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St Claudine Thevenet
Newsletter Week 8
Term 1, 25 March 2025
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Kia Ora, Talofa lava, Bula vinaka, Namaste, Taloha Ni, Malo e lelei, Ni hao, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kumusta, Namaste
Last week we hosted the Special Catholic Character Evaluation Team. The three days gave us the chance to showcase what it is we do at St Claudine’s. On Monday our Kapa Haka Group led the powhiri- they were amazing. Maia Morgan, one of our Cultural Leaders, welcomed the visitors with her whaikorero- she was outstanding and set the bar high for the rest of the week. The team reviewed our Religious Education Programme, our classrooms, our Policies and our practices. They interviewed the leadership team, The RE Team, some support staff, a friend of the school from the Parish, the Student Council and Māori students from Year 7/8 . On the final day they acknowledged some of the great things they saw and heard. We are looking forward to the report. Once we have received the report we will share it with you.
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On Friday we held our in school EOTC event. Fortunately the weather improved so we could all get out of our classrooms and engage in some exciting activities. Thanks to the teachers who organised all of the activities and to our House leaders who supported their house groups as they moved around the stations.
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Take a look at the EOTC Album to see what the students got up to.
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A Special Invitation
We are soon beginning our Sacramental Journey and this year we would like to offer a special invitation for Baptism. We are happy to support whānau who wish to have their child baptised by having a school Baptism programme and celebrating the sacrament of baptism together. If your child (Year 4 and above) has been baptised in another Christian Church and you would like them to join the Sacramental Journey they do not need to be baptised again- they will just be able to be initiated into the Catholic Church.
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Whether you have been baptised or are wishing to be baptised and you would like to join the Sacramental Journey please complete the link for the registration form.
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Attendance Step Process
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As you are aware the Government has set achievement targets for all schools across the country. Their expectation is that students attend school for 90% of the year.
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When levels of achievement drop below this level there are steps we, as a school, are required to take.
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(If your child has been absent for up to 10 days in a term)
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You will receive a letter to let you know your child’s attendance rate and will be requested to meet with the principal to discuss the issues related to getting your child to school. We want to know what we can do to support you to improve your child’s attendance.
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(If your child has been absent for up to 15 days in a term)
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You will receive a letter to let you know your child’s attendance has not improved enough to meet the expectations.
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This letter will let you know how many days your child has been absent and review the steps we agreed to improve attendance.
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It will also let you know that your child has been referred to the Ministry Attendance Services. You will be contacted by an Attendance Officer who will work with you to improve your child’s attendance.
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Attendance is A Serious Concern
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(If your child has missed more than 15 days of school in a term)
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You will receive a letter to update your child’s attendance and be advised of Section 36 of the Education and Training Act which requires a student to attend school whenever it is open- Section 244 states that a parent of that student commits an offence if they do not attend as required by Section 36.
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You will be asked to attend a hui with the principal as soon as possible.
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Student Council 2025
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The Student Council has been working very hard over the last few weeks to create their vision, principles and goals for the year.
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They have elected their lead team:
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Treasurer: Andreana Baldozano
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We believe in a school that is inclusive, faith filled and grateful
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follows in the footsteps of Jesus
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acknowledge those who provide for and support us
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We respectfully and confidently participate in meetings
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We are always prepared and enthusiastic
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We encourage each other to be honest and share their ideas
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The council is divided into three groups-
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They are in the process of planning their first action- in this process they learn about planning together- identifying what needs to be done, by when, by whom and what resources they need. It is a great skill for them to learn and they are all on track to have their first action completed by the end of the term. It will then be on to bigger and better things as they grow in confidence and leadership.
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Digital Safety
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All students in our school participate in a Digital Safety Programme at the beginning of each year. These lessons must be completed prior to students using a school Chromebook or iPad.
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We take digital safety very seriously and students are well aware of the expectations of use and how they must behave online. We can manage the in school digital use but their use outside of school is your responsibility to monitor- We know this can be challenging however when the online behaviour at home impacts on others at school it can be far more difficult for us to deal with.
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The link below may be of use to you as you manage your child’s access to social media platforms.
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Immunisations - Year 7 students
Our public health nurses are coming to school on 11 June 2025 to provide immunisation for the Year 7 tamariki. Please return the consent form as soon as possible to the school office.
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· If you have not yet consented, but want to, please collect a consent form from the school office or contact us on 04 587 2949
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· If you do not wish your child to be vaccinated, please complete the non-consent/red section of the form and return this to school
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· If you declined the vaccines last year but you have changed your mind and you now want your year 8 child to receive the vaccine(s) please collect a consent form from the school office or contact us on 04 587 2949
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· If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at
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Immunisations Team, National Public Health Service
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Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa
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Upcoming dates
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Thursday 3 April – Have a Go Sports Day – Year 5/6- Wainui High School
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Thursday 10 April – Non Uniform Day – Gold coin donation
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Friday 11 April – Last day of Term – Pride Assembly 1.30pm
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Photos from EOTC Day:
Kelly, McGowan, McGuire, Geraghty & O'Halloran
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