Wednesday 16 September 2026 Rāapa 16 Mahuru 2026
Term 3 Week 9 B
O God of the thirsty, you split the rock in the desert to satisfy the thirst of your wandering people. We pray today for the millions of families worldwide who lack access to clean, safe drinking water. Convict the hearts of the wealthy and powerful to recognize that water is a fundamental human right, and give us the humility to protect this sacred gift for generations to come. Amen.
General
- School Karakia Challenge Kia ora boys, with Te Wiki o te Reo Māori coming up in week 10, we’ll start it off by announcing that the School Karakia Challenge has started. All this challenge involves is yourself and our recently translated Maori School Prayer. If you wish to have a go at this challenge, ask your form teacher for a copy of the Maori School Prayer, then video record yourself saying it. Our judges will judge the recordings based on pronunciation, flow, and effort. The winners will be announced at week 10’s assembly where tuck shop vouchers will be on the line! Check out the Demo Video
- Deadline is 23 September, 11:59 pm.- Submissions in to [email protected]
Our Rosmini Volunteer Army is collecting cans of tuna for our food bag project. Please drop off at FC2.
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.
Wednesday Reconciliation Father Emile will be available for Reconciliation on Wednesdays from 12pm to 12:45pm. If you wish to attend, please ensure you have signed the booking sheet on the Chapel door by 9:10am Wednesday morning. Only students on the list will be permitted to attend, and all names will be shared with Mrs Pryde following form period.
- TEAM PHOTOS 2026 Team photos are on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September. Check what time your photos are on the runsheet: link here.
Coaches/ managers must be on time, please arrive early.
You must be in the correct kit with your equipment (such as boots or instruments).
Be ready at least 5 minutes before your photo.
Any questions, contact Ms Walling ([email protected]) - Magandang Umaga! This year's annual Filo Night has been confirmed and finalised for Friday 18 September from 7-10pm! All tickets can be bought here. It will be hosted here at Rosmini College Auditorium with many acts, such as: St Mary's, Rangitoto College and St Joseph's performing. Come and bring your friends and family for a night of food, music, dance and all things Filipino! For any further questions, please contact [email protected] (Mharcus Victorio)
Rosmini Sport
- Basketball T-shirt Fundraiser Show your team pride with our exclusive #BleedRedAndBlue fundraiser t-shirt. All proceeds directly cover travel, accommodation, and tournament costs to help support the boys' campaign as they represent us at the Secondary Schools National Championships in Palmerston North later this month.
– Price: $40 per t-shirt
– Orders Close: Friday 17 September
– Delivery Note: T-shirt orders will take approximately 2 weeks. They will NOT be available prior to Nationals.
Place your order here to get behind the team. Thank you for your support! - Any Year 7-8 students interested in trying out for the indoor volleyball zone day, please meet in the Old Gym at lunchtime this Wednesday 16 September.
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.
Music
- Junior Choir (Year 7 & 8) Rehearsal on Thursday at morning tea in E9.
The 2026 Music Awards are coming up on Thursday 15 October! Could students involved in music groups fill in this form as it will help us cross-check which music groups you have been involved in this year. Please submit this form by Monday 14 September.
Tickets for the 2026 Music Awards are available here. Ticket sales will close on Wednesday 14 October. No door sales.
Senior Years 11 - 13
Massey University will be visiting at lunchtime on Thursday 17 September to assist students with their course planning. Come to CAT1 at 12:50pm and bring your lunch. Use this form to register please - so we can track numbers and provide you with necessary materials after the visit.
Victoria University will be visiting at lunchtime on Friday 18 September to assist students with their course planning. Come to CAT1 at 12:50pm and bring your lunch. Use this form to register please - so we can track numbers and provide you with any necessary materials after the visit.
Junior Years 9 & 10
Intermediate Years 7 & 8
- Any Year 7-8 students interested in trying out for the indoor volleyball zone day, please meet in the Old Gym at lunchtime this Wednesday 16 September.
Parents
- Free Driver Coach webinar for parents of Learner drivers This practical online workshop updates parents on latest research and road safety approaches, outlines some of the conversations and strategies facilitators share with teens at Ryda, and provides an opportunity to ask questions and get advice from the experts.
Tuesday 22 September or Wednesday 9 December
7pm-8.15pm
Registration via Eventbrite for Tuesday or Wednesday. Maths Tutoring Y7-9 If you think your son might benefit from one-on-one maths tutoring these school holidays, please contact John Fowler ([email protected]).
- 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!
- 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.