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ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL SPORTS SHIRTS

Fri Sep 23 04:34pm

Please return all sports shirts ASAP as they are desperately required for re-issuing for summer sports teams.

Any outstanding sports shirts not returned by Wednesday 28th September will incur a $30.00 replacement fee on student accounts.

DISCO TONIGHT: There will be no snacks or drinks sold tonight. Children are asked to please bring a bottle of water with them.

Fri Sep 23 10:39am

 

End of Term 3 News

Wed Sep 21 03:58pm

Please see the notice for all of our end of Term 3 events.

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Touch Rugby letters have been given out to all children today. Please check in their bags. Letters are also available on the school app.

Tue Sep 20 04:17pm

CATHOLIC SPECIAL CHARACTER REVIEW

Tue Sep 20 03:14pm

Please remember to complete the RE Survey.  We are looking for parent feedback to help shape our way moving forward with the Special Character of our school.  This is your opportunity to contribute … our special character defines who we are.

It will only take a couple of minutes of your time and all feedback is confidential: 

https://forms.gle/X22AvUe8mULL9dvY6

Can all Yr 5/6 Basketball teams return their shirts/singlets to school asap. Thank you.

Tue Sep 20 11:43am

CATHOLIC SPECIAL CHARACTER REVIEW

Fri Sep 16 04:08pm

Please remember to complete the Catholic Special Character survey, using the link below.  Your feedback will provide the School and Board of Trustees with important information on our Special Character and how we are delivering the Religious Education Curriculum.  

https://forms.gle/X22AvUe8mULL9dvY6

All responses are confidential.

Please return all Yr1-4 Miniball/Basketball shirts to school this week. They are required for re-issuing for summer sport. Thank you.

Thu Sep 15 08:23pm

School Newsletter 2022 No.10

Wed Sep 14 03:43pm

 

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Year 1/2 Netball – Online Registrations

Wed Sep 14 10:46am

Please click on the link below and register your child for Year 1/2 Netball season.  It is a Netball Taranaki requirement that these registrations are completed.

Please do this by Friday 30th September.

Thank you.

Netball Online Registration

TERM 4 CRICKET

Wed Sep 14 09:09am

Final reminder: please register your children for Term 4 Cricket, by this Friday 16th September, using the PlayHQ online registration system (link below).  

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/4d3599

Learning Conferences Term 3 2022

Tue Sep 13 04:28pm

Please see below for information on booking Learning Conferences this term.

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Year 1 and 2 Netball – team letters

Tue Sep 13 04:03pm

Letters have gone home with all children who registered to play in next terms Year 1/2 Netball season.  Please check your child’s bag for this letter.

Letters are also on the app.

 

 

TOUCH TEAMS – Adult help needed FOR U8 GRADE

Tue Sep 13 03:48pm

The U8 teams for touch still require a few more parents to be side-line managers/coaches next term.  Teams can not be registered without sufficient parent support at the games.

Please email Hayley O’Neill at hayley@stjosephsnp.school.nz if you are able to help.  Even if you are able to share the role – this would be appreciated.

Thank you! 

CATHOLIC SPECIAL CHARACTER SURVEY

Tue Sep 13 12:53pm

The Board of Trustees and staff of St Joseph’s School NP are surveying the community to check in on our Catholic Special Character and on how we are delivering the Religious Education Curriculum.  

We ask that all families please complete the survey, using the link below.  Your feedback provides the School and Board of Trustees with important information on our Special Character.

https://forms.gle/X22AvUe8mULL9dvY6

OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Thu Sep 08 01:51pm

Bookings are now open for our October OSCAR Holiday Programme.

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FIRST COMMUNION HELPERS NEEDED!

Wed Sep 07 04:15pm

This Sunday we are celebrating First Communion.  As has been a tradition we ask parents of children who celebrated this Sacrament the previous year to help with the hospitality side of the celebration in St Joseph’s Church Hall on the day of the Mass. 

We’ve had limited response and need your help for approximately 2.5 hours from 10am.

