All About Me !!

Kia Ora everyone, my name is Eti and I attend St Patrick’s School. I am a sister of 7 siblings including me. I am a Tongan, Fijian, British on my mum’s side. My favourite thing to do is play sports, especially when I play with my brothers because I like it when I tackle them. My dad inspires me, giving me the confidence and courage to never give up in what I want to do.

My challenge for this year is to have a scholarship so that when I grow up I can become a rugby player. This year I have learned a lot, such as how to say Jehovah, God and Jesus not only in Samoan, but in other languages. I enjoy playing with my friends and playing rugby.

What I’m looking forward to this year is to become a rugby player and to follow the footsteps of my mum and dad. The person who inspires me is my dad. My dad has always been there for me ever since I was little girl. I am also looking forward to inspiring the juniors into doing the right thing.

Wash your hands to keep the germs away from you !!

Good hand washing is the first line of defense from the spreading of many illnesses, from colds to more serious infections.

Hand washing, is known as hand hygiene and is the act of cleaning for the purpose of removing, dirt, soil, germs and microorganisms.

Washing our hands is very important because we can get sick from all the germs and dirt from our hands by putting it into our mouths. Kids can be infected by touching each others, eyes, nose and mouth.

Germs can be spread in many different ways, including
touching hands, changing dirty clothing and also through contaminated water and food.

It is important to wash our hands so you can get rid of germs and won’t be infected and contaminated.

Euphrasie Barbier!

                                Euphrasie Barbier
Adele Euphrasie was a New Zealand Roman Catholic nun, teacher and religious founder of congregation, of the lady of our missions. She was born in Caen France, on the 14th of January 1829. She started her own local job at a laundromat at the age of 13 and opened her own laundry at home at 17.

She was the only child of Louis - Desire Barbier, a shoemaker, and his wife, Jeanne Adele Le Cler . She worked for a time as a laundress before entering the religious life.

When she arrived in Ellersile she received a letter saying they don't need her anymore, but she ignored the letter and helped other communities who needed her help.

Euphrasie Barbier founded the Mission sisters who built many schools around New  Zealand and throughout the world. They supported those who needed food, water and supplies, especially woman's and children. Her actions and commitment showed that she was a responsible and helpful person. 

To be like Euphrasie we can help those in and out of our community.