Faith, Values & Skills
Whakapono, Uara, Pūkenga
Welcome to St Joseph's Ōpunakē
Ko Taranaki te maunga
Ko Waiaua te awa
Ko Kurahaupo te waka
Ko Taranaki te iwi
Ko Ngati Haumia raua ko Ngati Kahumate raua ko Ngati Tamarongo nga hapu
Ko Te Namu te pa
Ko Hato Hohepa ki Ōpunakē te kura
Ko Brook Murfitt te tumuaki
Tihei mauri ora
On behalf of our whole school and parish community, I extend a warm welcome to our new and improved St Joseph’s School Ōpunakē website. We are very pleased and excited to have this opportunity to show you our proud school, our Gospel values – UNITY and our Catholic special character. We have a dedicated faith filled teaching team, wonderful students and a supportive community, which ultimately makes our school a great place to be.
Our School Values
Te Haehaa
Humility
John 13: 1-17
Rawe
Excellence
Luke 21: 1-4
Whakapono
Faith
Matthew 14: 22-23
Whakaute
Respect
Matthew 14: 22-23
Tapatahi
Integrity
Luke 19: 1-10
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St Joseph's Ōpunakē?
Newsletters
Notifications
Ag Day Pet Registrations and 125th Jubilee Dinner Tickets
Mon Oct 12 10:17amMorena St Joseph’s Families,
We have had a fantastic start this morning across the school. Very settled classrooms! Well done everyone.
Our Agricultural Day organisers need all Pet Registrations done by the end of this week. Could you please register your pets using the link below if you haven’t done so already.
Agricultural Day Pet Registration
Jubilee Dinner Friday 23 October
It is also not too late to register for our very special Jubilee Dinner on Friday evening at the Sinclair Events Centre. Ticket sales have rapidly picked up over the last 5 days. Don’t miss out! Secure yours today.
Nga Mihi,
Mr Murfitt
Touch Rugby Draw – Tuesday 13th October
Sun Oct 11 08:09pmKia ora koutou,
Touch rugby is set to continue on Tuesday with the inclusion of our Year 0-2 Grade. Please check this weeks draw below and the team lists just in case you had forgotten which team your child was is.
A reminder that children in Year 0-2 and 3-4 Grade play in their St Josephs Sports Top (These are available for purchase at the school office). They will also need to wear black running shorts and are recommended to wear shoes to play in.
Thanks everyone – All the best for the start of Term 4.
Term 4 begins on Monday 12th October
Wed Oct 07 12:04pmWelcome Back to Term 4
Kia ora koutou St Josephs Whānau,
I hope all our children and staff have enjoyed a refreshing two week break, making the most of the glorious sunshine and taking some time to relax, recharge and spend time with family.
It is hard to believe we are already into Term 4 and heading towards the final stretch of 2026! We have an ultra-action-packed term ahead, with plenty of exciting learning, events, celebrations and opportunities for our tamariki to get involved in.
Summer Uniform:
Term 4, of course, marks the return to our Summer Uniform. Over the next few days, please have a look through the wardrobes and cupboards and locate those summer uniform items.
The key items our tamariki will need for Term 4 are:
School hat – these are compulsory when outdoors.
Sandals – black or brown sandals are the required footwear for summer.
Please take a moment to check that uniform items still fit, are named and in good condition before the term gets into full swing.
125th Jubilee Thursday 22 & Friday 23 October
The major event of Term 4 is, without a doubt, our school’s very special 125th Jubilee celebrations in Week 2!
We are incredibly excited to welcome past and present members of our St Joseph’s whānau back to Ōpunakē as we celebrate 125 Years Strong – One Faith, One Family. It is going to be a very special couple of days for our kura and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our history, our Catholic character and the people who have helped shape St Joseph’s over the past 125 years.
Agricultural Day Friday 23 October
Agricultural Day is also happening on Friday 23 October as part of our Jubilee celebrations!
