Newsletter Week 6 Term 2
St Joseph's School Waipukurau 8th June 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
‘Poipoia te kankano, kia puawai’
Nurture the seed and it will blossom.
Let us show love in our acts
ST. Mary MacKillop, 1890
Kia Ora i te whānau kātoa,
I hope you all enjoyed a restful long weekend. We ended our week on a high, as we were treated to a performance and follow up workshops by the Kahurangi Dance Company. This talented group planted the seed of thinking, understanding, and engaging with Matariki and we thank them for sharing their god given gifts with us.
Leading in Faith - Treasure our past
A special thank you to our students who ‘showed love in their acts’ over the past 2 weeks as they took the initiative to care for and clean our shrine dedicated to Mary in acknowledgment of the opening of the Parish Hall by His Grace Archbishop S.M. O’Shea in 1930. The original foundation stone was taken from the convent of the Sisters of St Joseph's Waipukurau. This special feature in our school that we share with our Parish was built by J. Winlove, Designed by W.P. Finch, and officiated by Rector: Rev. W.E. O’Donnell. By learning from, and respecting our past, we will be guided to make responsible, informed choices for our future.
Learning for Life - Giving and Receiving
If you would like some mulch for your garden, feel free to come and collect as much as you need from the pile next to the swimming pool. It is free!
If you have any spare fabric or wool at home that you no longer have a use for, please send it to school.
Inspired by Board Member: Matua Marino Tiuka at his CHBC ‘My Kitchen Rules’ challenge, our students were introduced to the many opportunities that could be taken from creating a menu of meals that could be made from a mystery food basket. This learning engagement resulted in our students returning to school to make a delicious vegetable soup. Thank you Matua Matt for supporting our students to be successful in the kitchen.
We would like to share a huge Thank you to the Food Basket CHB for their donation of vegetables. What a wonderful community support initiative. https://www.thefoodbasketchb.com/
Primary Teachers Paid Union Meeting
Next week: specific date and time to be decided between the 13th - 17th June, Teachers in our school will be attending paid union meetings in the run up to the re-negotiation of their collective agreement. The meetings will discuss the teachers’ Time 4 Tamariki | Wāwāhi Tahā campaign, which aims to win smaller class sizes, more support for high needs students, better recognition of cultural skills, greater job security for our essential relievers, and to fairly value and recognise teachers’ work.
Our union, NZEI Te Riu Roa, has scheduled online meetings to minimise disruption to teaching and learning. I am excited to be spending time in all classes during this week to enable teachers to participate in their union meetings.
Support Staff Week
To all our Support Staff: Sarah Jackson, Kelly White, Leanne Hutchinson, Pauline Jamieson, Maricel Dabu, Matua Matt, Betina Barber, and Lottie Sutter. We appreciate you all for nurturing our children so that they will blossom.
You are all E.P.I.C: Essential, Phenomenal, Inspiring, and Courageous.
Kia Ora mō tō manaakitanga, kotahitanga, whanaungatanga ki a matou.
Many Blessings
From our St Joseph’s School CHB Whanau
Mā te Atua e manaaki
Betty Brown
Thinking of joining our school whanau in 2023? Please contact Sarah Jackson in the school office for an application packet.
MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL LEADERS
Tena koutou katoa
Hopefully everyone had a great long holiday.
Last week on Wednesday Room six walked to the Food Basket which is in town at the Plunket rooms. We asked questions about the organization. If you don't know what the Food Basket is, it is an organization that collects food to reduce food wastage. Room six also watched and participated in making a meal out of the food that was provided. We got to try one of the many foods or snacks they supplied.
Last week a group of seniors brainstormed fun activities to do in Napier or Hastings to celebrate Father Paul’s 60th jubilee. The seniors came up with Three ideas to present to each house on Friday afternoon during house singing. Each student got to vote on which activity they wanted. The votes were counted and the first idea won, it was to go to Ocean spa and Andersen Park.
Last Friday the school had a visit from the Kahurangi Dance Company. They danced, sang and performed a show about Matariki, it was amazing.
This week on Friday all of Room six and some Room five students will be leaving school early to attend The Grip Leadership Conference in Havelock north. There they will learn about leadership.
Molly & Hannah
Reminders:
-Wear the correct winter uniform
-Bring a smile to school
-Friday pie day
CATHOLIC CHARACTER
Feast of The Most Holy Trinity – 12th June
God is love. There are Three Persons in the Trinity, the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. Together they represent the fullness of love. The Father loves the Son, the Son loves the Father. The Holy Spirit is their love for each other. We are made in the image of a triune God. God the Father, who created us, his Son who saved us, and the Holy Spirit who continues to guide us. Our lives should reflect the Trinity. We should be always creative like the Father, compassionate like his Son, and dispose our talents in the service of others like the Holy Spirit. www.associationofcatholicpriests.ie
Morning Tea – we will be having a shared morning tea after Mass on Sunday at St Joseph’s to celebrate our own Feast Day. Look forward to seeing you there!
Nau mai haere mai
This week we welcomed Natasha Monegro and Luka Jacobs to Room 1 classroom
CBG HOUSE REWARDS
Last week St Mary MacKillop house won the CBG house points and Natalia was the winning individual. Well done Natalia!
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Congratulations to the following students: Jayde, Nick, Denon, Korah, Lacie, Sariah, Finn, Madison, William, Sofia, and Shawen who last week demonstrated the skills of being caring, organised, and focused learners.
A fantastic effort!
PFG Update (St Joseph's Parents and Friends Fundrasing Group)
Hello!
Friday - PIE day Thank you for your support with these. We hope the students are enjoying them! A big thank you to our helping hands - we couldn't do it without you! Order forms will head home on a Wednesday, to be returned Thursday morning with the correct cash to Isla and Ella in room 2. Lunch will then be supplied on Fridays to the students that have ordered. Lunches are a small slow burning fundraiser for the PFG, we organize, supply, sort etc for a small mark up that gets put back into the school in various ways.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 13th June, if you wish to join us or find out more about us, please send an email to the address below.
Have a great week and thank you for your support!
Facebook page: St Joseph's Parents and Friends Group - Waipukurau
Email: stjosephspfg@gmail.com
Sarah Martin - Chair and the PFG committee.
Upcoming Events
June
10th - Jumping June
20th - BOT Meeting
24th - Matariki (School closed)
28th - Ki-o-rahi for Years 5,6,7,8
July
1st - School Mass for Father Paul’s 60th Jubilee
3rd - Parish Mass for Father Paul’s 60th Jubilee
8th - YCC Mufti Day and Mid Year Reports go home
9th-24th - School Holidays
25th - School Art Exhibition, First day of Term 3
School Term Dates 2022
Term 1: Wednesday 2nd February to Thursday 14th April
Public Holidays: Waitangi Day: 7th February, Good Friday 15th April
Term 2: Monday 2nd May to Friday 8th July
Public Holidays: Queen's Birthday 6th June, Matariki 24th June
Term 3: Monday 25th July to Friday 30th September
Term 4: Monday 17th October to Friday 16th December
Public Holidays: HB Anniversary Day 21st October, Labour Day 24th October
Proudly Sponsored by
Contact Us
Email: office@stjosephschb.school.nz
Website: http://www.stjosephschb.school.nz/
Location: 6 Russell Street, Waipukurau, New Zealand
Phone: 06 858 9221
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjosephschb/