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BRENDA BALINGER RUN – Saturday 15th May. For those taking part, please meet at Highlands Intermediate at 2:30pm. Shirts will be supplied.

Fri May 14 03:51pm

Yr 6 Young Leaders about 20 mins away. Will arrive around 6.15 at school.

Thu May 13 06:55pm

Yr 6 Young Leaders have just left Hawera. Will update when they go through Inglewood.

Thu May 13 06:15pm

FOSJ Quiz Night June 1st – raising money towards our school bike track. Click view for full info. Teams of 4-6. Register with link below.

Thu May 13 04:49pm

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Year 6 Young Leaders Update. Likely to arrive back between 5.30 and 6pm. Will update after they have eaten in Hawera.

Thu May 13 04:21pm

Yr 6 Young Leaders Update. Due to a power cut the program has finished early. Arrival will be earlier. Will update times. Mike

Thu May 13 02:57pm

Sports Exchange against Oakura – Tuesday 18th May. Letters have been sent home with the children involved in this exchange.

Wed May 12 07:14pm

 

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Yr 0-2 Miniball Draw 2021

Wed May 12 04:20pm

 

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Yr 3-4 Miniball Draw 2021

Wed May 12 04:14pm

 

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Yr 5 -6 Basketball draw 2021

Wed May 12 04:09pm

 

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Basketball and Miniball players will be sent home with shirts/singlets and mouthguards this week. See draws on notices.

Wed May 12 03:10pm

 

Newsletters

Notices

Reminders and key info – Yr 6 Young Leaders Trip to Palmerston North tomorrow.

Wed May 12 02:52pm

Be at school at 5am – carpark.

Bus leaves at 5.15am sharp.

Wear school uniform

Bring Morning Tea, Lunch and Drink Bottle.

If a students is absent please advise via the school app before 5am or tonight.

Arrival time home will be confirmed via the school app in the afternoon, approx 7pm.

St Joseph’s Vs St John Bosco Rugby Game

Tue May 11 05:01pm

Thsi game is being played at St Joseph’s on Friday 14th May at 12pm.  This is not an Interschool competiiont game, just a friendly for the start of the season.  Please come along and support the teams!

Can you help out the Friends of St Joseph’s with some vouchers or raffle prizes for our upcoming Quiz Night?

Sun May 09 03:14pm

Do your own or work for a business who can provide with vouchers or goodies that we can auction or raffle?

If so please email Nikki McCormack with your offers or drop directly to the school office.  nikki.lee.nz@gmail.com 

 

Reminder – Whanau are invited to the Lawn and Te Hononga class Mass on Tuesday morning at 9am in Lawn.

Sun May 09 03:04pm

Reminder Year 6 students should be enrolled by now at their 2022 school. Open afternoons are on at SHGC and FDMC for any interested families

Sat May 08 02:18pm

 SHGC Open Day – 17 May 2pm

FDMC Open Day – 19 May 1.30pm.  (Click view for more info)

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Information regarding Scholastic Lucky Book Club

Thu May 06 11:33am

Book Club notices will be coming home today with your children. To purchase books please visit the scholastic website – scholastic.co.nz/LOOP or download the LOOP app. Closing date for book purchases is 21st May.  Please do not send any money along to the school.  Thanks.  Helen Carswell

We are safe at St Joseph’s. The lockdown has been lifted. This was an issue at Devon Int and is now resolved.

Wed May 05 03:26pm

The school is currently in lockdown . Please do not come to the school or phone the school. We will update as soon as we are able to do so.

Wed May 05 03:19pm

Message from Soniya and Ciciliya John regarding a 41 Day Memorial Service for Julius.

Tue May 04 03:53pm

*Invitation*
                           *to*
           *Julius’s Memorial Service*
 
It is going to be *41* days since Julius left us and we wouldn’t have been able to get through these days of anguish without your support. 
 
