PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
‘Ka mate kāinga tahi, Ka ora kainga rua’
There is more than one way to achieve an objective
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
Psalm 20:4
Nau mai haere mai i te wiki waru.
Kia Ora e te whānau, Hello, Ni Hao, Malo e lelei, Hallo, Kamusta, Namaste, Talofa,
A very warm welcome to our families who have spent time at home. You will be aware that last week the Prime Minister announced changes to the mandates that have been part of the COVID-19 response. As we move past the peak of Omicron, we can look toward a more simplified traffic light system to keep us safe.
This is what we are currently working with:
Red
● Medical-grade masks remain a requirement for staff working indoors with children
● Young people in Rooms 4,5 and 6 are still required to wear masks.
● Masks are not required outdoors
● Capacity limits will be removed for outdoor events and activities.
● Indoor capacity limits increase to 200 people.
Orange
● There is no change to masks in education settings from the existing Orange setting. Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn when indoors and are required for children aged 12 and over on school transport.
● There will be no mask requirements when outdoors.
● There will be no outdoor capacity limits.
● Indoor capacity limits are also removed.
Green
● There will be no face mask requirements and no capacity or gathering limits in any setting, indoors or outdoors.
School Docs
A reminder that this term, we have been reviewing policies on Emergency Evacuation, School Closures, and Visitors. Please have a read and send any feedback to office@stjosephschb.school.nz. I have attached copies of these policies to this newsletter but you can also access it through our School Docs site This will allow you to follow the links:
Go to www.schooldocs.co.nz
Click Search for our school
Start typing the school's name and then select it from the dropdown list
Enter the community username:stjosephschb
Enter the school password: russell6
You can also access this information by clicking on our school website, then click school information and choose Policies & Procedures. This will also take you directly to the School Docs Site. Thank you for taking the time to ensure we collectively continue to keep our tamariki safe.
Our COVID-19 documents have been amended and are attached
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Congratulations to the following students: Lance, Adrisa, Gia, Madeline, Hunter, Reyansh, Hadlee, Henery, Fairlane, Ani, and Micah who last week demonstrated the skills of being caring, organised, and focussed learners.
A fantastic effort!
LIVING LIKE JESUS AWARD:
Well done to Tate, Carlos and Izac who received certificates last week. A fantastic effort!
CBG HOUSE REWARDS
Last week St Mary MacKillop house won the CBG house points and Jasmeen was the winning individual. Well done Jasmeen!
MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL LEADERS
Tena Koutou katou
These past couple of weeks, the raffles that Room 6 has been selling for Vinnies have been going great with heaps of children buying tickets. If you would like to buy any tickets this will be your last full week to buy the tickets. If you forget where you buy them from,St Columba will be selling them in Room 6. So far Room 6 has sold over 400 tickets which is over $200. All the money we raise will go towards supporting Tonga.
Last week Room 6 practiced teaching the younger students how to play different Māori games that they learned from Matua Hogan, Matua Paulie, and Whaea Mahinarangi. So far Room 6 has been enjoying doing the games and getting the opportunity to teach the younger children how to play Māori games.
This is our last full week at School and then next week we only have three days and then a two week holiday
Reminders:
-Wearing the correct School uniform
-Bring a smile to school
-Please be kind to others and keep those who are sick in your thoughts
And have an amazing week.-Hannah & Molly
PFG Update (St Joseph's Parents and Friends Fundrasing Group)
Hi everyone
Thank you so much for your support with the Hot Cross buns!! Delivery day is this Thursday (tomorrow). We will be working hard to sort these to match your order and give you a call to come and pick up. We will be in the school hall from 1 pm until 3.15 pm. If not collected by this time they will go to the school office for collection the next day. Please if you have a larger order bring your own bag to put them in.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday 9th May, if you wish to join us or find out more about us, please send an email to the address below.
Facebook page: St Joseph's Parents and Friends Group - Waipukurau
Email: stjosephspfg@gmail.com
Have a great week and stay safe!
Sarah Martin - Chair and the PFG committee.
