"To God the best and greatest"

Welcome to the homepage of St Joseph's School!

Road Patrollers

We require parents to help next year on our pedestrian crossing before school, 8.20am -8.45 each morning. If you are able to help please contact the school office.

School Uniform     

Thank you to the vast majority of parents who continue to ensure their children have the correct uniform items and encourage their children to wear these with pride.  Parents and students are reminded

a) the wearing of school sun hats outside is compulsory.

b) Year 4 – 8 students need to bring their school sports uniform to school every day.

Parent Helpers Wanted   

If any parents are able to help cut & bag numeracy resources, please contact our Deputy Principal, Ursula Hall.

School Organisation for 2010

We have begun to look at the school organisation for 2010. It is imperative that we know how many children we need to cater for at each level.  If you have a child or know of any child, wishing to attend St Joseph’s next year, please ensure an application for enrolment has been completed. Alternatively, if for any reason your child is not returning to St Joseph’s next year, please let the school office know as soon as possible.

Parish News - Building our new St Patrick’s Church

Bishop Pat has given the Parish the approval to start building our new church. We are inviting all parents to join the Parish during this exciting time, to participate in the vision and the development of St Patrick’s parish. Every family will receive our brochure and pledge card, to assist you with the opportunity to participate in walking this journey together. The brochure covers several activities you can participate in, and contribute to, including the planned giving. We encourage you to respond to our St Patrick’s Parish needs. Completed pledge cards can be returned to the special box in the church porch.

H Lieshout    Parish Council Chairman

School Uniforms                       

From the beginning of Term 4 all students are expected to be in summer uniform.

Girls Green Summer Tunic – Available ready made from Uniform Shoppe, Manukau Road Pukekohe (next to Police Station) or patterns are available from the school second hand uniform shop and material is available from David Mills Fabrics.

Girls & Boys Black or brown sandals. The sandals must have a heel strap, and no colour variations are allowed. Roman sandals remain an acceptable option. School regulation green woollen jersey, Polar fleece Vest (optional). All pupils must wear the official school sunhat. Year 8 pupils may wear the winter uniform for Term 4 if they wish.

Some uniform items are available from Postie Plus. If buying uniform items from Postie Plus please remember to mention St Joseph’s School as we receive a cash rebate through their loyalty programme.

For more details about our uniform policy click here.

Attendance Dues  

Thank you to all those families who have paid these so promptly. Any families experiencing hardship please contact the principal in confidence or alternatively parents may seek assistance through Auckland Common Fund Ltd Attendance dues Sponsorship scheme. The form for this scheme is available at our school office or by clicking here. Please note completed forms need to be forwarded directly to the diocese.

School Leaders

Congratulations to the following students are our school leaders for 2009:

School Captains:     Rachel Farrell          Patrick Murphy        

House Captains:    

Pompallier:     Nikita Lieshout           Andrew Thom

Costello:     Hollie Ripata          Kent Moloney

Barbier:     Sharese Hilton          Orbyn Leger

Chanel:     Olivia French          Michael Balle

St Joseph’s School Lunch Menu - Fridays only

From the beginning of Term 4 we will be making some changes to our school lunch menu with a view to offering healthier options. There are also some price changes:

Mince Pie /Mince & Cheese Pie             $1.80

Cottage Bake - Mince &Vegetable         $2.50                                           Cottage Bake – Chicken & Vegetable   $2.50

Pizza – Hawaiian                                       $2.00                                                 Pizza - Italiano                                            $2.00    

Filled Roll     (Ham or Chicken)                $2.00

Ham Sandwich                                           $1.80

Salad Sandwich (Ham or Chicken)          $2.00   

Cookies                                                            50c

Popcorn 12g                                                     50c

Bottled Water                                               $1.60

Fruit:     Apple   $1.00      Orange  $1.00   

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