In memory of Julius and with gratitude for all your presence in our lives,
I invite you all for Julius’s *41st  day* memorial service, which will be held on the *10th of May 2021, 4pm, at Awanui cemetery.*
 
The Holy mass in Malayalam at *5:30pm at St.Joseph’s church*
 
And a *memorial dinner there after at 7pm at the St.Joseph’s church hall.*
 

If you are attending please let Soniya know: soniyajohnjohn@yahoo.com
With love and prayers
Soniya and Ciciliya

RE Newsletter Term 2 2021 – see bags today or click view for a digital copy. Make sure you mark the class and school masses in your diary.

Tue May 04 02:54pm

 

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Yr 5 and 6 Interschool Sport Information Letter

Tue May 04 12:36pm

 

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Friends of St Joseph’s (FOSJ) Meeting this Tues May 4 7.30pm, Staffroom. New members welcome, come along and help with Fun Fair planning.

Sun May 02 02:05pm

Save the Date:) Tues June 1 7pm St Joseph’s School Quiz Night- The Good Home. Teams of 4-6. More info to come this week.

Sun May 02 11:49am

The school office is open 9-12 Thu and Fri for families wanting to grab school shoes, socks etc. Football/ rugby boots also available. Mike

Wed Apr 28 05:01pm

THURSDAY & FRIDAY INFORMATION

Wed Apr 14 04:22pm

Thursday 15th April:  School closes tomorrow at 12.40pm to allow for Learning Conferences to take place.  Please ensure you have arrangements in place to have your children picked up at this time.

Friday 16th April:  We are holding a mufti day in support of Caritas.  Please send your children to school with a gold coin donation in exchange for not wearing uniform.  It is also bought lunch day; please ensure your children have morning tea in their bags.  We finish at the normal time of 2.50pm.

CALVERT ROAD MORNING CROSSING VOLUNTEERS

Tue Apr 13 04:20pm

Hi all, we are still really keen for volunteers to man the Calvert Road crossing on alternate Tuesdays/Fridays from 8:20am-8:50am on school mornings.

This job is very rewarding with happy greetings from our young people in the morning. Are you a school parent with a little time to spare or do you know of a grandparent who could help?  Please email the School Office if you can help us.  Thank you.

 

 

 

OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME & AFTER SCHOOL BOOKINGS

Mon Apr 12 04:46pm

Please ensure your OSCAR Holiday Programme bookings are made as soon as possible to allow for adequate staffing arrangements to be made.

After School bookings for Term 2 are now open.  Please note that Tuesday 8th June (the day after Queens Birthday Monday) is a Teacher Only Day.  Please book this day separately as a ‘Special Day’ – holiday programme rates apply.

Mufti Day – this Friday 16th April – Please bring a gold coin donation which will go towards our fundraising mission for Caritas.

Mon Apr 12 03:06pm

FOSJ BOUGHT LUNCH

Mon Apr 12 01:10pm

The deadline for orders has now been extended to tomorrow morning to allow for our Year 5 & 6 students who were on camp last week to get their orders in.  

The Year 5 & 6 students are due to arrive back at school from Te Wera Camp at approximately 2.15pm.

Fri Apr 09 01:56pm

FOSJ BOUGHT LUNCH

Thu Apr 08 05:22pm

Completed forms and money for the FOSJ Bought Lunch next Friday, 16th April, must be returned to the School Office by Monday 12th April.  No late orders will be taken.  

Extra forms are available at the School Office.

Appeal information for Julius’ family.

Tue Apr 06 11:49am

We are running a donation appeal for Julius’ family until the end of the term. Donations can be delivered to the office in envelopes to a special box on the desk or paid directly into the school bank account 1539480066788 00 Reference ‘Julius’ (Please check the account carefully). Cards and messages can also be sent along to school and we will pass them on to Soniya and the family.
ജൂലിയസിന്റെ ആത്മാവിന് നിത്യശാന്തി നേരുന്നതിതിനോടൊപ്പം ദുഃഖാർദ്രരായ കുടുംബാംഗങ്ങളെ അനുശോചനം അറിയിക്കുന്നു.
Rest in peace Julius and prayers for the grieving family.

A reminder that tomorrow, Easter Tuesday, is a school holiday. We will see you all back at school on Wednesday 7th April.

