Daily Notices

Monday 20 July 2026             Rāhina 20 Hōngongoi 2026


Term 3              Week 1 B

E te Ariki, 
As we gather to begin Term 3, we thank you for the blessing of our school community. Just as the Matariki star cluster brings people together, bind us in unity, love, and respect. Guide our footsteps this term. May your Holy Spirit inspire our learning, our friendships, and our service to others. Amene.


General

  • Aeroplane build group - no riveting class this Monday.

  • Matariki Herenga Waka The Rosmini kaiako and akonga Maori warmly invites you to attend our Matariki herenga waka on Friday 24 July. Join us for a morning of celebration with kai, whanaungatanga, kahoot and a keynote speaker. To ensure we can cater for everyone please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday 22 July. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Make-up sessions for the Sacramental Programme Will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday this week at lunch break in the Chapel with our Catholic Character Leaders. Please come promptly each day at 12.50 for a make up session. Let the leader know what you missed, and you will receive instruction on the topic and the notes to paste in your book. (One make-up session per break.)

  • Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Roopu Kapa Haka o Rosmini.
    Where: E2 - Next to Food Tech Kitchen
    When: Tuesday 7:30-8:50am and Friday 7.45-9.10am
    Breakfast followed by kapa haka. We welcome all students from Y7 through to Y13.

  • Whanaungatanga group is on Tuesday in B5 at lunch. Meet a friend. Bring a friend. All are welcome. Some sweet treats are provided!

  • RAD (Recycle a Device) Club on Tuesday and Thursday in B1 at lunchtime.

  • Calling all Filipinos! Come along to Social Merienda! Play Filipino games, learn the language, learn the culture, and eat food with friends. Every Tuesday lunchtime in R5 (Ms Taloy's room). For any questions  please email [email protected] or [email protected] 

  • 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.


Rosmini Sport

  • Road Race (Running) Registrations are now open to Y9-13s for the Auckland Secondary Schools Road Race Championships, held on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at Bruce Pulman Park. Anyone with a decent level of running fitness should sign up - whether you are chasing a podium spot or just pushing to hit a personal best! Please visit the Distance Running webpage for age groups, distances, and race times, then complete your registration and payment via the Sporty form: CLICK HERE.  

  • Sports Achievements (Y7–13) Got a major result? Have you recently made a regional or national representative team, secured a top podium finish, or received major sporting honours since December 2025? We want to celebrate your success! The Rosmini College Sports Achievement Register is open to all students from Years 7 to 13 to log high-level milestones. Submissions are used for determining Rosmini Sports Awards and College Sport Auckland nominations, and can be used for newsletter and social media features.
    Who can fill it out? Either students OR parents/caregivers can complete the form.
    Multiple Achievements? Please fill out a separate form for each individual achievement so we can track them accurately.
    Please note this is for regional, national, or premier-level accomplishments only (no social or minor team awards). Don't let your hard work go unnoticed!
    CLICK HERE to log an achievement.

  • Run club Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 7am start for a sunrise run. Paces for beginners or experienced runners. Meet outside the auditorium in the morning. See Mr Payne for more details or just turn up on the day. Install TeamReach and enter code: ROSMINI7AMRUNCLUB

  • 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

  • Rosmini Concert band Rehearsal on Tuesday at 8am in the auditorium.

  • Rosmini String Orchestra Rehearsal on Tuesday at 8am in E9. 

  • Please join us at our upcoming Annual Rosmini Music Showcase Concert! With performances from Chamber Choir, Concert Band, String Ensemble, Big Band, Jazz Combo, Junior Ensemble, Junior Jazz, Northcote Laundromat, Rosmini Voices, Junior Choir, 8LEN Music and more! 
    Tuesday 28 July, 7pm-9pm in the auditorium.
    Tickets are $8pp plus ticketing fee. Use the link here. Students performing in the concert do not require a ticket.
    Bring coins or cards for interval snacks.


Senior Years 11 - 13


  • Year 11-13 English Scholarship class in A4 on Tuesday lunchtime with Mrs Peak. Bring your lunch. Please be on time. 

  • Physics Scholarship classes Tuesday from 3.30pm in S9.

  • Earth and Space Science Scholarship class Wednesday from 3.30pm in S9.

  • Curious about where you could study next? At AUT LIVE 2026 you’ll meet the people behind their teaching, step into their learning spaces and discover programmes built for the world you’re heading into. See the Careers website for all the details. 

  • Are you in Y13, enthusiastic about the hospitality and tourism industry and want to study in Queenstown? Each year, QRC awards four $6,000 scholarships to future students who are ready to take the next step. See the Careers website for all the details.

  • Massey University Open Days - coming soon. See the Careers website for all the details and to register. 

  • Year 11-13 students check the Scholarship timetable. Make sure you don't miss any sessions. 


Junior Years 9 & 10            


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Intermediate Years 7 & 8         


  • Year 8 Carmel/Rosmini Social Get ready for a fun night of music, dancing and connecting with friends from Carmel and Rosmini!
    -Friday 7 August 2026
    -6.30pm – 8.30pm
    -Carmel College Hall
    Tickets are available now and must be purchased online from the Carmel Shop.
    Ticket sales close at 9am on Wednesday 5 August. Physical tickets will be issued to students after sales close. There will be no door sales.
    This is a phone-free event. A supervised bag drop room will be available for phones, jackets and other belongings.
    Please note: All ticket purchases are non-refundable.




Parents      

  • Hey Rosmini Community! Come along to our next PTFA meeting on Monday 20 July at 6.30pm in the Glasshouse at Fantail & Turtle, Smales Farm. All welcome! Email us at [email protected] for the meeting agenda or any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!   

  • The Lumino the Dentists Mobile Unit is scheduled to come to Rosmini College on 6-25 August. The Lumino the Dentists, School Smiles Programme is fully funded by the Ministry of Health. It offers free dental examinations, oral health education, x-rays and a professional dental clean for students in year 9 to year 13, up until their 18th birthday. Treatment including white fillings, sealants and extractions of baby teeth are also provided on the school grounds as required. For other treatment not completed on board the unit, you will be referred to your local practice or orthodontic specialist.
    If you’d like Lumino to see your child during their visit, please complete the online enrolment form via this link.
    Please call or text Lumino on 0272942583 if you have any questions.

  • 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.