Dear Parents & Whanau,

Thank you to the many grandparents who came to our Grandparents Morning on Friday.

It was a wonderful morning which saw them supporting their grandchildren and other children in the Home Groups with the Knowledge-athon.

The grandparents were then able to have morning tea with each other and the staff.

We were delighted that so many grandparents  were able to attend this special occasion.

The Principal’s Message will cover the following topics:

• Knowledge-athon
• Sacramental Programme
• Cyber Safety Evening
• Teacher Only Day
• SKIDS
• PTFA Meeting Tonight
• Jump
• Grandparents Morning

Ka manaakitia e te Atua

Alister Bridgman

Principal

The PTFA NZ Knowledge-Athon Fundraiser on Friday was a great success. The children all seemed to enjoy sharing the new knowledge they had gained over the holidays and participating in the quiz. Thank you to all the Whanau who helped with scribing the children’s answers throughout the morning.

Returning sponsorship funds:

Now that the Athon is over, the children will be bringing home an update for you over the coming days to let you know how many questions they got right.

If you are then able to place your child’s sponsorship form and any money raised in an envelope marked ‘ATHON’ (please note your child’s name and home group on the envelope); and then drop it into the PTFA box in the school office.

If you would prefer to deposit your child’s sponsorship funds electronically, please return your child’s named sponsorship form to the PTFA box in the office with ‘BANK TRANSFER’ marked on it and transfer funds electronically to the PTFA bank account (12 3026 0316672 00) including your child’s name, home group and “ATHON” as references.

We would ask that all funds raised are returned by Friday August 13th.

All money raised through the Athon will go towards the PTFA short, mid and longer term fundraising buckets.

Thank you so much for your support and generosity.

• Wednesday, August 4th – Recap and Rehearsal –  All meet in the church at 6.30pm
• Wednesday August 11th –  Rite II Reconciliation – 5:30pm for children and parents in St Joseph’s Church. Others wanting to come are also welcome. (Please note the earlier time)
• Thursday August 12th – Rite of Confirmation – 6pm with Bishop Michael Gielen.
• Saturday/Sunday August 14th & 15th – First Holy Communion – In all Sunday Masses at St Vincent de Paul Church and St Joseph’s Church.

On Tuesday, August 10th, our school will be closed for a Teachers Only Day. 

This day has been aligned with Rosmini and Carmel Colleges, also closed for their Teachers Only Day.

Please make a note on your calendar.

To all St Joseph’s School Parents…

We have decided to try and open on the Teachers Only Day, Tuesday August 10th . 

We have changed over to a new booking system. Here is the link to sign up:

• Please sign up with our new booking system 
• Do make yourselves familiar with the new system if you haven’t already used it with other providers during the Holiday Programmes.
• Here is a short video that will be helpful in regards to bookings.
• And this link will be helpful to complete the safety form.

Looking forward to welcoming you all to our new booking system ENROLMY.

Kind Regards,

Elena & Ian Watson
sKids St. Josephs, Takapuna

Please come and join us at tonight’s PTFA meeting.  7:15pm in the school staffroom. 

We look forward to seeing you.

St Joseph’s PTFA have exclusively hired Jump! North Shore on the next Teacher Only Day (school closed to students). This is a great way to not only entertain the kids but meet other parents and caregivers whilst enjoying a coffee from the Jump! Café.

• Time & Date: Arrive at 10:30am for 11am Jump! Session on Tuesday 10th August 2021.
• Address: Jump! North Shore, 48 Arrenway Drive, Mairangi Bay.
• Cost: $16 pp. Ticket includes the Trampoline Park, Dodgeball Courts and both Ninja Courses! (Cost is usually $23pp; so you will be saving $7!) Spectators FREE.
• To book your tickets: Visit Kindo or click on this link. Tickets available from Tuesday 27th July until SOLD OUT (or the 9th August 2021).
• Jump! Ninja Course: Children must be over 110cm for the Kids Ninja Course and over 150cm for the Adult Ninja Course.
• Jump! Socks: Jump! Socks MUST be worn and can be purchased on the day for $1 a pair (usually $2.50 a pair) – if however you already have Jump! socks from a previous visit; bring them with you!
• Parents & Siblings: All welcome to join us and Jump! Just purchase the appropriate number of tickets via KINDO.

Book now, to avoid disappointment! Tickets sales close on Monday 9th August.

NOTE: This is not a drop off and leave event. Children MUST be supervised by an adult. Spectators are FREE. Unfortunately, we can’t do refunds for this event, as it gets very messy due to going via a 3rd party (Kindo). If you purchase a ticket/s and are unable to attend, we recommend advertising it on the St Joseph’s School (Takapuna) PTFA & Community Facebook Page.