Mon Apr 05 08:21pm

Updated information regarding the funeral for Julius Marshal.

Sun Apr 04 10:37am

The service for Julius will still be at 11am tomorrow (Monday).  There will also be a holy mass offered after the funeral at st Joseph’s Church at 2.30 PM.

Funeral details for Julius Marshal: 11am at St Joseph’s Church, Monday 5th April. Children and families are most welcome.

Fri Apr 02 11:51am

Children can wear their school uniform if they are able to do so.  We will be running a donation appeal for the family until the end of the term.  Donations can be delivered to the office in envelopes to a special box on the desk.  Cards and messages can also be sent along to school and we will pass them on to Soniya and the family.

ജൂലിയസിന്റെ ആത്മാവിന് നിത്യശാന്തി നേരുന്നതിതിനോടൊപ്പം ദുഃഖാർദ്രരായ കുടുംബാംഗങ്ങളെ അനുശോചനം അറിയിക്കുന്നു.

Rest in peace Julius and prayers for the grieving family.

HAPPY EASTER

Thu Apr 01 02:52pm

We wish all our families a Happy Easter.  Remember school is closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday and also Easter Tuesday.  OSCAR is available on Easter Tuesday.  

Have a lovely break and we will see you all back at school on Wednesday 7th April.

JULIUS MARSHAL

Thu Apr 01 09:48am

If members of the school community wish to send messages of condolence to Julius’ family, please drop these into the School Office today, if possible, and we will ensure that these are passed onto the family.  

We will advise funeral details later for those members of the community who may wish to pay their respects.

Sad news for our community.

Wed Mar 31 03:06pm

We received some very sad news today. Julius Marshall, a former student who moved on from St Joseph’s at the end of 2020, passed away this morning.  Julius was a very special part of our school community for the last five years.

Please keep Julius and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Rest in Peace, Julius.

Mike Dowd and Fiona Hopkirk.

CALVERT ROAD MORNING CROSSING VOLUNTEERS

Wed Mar 31 01:35pm

Hi all, we have an opportunity for family members to join our team of volunteers that cross our children across Calvert Road in the mornings. 8:30am-8:50am on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting in Term 2.

This job is very rewarding with happy greetings from our young people in the morning – suitable for parents and we have grandparents volunteering as well and they have loved doing this job. Please email the School Office if you can help us.

**TRYATHLON RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY 1ST APRIL**

Wed Mar 31 12:17pm

**TRYATHLON RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY 1ST APRIL**
Hi TRYathlete’s
We are pleased to confirm that the New Plymouth TRYathlon will now be held on THURSDAY 1ST APRIL at NGAMOTU BEACH.
The EVENT FORMAT will remain a RUN-BIKE-RUN due to the poor water quality at Ngamotu beach. 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️
The EVENT TIMINGS are as follows:
• 8:00am – 9:30am: CHECK IN at TRANSITION
• 9:30am: Event Briefing
• 10:00am: Event Start
Changes to the Age Group start times and Prize Giving timings will be announced at the Event Briefing at 9:30am. It is likely that the event will finish earlier than originally scheduled.
We are hopeful that you can join us tomorrow. If you are unable to attend an email outlining details of “TRY DIY”, our virtual TRYathlon event, and refund options will be sent Thursday evening, following the conclusion of the event. We ask that you wait to receive this email before attempting to contact our Customer Services team.
Thank you to all our stakeholders, especially Port Taranaki and Sport Taranaki, for working with us to make this happen and giving Taranaki kids the chance to Give it a TRY. 🏅
Thank you for your patience.

