ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Parents
The streets are slowly getting busier as everyone returns from their holidays. If you are still on holiday, enjoy. Hopefully you are getting nice weather.
Here are a few reminders so that the children can start the year off all prepared
We look forward to seeing them all Monday 3 February.
Whanau Meetings for parents and children are on Friday 31 January. You are able to book them through this link
If you have any questions please feel free to email me; principal@sj.school.nz
Ka manaakitia e te Atua
Alister Bridgman
Tumuaki
UNIFORMS
Uniform Requirements
- The girls’ skorts or culottes are worn all year round.
- Parents will be able to choose whether children wear short or long sleeved shirts on any given day.
- Children may only wear the official school polar fleece top or vest or red shirts with St Joseph’s monogram.
- Only culturally appropriate jewellery to be worn, under their shirt.
- Long hair is to be tied back with plain navy, red or black hair ties/headbands.
- Only plain studs may be worn.
- No makeup, including nail polish, may be worn.
- It is compulsory for children to wear the sunhat during Term 1 and Term 4.
Girls Uniform
| Navy skorts or culottes |
| Short or long sleeved red shirts (monogrammed) |
| Blue long-sleeved, front zipped polar fleece (monogrammed), or Blue sleeveless polar-fleece vest (monogrammed) |
| Navy knee socks or navy tights |
| All black leather/material school sandals with a heel strap (no slip-ons, crocs or similar) or all black school shoes – not boots
School shoes should be worn with navy school socks. |
| Hats (Terms 4 & 1) Navy blue sun hat (wide brimmed or bucket – no label) |
Boys Uniform
| Navy shorts ( no trousers) |
| Short or long sleeved red shirts (monogrammed) |
| Blue long-sleeved, front zipped polar fleece (monogrammed), or Blue sleeveless polar-fleece vest (monogrammed) |
| Navy knee socks with red band |
| All black leather/material school sandals with a heel strap (No slip-ons, crocs – or similar) or all black school shoes – not boots
School shoes should be worn with navy school socks. |
| Hats (Terms 4 & 1) Navy blue sunhat (wide brimmed or bucket – no label) |
Pre-worn Uniform Items
If parents wish to buy, or donate, pre-worn uniform items, this can be done through the school office.
STATIONERY
Stationery
The stationery can be ordered on line or you can purchase it from the store. Online ordering is done through Officemax. The stationery can be delivered to your home or a designated address by courier.
Alternatively click on your child’s year group below to view the 2025 stationery list.
Stationery purchased for Year 1 – 4 students: Please name the books. Please do not name any other stationery items as these are collected and put into Home Group sets, that are able to be used throughout the year.
OFFICE
The school office opens Monday 3 February.
The hours are 8 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday during the school term.
It is closed for school breaks, teacher only days and public holidays