“I am the True vine, and my Father is the vine grower”

This morning was such great weather to be sailing. My class hopped on a bus on our way to Orakei Bay. The view of the beach was memorable and beautiful. I felt ecstatic to be able to have this opportunity to sail for the first time with my fellow classmates.

 When we arrived, we were given instructions for our safety and how to control the wind and boat. We were split into groups taking turns on how to tie ropes, sailing in little boats, and learning how to sail on bigger sails. On our way to our adventurous day, we saw a huge amount of baby jellyfish along the wharf. After all that fun, our last activity was to swim happily beside the wharf and head back to the changing rooms.

 I was so thankful for the people who helped my class experience something that could end up once in a lifetime.

I took my first steps into my cage. The cold breeze gave me goosebumps. The trees glowed emerald green by the shining sun. My feet became cold stepping into a muddy puddle. My surroundings seemed unreal of how beautiful it was. I had a muggy feel from the fresh rain, It was a fragrance mixed with scented flowers. The rustling leaves tickle my feet. I am ecstatic and at home once again.

It was a beautiful day to be starting Stations of the Cross. We had a variety of roles , I was Mary, Jesus’ mother. Feeling nervous, all the classes had come together as one, sitting and watching us. The Stations of the Cross was to show the young ones what Jesus went through to save us from our sins. 

It showed that He truly cared for us as well as He loved us. This play was important for everyone to see that we should live a sacramental life. The empathy people must feel. Jesus was in a lot of pain, stumbling, falling by the weight of the cross, being tortured by soldiers. This message was very heartfelt for me. 

During our play it was time for Jesus to be crucified. It was a sad moment for the whole school to see. I went up to Jesus to mourn for all my sorrows, I brought Veronica as support.

At the end of the play, one of my classmates sang, ‘Were you There’.

 It was beautiful and solemn. The whole school was silent walking back to class.

This research for my reading is important for us to know and spread about this deadly and dangerous disease and know exactly what to do and to prevent it. 

Suzanne Aubert

Suzanne Aubert is known as a Religious Sister. Suzanne Aubert was born on 19 of June 1835.When Suzanne was 23-25, her parents had accepted her to become a nun. She sailed to New Zealand to work as a Missionary. 

She taught herself Te reo Maori and worked with Maori Sisters. In 1860, while living in the Hawkes Bay she helped young Maori girls teaching them to read and write. 

On Christmas day, 1885, Suzanne Aubert gave a burnt down Church $1000 to be restored.

In Wellington, 1907, Suzanne Aubert helped the people suffering from sickness and in need of money. Suzanne created and established a Religious order ;The Daughters of Our Lady of our Compassion.  `

Suzanne Aubert died at 91 years old in Wellington in the presence of her sisters.

In December 2016, Pope Francis declared the founder of the Sisters of Compassion Suzanne Aubert ‘Venerable’. This means she is on her way to being canonized as a Saint.

This image is to remind me to live a Just and Holy life. Being a mean person is the worst thing possible and it is a time to reflect on your actions and choice of words.

This backpack has all the items that I need. They are all important to me and it’s useful for many things. One of the items that are in my bag is glasses. They are very useful when I can’t see something or someone from afar. I have my bible with me because I feel like it gives me protection. I have food and water to keep me healthy and hydrated.

The backpack is the most useful of them all. It carries all my belongings and items stored that could be life saving. I show gratitude for everything that I have earned or things that I have received as a gift.