IMPORTANT **TRYATHLON POSTPONED ** PLEASE READ

Wed Mar 31 06:18am

Due to the latest weather forecast and thunderstorm warnings issued by MetService at 3:30 this morning, we are unfortunately unable to safely operate the TRYathlon today.
We will provide a further update by 12pm today as we explore an option to hold the event tomorrow – or if the weather still isn’t safe we’ll look at alternative options like running a “TRY DIY” along with refund options.
We apologise for the last minute change of weather plans – please share this message with other participants and supporters so everyone’s aware 💙⛈
For now stay dry and stay safe.
Thank you for your understanding.
Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon team

Weetbix Tryathlon Update

Tue Mar 30 07:44pm

➡ EVENT UPDATE

The TRYathlon is still going ahead tomorrow, however there is a CHANGE to the EVENT FORMAT

This afternoon we were advised by the Taranaki District Health Board that it is unsafe to swim at Ngamotu Beach following results from water quality tests conducted yesterday and the subsequent heavy rainfall today.

The TRYathlon will now be a RUN-BIKE-RUN event. 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The first RUN leg will be held on the beach. All participants will be required to complete the first RUN leg in their Participant T-shirt , shorts and bare feet.

When CHECKING IN please only leave your bike, helmet, shoes and socks in TRANSITION

Any further updates will be announced at the Event Briefing at 9:30am tomorrow morning.

The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon team

Weetbix Tryathlon Update.

Tue Mar 30 07:40pm

➡ EVENT UPDATE

The TRYathlon is still going ahead tomorrow, however there is a CHANGE to the EVENT FORMAT

This afternoon we were advised by the Taranaki District Health Board that it is unsafe to swim at Ngamotu Beach following results from water quality tests conducted yesterday and the subsequent heavy rainfall today.

The TRYathlon will now be a RUN-BIKE-RUN event. 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The first RUN leg will be held on the beach. All participants will be required to complete the first RUN leg in their Participant T-shirt , shorts and bare feet.

When CHECKING IN please only leave your bike, helmet, shoes and socks in TRANSITION

Any further updates will be announced at the Event Briefing at 9:30am tomorrow morning.

The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon team

COMMUNITY DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP EVENING

Mon Mar 29 03:07pm

We have a guest speaker coming to talk to the school community tonight about how families can help their children to be safe when navigating the online world.

this is a great opportunity to learn more about cybersafety. Please join the staff for this educational evening at 7:00pm in the staffroom.

Netball Clinic for 7-12yr children

Fri Mar 26 02:29pm

 

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NOTICE 25TH MARCH 2021

Thu Mar 25 03:22pm

Please see today’s notice regarding the FOSJ Bought Lunch, the Weetbix Tryathlon and our upcoming Digital Citizenship Parent Evening. 

We have a guest speaker coming to talk to the school community next week about how families can help their children to be safe when navigating the online world.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about cybersafety.

 

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Cricket

Thu Mar 25 09:03am

This coming weekend will be the last weekend of cricket for the season. Thank you to coaches, managers and scorers for your support in making cricket happen for our children. Please ensure your team takes the time on Friday and Saturday to also thank these people.

Please could a parent from each team collect team shirts in the weekend, wash and return to school next week. Coaches please return the gear to the school office as well and let me know if there are any requests for gear for next season.

Many thanks for another great season of cricket. Enjoy your last game.

Sheryl Firth

STAFF CAR PARK

Tue Mar 23 03:36pm

Re-roofing of the Scout Hall begins this week with scaffolding being erected tomorrow. Please note that the Staff Car Park is out of use at all times until further notice.

LEARNING CONFERENCES

Mon Mar 22 03:36pm

Apologies for the earlier message with the missing link.  The Information regarding Learning Conferences later this term has been sent home with students today.  Please use the link below to make your online bookings.

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OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Mon Mar 22 03:19pm

Bookings are now open for the April School Holiday Programme.  Please make your bookings online using AimyPlus.  If you have any problems, please contact the School Office on 758 0364 or email admin@stjosephsnp.school.nz.

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School Newsletter 2021 No.3

Mon Mar 22 02:44pm

 

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FIRST RECONCILIATION

Thu Mar 18 03:18pm

Just a quick reminder that our First Reconciliation liturgies are next week. As the programme is parish wide this year, there are two available liturgies:

Thursday 25th March at St Joseph’s Church and Friday 26th March at OLHC church, both beginning at 6.30pm. 

There is no specific attire required, just tidy.

