This Term’s
Living and Learning Focus is
CELEBRATE WHAKAHARI
Our School Values
Tina Justice, Pono Truth, Aroha Compassion, Manaakitanga Hospitality and Tapu Respect for the Environment
lived out in our Motto
Courtesy Care Co-operation Courage
Learning to Learn at St Joseph’s #L2L
St Joseph’s Catholic School Takapuna Learning Model
TO KNOW What Do I Know? What Do I Need to Know?
TO DO What Do I Need To Do? How Do I Do This?
TO USE How will I Use What I Am Learning?
What Other Ways Can I Use It?
Shared Values: As a school we believe that:
· our Special Catholic Character permeates every part of our school
· primary school provides a foundation for lifelong learning
· all children can achieve successfully in different aspects of school life
· education provides for the development of the whole person
· children deserve a high level of education in a safe, secure, stimulating and joyful environment
· education is a partnership between school and family
· future focused teaching and learning incorporates the key ideas of diversity, coherence and connectedness
The beliefs that underpin our teaching and learning are that:
· all children can learn
· learning is finding out what you don’t know
· learning can be challenging and requires persistence, flexible thinking, asking questions, taking risks, resilience, humour
· learning is holistic – spiritual, physical, emotional, social, intellectual
· best learning occurs in an environment of trust and respect in which trial and error is celebrated
· all children can be supported to take ownership of their learning and become independent, self-directed learners
· children learn best when they know ‘what, why and how’ they are learning
· the learning process, as well as the end result, is recognised as worthy of celebration
Children leaving our school will:
· be equipped for success in future learning through well-developed literacy and numeracy skills
· have a grounding in Christian values for life
· be able to think critically and creatively
· place a high value on healthy living and participation in physical activity
· care and have a deep respect for other people, cultures, religions and for the environment
· have confidence and be able to relate positively to others
· be able to set goals and evaluate their achievements and progress
· enjoy learning and be confident to take risks
· have pride in themselves
· have a growth mindset
They will be:
· communicators
· problem solvers
· creative thinkers
· risk takers
· resilient
· enthusiastic
· contributors
REACHING OUT!
The Cake and Cookies Stalls, organised by Kakariki Team to support the Moko Charitable Trust, raised almost $2000. That is an outstanding result and testament to the generosity of our school community. Thank you!
MINIBALL
The Year 5 Raptors team came 3rd in the Basketball competition this semester.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Year 6 Breakers Team which came 1st!
They have been invited to play the “curtain raiser” game before the Breakers Games at Vector Arena this Sunday. Some of the Raptors are joining them as they helped out the Year 6 Breakers this year.
FLIPPA BALL
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Darcy Sparks, Moira MacDonald and Ethan D’Souza who have been invited to join the Talented Academy Program for 2016 in Water Polo!
Chickens Visiting Home Group 15 this morning
Things Coming Up:
Pupuke Cluster Athletics 25 November
Netball Prize giving in St Joseph’s Church Hall 27 November
Christmas Concert with APO in Sylvan Park 28 November
Parent Student Conference 1 & 3 December – remember to book your time
Parents Reps final meeting for 2015 3 December
Family Picnic 6 December
Year 6 Graduation 7 December
Kea & Kakapo Christmas Musical 8 December
Kereru Christmas Musical 9 December
Kakariki Christmas Musical 10 December
End of Year Mass and Awards Assembly 11 December (early finish 1 p.m.)
Last day of the 2015 School Year 15 December. School finishes at 1 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ma Te Atua Manaaki! God Bless!
Phil