There is still time to register your pet if your tamariki would like to bring along an animal for our Ag Day. So, if you have been thinking, “Maybe we should bring the lamb…” or “I wonder if the cat or dog could make it to school…” now is the time to get those registrations sorted! Click the link below to register:
Agricultural Day Pet Registration
It promises to be a fantastic day of country fun, competition, animals and community, and we can’t wait to see our tamariki getting involved.
Jubilee Dinner Friday 23 October
It is also not too late to register for our very special Jubilee Dinner on Friday evening at the Sinclair Events Centre.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for past and present St Joseph’s whānau, staff and friends to come together, enjoy a great evening, share some stories and celebrate 125 years of our very special school.
If you are planning on joining us, don’t leave it too late to secure your ticket! Numbers are limited, so get your registration sorted as soon as possible. Click the link below to purchase tickets.
Have Your Say On Our Future Direction
Mr Murfitt is still looking for a few more ideas and thoughts from our St Joseph’s parent community as we consider the future direction of our school.
If you have 5 minutes to spare, we would really value your voice. This is an opportunity to share your ideas, aspirations and thoughts about what you would like to see at St Joseph’s as we look towards the future.
Your feedback will help inform our strategic thinking and planning moving forward. Please click the 4 question survey link below:
Thanks everyone – looking forward to seeing all of us back in action on Monday.
Enjoy the upcoming weekend.
Nga Mihi,
Mr Murfitt
125th School Jubilee – Get your tickets for the Jubilee Dinner
Tue Sep 29 11:00amKia Ora koutou St Joseph’s Families,
JUBILEE DINNER TICKETS ARE SELLING!
Our St Joseph’s Opunake Jubilee Dinner is shaping up to be a fantastic night, and we’d love to see as many of our school families there as possible!
Friday 23rd October 2026
Opunake Sinclair Events Centre
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, catch up with our wider St Joseph’s community and celebrate our wonderful school, all while enjoying a delicious meal and a few beverages along the way!
The evening will include:
🎤 A few special speeches
🔨 A loaded auction with some fantastic items up for grabs
🎶 Live music from the awesome Thoze Guyz Trio
😂 Plenty of laughs, memories and good company
And most importantly… we have LIMITED TICKETS available!
So don’t leave it until the last minute and risk missing out. Grab your tickets sooner rather than later and get your crew together for what promises to be a night not to be missed!
👉 Purchase your tickets here:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/20235?embed=
We’d love to see you there!
Come along, celebrate our Jubilee Dinner and enjoy a great night with the St Joseph’s community!
2026 Term 3, Week 10 Newsletter
Fri Sep 25 04:53pmHappy last day!
Enjoy your school holidays and please remember Daylight Savings starts this weekend.
Turn your clocks forward 1hr (SPRING FORWARD). You will lose an hour sleep but at least you have two weeks holiday to recover!
See you again on Monday 12 October for Term 4, Day 1!
Agricultural Day Pet Registration 2026
Tue Sep 22 02:49pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Families,
Agricultural Day is fast approaching and is actually a month or so way on Friday 23rd October. This year it forms part of our school’s 125th Jubilee.
Please click on the form below if your child will be bringing a Pet to school on Ag Day.
Ag Day Pet Registration Form 2026
Thanks everyone
Compassion Meals
Mon Sep 21 03:19pmKia ora St Joseph’s Whānau,
Our Compassion Tree is a simple way we can live out our Catholic Special Character and our UNITY values, particularly Respect, Humility and Integrity.
We are asking our wonderful school community if anyone would be willing to cook and donate a meal or two that can be placed in our school freezer. These meals will be available to support St Joseph’s families who may be going through a challenging time or simply need a helping hand.
It is a practical way of showing manaakitanga, kindness and care for one another, just as Jesus calls us to do.
If you are able to contribute a cooked meal, please drop it into the school office. Every meal makes a difference.
Thanks in advance for your kindness and generosity.
Touch Rugby Draw – Week 3
Sun Sep 20 03:49pmKia ora koutou,
Below is this weeks Touch Rugby draw for this week and the team lists.