While in Level 1, we are not restricted in numbers so anyone is welcome to join our celebrations, but please continue to observe the QR codes for scanning and/or signing in.

You may choose the date and location that works best for your family, although most of our St Joseph’s families will be attending the Thursday evening liturgy.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Wendie Hildred, DRS

Netball Training session for any interested Year 5-6 on Thursday lunchtime. Please bring shoes and sports gear.

Wed Mar 17 03:10pm

Reminder: Junior School Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Tue Mar 16 03:34pm

Please see attached notice about the Junior School Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Thursday 18th March.

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FRIENDS OF ST JOSEPH’S MEETING

Mon Mar 15 03:18pm

The FOSJ are holding their AGM tomorrow night, Tuesday 16th March, at 7.30pm in the Staffroom.  New members are always welcome and this is a great opportunity to find out what the FOSJ does for our school.  If you’re interested, please come along.

St Aubyn St resealing occurred on Saturday – please note that the pedestrian crossing has no painted markings. Please take extra care.

Mon Mar 15 07:49am

SCHOOL SWIMMING

Fri Mar 12 03:32pm

Daily class swimming ends today, Friday 12th March.  However, some classrooms will continue to swim next week and teachers will advise their students if this is happening.

The school pool will remain open to the community for after school and weekend swimming until advised.

 

CORRECTION FROM EARLIER ALERT – Basketball is for Yr 5-6 and Miniball is for Yr0-4l

Fri Mar 12 03:24pm

SCHOOL MASS THIS SUNDAY

Fri Mar 12 12:34pm

A reminder that we have St Joseph’s School Children’s Mass this Sunday, 14th March.  This is our first Mass for 2021, so please come along to celebrate our faith and welcome new families and friends to our School and Parish.  Mass begins at 9:00am. 

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Please ensure all Yr 3-6 Netball and Hockey registration letters returned to the school office by tomorrow (Friday 12th March) . Thank you.

Thu Mar 11 09:04am

Junior Teddy Bear’s Picnic Update

Wed Mar 10 05:18pm

Unfortunately, after considering the current weather forecast for the next 24 hours, we have decided to POSTPONE the Junior School Teddy Bear’s Picnic which was scheduled to take place tomorrow at Ngamotu Beach.

The new date will be Thursday 18th March.

Teachers will be in touch with parent volunteers about next week’s availability. 

Thank you.  Junior Team Teachers

The Middle School Outdoor Excursion is going ahead today. Please bring raincoats but no umbrellas.

Wed Mar 10 07:59am

YEAR 3 & 4 OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

Tue Mar 09 03:29pm

Tomorrow, Wednesday 10th March, the Middle School are heading out on their Huatoki Walk.  Children should come to school dressed in mufti suitable for walking, including walking shoes and school hat.  They need to bring: a water bottle, morning tea and lunch, togs and towel (that fit inside their school bag) and need to have sunscreen applied.

We will let you know tomorrow morning if the trip is postponed due to bad weather.

Junior Teddy Bear’s Picnic Update

Tue Mar 09 02:14pm

Please see attached notice about Junior Teddy Bear’s Picnic trip on Thursday 11th March. 

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SCOUT HALL RE-ROOFING

Tue Mar 09 08:11am

Re-roofing of the Scout Hall will begin this week with the scaffolding being erected tomorrow.  Please note that the Staff Car Park is out of use until further notice.

Covid 19 Level 1 Schooling Update. Click ‘View’ for full information.

Sat Mar 06 11:04am

The pool will be avaialable for key holders agin from Sunday.  Remember Monday is Taranaki Anniversary so the school is closed.

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Winter Hockey Registration Yr 3-6

Fri Mar 05 03:14pm

A letter will be coming home with children who are interested in playing Yr 3-6 Hockey in Term 2.  Please return these to school by Friday 12th March.

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Netball Registration letter for Yr 3-6

Fri Mar 05 03:11pm

Children will be coming home with a letter if they are interested in playing yr 3-6 Netball next term.  Please return these to school by Friday 12th March.

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Cricket Update – Games are going ahead at Level Two.

