NEW ENROLMENTS 2024
If your child, or someone you know, is turning 5 years old next year,
we need them to enrol at St Joseph’s School now!
Knowing how many children are coming helps us to plan ahead for our staffing.
Please contact the office stjoesoffice@stjosephs.co.nz
Attendance Dues
Term 4 attendance dues are now due and should be paid by 30th November 2023.
Thank you to all those families who have made an effort to have these paid on time in these tough times.
2023 School Magazine Orders: Purchasing our annual school magazine is a lovely record of your child’s year at school, especially in their final year and the school’s centennial year. The cost of $26 will be added to your school account however the purchase is optional. If you do want to buy this year’s magazine, payment will need to be made by November 17th. The magazine is printed in December and distributed at the end of the school year.
Second Hand Uniforms
As we move into our summer uniform in Term 4, please donate any uniforms your children have outgrown that are in good condition. There are a number of students leaving and many families have greatly benefited from these uniform donations over the years.
After Labour Weekend we expect all children to be wearing their summer uniform.
Summer Uniform: For Girls this is our green and white tunic with Black or brown leather sandals. The sandal must have a heel/ankle strap, and no colour variations are allowed. Roman sandals are an acceptable option.
For Boys this is grey shorts (light weight), short sleeved polo shirt (logo on front) with Black or brown leather sandals. The sandal must have a heel/ankle strap, and no colour variations are allowed. Roman sandals are an acceptable option.
Girls in Year 6, 7 & 8, while it is still our preference that you wear your summer uniform, if you have outgrown your summer uniform you may wear your winter uniform until the end of the year.
The second hand uniform shop is open on Mondays and Thursdays 2.30 – 3pm
School Class/Portraits Photographs
These should be arriving next week. We will send them home once they arrive. If you have any questions, please contact Masterpiece photography Ph: 07 823 4306
Centenary Photos
Photos of centenary events on the Saturday night can be purchased by contacting Athol Corbett. athol.corbett@xtra.co.nz Electronic Copy $20, Hard Copy Mailed $30, Flash Drives of all images $40 NZ $50 overseas. 02-1242-0326219-01.
Centenary Magazines
Centenary Magazines are now available to order for $30, please contact the office if you would like to purchase a copy.
Scholastic Book Club Issue 7
You should have received your Scholastic Book Club brochure today. You are able to order online through scholastic.co.nz/LOOP or fill in the order and return to school along with the correct cash. All orders must be placed by Tuesday 24 October.
Mission Day – Friday 17 November
What you need to know
This is an annual event run by the Year 7 & 8 students to raise money to support the RNDM Mission Sisters’ missionary work. It is similar to a gala day, with a variety of stalls and raffles. Tokens will be for sale before and after school, outside the office, from Monday 13 November, for students to use on Mission Day. 1 token = $0.50
All Parents and whānau are welcome to attend as well.
This event does require help from everyone.
How you can help
We will need a couple of year 7&8 parents to help us on the day. Please let your kaitiaki teacher know if you can help on 17 November between 11:30 and 2:45.
Raffle Items – Our raffles are always a great success. This year we are seeking donations for the following raffles:
Gardening – any gardening supplies (seeds, gloves, pots, tools)
Boys & Girls – any treats that boys & girls would like (new toys, stationery, games, books, treats)
Christmas – any Christmas themed supplies. (Ornaments, foods, decorations, clothing etc)
Please do not feel you need to go out and spend heaps of money on these items. If everyone pitches in a little bit, we will be able to provide some really awesome raffles. Contributing to one raffle per family should be more than enough to create some very cool raffles.
All raffle items can be placed in the boxes provided at the school office.
Used Toy Stall – One of the very popular stalls is always the used toy stall. We are requesting donations of any used toys, puzzles, games etc. Please make sure that they have all of the parts and are in good condition. These can also be dropped off into the appropriate box at the office.
Bake Sale – There will also be a scrumptious bake sale. If you would like to donate one of your yummy slices, biscuits or cakes, please do so on the morning on Mission Day.
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