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School Newsletter 2022 No.13

Mon Nov 28 02:53pm

Please see our latest School Newsletter.

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Parish Newsletter 27th November 2022

Sun Nov 27 03:33pm

 

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SWIMMING POOL

Fri Nov 25 12:56pm

The school swimming pool is now up to a temperature of 26 degrees and is open for use after school and during the weekends, until the school holidays.

Classroom swimming starts on Monday 28th November.  All children are to bring their togs and towel every day.  Individual classroom teachers will make a decision on the day as to whether their class swims.

Keys are offered to the School community at a small cost and are available at the School Office.

This year the fee is $50.00 plus a bond of $20.00 which will be credited to family accounts on return of the key at the end of the season.  Please make all payments for keys online.

Please note that all key holders are required to complete and sign a ‘User Regulations’ form at the office as well as proof of payment ($70.00) before receiving a key. 

 

 

Touch Draw Week 7

Fri Nov 25 11:39am

 

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Touch Rugby is cancelled for tonight, 21st November, due to very waterlogged grounds and more rain forecast for today.

Mon Nov 21 11:40am

Parish Newsletter 20th November 2022

Mon Nov 21 08:35am

 

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Touch Rugby Week 6

Mon Nov 21 07:03am

 

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Taranaki Yr 5/6 Surf Championships – Friday 9th December

Sun Nov 20 06:10pm

Please contact Hayley O’Neill for further details if your child is interested in this event.   Participants must: be able to paddle into waves unassisted and bring their own wetsuit and board.

Please note that this is also the day of Yr 6 Activities

hayley@stjosephsnp.school.nz

Notice 18th November 2022

Fri Nov 18 02:56pm

Please see the attached notice for updates regarding staffing, and key dates for Term 4, etc.

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COFFEE & CUPCAKES WITH THE CATHOLIC REVIEW TEAM

Tue Nov 15 02:57pm

As part of our Catholic Education review, interested parents and caregivers are invited to come to a meeting with the review team tomorrow afternoon, 16th November.

Come along to school half an hour earlier for pick-up and meet in the staffroom from 2.15pm–2.50pm, for coffee and cupcakes; to discuss and celebrate our Catholic Character from a parent and caregiver perspective. We would love to have lots of parents join us.

Please contact Sharon in the office if you are keen to be involved in this.

 

BOOK CLUB

Tue Nov 15 08:21am

Scholastic Book Club No.8 has been distributed to students.

Online orders will be closed on Monday 28th November so that the books can be delivered to school before the holidays.

Parish Newsletter 13th November 2022

Mon Nov 14 09:54am

 

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Touch Draw Week 5

Fri Nov 11 03:40pm

 

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School Newsletter No.12

Fri Nov 11 03:35pm

Please see today’s School Newsletter.

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2023 Year 5 & 6 Camp Meeting

Fri Nov 11 10:28am

Please see the notice regarding the upcoming meeting for parents to discuss the Year 5 & 6 Te Wera Camp in 2023.

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WEAR BLACK TOMORROW …

Thu Nov 10 12:48pm

Lets get behind the NZ Black Ferns who are facing England in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park this Saturday!

Students are invited to wear black to school tomorrow (or uniform as usual) in a show of support for our Black Ferns.  

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SCHOOL PHOTOS

Thu Nov 10 10:14am

Photolife have emailed all parents wth their child’s unique Key Code to go online to view and purchase 2022 school photos. If you haven’t received an email, please check your spam folder or contact the School Office.

To qualify for free delivery, please place your orders with PhotoLife before Midnight Sunday 20th November.  

If parents have any queries, please contact PhotoLife by emailing enquiries@photolife.co.nz.

PUANGA KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL

Wed Nov 09 01:46pm

Students involved in the Puanga Festival this Friday 11th November, will be leaving school by bus at 10.30am in time for their performance which is scheduled for 12:00pm.