Fri Mar 05 01:42pm

Lynmouth Park will have zones in place so that there can be100 people per zone. Thismeans parents are able to watch.  

At all games (tonight and Sat) – parents please socially distance from other spectators, have sanitiser with you for children to use.

 

Term 2 Sports

Thu Mar 04 03:03pm

Please see the attached notice for options for Term 2 sports this year.

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ST AUBYN STREET ROADWORKS

Wed Mar 03 03:04pm

Road resealing is taking place on St Aubyn Street, between Kingwell and Calvert Roads on Thursday 4th March between 9.30am-3.00pm, weather permitting.  Please plan to avoid this area for after school pick-up if possible.

St Aubyn Street will be under Stop/Go with temporary speed limits in place. It is possible that there will be delays of up to five minutes.

 

Weetbix Tryathlon Registration Reminder

Wed Mar 03 11:11am

Hi there families,

There’s only 1 week left to secure your Early Bird entry into the New Plymouth Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.

ENTER NOW and pay only $45.00 per participant – a saving of 25% off the full price! PLUS you’ll have the option of having your TRYathlete pack delivered before the event.

Entry is open to Kiwi kids aged 7 – 15.  Kids can TRY it by themselves or in a team of 2! 

Be quick, the Early Bird offer and TRYathlete pack courier option ends midnight on 10th March.

Held at  – Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth on Wednesday 31st March 2021

The school will be taking registered particiapants down in the morning of the event if you would prefer your child to walk down with the school group – a notice will be out later this month for this

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR YR 5-6 PARENTS. An email has been sent regarding Te Wera Camp reschedule. Please read this email and respond ASAP.

Mon Mar 01 07:12pm

First Reconciliation parent session will go ahead at St Joseph’s church hall today within level 2 guidelines. Only one parent per family.

Sun Feb 28 12:32pm

Important Information for Year 5/6 Camp

Sun Feb 28 10:38am

Due to the Covid Level 2 status, and with our camp numbers over 100, we have no choice but to postpone camp. We are currently looking at the availability of alternative dates and or activities and will keep you posted.

Covid 19 Level 2 Update 28 Feb 2021 – please click view below for important info regarding the change to Level 2.

Sun Feb 28 10:01am

A separate alert will come out shortly about events planned for this week.

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Te Wera Camp Itinerary Notice – all Year 5/6 children will be coming home with this letter today. Please take time to read the information

Thu Feb 25 03:19pm

 

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FIRST RECONCILIATION – FINAL REMINDER

Wed Feb 24 01:04pm

All families wishing to enrol their child (Year 3 or older) for the Reconciliation programme this year, must get their enrolment form completed and to Michelle Butler at the Parish ASAP:  youngfamilyminister@catholicparishnp.nz. 

Enrolment forms are available on the Parish app and website.  Remember parents MUST also attend one of the parent preparation meetings for your child to be eligible for this programme.  The first parent meeting is this Sunday, 28th February from 3-5pm at St Joseph’s Church Hall.  The alternate is next Thursday, 4th March 7-9pm (OLHC foyer).

Children’s preparation lessons will be held here at school during school hours.

MULTI ETHNIC PARADE

Wed Feb 24 09:40am

For those interested in participating in a St Joseph’s group in this year’s parade, plesase note that children should meet by St Joseph’s Church Hall at 10.10am (not 9.15am as previously stated).  The parade starts at 10.30am.

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Multi Ethnic Extravaganza

Tue Feb 23 10:06am

If you are interested in being part of the St Joseph’s School group in this year’s street parade, please see the notice below for details.

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Camp Notice – Parent Support

Mon Feb 22 02:11pm

For all parents who are supporting for the Year 5 and 6 camp at Te Wera, please read the attached document.  A hard copy has been sent home with your child as well.

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WORKING BEE

Mon Feb 22 12:17pm

We are having a working bee at 5.30pm Wednesday, 25th February to move some bark on the junior playground. Please bring rakes and a wheelbarrow or use our gear. 30 mins only if we can ten people along. Email Fiona if you can come: fiona@stjosephsnp.school.nz.  Many thanks.

