Catholic Support Group for the Royal Commission into Abuse in State Care – Newsletter
Te Rōpū Tautoko Catholic Support Group for the Royal Commission in Abuse in State Care has released its first newsletter. To read the newsletter please Click Here.
Preservation of Documents for the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions has issued a Notice regarding the Preservation of Documents that may be of relevance to the Royal Commission. Diocesan Offices will be communicating with Proprietors and schools regarding the following notice. To read the Notice please Click [...]
Aoraki Archives
Click the links below to view PDF copies of past Aoraki publications. Aoraki - November 2018 Aoraki - November 2017 Aoraki - November 2016 Aorkai - November 2015 Aoraki - November 2014 Aoraki - November 2013 Aoraki - November 2012
Congratulations to Students & Teachers
Auckland Diocese: Baradene College, Auckland: Chelsea Sharp has been selected for the Touch NZ 2019 U16 mixed team. Jorga Gantley with her medal. Carmel College, Auckland: Sionann Murphy (Y10) broke the NZ U17 Para records in both shot put and discus at the Auckland and Waikato Championships. Natalya Carter represented NZ at the [...]
Tomorrow’s Schools submission from APIS
APIS is sharing its response to the Our Schooling Futures: Stronger Together report to all its stakeholders as a way of engaging with our Proprietors and Schools. Our submission has focused on the potential challenges for integrated schools if changes are implemented. Please click here to read our letter. Please click here to read our Tomorrow's [...]
Condolences from Pope Francis
His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the injury and loss of life caused by the senseless acts of violence at two Mosques in Christchurch, and he assures all New Zealanders, and in particular the Muslim community, of his heartfelt solidarity in the wake of these attacks. Mindful of the efforts of [...]
We need to listen to young people about climate change
The following op-ed was written by Cardinal John and originally posted on Stuff.co.nz, click here to link to the original article. OPINION: Young people are protesting on Friday about the slow pace of international action on climate change. We need to listen to them. Many decision-makers in the governments, businesses, community organisations and churches of the [...]
Policy Update
STUDENT PRIVACY The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has asked us to share their Back to school FAQs, which provides guidance around student information. Link here. Example questions are: Can a school give student information to a DHB dental service? Can a school publish a child’s information? Can a school put parent details in a school directory? [...]
Congratulations to Students & Teachers
Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: At the NZSS para-athlete event, Daniel Meyer won gold in the shot put. He also won silver in the discus with a NZ record for his classification. St Francis Xavier Catholic School, Whangarei: Tamatea Davis, Keakealani Seve and Luka Roulston competed at the Waka Ama Nationals at Lake Karapiro. All three made their [...]
‘Return to Christmas’
The Catholic Enquiry Centre (CEC) is publishing a series of short videos in the lead up to Christmas inviting people to ‘Return to Christmas’. The clips were produced with the help of a few Wellington Catholic Primary Schools to help people rediscover the meaning of Christmas through the eyes of children. The first video may [...]