Buses are due to arrive back at school at 1.30pm.  We are aware that the FDMC Orientation Afternoon for Year 6 boys begins at 1.45pm.  This should allow enough time for those boys to attend both events.  Parents are welcome to uplift their sons from the Waitara War Memorial Hall if they wish to do so … please advise Mrs Ropitini if you choose to do this.

Parish Newsletter 6th November 2022

Mon Nov 07 09:12am

 

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TOUCH RUGBY DRAW Week 4

Fri Nov 04 02:24pm

 

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It would be lovely to see as many school families as possible at our School Mass this Sunday, 6th November, 9:00am at St Joseph’s Church.

Fri Nov 04 02:02pm

The Taranaki Catholic Schools’ Athletics Day planned for tomorrow has been cancelled due to forecast wet weather. There is no back up day.

Wed Nov 02 12:07pm

The FOSJ raffles are being drawn at this Friday morning’s assembly. Please return all raffle books and money to the School Office ASAP.

Wed Nov 02 08:14am

BOOK FAIR – LAST DAY

Tue Nov 01 08:26am

Today is the last day of our Book Fair.  The School Library is open this morning from 8.30am-8.50am and again this afternoon from 3.00pm-5.30pm for parents/caregivers to view and purchase.  Eftpos is available.

SPCA CUPCAKES FUNDRAISER – IMPORTANT INFO!!

Mon Oct 31 11:29am

Bring a donation of a gold coin to touch rugby this afternoon and choose a tasty cupcake -this is for adults and children! These will be set up at the Oscar building.  Lots of yummy cupcakes to choose from!  Help raise money for the SPCA.  Thank you!

Parish Newsletter 30th October 2022

Mon Oct 31 09:30am

Please see yesterday’s Parish Newsletter.

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TOUCH DRAW – Monday 31st Oct,. Can all adults in charge of teams, please make sure they sign in before their game.  Thank you.

Sun Oct 30 06:42pm

 

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SPCA CUPCAKE DAY – this coming Monday 31st October.

Fri Oct 28 12:49pm

This Monday some Year 5 and 6 children are selling cupcakes as part of a fundraiser for animals in need at SPCA.  The money will go towards feeding, caring for and protecting unwanted and abandoned animals in New Zealand.

Students are asked to please bring a gold coin donation to Cullinane on Monday at morning tea time, in exchange for a cupcake.

Please help us raise money for a great cause.  Thank you!

BOOK FAIR DRESS UP DAY

Thu Oct 27 02:40pm

It’s Book Fair Dress Up Day tomorrow!!  Children can come to school dressed as their favourite Book Character or as a pet.  Staff are joining in with the fun too!

The library will be open before school, from 8.30am-8.50am, and again after school, from 3.00pm-3.30pm, for parents/caregivers to make purchases.  Eftpos is available.

Sacramental Preparation 2023

Wed Oct 26 02:08pm

Please see the attached notice regarding changes to the preparation and celebration of Sacramental Programmes in 2023.

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Book Fair & Coming Events

Tue Oct 25 03:42pm

 

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RE Newsletter Term 4 2022

Tue Oct 25 03:15pm

Please see the Term 4 RE Newsletter which was sent home with students today.

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TERM 4 CRICKET

Tue Oct 25 12:17pm

A reminder that cricket begins this Friday and Saturday, 28th and 29th October.

Team Managers will let you know the times and venues of your games each week, or you can check out the Taranaki Cricket Association website under Fixtures.

If your child is unable to make a game, please let your Team Manager or Coach know well in advance. 

 

Touch Draw – Week 2 Tuesday 25th October 2022

Mon Oct 24 01:04pm

The touch field map has also been added on the notice page for those who are unsure of the layout.

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Please remember to return all raffle tickets, sold or unsold, to the School Office by Tuesday 25th October. Thank you.

Thu Oct 20 03:14pm

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL WHANAU MORNING – Friday 21st October

Wed Oct 19 03:54pm

Grandparents, extended family and friends are warmly invited to the school from 8.50am until 9.40am to spend time in the classrooms with your grandchildren, etc, before attending the Liturgy in the Scout Hall at 9.40am, after which morning tea will be served. 