CHANGES TO SCHOOL PARKING & AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP

Fri Feb 19 02:33pm

The NPDC will begin roadworks on Monday 22nd February to create additional public parking on Moutlton Street beside the Bowling Club.  It is anticipated that this project will take approximately four weeks (weather permitting).

During this time, access to Moulton Street will be closed and we ask that parents do not park on the bowling club grass area.

It is suggested that parents park on St Aubyn Street, Devon Street or at Lynmouth Park and walk to meet their children.  The school operates two supervised ‘walking school buses’ after school – one to the Devon Street crossing near Lorna Street and the other to the St Aubyn Street crossing at the end of Calvert Road. 

Please talk about your new after school pick-up plan with your children so that they are ready for the changes on Monday.

FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST COMMUNION

Fri Feb 19 11:17am

This year a Parish wide First Reconciliation preparation is planned for Term 1. The programme begins with preparation for parents at the end of February, followed by children’s preparation during class time.  Enrolment forms are available on the Parish App and website, Parish and School offices or contact Michelle Butler by emailing youngfamilyminister@catholicparishnp.nz

This year, the Parish is trialling a different format, with children’s preparation sessions being delivered during school time at their respective primary school.

Prior to the programme commencing, parents are required to attend a preparation meeting.  There are two available dates for your convenience:  Sunday 28th February 3-5pm  at St Joseph’s church hall OR Thursday 4th March 7-9pm at OLHC foyer/church.

Also, there will be a special blessing for children participating in the programme at Sunday morning Masses during March through until the reconciliation liturgy’s.  We strongly encourage attendance at as many masses as possible during this time of preparation, this helps support the learning but is also essential to our Catholic identity/belonging to our faith community.

First Reconciliation will be celebrated at an evening liturgy on Thursday 25th March at St Joseph’s Church and Friday 26th March at OLHC Church; times to be confirmed.

Please note – the new format will be reviewed prior to confirming First Communion preparation which we anticipate will run in Term 2.

 

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Year 6 Badge Blessing

Thu Feb 18 03:20pm

Please see the attached notice for information regarding the Year 6 Badge Blessing.

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Reminder – Triathlon/Duathlon tomorrow Fri 19th Feb

Thu Feb 18 02:08pm

 

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Covid 19 Level 1 Schooling – Feb 18 2021 – Update for Community.

Wed Feb 17 05:26pm

We will return to Covid 19 Alert Level 1 from tomorrow (Feb 18).  The Duathlon / Traithlon planned for Friday will be on.  The school pool will be open again to the community.  We will advise a new date and time for Year 6 Badge Blessing Liturgy sometime tomorrow.  Click view below for more Covid 19 Level 1 Schooling information.  Mike and Fiona.

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There will be no Middle/Senior Swimming Sports this year due to Devon Pool not being available for the rest of the term.

Tue Feb 16 08:39pm

JUNIOR DAY OUT

Tue Feb 16 03:18pm

Please see the notice regarding the junior school visit to Ngamotu Beach on Thursday 11th March.

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School Triathlon/Duathlon – Friday 19th February

Mon Feb 15 08:25pm

A letter was sent home on Friday with this information.  Please read the attached letter if you have not received it.  Thank you.

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SCHOOL EVENT CHANGES DUE TO COVID-19

Mon Feb 15 11:39am

Please see the attached notice for changes to school events this week due to Covid-19.

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Preparation for any change to Alert Level 3 or 4. Families requiring devices from school.

Mon Feb 15 09:22am

Kia ora whānau
We would like to be prepared for any possible change to a home learning situation if we were to move to Level 3 or 4 ‘Learning from Home’.  We have some devices at school that we would be able to loan to families.  So we are organised, we would like to hear from families who will require devices.  If your children already have access to devices at home, please use those as we only have a limited supply to send to homes.
If you will require a device(s) please click the link below and fill in the quick survey.  
Thanks Mike and Fiona

https://forms.gle/cKBNzSqFZZAipqUVA