Virtual Merienda - New Zealand

23/04/2023

Friday (this Friday 28 April) we have our second shared lunch and guest speaker Mr Romy Udanga.

Mr Udanga is an experienced community organiser, media person, public speaker, and business management practitioner. Romy is known in the community for his commitment to social justice and service. His advocacy on migrant settlement takes him around New Zealand. He has been a resource speaker with Auckland Regional Migrant Services over the last six years and was a community representative to the Auckland Diocese Pastoral Council for five years. Romy is a Registered Financial Adviser, and holds an MBA from Waikato University and a Masters in Forestry from the University of the Philippines. He has a strong governance and executive leadership background, having served as director in different community organisations and business management boards.

Please bring along your Filipino-Kiwi brothers, and let Mom know in advance that we have a shared lunch.

30/03/2023

Reminder that we have shared lunch tomorrow in R6–guest speaker is Mr Torres

21/11/2022

Gentlemen:

I am looking for several students y7-12 who might be interested in a project that is focused on the impact of climate change on our communities and future. You will be working with a group of students located in Davao, Southern Philippines. Those students (Mr. Wood has met with them) are motivated, communicate well and would commit to this multiyear project.

The are three outcomes the groups would work toward in 2023. 1. progress presentation in May; 2. North Shore Science Fair in September; and 3. end of year presentation in late November/early December (after exams). We would facilitate regular ZOOM meetings with your group members and connect you with academics/researchers who will help mentor your group and yourselves toward future academic/career success.

If you have an interest in climate change science and the physical, social or indigenous environments, please see Mr. Wood as soon as possible.

Rosmini Alumni (either at university or in their careers -- if you would be interested to help work with one of our groups on this project, please contact Mr. Wood, via Rosmini email.

This project is part of the larger TOTCUS project that is spanning the Pacific.

06/05/2022

REMINDER TO EVERYONE -- Current and former Rosmini Filipino students and parents. ALL-THINGS FILIPINO is back for 2022. Mark May 26 on your calendars. 4:30 to 6:00 pm in the Rosmini College Pavillon (by top field). 90 minutes of laughter, sharing merienda and everyones slide show on their favourite thing about the Philippines. We ask that everyone participate. Bring the whole family and your Filipino and Kiwi friends.
Slides (Must be school appropriate) -- Should be max of 4 slides and you have 90 seconds to 2 (max) minutes to explain. Topics can range fro Filipino food, shopping, festivals, heros, sports, places, music, drraammaass, art. Anything you like about the Philippines and Filipino culture. Students from other schools can also share.
As soon as you have finished your slide -- do not leave to the last day -- send them to me, or share (Google Slides preferred) at [email protected].

02/04/2022

Shared lunch with Ambassado Domingo—April 7. Leaders and tutors will be recognised.

10/10/2021

Last week of Term 3, 8LEN--some halo halo shares.

03/09/2021

Covid19 FIRST DOSE Vaccination para sa mga Filipinos na nasa Auckland!
Date: Saturday, 11 September AND Sunday, 12 September
Time: 11:00am to 2:30pm
Venue: Unichem Browns Bay Pharmacy, 66 Clyde Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Ito po ay proyekto ng mga Filipino volunteers in coordination with WDHB-Asian Health Services. Nag assign po ang WDHB ng Filipino na pwedeng makausap ninyo sa loob ng vaccination room para mas maayos ang pakikipagusap.
Pwede po ang mula 12 years-old pataas.
Pwedeng estudyante, Work Visa, Visitor Visa o No Visa.
Pwedeng nag-iisa, magkakaibigan (sa isang bubble) o buong pamilya.
Kailangan pong magpa-register dahil 100 lang po ang capacity bawat araw.
I-submit lang po ang MGA PANGALAN, BIRTHDAYS AT PHONE NUMBERS at preferred na day (Sabado o Linggo) sa pamamagitan ng PRIVATE MESSAGE sa mga sumusunod na community volunteers natin:
1) Aida Fabian
2) Janine Ramos
3) Raden Chavez
4) Oscar Miriam Batucan Sr.
5) Dennis Panes Magcalas (Buhay Estudyante sa New Zealand)
6) Sarah/Noel Lipura
7) Jocelyn Vicente-Angeles
😎 Meldz Y. Opanes-Kircher (Pinoys in NZ)
9) Kristen Maturan
10) Fritzi Ann Lobo Udanga
Sila rin po ang mag-co-confirm kung anong araw kayo nakabook, at anong oras kayo dapat nasa Unichem Browns Bay.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED po ang booking.
Hwag po kayong magpapabakuna kung:
1) Close contact kayo sa isang Location of Interest (magpa test kayo)
2) Naka-isolate o naghihintay kayo ng resulta ng swab test ninyo
3) May flu-like symptoms kayo.
Stay safe po tayo.
Salamat po!
No questions will be asked about immigration status. One of our aims is to encourage Filipinos on temporary or without Visa to be vaccinated.
We have Filipino volunteers working with them and a Filipino enterpreter will be inside the vaccination room to support them.
Cheers!

14/08/2021

14/08/2021

14/08/2021

Filo Night 2021.
Wow!! What a great night.
Approximately 500 people were entertained by a colourful display of musical and dramatic talent that filled a 90 minute fast moving programme. The show involved approximately 70 Kiwi-Filipino students and their friends, proudly representing Rosmini, Carmel and Marcellin Colleges.
The brains behind Filo Night and to who we send a huge Salamat, was Kristine, Abby, Claro and James. Self directed, and with a positive vision, these four students collected around them a team to choreograph, sell, supervise and produce a great show.
Here are a few of what must be hundreds of photos and videos that support the thoughts of all who attended -- great show!!

10/08/2021

Friday--three more days and Filo Night explodes across the Rosmini stage. The students from Rosmini-Carmel-Marcellin Colleges are busy at making this a fun night for all. Bring your friends, neighbours and family.
VIP tickets are sold out!!

07/08/2021

REMINDER: Filipino Night is this coming Friday 7:00 pm at Rosmini Auditorium.
Enjoy an evening of student performances (music, drama, dance) plus fun and Filipino street food.
Hope to see you there.

Filipino street food and drinks are available for purchase.

Parking at Rosmini College is limited. If the parking lot is full, please use the St Joseph's Church/School parking lot (driveway doors [driveway] back down Dominion Street toward Taharoto Road.