Our Lady Star of the Sea

Calling All Old Phones! We are Ringing in a Greener Planet

Do you have old unused mobile phones around your home or workplace? Are you looking for a responsible way to dispose of them? We have the answer. We have partnered with Swapkit Mobile Phone Recycling and sustainable coastlines.

Donate an old mobile phone – such a simple act that can help so much.

The RE:MOBILE Mobile Phone Recycling Scheme has raised over $3 million for NZ charities. You too can help preserve our environment for generations to come.

With 69% of New Zealand’s rivers deemed unsafe for swimming after rainfall due to contamination and 75.2% (as per coastal litter surveys up to July 2024) of plastics being the worst offenders in the marine environment, the cleaning up of our water and beaches is important work for us to do for all to enjoy well into the future. The proceeds from the mobile phone recycling scheme helps SustainableCoastlines work towards this long-term vision of beautiful beaches and healthy waters.

Sustainable Coastlines is a multi award winning New Zealand charity run by a small team of hard-working staff, and a network of passionate volunteers and interns. Their mission is to inspire, educate and enable others to look after the natural places we love.

Rummage around for those unwanted mobile phones to donate.

Phones received are graded, data wiped, and sim/memory cards removed and destroyed. Phones that can still be used are sold by tender to offshore businesses that specialise in the resale of second-hand mobile phones. They are refurbished and sold as low-cost handsets to places like Africa and Asia. Phones that have reached their end of life are broken down and recycled in an environmentally friendly way with up-to 95% of their materials being recycled into other products.

Regardless of condition, working or non-working (even pieces missing), make or model, all mobile phones are accepted by the Mobile Phone Recycling Scheme. You can include the cable if you have it, however you can just donate the phone on its own.

The box is located in the reception area. Please help this great initiative if you can.

Adults Only Bingo Night

Join us for a fantastic evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at our Adults-Only Bingo Night this June! This special 18+ event is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with friends, and enjoy a great night out.

Date: Friday, 19 June 2026
Venue: School Hall
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $15 per person, $120 per table (of 8)Ticket Sales Close: 14 June

Your ticket includes:
2 bingo cards per game
10 games in total
Entry into the special bonus round
Cash and prizes to be won!!

Food Option:
Please BYO food, drink, cutlery and glassware. Alternatively, you can pre-order a delicious cheese platter for just $25—perfect for sharing at your table or enjoying yourself.

Extra Bingo Cards:
Additional bingo cards will be available for pre-order or can be purchased on the night. EFTPOS will be available on the night for your convenience.

Bookings:
You can book a table with friends or purchase individual tickets.
Please secure your tickets and make payment via the link below:
https://forms.gle/dHJaPSdLkCTiGUpA9

A black bag was found and turned in today. If you or anyone you know is missing one, please stop by the main office to collect it.

Thanks!

Friday 12th June

Jammies in June M***i Day – students are welcome to wear their pyjamas to school in return for a monetary donation or a pair of pyjamas. All proceeds will be donated to the Jammies in June fundraiser

I'm joining Dame Valerie Adams and Middlemore Foundation's Jammie Army to warm up winter! I'm joining Dame Valerie Adams and Middlemore Foundation's Jammie Army to warm up winter! When you put a pair of jammies on their virtual line, you warm up winter for a child in hospital or living in a cold damp home.

PTA Bingo Night Date: 19 June 2026
Venue: School Hall
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $15 per person
Your ticket includes:
2 bingo cards per game, 10 games in total
Entry into the special bonus round
Cash and prizes to be won!!
Ticket Sales Close: 14 June
Bookings:
Please book your tables/tickets and make payment via the link below:
https://forms.gle/dHJaPSdLkCTiGUpA9

Kia ora whānau

We have just heard from Bizzy Bodz that, because of very low enrolments, they will not be operating on our Teacher Only Day this coming Tuesday.

Families that have booked have been contacted by Bizzy Bodz.

Happy Kings Birthday weekend everyone - we look forward to seeing you all back on Wednesday 3rd June.

Mrs Campbell