Prayer for the Future
Lord, we ask for your guidance as you inspire the election of a new Pope. May he be a shepherd who guides us with love and truth.
Lord, we pray for your Church, a beacon of hope in a world that needs your light. May we continue to serve your people with compassion and love.

General

• Envirogroup Plastic Free Baking - Ms Mackay's Blueberry Muffins
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 fan bake
  2. Mix 2 cups of sifted self raising flour, with 3/4 cup of sugar into a large bowl
  3. In another bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of oil, 1 cup of yoghurt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until only just combined
  5. Gently stir in 3/4 cup of frozen blueberries (or any frozen berries, you can use fresh blueberries but you would need to add an extra tablespoon of milk to get the mixture the right consistency).
  6. Spoon into a greased muffin tray (or use silicone moulds)
  7. Bake for 20 minutes (or until they spring back when lightly pressed).
  
  
  

• 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.

• Adoration every Friday at lunch in the Chapel from 12:50 to 1:20pm. All are welcome.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

• Hawaii trip in June/July 2025. Open to all students with an interest in science, technology and aviation. If you are interested please contact Mr Smith in S9 or email [email protected]

• Rosmini College students that are part of the St Mary's Youth Group invite you to the first ever A.D.O.R.E night! It will be held on Saturday 10 May at 7:30pm at St Mary's Church, followed by an 8:45pm gathering. Come along to spend time in Christ's presence, fellowship with one another and to worship Him in one of the best ways - through praise and worship! All youth, young adults and the young at heart are welcome! 
  
  

• Secondhand uniforms are available via the online Kindo Shop. The sale is open for the first 2 weeks of the school term. Purchased uniforms will be distributed to the students in their form classes over weeks 2-3. Donations of current school uniforms, in good condition, are welcomed and very much appreciated. Please drop them into the school office over the last week of each term.
  
  
• Winter Sport is coming! Get your Rosmini branded bootbags now. Available for purchase on your Rosmini Kindo Store.
  
  
  
• 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

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• Saints Rugby Jersey Collection Attention all Year 7 and 8 Saints rugby members who have paid their fees. Please come to E2 at lunchtime on Friday to pick up your jerseys.
  
  
  

Junior Years 9 & 10      

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• Year 8 and 9 students who would like to participate in the Kiwi Science Competition, please see Mrs Jeong in S7 to collect a form.

• Model aeroplane club builds will start this Saturday in S9 from 9.30am.

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Intermediate Years 7 & 8    

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• 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 and 9 students who would like to participate in the Kiwi Science Competition, please see Mrs Jeong in S7 to collect a form.

• Model aeroplane club builds will start this Saturday in S9 from 9.30am.

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Parents      

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• Hawaii trip in June/July 2025. Open to all students with an interest in science, technology and aviation. If you are interested please contact Mr Smith in S9 or email [email protected]

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  Secondhand uniforms are available via the online Kindo Shop. The sale is open for the first 2 weeks of the school term. Purchased uniforms will be distributed to the students in their form classes over weeks 2-3. Donations of current school uniforms, in good condition, are welcomed and very much appreciated. Please drop them into the school office over the last week of each term.
  
  
  
• Need private help with Mathematics and English homework? Join our small private group tutoring sessions every Wednesday after school from 3:30–4:30pm, open to Year 8 and 9 students. Contact Ms Knight for more details at [email protected]
  
  

• 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.