Please email me with your offers of help!  Karen Maclean youngfamilyminister@catholicparishnp.nz

CRICKET TERM 4

Wed Sep 07 09:58am

Please register your children for Term 4 Cricket as soon as possible using the PlayHQ online registration system (link below).  We would like to put teams together at the end of next week.

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/4d3599

Your support is appreciated.

CRICKET TERM 4

Wed Sep 07 09:12am

Please register your children for Term 4 Cricket as soon as possible using the PlayHQ online registration system (link below).  We would like to put teams together at the end of next week.

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/4d3599

Your support is appreciated.

MINIBALL – Please ignore the earlier Miniball information. There IS Miniball tonight. But no Miniball tomorrow – Wed 7th September.

Tue Sep 06 01:38pm

Miniball – there is no Miniball today. The last day is next Wednesday 14th September.

Tue Sep 06 09:02am

NEW SCHOOL FINANCE SYSTEM

Thu Sep 01 04:38pm

Dear Parents and Caregivers 

We are delighted to launch our new finance system, Hero. 

Hero allows schools to build an online environment.  The software is secure, easy to use and will, in time, bring together all school-related information in one place. 

We are excited about the features that Hero has to offer families.  At this stage caregivers will be able to:

+ View full statements so that you can easily check historical payments made. 

+ View full payments details.

For information about Hero including how to log in, go to https://hero.linc-ed.com/parents/ or contact the School Office at admin@stjosephsnp.school.nz.

 

School Newsletter No.9

Thu Sep 01 04:00pm

 

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School Cross Country

Thu Sep 01 12:58pm

Fingers crossed for continued fine weather tomorrow for our School Cross Country.  Please see below for details:

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Cricket Registration Term 4 2022

Thu Sep 01 10:38am

 

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Wed Aug 31 04:08pm

Scholastic Book Club Issue 6 has gone home with students today. Orders close on 16th September to ensure that books arrive before the school holidays.

Please note that we are not accepting cash payments.  All orders must be made online.

Please return all hockey and netball uniforms to school this week. They are required for re-issuing for summer sport. Thank you.

Tue Aug 30 10:07am

School Cross Country

Mon Aug 29 03:57pm

Please see below for details of our School Cross Country this Friday.

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CRICKET DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS INFORMATION

Fri Aug 26 10:44am

 

TOUCH LETTER REMINDER – these are all due to the office by tomorrow – Friday 26th August. Thank you!

Thu Aug 25 03:15pm

MUFTI DAY TOMORROW: Please bring a non-perishable Grocery Item (please check the ’best before’ date) in exchange for not wearing uniform.

Thu Aug 25 02:48pm

 

 

 

REMINDER – Please ensure all Yr 1-2 Netball Registration letters are returned to the office by tomorrow – Wednesday 24 August. Thank you!

Tue Aug 23 04:22pm

FOSJ Mufti Day & Quiz Night

Tue Aug 23 04:03pm

Please see the attached notice for details of our Mufti (Non-Uniform) Day this Friday and the FOSJ Quiz Night on Monday.

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HOCKEY UPDATE

Tue Aug 23 01:06pm

Unfortunately, due to the New Plymouth hockey turf being resurfaced in the coming months, we will not be entering a St Joseph’s summer hockey team in Term 4. 

The game this weekend will be the last hockey game for the winter season, so please bring hockey shirts back to school next week.  Thanks very much! 

 

FIRST COMMUNION HELPERS NEEDED PLEASE!!

Tue Aug 23 10:14am

Coming up in September we will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Communion with our Parish community.  We have over 90 children preparing for this Sacrament.  As has been a tradition here in our parish, we ask parents of children who celebrated this Sacrament the previous year to help with the hospitality side of the celebration in St Joseph’s Church Hall on the day of the Mass.  This involves:

+ Being in the kitchen before Mass as families bring their food in.
+ Warming up food as required during Mass.
+ Setting up the First Communicants table with some of the ‘party food’ families will be bringing.
+ Setting up food on tables in the supper room.
+ Serving tea and coffee as people arrive.
+ Clearing off empty plates.
+ Dishes and tidy up of kitchen/hall area after the celebration.  

