Morena te kura o hato hohepa, Ka manaakitia ko tou e te Atua

We have come to the end of our 130th year of Catholic Education here St Joseph’s Catholic School Takapuna. I am sure that Patuone, Bishop Pompelier, Catherine MaCauley and Sister Alphonsus would be very proud of the achievements of our students over this year. They would love seeing how our students have celebrated the involvement of these four significant pou in our school’s whakapapa. They would also be proud of the academic achievements of our tamariki and particularly of the way they reflect tika, pono, aroha, manaakitanga, and tapu… our Mercy values and the School motto: Courtesy, Care, Cooperation and Courage, through their daily actions.

Children, you have yet again demonstrated in front of your parents what amazing children you are and what amazing talents you have. Mum and Dad are very proud of you, and so are your teachers. We wish you all an AWESOME Christmas break. Christmas is a time where we remember Mary and Joseph and their son Jesus. A family just like yours. Full of love. May you all have a fun holiday full of laughter and adventures.

Parents, thank you so much for the many ways you have supported our tamariki and kura over 2023. You have all been involved in so many different ways. We really appreciate all your support.

To our families who are leaving us. Thank you for sharing the gift of your children with our school community. It has been a privilege for us to be able to teach and nurture your children alongside you. They are amazing children, so talented, so full of fun and so entertaining. We wish you and them all the best for the years ahead.

May you all have a happy and holy Christmas.

Ka manaakitia koutou e te Atua

Alister Bridgman

This week your child met their 2024 Home Group teacher.

In 2024, we will be moving to three teams; Kakariki, Kakapo and Kiwi. The teams are designed to support teachers in their planning and the sharing of responsibilities for running the school. We have made the decision to combine the Kea and Kiwi team teachers for 2024. There will still be Year 0/1 Home Groups and straight Year 2 Home Groups, as has always been the case.

We are beginning the 2024 school year with a similar number of students to 2023. We have however decided to begin with three Year 0/1 Home Groups with between fourteen and fifteen students in each. We will start new Year 0/1 Home Groups as the new children arrive throughout the year.

Kiwi Team 2024
HG 12 Year 0/1 Mrs Pratt
HG 14 Year 2 Miss Woodhead
HG 15 Year 2 Mrs Dunne
HG 16 Year 0/1 Miss Luxford
HG 17 Year 2 Ms Kang
HG 18 Year 0/1 Ms Braithwaite

Kakapo Team 2024
HG 7 Year 3/4 Ms McEwan
HG 8 Year 3/4 Mrs Pienaar
HG 9 Year 3/4 Ms Fleming
HG 10 Year 3/4 Mrs Anthony
HG 11 Year 3/4 Mrs Lambert

Kakariki Team 2024
HG 1 Year 5/6 Ms Young
HG 2 Year 5/6 Mr Rae
HG 3 Year 5/6 Mrs Linehan
HG 4 Year 5/6 Ms Chapman
HG 5 Year 5/6 Miss Bateman
HG 6 Year 5/6 Mr O’Connor

Friday 15 December – 1 pm

Please ensure you make arrangements for your child to be collected at 1pm

There are NO school buses

Start Date:

All students begin the 2024 school year on Wednesday, the 7th of February. They go directly to their new Home Group. School opens at 8.15 am.

Stationery:

Stationery may be purchased online through OfficeMax or from retailers of your choice. All information about stationery requirements is available on the school website

Uniforms:

Uniform requirements are set out on the school website. The school uniform is able to be purchased through our supplier Janbells.

Please read the footwear requirements prior to purchasing your child’s footwear.

Students will require a school hat on the first day of the school year.

School Office

The school office closes Friday, December 15th at 1pm. It will re-open Tuesday, January 30th 2024.

If you need to contact the school between these dates please email principal@sj.school.nz

Please check out the latest community notices  which you can find on our school website.