It is just over halfway through term 2. In the last week, I have had the opportunity to watch the Nga Maioha Kapa Haka and the Poly group rehearsals. Both groups look fantastic. Our choir is preparing to perform on Thursday in the Big Sing next week.

Wanted - After-school Office assistant (Newtown)

The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’, which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’. by Kone Aukusitino

Unfortunately, there has not been a resolution in the latest negotiations; therefore, strike action has resumed, meaning the following year, levels will be rostered home.

Ko Perenara John Russell tōku ingoa. Ko St Bernie’s te whare I whānau mai au i te 12:45pm. 7lbs 2oz tōku taumaha. Nō reira tēnā koutou katoa!

These will be updated each week

We are fortunate to have Elaine and Tayla join our staff on Mondays. This is a free service that students and whānau can confidentially access. Elaine is a Nurse practitioner, so that she can prescribe medications. This is an excellent free option if you struggle to get to a doctor. We also have our school Counsellor Sophie at school Monday, Wednesday and Friday.