Daily Notices

Tuesday 28 March 2023                 Rātu 28 Poutū-te-rangi 2023

Term   1               Week 9 A  

Lord God, heavenly Father, you know that we are set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection, to support us in all danger, and carry us through all temptations; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

General

  • Rosmini Food Drive! Rosmini Prefects are organising a food drive this week, planning to fill the auditorium stage with donated goods to send to De Paul House. Prefects will be in the auditorium from 8:30 each morning until the end of form time (9:10) for people to drop their donated goods off. It is both a house competition and a form-class competition, so we want everyone making an effort to donate! The list of necessities and desired donations has been provided by De Paul House and can be found in the notices below.

  • 60th Jubilee on Saturday 1 April Everyone is welcome to come along and celebrate this Saturday! The plan for the day is:
    -A Karakia will open the celebrations, prior to Mass at 10am
    -Live music in the courtyard from 12 noon
    -School tours and memorabilia on display throughout the afternoon
    -The school café will be open as well as food trucks on site (waffles & gelato; FREE coffee; pulled pork rolls, sausage sizzle, cold drinks)
    -Students’ Jubilee art work on display in the Art rooms and library
    -Three scheduled old boys sports matches: Football at 12 noon, Touch Rugby at 1.30pm and Basketball at 3pm.

  • Pray the Angelus today, at the beginning of lunch, in the chapel. All welcome.

  • International student meeting every Tuesday lunchtime in the library.

  • Kapa Haka practice on Wednesday morning in the auditorium. Kai at 7.30am followed by practice at 8. Everybody is welcome to come along!

  • Morning Rosary, Thursdays in the Chapel Garden. Spiritual excellence is part ‘spiritual maternity’ which is receiving Jesus in the soul. To grow in love of Jesus, is to become more like Mary, who received Jesus in hers. This is the core of the Rosary. Prayer at 8.00am, finishing 8.30am with reflection – everyone welcome.

  • Rosmini Chess Club Starting this week, Chess Club will run on Tuesdays AND Thursdays in A1 at lunch time. Come and join us if you are keen to play or learn. Mr Kim will be running some tournaments and teaching key moves and strategies. Bring your lunch. 

  • The library no longer has chromebooks available for students to borrow.

  • You are welcome to issue books from the library for the holidays, due back 1 May. Remember to return library books before the end of term if you have finis6hed reading them; alternatively, you can bring them to the library to renew them for the holidays.

  • Filo Night MC & Performance Applications Anyone interested in performing or MCing for Filo Night 2023 can apply through Linktree. You can also access the link through social media @filonight or on the homepage of the school website.

  • Stations of the Cross Join catholic character leaders and prefects from Rosmini and Carmel as they retell the story of Jesus’ self-giving love in order to open our hearts to mercy, on Tuesday 4 April at 7pm at St Joseph’s Church, Takapuna. All are welcome.

  • Rosmini College is currently looking for local homestay families to host a short term Japanese student from  8 August to 22 August 2023. A requirement is that the host family has a son attending Rosmini College, as this is a student buddy experience program, and they will need to travel to and from school during this period. The weekly payment for this particular group will be $350. Please contact [email protected]

  • Rosmini’s PTFA AGM is on 3 April at 6.30pm at Fantail & Turtle in the Glasshouse. Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer. The PTFA is not all about “work” but also an opportunity to connect with other Rosminian parents and friends. At the AGM the Executive Committee (EC) roles will be vacated and although the members are eligible to be re-elected it would be fabulous to have some new people willing to join our team. There is no expectation that the members who fill these roles are the ones involved at events. If you would like to know more about the roles and what is involved, please email [email protected] or find the descriptions here.

  • To all past and present Rosminians – an urgent plea from De Paul House! With disasters now coming in twos the need for food and bed clothing, in particular new pillows and single duvets, has doubled. Foodstuffs – med-large tins of tuna/salmon/tinned corned beef, pasta sauces, meal sauces, tea, coffee, milo, long-life milk, biscuits, crackers, muesli bars, cereal, rice, jam, honey, peanut butter. Personal care – shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, toilet paper. Household – laundry and dishwashing liquid, spray and wipe. Donations can be dropped off at Rosmini College or directly to the De Paul House Office at 92-96 Onewa Rd, Northcote. We have a long standing commitment to De Paul House that has spanned many years and we are praying that you will continue to support them in what has become a time of great need for many families. Remember too, that every act of kindness fulfils our School's wonderful motto, "Charity fulfils the Law".


