Newsletter 10 May 2022
St Joseph's Catholic School Onehunga
REPORTING TO PARENTS
3 Way conferences are being held on -
- Wednesday 18 May from 3 - 7.30 pm
- Thursday 19 May from 3 - 6 pm
These 3-way conferences are a discussion that happens between parents, children and teachers.
Some things to discuss in the 3 way conference are -
- What are your child's strengths?
- What are your child's next learning steps?
- How can you support at home?
www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the event code fyyzm
or click http://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/fyyzm
BOOKINGS ARE TO BE MADE ONLINE
Please note that if you have any trouble booking online we will have a computer set up in the school office to guide you through the process.
Mercy Value for Term 2 - COMPASSION
Catherine McAuley chose certain Gospel values that were important to her to help her make decisions and live her life. She also asked her Sisters of Mercy to use these values to help them make decisions.
These Mercy Values can help us to make decisions too – how can I show Mercy Values when I’m at home, at school, or when I’m playing with my friends?
The mercy value of compassion is about loving and caring for your family and friends, and about showing kindness to people who are feeling sad or upset to help them feel better. The mercy value of compassion is about feeling that you can make a difference.
Compassion Prayer
Te Aroha
E te Atua atawhai, God of fender mercy, Your love reaches out fo everyone, and you hear -the cry of the poor. Give us hearts that are full of love for those who live with heavy burdens, who trace pain or hunger every day. Help us fo work together to change our world and fo make if better, even in small ways. May we never doubt that our love can make a difference, in Mercy’s name. Amen
For more information go to https://mercyschools.org.nz/mercy-values/compassion/
ENROLMENTS
We welcome enrolments for 2022. If you have a child or know of a child due to start school in 2022 please ensure they are enrolled. It is essential we know who is wanting to join our school whanua and when.
Enrolment packs are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website. https://sjs.school.nz/enrolment-2/
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
'SKids' want all kids to feel AWESOME about who they are, so their programmes have been designed to grow core capabilities in kids so they flourish in life.
Enrolment details are on our SJS school website, or contact Becca on email becca@skids.co.nz
PIANO LESSONS
These will be held during school time on Fridays starting on 13 May.
These lessons will be shared lessons with 1 other student for 30 minutes costing each student costing $15 per lesson.
Piano fees will be collected on behalf of the piano teacher. This will be charged to your school account.
Forms will be sent home with students and will be sent out via our School App.
Upcoming Events
- Maungakiekie Retreat @ St Francis Retreat - Rm’s 9, 10 & 11 - 9am - 2:30pm
- 3 way conferences - 18 May - 3 - 7.30pm
- 3 way conferences - 19 May - 3 - 6pm
- BOT meeting - 19 May - 6.30pm
- PINK SHIRT DAY-SAY NO TO BULLYING - 20 May
SUPPORT
The impact of COVID to employment has lead to challenging times for many families.
If you or anyone you know wants some advice or support over this time here are some options that might be useful.
- VisionWest Community Trust https://visionwest.org.nz/
- Vaka Tautua Limited https://www.vakatautua.co.nz/
- TOA Pacific Incorporated https://toapacific.org.nz/
- MUMA Whanau Services Limited https://www.muma.co.nz/whanau-services
Work and Income services centres are closed, however you can apply for assistance via MyMSD or phone the contact centre on 0800 559 009.
If you need some assistance with food these food banks may be able to help out;
- Auckland City Mission, City 09 303 9200
- Salvation Army Royal Oak 09 639 1103
- Vinnies Auckland, Newton 09 815 6122 or 0800 6800
- Hope Centre, New Lynn 02108048436
- Vision West, Glen Eden (Mon, Wed, Fri only) 09 818 0716
Contact Us
Email: admin@sjs.school.nz
Website: http://www.sjs.school.nz/
Location: 125 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 09 636 8102
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJSOnehunga