From the Principal
He mihi maioha, Faa-talofa atu, Greetings,
Spring has arrived and we are enjoying the sun and warmer days. This has been tournament week across the country and our netball, hockey and climbing teams have enjoyed very positive experiences being together and competing. Netball has been in Timaru and Hockey in Nelson. More details will follow, and we are eagerly awaiting today’s result of the First XI hockey team, who are in their competition final. Thank you very much to staff, coaches, managers and parents who have supported these teams, and to all who assisted with Winter sport. We offer over 30 sports at Marian, thank you to our Director of Sport Miss Megan Shea, and Sports Co-ordinator Mrs Bronwyn Bennie. There is much to learn from sport about teamwork, courage, co-operation, resilience and the highs and lows of competition.
Staff and students were recently invited to a special hui with Bishop Michael, for our Kahui Ako Catholic schools. It was called “Chosen - to know, to grow, to go out”. The focus is on our schools and parishes working together to evangelise and encourage our students and school communities in their faith development. Bishop Michael, Fr Mark Walls, Fr John Adams and other key speakers were inspiring. It was also a chance to get to know each other, particularly as we move to our new school. We look forward to working together and thank Mr Matt Malone, Mrs Megan Stewart and St Bede’s College for their organisation, and to all involved for their commitment to this positive initiative.
With faith in our future,
Mary-Lou Davidson (Mrs)
Principal
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