This is a lovely way of helping make the celebration such a special day for the children and families involved. Please consider helping out!!  It would be great if we have representatives from all three of our Catholic primary schools.  

We require helpers for two Masses:

+ Sunday 11th September at 11am.  Approximate time of help needed 10am – 2.30pm (about 8 helpers needed)
+ Sunday 18th September at 10.30am (Mass is at OLHC and celebration at St Joseph’s Church Hall afterwards)  Approximate time of help needed 11am – 2.30pm (about 5 helpers needed)
 

Please email me with your offers of help!  Karen Maclean youngfamilyminister@catholicparishnp.nz

 

TEACHER ONLY DAY TOMORROW

Thu Aug 18 12:38pm

+ A reminder that tomorrow, Friday 19th August, is a Teacher Only Day. 

+ School will be closed.

+ OSCAR will be available – please make your bookings as soon as possible.

Touch Rugby Registration Letter 2022. Interested children have letters in their bags.

Wed Aug 17 04:09pm

 

Please return to the school office by Friday 26th August
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Principal Appointment

Tue Aug 16 04:08pm

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the new Principal for our school.  Please see below for details.

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TEACHER ONLY DAY

Mon Aug 15 04:16pm

A reminder that this Friday, 19th August, is a Teacher Only Day.  School will be closed but OSCAR will be available – please make your bookings as soon as possible.

Yr 1 and 2 Netball Registration Letters – children have these in their bags. These need to be returned by Wednesday 24th August. 

Mon Aug 15 04:01pm

 

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School Newsletter 2022 No.8

Thu Aug 11 03:55pm

 

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Middle & Senior School Puke Ariki Visits

Mon Aug 08 04:49pm

Please see the attached notice with details of the Middle & Senior School visits to Puke Ariki.  If you can help with transport, please complete the form and return it to your child’s classroom teacher.  Please note that a Volunteer Transport Agreement  form also needs to be completed and signed.  

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Junior School Puke Ariki Visits

Mon Aug 08 04:36pm

Please see the attached notice which gives details of the Junior School visits to Puke Ariki this term.  If you can assist on the day, please complete the form and return it to your child’s classroom teacher.  

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SCHOOL MASS

Thu Aug 04 04:52pm

Our next School Mass is being held at St Joseph’s Church this Sunday, 7th August at 9:00am.

It would be lovely to see as many families there as possible.

WELLBEING & SAFE AT SCHOOL SURVEY

Wed Aug 03 10:39am

Thank you to those people who have already completed our Wellbeing and Safe at School Survey. 

This survey is open until 3.00pm on Wednesday 10th August.
Please use the following link: 
https://forms.gle/Vwae7W641MWLoDwK8

All responses are confidential.  

FOSJ QUIZ NIGHT

Tue Aug 02 03:09pm

Have you entered your team for the FOSJ fundraising Quiz Night at The Good Home on Monday 29th August at 7:00pm? Register your team of 4-6 people at fosj@stjosephsnp.school.nz, $10.00 per person to be paid on the night.

Quiz nights are always lots of fun!!

The FOSJ would also like to run some raffles during the evening as an extra boost for our fundraising.  If you would like to donate an item, whether it be a voucher for an  experience, a load of firewood or a new scooter for the kids, etc – we thank you in advance for your kind donation.  Items can be dropped off to the School Office after the holidays.

 

 

SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION 2022

Mon Aug 01 03:38pm

Nominations for Parent Representatives on our School Board of Trustees close at noon this Wednesday 3rd August 2022.

Go to www.myschoolelection.nz to nominate yourself.  Forms are also available at the School Office.