Thanks everyone – enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
“A Taste of the Past” Day / Full School / Thursday/ Tomorrow Reminder
Wed Sep 16 09:00pmKia ora whānau,
We are excited to be holding our “A Taste of the Past” Day on Thursday 17th September!
This will be a special day where our students get the opportunity to step back in time and experience some traditional games, activities and experiences from the past.
Dress-Up Day
Students are invited to come to school dressed in clothing inspired by the past. This could be anything from old-fashioned clothing to an outfit inspired by grandparents or great-grandparents.
We will begin the day with a whole-school dress-up parade, and each class will choose a ‘Best Dressed’ student. We will also take a whole-school photo.
Parents and whānau are very welcome to come along and join us for the parade!
Activities
Students will rotate through a range of traditional activities, including:
Making and cooking damper
Making butter
Marbles
Skipping and Double Dutch
Knuckle bones
Quoits
Elastics
Hopscotch
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and experience games and activities that children may have enjoyed in the past.
Day Schedule
9:00am – Class roll and prayer
9:15am – Welcome and introduction
9:20am – Whole-school dress-up parade & photo
9:40am – Activity station instructions
9:45–10:30am – Activity rotations
10:30–11:05am – Morning tea
11:05–11:50am – Activity rotations
12:00pm onwards – Normal school day
We are looking forward to a fun and memorable day celebrating “A Taste of the Past” with our students and whānau!
Ngā mihi,
Eva Vanner and the St Josephs Team
Touch Rugby Draw – Week 2
Sun Sep 13 11:02amKia ora koutou,
Below is this weeks Touch Rugby draw for our teams:
Below is the Team list again for your reference. We made a call to split the big Year 7 and 8 team into 2 teams going forward. Made more sense to allow our players to have more game time.
Thanks everyone – enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
2026 Term 3, Week 8 Newsletter
Fri Sep 11 06:13pmWe hope you enjoy this weekend’s rest, dry, by the fire with warm food and this light read. THE KIDS ARE INCREDIBLE!
Please look out for the updated Year 7&8 Touch Teams on page 15.
Next week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – we’re all learning.
Give it a go! Mā te wā – see you later!
“A Taste of the Past” Day / Full School / Thursday Next Week
Thu Sep 10 10:52amKia ora whānau,
We are excited to be holding our “A Taste of the Past” Day on Thursday 17th September!
This will be a special day where our students get the opportunity to step back in time and experience some traditional games, activities and experiences from the past.
Dress-Up Day
Students are invited to come to school dressed in clothing inspired by the past. This could be anything from old-fashioned clothing to an outfit inspired by grandparents or great-grandparents.
We will begin the day with a whole-school dress-up parade, and each class will choose a ‘Best Dressed’ student. We will also take a whole-school photo.
Parents and whānau are very welcome to come along and join us for the parade!
Activities
Students will rotate through a range of traditional activities, including:
Making and cooking damper
Making butter
Marbles
Skipping and Double Dutch
Knuckle bones
Quoits
Elastics
Hopscotch
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and experience games and activities that children may have enjoyed in the past.
Day Schedule
9:00am – Class roll and prayer
9:15am – Welcome and introduction
9:20am – Whole-school dress-up parade & photo
9:40am – Activity station instructions
9:45–10:30am – Activity rotations
10:30–11:05am – Morning tea
11:05–11:50am – Activity rotations
12:00pm onwards – Normal school day
We are looking forward to a fun and memorable day celebrating “A Taste of the Past” with our students and whānau!
Ngā mihi,
Eva Vanner and the St Josephs Team
Pie Pick Up – 2.30 – 3pm
Fri Sep 04 02:35pmThank you to everyone who bought pies from our PTA fundraiser!
You can pick up your pie order from the Activity Room between 2.30 and 3pm today.
Thank you to Lisa Lynskey and the PTA TEAM for all you do for our school!!!