Rosmini Sport      

  • Futsal Zone Day Trial for Year 7s this Thursday at lunchtime in the New Gym. Wear PE clothes and indoor shoes.

  • Run Club Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 7am start for a 6km loop of Lake Pupuke. For staff and students to attend. Paces for beginners and experienced runners! Meet outside the auditorium in the morning or see Mr Domeracki. Email [email protected]


Music      


Careers      

  • Applications for 2024 Gap Assistant positions (working in boarding school establishments) across Australia, Thailand and the United Kingdom are currently open through until Easter Sunday (April 9). Interested students are encouraged to apply now via www.letzlive.org to avoid potential disappointment.

Senior Years 11 - 13      

  • The Rosmini 60th Jubilee will be celebrated this Saturday, April 1st! We are still looking for Rosmini students who would like to take on the Old Boys in the following sports on the day. Please come see Mr Hill if you'd like to play.
    Football @ 12 noon, Bottom Field
    Touch Rugby @ 1:30pm, Bottom Field
    Basketball @ 3pm, TGG (New Gym)

  • Year 12 and 13 English Scholarship class on Tuesday in A8. Please arrive promptly and bring your lunch.

  • Envirogroup meeting on Tuesday at morning tea in S4. TIC Ms Snowsill.

  • Art Club: Tuesday lunchtimes with Miss Rudden in the Art room (opposite the library). Bring your lunch and any creative projects you’d like to work on.

  • 'Make a Call' rugby referee course is available again this year. 10 unit standard level 3 credits. If you did the course last year and did not pass and would like to, or you are interested for the first time, please email Mr Sexton by Friday 31 March.

Junior Years 9 & 10       


  • Envirogroup meeting on Tuesday at morning tea in S4.

  • Art Club: Tuesday lunchtimes with Miss Rudden in the Art room (opposite the library). Bring your lunch and any creative projects you’d like to work on.

  • Philosophy Club: Should Posie Parker have been stopped from coming into New Zealand?

Intermediate Years 7 & 8       

  • Junior Ensemble practice. Every Monday at lunch time in CAT 2. New students are invited.

  • Envirogroup meeting on Tuesday at morning tea in S4.

  • Art Club: Tuesday lunchtimes with Miss Rudden in the Art room (opposite the library). Bring your lunch and any creative projects you’d like to work on.

  • Philosophy Club: Should Posie Parker have been stopped from coming into New Zealand?

  • Intermediate Yoshi Tournament. When: Weeks 8, 9, 10 - Thursday 23 March; Thursday 30 March; Wednesday 5 April. Where: Rosmini 3 Rugby Field - Lower Fields, on the far side - jog over! Bring: PE gear. TIC Mr Sexton.

    Week / Time

    Game 1 (1255pm-110pm)

    Game 2 (110pm - 125pm)

    9

    Curran v Emery

    Liston v Kelly

    10

    Curran v Kelly

    Emery v Liston




  • Chef for Compassion will begin in term 2. If you are interested, come and see Mrs van der Spuy in E1.

Lost Property       

  • Students, please take responsibility for your uniform and personal items. Name it  -  Look after it  -  Collect it!  Lost property is now to be collected from Mr Moverley in E11. You may email [email protected] if you have a lost item. The onus is on you, the student, to collect your items from Lost Property during your break. 


Parents       

  • 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.

  • Dynasty (our supplier) assure us they have plenty of stock for PE uniforms. Please order online at: https://dynastyteamstore.co.nz/collections/rosmini-college. Please contact [email protected] if you are still waiting, or have any issues around ordering your son’s PE uniform.

  • Rosmini’s PTFA AGM is on 3 April at 6.30pm at Fantail & Turtle in the Glasshouse. Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer. The PTFA is not all about “work” but also an opportunity to connect with other Rosminian parents and friends. At the AGM the Executive Committee (EC) roles will be vacated and although the members are eligible to be re-elected it would be fabulous to have some new people willing to join our team. There is no expectation that the members who fill these roles are the ones involved at events. If you would like to know more about the roles and what is involved, please email [email protected] or find the descriptions here.


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 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.