On Friday February 17, from 5pm we are holding our annual Welcome back picnic on the back field. This is a chance to mix and mingle with other families, the pool will be open although you will need to supervise your own child. The picnic is BYO (bring your own) takeaways, and beverages, however their will be barbequed sausages available.
We would love to have some other food available. Do you or do you know of anyone who would like to bring in a food truck for the evening? If so please see me.
E te Atua e manaaki ki a koutou katoa
May God Bless you all
Christine Cosgrove
Catholic Special Character
From our Parish Office
Link to Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Website
Sacramental Programme
Our Sacramental Programme is running during the Lent and Easter season this year (Term 1 and Term 2)!
If your child(ren) is/are 7 years or older and would like to make their Reconciliation and First Communion, please come to our welcome and information meeting.
When: Thursday 23rd February
Time: 5.30pm
Where: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit gathering area lounge
Danielle did something very special during the holidays.
While she and her Mum we were walking at the Victoria Esplanade looking for painted rocks, Danielle saw someone carrying a broken cardboard box ahead of us. The next moment a cat ran past us on the path and Danielle spotted four tiny kittens trying to climb up the bank; they were so little and blended in so much with the ground that they were just about impossible to see. The kittens were trying to follow their mother onto the path, away from the rocks and stream where they had all just been dumped.
Danielle and her Mum phoned the Palmerston North SPCA and kept the kittens safe away from the water and took care of them.. When the woman from the SPCA arrived at the esplanade, Danielle was responsible for directing her to where all of the kittens and their mother were and helped to put them safely inside their carrier.
Danielle has been praised for her bravery and kind heart and was told by an SPCA volunteer that if it hadn’t been for her the young kittens would likely not have made it, given that they were barely 2 weeks old. All four of them were sick and had been injured from being thrown down the bank when they were dumped. Each one has now received the medical treatment they desperately needed and are now in foster care. Danielle has been told that she will get to see them again in the next 5-6 weeks.
St James' School Community Pool, Pool Keys - These are still available for purchase from the school office. Please ensure your learners are bringing their named swimming togs and named towel to school each day. We have a tutors from the Lido assisting staff with swimming instruction for the next few weeks.
Swimming is part of the Physical Education curriculum and the pool will also be open for rostered lunchtime swims. If you have concerns about your child swimming please contact me c.cosgrove@stjamescatholic.school.nz.
Te Reo Maori - As a staff, we will be participating in the Te Ahu o te Reo Māori ki te Taiuru programme. This is a Government initiative to develop te Reo Māori in schools and the wider community. This course will require some teaching and support staff to attend weekly meetings off site on Wednesdays. We would appreciate if you could support staff by having your children collected from school by 3.15pm or making after school arrangements so our staff can attend this professional development.
Please diary
2023 Term Dates & HolidaysTerm 1 Tuesday 31st January – Thursday 6th April
Term 2 Monday 24th April – Friday 30th June
Term 3 Monday 17th July – Friday 22nd September
Term 4 Monday 9th October – Friday 15th December
Staff Only Days
Monday 24th April (Term 2, Week 1)
Tuesday 24th October (Week 2 Term 4) – Labour Weekend
PNCC Library - Here is a link to their latest newsletter. You may wish to sign up to stay informed with their happenings.
Torpedo7 Friends & Family Offer begins Friday the 17th Feb - "Friends and Family" sale starts on the 17th and it's the perfect opportunity for you to access our commercial pricing on all our products. Whether for work or leisure, enjoy discounts of up to 50% on our Torpedo7 branded gear. Our cost-plus structure makes this offer too good to resist! Check out the attached flier and feel free to share with your networks. If you have any questions, reach out to us directly.
St James' School PTFA - Parent and Teachers and Friends Association
Juicie Fridays - Juicies will be available for purchase $2.00 after school on Fridays commencing next Friday 17 February, please contact Kelly if you wish to be part of the helper roster ptfachairperson@stjamescatholic.school.nz.
Getting Involved
Kidney Kids - One small way we can make life easier for others which costs us nothing, is to collect stamps, can tabs, and wine bottle tops!
You will find collection boxes for these in the School Office foyer. If, as a family you don't already set these items aside for Kidney Kids at Starship and the Missions, you may like to start, as a very visible witness to demonstrating Jesus' example of LOVE. Encourage neighbours and family to do the same. There is no deadline.
School App Advertising - If you are interested in advertising on our School App please make an enquiry to office@stjamescatholic.school.nz.
Contact Us
Email: office@stjamescatholic.school.nz
Website: https://www.stjamescatholic.school.nz
Location: 304 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
Phone: (06) 357 9719
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-James-Catholic-School-Palmerston-North-209913949027338/
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Brendan Lodge Photography is a husband and wife team.
Based in Palmerston North, the studio has been operating from commercial premises for over 30 years.
We are all about shooting the best for our client from family sittings, graduations, weddings, schools, sports teams, corporate events, and commercial advertising.
For photography:
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M: 027 445 4667
Ace Electrics
Ace Electrics is large enough to provide any electrical requirements, but pride ourselves on the friendly, personable approach. Where possible we repair or advise if replacement is better value or required and provide and end-to-end service. Ace Electrics is Palmerston North based, but covers the entire Manawatu/Wairarapa/Horowhenua region.