Gentle reminder that our Jubilee tea towels are available to purchase on Kindo until Sunday. Have a great weekend!
Touch Rugby Draw Week 1 – Tuesday 8th September
Fri Sep 04 12:38pmKia ora St Joseph’s Whānau,
Touch Rugby season has arrived and is beginning on Tuesday for our students in Years 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. A reminder that the Year 0-2 Grade isn’t starting until Term 4.
Mr Murfitt will be giving students in the Year 5-6 and Year 7-8 Grades a Touch Rugby singlet. Students who are in the Year 3-4 Grade and in the Year 0-2 Grade will need to play in a St Joseph’s Sports Top (these can be purchased at our school office). Please play in running shorts, black is ideal but not compulsory. All students are highly encouraged to wear Touch shoes.
Please check the current team lists as they have been finalised. Also the Week 1 Draw is below too.
Mt Spa Cross Country Tomorrow – Transport Update
Wed Sep 02 11:33amKia ora koutou,
Tomorrow is the big Mt Spa Cross Country Event for our students who have been selected to represent our school.
Transport Organisation:
Kyle Taylor – Ryan M, Will
Craig Sowman – Theo
Brent Bevan – Heath, Liam, Albie,
Leticia Umpierre – Carlota, Kourtney, Natalie
Jadana Raaymakers – Ryleigh and Beaudy
John Julian – Monty and Jock
Vanessa Le Prou – Poppy, Maggie and Remy
Kelly Langton – Celeste, Arthur, Israel, Regan, Isla
Mrs Leigh – Edie, Amia, Elliotte, Harper
Andrew travelling with his Nana Lynette
A few reminders:
This event takes place at the Manaia Domain on Thursday 3rd September with the first race starting at 11:15am.
All students have to be assembled by 11am at the Manaia Domain We will leave school at 10:15am to ensure we get there on time and are prepared before the running begins.
Mrs Leigh will be accompanying our students for this Cross Country event.
There is a grandstand for parents and students to sit in.
It is quite cold down there so everyone will need to take warm clothes to wear in between races. A jacket will be needed.
A full lunch box and water bottle is also essential. Sausage Sizzle and drinks are available for purchase.
All students will need to wear a St Joseph’s school sports polo top and their own running shorts. We have polo tops available for purchase at the school office.
The age groups for running are 9 and under girls (2km); 9 and under boys (2km); 10 year old girls (2km); 10 year old boys (2km); 11 year old girls (3km); 11 year old boys (3km); 12+ year old girls (3km); 12 + year old boys (3km).
They basically run in order of age groups with girls first. So the first race at 11:15am will be the 9 and under girls followed by the 9 and under boys. Then onto the 10 year olds. There is no specific set times.
Thanks everyone – all the best for tomorrow.
St Joseph’s Ōpunakē 2027-2028 Strategic Plan Consultation
Tue Sep 01 01:37pmKia ora koutou,
Over the coming weeks, our Board of Trustees will be asking our parents, whānau, staff and wider school community to share their thoughts as we begin developing our St Joseph’s School Ōpunake 2027–2028 Strategic Plan.
Our Strategic Plan helps set the direction for our school over the next two years. It guides the decisions we make, the areas we focus on and the opportunities we provide for our tamariki.
Most importantly, we want to hear from you.
As parents and whānau, you have a unique perspective on our school. You know what is working well, where there may be room for improvement, and what you would like to see for your children in the future. Your feedback will help us make sure our priorities reflect the needs and aspirations of our wider school community.
Please click on the short 4 question form below:
Community Consultation Questions
Thank you so much in advance for your time. We truly appreciate it!
Pie Order Collection – This Friday!
Mon Aug 31 03:18pmKia ora koutou,
If your family have ordered Pies as part of the recent PTA Fundraiser these will be ready for collection straight after school on Friday (4th September). Please make your way to the Activity Room and some of our PTA members will be there to distribute your order to you.
If anyone has any brown paper bags they could donate to the school this week, we would greatly appreciate them. We need them to help separate and organise the different orders. Please send any spare bags along to school with your child.
