei Boys. This will be a huge match and the lads would love all the support they can get from their 'Rosmini brothers'. 

  • Cricket Movie Night Please support our Rosmini senior cricketers and their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Thursday 5 June at Bridgeway Theatre, Northcote. 6.45pm for a 7.30pm showing. Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Cost $45 including ticket, beverage and a snack! To order tickets, please contact [email protected] with "Cricket Fundraiser" in the subject line. 

  • High Performance Sessions run on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 to 4pm. You must be wearing sportswear! Sessions vary in intensity but ultimately focus on calisthenics and hyrox - utilising your body weight as resistance in combination with interval training. All are welcome! Term fee is $40, this will be automatically added to your student account. Speak to Miss Walling or Mr Campion if you have any pātai. Join the High Performance Google Classroom: 3yu3rqu7

  • Run club Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 7am start for a sunrise run. Paces for beginners or experienced runners. Meet outside the auditorium in the morning. See Mr Payne for more details or just turn up on the day. Install TeamReach and enter code: ROSMINI7AMRUNCLUB

  • Archery is on again Mondays and Wednesdays on the bottom field from 3:30pm until 4:30. Please note, archery will not happen on days when it is raining or we experience very strong winds.     


Music

  • Join us for our Jubilee Choral Concert on Thursday 29 May at 7pm, in the auditorium. There will be performances by Carmini Choir, Carmelites Choir, Rosmini Chamber Choir, Rosmini Junior Choir and Rosmini Jazz Combo. Entry is free but donations are welcome following the concert. Hope to see you there!

  • North Shore Regional StarLight Talent Showcase Have a talent? Then come share it with the community! For intermediate and high school kids. Saturday 19 July 2025 at 7pm in the Rosmini College Auditorium. Email: [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/starlighttalentshowcase


Senior Years 11 - 13

  • On Tuesday 20 May at 1250pm in CAT1 Massey University will present information about all of the courses they offer. Any interested Year 11 to 13 are welcome to attend. Bring your lunch.

  • University of Otago Information Evening is being held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 17 June, at Ellerslie Event Centre. This is a great opportunity for you to hear all about Otago, including accommodation, scholarships and study options. Add this into your diary and a reminder will be sent nearer the time.

  • Physics Scholarship class on Monday afternoons from 3.30 to 4.30pm.

  • Envirogroup meeting on Monday at morning tea in S4.

  • Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara’s 2026 Thinking about university? resources are now available to download. See this post on the Careers website for more information.

  • Massey University - future students campus tours 23 May from 10-12pm. Check out this post on the careers website to book your place.

  • Please find the Scholarship Timetable here.


Junior Years 9 & 10      

  • Year 9 Form Class Volleyball Tournament - Monday
    Court 1 VAP v HES
    Court 2 RFD v KHC 
    Court 3 HAH v MRT 

  • Envirogroup meeting on Monday at morning tea in S4.

  • Junior Vinnies & Rosmini Volunteer Army Meeting All students in Years 7 to 10 are warmly invited to attend a joint meeting of the Junior Vinnies and the Rosmini Volunteer Army on Monday at lunchtime in Room M2. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our shared mission of service and to connect with fellow team members. Come along to discover how you can put your faith into action and make a positive impact in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!


Intermediate Years 7 & 8    

  • Envirogroup meeting on Monday at morning tea in S4.

  • Junior Vinnies & Rosmini Volunteer Army Meeting All students in Years 7 to 10 are warmly invited to attend a joint meeting of the Junior Vinnies and the Rosmini Volunteer Army on Monday at lunchtime in Room M2. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our shared mission of service and to connect with fellow team members. Come along to discover how you can put your faith into action and make a positive impact in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • 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.

  • Year 8 Rosmini - Carmel Social!
    When: Friday 6 June 2025, 6.30-8.30pm
    Cost: $15 per ticket from the online Carmel Shop.
    Ticket Sales close Wednesday 4 June at 9am and physical tickets will be given to students after this time. Students will need their School ID on the night to get into the event. The social will be supervised by Carmel/Rosmini teachers and parents of the Carmel 1st Xl Hockey team. No extra help is required, but if you would like to stay with your child and help supervise the event, you are more than welcome.
    NO PHONES are to be seen at this event and there will be bag drop room for any extra gear/jackets.
    By purchasing a ticket to the Carmel/Rosmini Y8 Social on Friday 6 June you are agreeing that your child will adhere to the school behavioural code while attending this event. 
    At the end of the night no students will be released into the carpark independently; a parent will need to be sited in the school hall on collection. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.





Parents      

  • Do any of our Parents or Caregivers have any contacts in the Automotive or Retail industries? The Careers Hub is looking for work experience opportunities for a number of Gateway students, but as we all know it's a little bit tough out there at the moment! Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated - please email Ms Bradley.

  • PTFA Mid-Winter Movie Night Save the Date! We warmly invite familiar faces and new to our annual Mid-Winter Movie Night - new release ‘Materialists’! Check out the trailer

    Takapuna Beach Cinema
    Thursday 12 June at 6:30pm (7:15pm screening)
    Tickets available now on Kindo; $25pp. We look forward to seeing you there! 

  • Cricket Movie Night Please support our Rosmini senior cricketers and their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Thursday 5 June at Bridgeway Theatre, Northcote. 6.45pm for a 7.30pm showing. Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Cost $45 including ticket, beverage and a snack! To order tickets, please contact [email protected] with "Cricket Fundraiser" in the subject line. 

  • 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.