FOSJ MEETING

Mon Aug 01 02:11pm

Please use the following link to attend the Friends of St Joseph’s Meeting tonight at 7.30pm:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84854646632?pwd%3Dbkh5czAyM0dHU2dNb1lIWmhNd2dJUT09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1659470364523477&usg=AOvVaw2sNRnuQbVtf3-uN0UEjcpC

RE Newsletter Term 3 2022

Fri Jul 29 03:47pm

Please take the time to read the Term 3 Religious Education Newsletter.

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FOSJ MEETING

Fri Jul 29 01:23pm

Please use the following link to attend the Friends of St Joseph’s Meeting on Monday 1st August at 7.30pm:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84854646632?pwd%3Dbkh5czAyM0dHU2dNb1lIWmhNd2dJUT09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1659470364523477&usg=AOvVaw2sNRnuQbVtf3-uN0UEjcpC

WELLBEING & SAFE AT SCHOOL SURVEY

Tue Jul 26 11:45am

It would be much appreciated if this community survey could be completed by 3.00pm on Wednesday 10th August.

Please use the following link: 

https://forms.gle/Vwae7W641MWLoDwK8

All responses are confidential.  

BOARD OF TRUSTEE ELECTIONS 2022

Tue Jul 26 10:29am

Are you interested in becoming a School Board Member? Every board member brings their own unique set of skills and experiences to the board.
As a member of our school board, you will need to work well in a team and have good communication skills. It can help to have an understanding of the education sector. You may have financial skills and experience in managing people, knowledge and understanding of particular communities within your school, or experience working within your school and wider communities.
Every school board member is well-supported by NZSTA’s range of learning and development opportunities, their Advisory and Support Centre and their regionally based team of advisors.

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MASKING UP FOR TERM 3

Fri Jul 22 01:37pm

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health have strongly recommended that schools implement mask wearing indoors for all students Year 4 and above.  This is to help minimise the spread of winter illnesses and Covid-19. 

When students return to school on Monday 25th July, we ask that all students Year 4 and above wear masks indoors.  Masks will be provided for students.

Thank you for your co-operation with this matter.  We look forward to a term of good health among our students.

CALVERT ROAD CROSSING

Thu Jul 07 02:56pm

Is there a parent/caregiver or grandparent, etc, who is keen to help us with manning the Calvert Road crossing in the mornings (preferably Thursdays) next term?  We would love your help. It would be every second Thursday.

Please contact Fiona Hopkirk if you are able to help:  fiona@stjosephsnp.school.nz.

A reminder that tomorrow, Friday 8th July, is a Mufti Day. Please bring to school a non-perishable grocery item for Food Bank. Thank you.

Thu Jul 07 10:13am

Yr 5-6 Basketball Draw Term 3

Wed Jul 06 05:15pm

 

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Please return all Netball uniforms and any Interschool shirts before the end of the week if possible. Thank you.

Wed Jul 06 09:38am

OSCAR JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Thu Jun 30 01:40pm

A reminder to book for the July Holiday Programme via AimyPlus as soon as possible to avoid being charged a late booking fee.

A Late Booking Fee of $10:00 per child, per day, will be charged for bookings made with less than five working days notice.  I’m sure you can appreciate the need to know the daily numbers in advance to assist with staffing and other resources.  Please book early to avoid this charge, ideally before 1st July 2022.

The Holiday Programme details are available on the School Website and School App.

Coastal Interschool Sports Exchange – at home

Tue Jun 28 04:30pm

 

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Interschool Exchange Letter for Oakura away

Tue Jun 28 04:22pm

We are still low on transport for this sports exchange and would really appreciate transport to this event.

Please email the school if you are able to offer transport.

Thank you

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Year 5/6 Sports – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Tue Jun 28 04:11pm

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS EXCHANGES

This week we have 2 sports exchanges.  Letters have been sent home with the children involved, however due to so many absent your child may not have received a letter.  Please read the document which lists the children who are playing in the exchanges.

if you know your child will not be back at school for their game, please can you email Hayley O’Neill at hayley@stjosephsnp.school.nz.  This will allow another child to take their place if need be.

Letters for the 2 exchanges have also been put on the school app so parents can read the information regarding that exchange.  

Thank you!

 

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