Nau mai, haere mai St Joseph’s Whanau

This week has certainly been different than most with the water restrictions and the challenge of having water that is safe to use.

Safe Water: Our thanks goes out the the District Council for all the work going in to ensure the water supply returns to normal as quickly as possible. A further thank you to the District Council for the provision of bottled drinking water which has made it possible to re-open after just one day closed, and tap water that is now safe to use for handwashing. The school continues to follow updated advice for schools from the District Council and the Ministry of Education.

St Joseph's Choir: This week we have students as part of the St Josephs School Choir, under the leadership of Jane Fergusson and Chris Follett, performing at the Morrinsville Carol Service being held on

Sunday, December 4th at

• St Josephs Catholic Church : 3.30pm to 4.15pm
• St Matthews Anglican church : 4.30pm to 6.00pm

We wish them all the best and hope you are able to join these services to hear these talented singers.

Diane Porter visit: Diane Porter from the Diocesan Education Office visist the school to spend time working with out children focusing on imagery prayer. Unfortunately this time was cut short due to the need to close the school because of unsafe water. We will welcome her back in the new year.

New Alarm System instillation: currently a new alarm system is being installed in all classrooms. This new system will enable better emergency processes and communication with classrooms.

This Week:

Thursday 1st December - School Disco run by PFC

• 5:45 to 6:45pm Junior school Years 1-3 Junior parents are invited to stay to support the event.
• 7:00 to 8:00pm Senior school Years 4-8

Next Week

• Girls self defense course - Monday and Tuesday in our school Hall

Further details below

Last Week of Term

Wednesday 14th December - Final Mass and School Prize Giving

Thursday 15th December - Whole school picnic

Friday 16th December 12:00 school finishes.

A prayer for the coming week:

Dear Lord

We pray that in the business of the end of year

- We would be ever mindful of you.

- And we would spend time with you in prayer

We pray that in our interactions with others

- We would be your ambassadors

- And we would radiate your joy and peace.

Amen

Every blessing and have a great week.

Paul Cooper

Relieving Principal

Many thanks

We are excited to advise that due to everyone's efforts collecting Yummy Apple Stickers we have received $250.00 of sports equipment. Well done everyone.

Our in class competition for the pleasure of holding the title, along with receiving apples as a treat and the winners an ice cream are...

1st : Whakatipu with 579 points

2nd : Room 3 with 479 pojnts

3rd : Room 4 with 443 points

Thank you Everyone for Your Support

School Pool Key Hire Agreements and Rules for 2022/23 Swimming Season are now available.

There is a delay on the start date for pool availability due to maintenance and will advise you when the pool is open for use.

Pool Keys are available for issue from the school office for our school families only.

Keys can only be obtained by Parents/Caregivers (not students) at a cost of $40.00 for the season.

Strict rules and conditions apply with regards to the use of the pool. Roll on summer.