The solemn and fog-like silence that has settled over the Wanganui community through the bleak winter months may have lead some of our readers to imagine that the sisters in New Zealand had decided to … Read more
Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas “St Thomas Aquinas Feast day was very exciting. The juniors (years 7 -9) had to prepare and practise their speeches and the seniors (years 10 – 13) had to prepare … Read more
The Last Three Months of the School Year 2014 Farewell to Madame Pipon and Domitille On October 31st, the Sisters and boarders said good-bye to Madame Pipon and Domitille with a farewell dinner. It was … Read more
A Warm Welcome to: Marie-Jeanne and Domitille Marie-Jeanne and her daughter, Domitille, are originally from Haute-Savoie, France, but have currently been living in New Caledonia. They are spending three weeks with us. Domitille is attending school, and Marie-Jeanne is helping … Read more
Feast of St. Dominic: Vigil In honor of St. Dominic’s feast day, the girls’ school had their annual St. Dominic’s Vigil festivities on August 3rd. The theme this year was “Black and White”. The … Read more
Communication between parents and the school is always important, and the Sisters used the recent parent teacher interviews as an opportunity to both outline the Catholic ethos that guide their work and to give parents … Read more
Impromptu Drama Competition On July 2nd, St. Dominic’s held an impromptu drama competition as a chance for the girls to gain points for their houses – Bologna, Calaroga, and Prouille. The girls were given an hour … Read more
Feast of the Ascension On May 29th, for the Feast of the Ascension, two sisters took the girls to the Whanganui Regional Museum where they learned about manu aute (Maori kite) which is made from … Read more
“Dear Future Missionary “You have been called to join the Blackrobe and his white-robed assistants at the Kateri Mission where the North American Wilderness blends with the New Zealand … Read more