The morning will conclude at approximately 10.30am.

Please come and join us on this special occasion.

Parking will be available on the school field.

It would be much appreciated if families who have grandparents attending could bring along a small plate of food to contribute  towards morning tea. 

 

 

School Newsletter 2022 No.11

Wed Oct 19 02:44pm

Please see below for today’s School Newsletter.

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SCHOOL PHOTOS – 27th OCTOBER

Wed Oct 19 12:15pm

Our school photos are being taken on Thursday 27th October and will be available for you to view and order online with PhotoLife Studios. 

Your child/ren will bring home a unique Photo Keycode a couple of weeks after Photo Day. Use this keycode to view your child/ren’s photos at www.photolife.com.  It is then an easy process for you to shop online and purchase the photographs you want.

Sibling order forms are going home with students today.  These must be returned to the School Office before Photo Day.

Yr 5/6 2022 PRIMARY SCHOOLS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS – New Plymouth

Mon Oct 17 07:38pm

We have the opportunity to send 4 children to the tennis championships next Wednesday (26th Oct).  If your child plays for a club or has been involved in a championship tournament before, and is keen to participate please contact Hayley O’Neill on hayley@stjosephsnp.school.nz before Friday 21st October.

More details can then be shared.

Thank you.

Parish Newsletter 16th October 2022

Mon Oct 17 03:18pm

 

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Touch Rugby Week 1 – UPDATED DRAW

Sun Oct 16 07:54pm

Not all teams have had changes, but please check your child’s team in case their details have changed.  Thank you.

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OLDER CHILDRENS BAPTISM 2022

Tue Oct 04 02:49pm

Early in term four we will begin preparations for Baptism for children who are seven years of age and over.  The programme will consist of an information session for parents, where we will go over what the programme entails, and the expectations and commitment required from families.  

The date for this information session will be Sunday 6th November 4.00pm in St Joseph’s Church Hall.  Children are welcome to come along to Shine, our junior youth group, which runs at this time. If, after this first session, you decide that your family is ready to commit to this programme the next three sessions are as follows:

Sunday 13th November at 4.00pm

Sunday 20th November at 4.00pm

Sunday 27th November at 4.00pm

These sessions are for parents and children.  After these sessions we will then all go as a whole group to 5.30pm Mass at St Joseph’s Church. Then the celebration, where all of the children will celebrate their Baptism will be held on Sunday 4th December.

Please get in touch via email before 31st October to register your interest in attending the information session on 6th November.   If you have any further questions please get in touch.  Karen Maclean ,Young Families Minister, email: youngfamilyminister@catholicparishnp.nz

 

 

Touch Rugby Draw Week 1

Fri Sep 30 10:11am

The link to the City Touch Rugby Facebook page is –

City Touch Rugby Facebook

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TERM 4 CRICKET

Thu Sep 29 08:25am

Cricket team lists and information were sent home with students yesterday … please check school bags.

Cricket shirts will be issued next term. 

NETBALL YR 1 AND 2 – IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORAMTION

Wed Sep 28 03:23pm

You must register your child if they are playing in the Yr 1-2 Netball season next term.  This is a requirement from Netball Taranaki and must be done by September 30th.  Thank you.

Use the link below –

Netball Registration

 

TERM 3 UPDATE

Wed Sep 28 02:39pm

*  Book Club orders are in school bags today.

* School is closed for instruction tomorrow, Thursday, as Learning Conferences are taking place.

* Friday is Non-Uniform (Mufti) Day.  Please bring along a luxury grocery item for the FOSJ raffles.

* School finishes at the usual time of 2.50pm Friday.

OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Tue Sep 27 09:04am

Just a quick reminder that it is school holidays next week.  If you require OSCAR Holiday Programme care for your children, please make bookings as soon as possible.

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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