Thank you for your support everyone.
Touch Rugby Teams 2026
Sun Aug 30 01:24pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Families,
Here are the Touch Rugby Teams for the upcoming Tuesday afternoon season. It is all set to start on Tuesday 8th September (Week 8) for the year 3-4. 5-6 and 7-8 grades. The year 0-2 competition is not starting until Term 4.
As it stands, we are still a little short on confirmed coaches and managers across all of our teams. Please cast your eyes over the team lists and see where you might be able to help. Mr Murfitt has been a little cheeky and creative by adding in a few potential helpers who he thinks may be wonderful at supporting our tamariki! 😊
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who gives their time to support our students and make these sporting opportunities possible. Please let Brook know if you are a definite “no thank you” though. We can fully appreciate things may be busy.
2026 Term 3, Week 6 Newsletter
Fri Aug 28 06:34pmWhat an incredible day today! We beat the weather!
Thank you everyone for adapting to the earlier time for Cross Country.
Stay safe out there and enjoy your weekend!
Friday Cross Country Time Change and No Mass
Wed Aug 26 04:29pmKia ora St Joseph’s Families,
Cross Country Time Changes:
We have made a key decision to bring forward the start time of our Cross Country by 2 hours to avoid what is forecasted to be heavy rain on Friday afternoon. Our Cross Country event will now begin at 11:00 am instead of 1:00 pm. Please spread the word.
Click on the link below to see the updated timing changes:
Cross Country Run Times – Friday 28th August
No Mass on Friday:
Unfortunately our Priests are unavailable to led mass on Friday due to illness. Rooms 1, 4 and 6 will not be attending Mass on Friday as planned.
Thanks everyone.
Touch Rugby Registrations 2026
Mon Aug 24 01:15pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Whānau,
It is not too late to register to play Touch Rugby this year!.
Please click the registration link below to register your child(ren) for this years Tuesday Afternoon Touch Rugby.
Thanks everyone.
Return Sports Unifrom
Sun Aug 23 02:23pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Families,
Could we please ask that all of the sports uniforms that were handed out for the Basketball and Netball seasons please be returned to school this week. Hand them into the office or Mr Murfitt.
We are just needing to do a quick stocktake before we hand out Touch Rugby singlets which starts in Week 8 for the majority of Age Grades.
Hurlstone Cup Netball Team: A huge congratulations for making it into the Final! Well deserved. Please keep your sports uniforms at home as you will need it for your final (once we find out when that is).
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
School Cross Country – Friday 28th August
Fri Aug 21 02:00pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Whānau,
Next Friday is our annual school Cross Country Event. Please click on the link below to view the approximate timings of each race.
Please come along to support our kids!
Teacher Only Day Reminder
Thu Aug 20 07:24pmKia ora koutou,
Just a final reminder that tomorrow school will be closed as the Teachers will be attending a Mathematics Curriculum Development day in New Plymouth.
Finally all the best to our Year 7 and 8 Hurlstone Cup Netball Team who are actually competing in a Tournament in Hawera tomorrow.
SOS – Parent Helpers Needed for Pioneer Trip
Wed Aug 19 12:13pmKia Ora Whānau,
We are in need of 3 parent helpers (or super grandparents) to come to Pioneer Village with us tomorrow.
If you can be at school by 9am we promise you will be back by 2.30pm.
Please email office@stjo.school.nz or text 027 761 8388 if you can share your time with us.
Thank you!
Lock Down Over
Tue Aug 18 01:58pmKia Ora Whānau,
The Ministry of Education have advised us that it is now safe for us to continue at school as usual.
Thank you for your patience.
Our School is in Lockdown
Tue Aug 18 01:02pmKia Ora Whānau,
We have been asked by the Ministry of Education to lockdown our school as a precaution to a dangerous local situation. Please do not come to school to see or collect your children. We will send an app message once the Police let us know our school is safe to enter. Thank you for understanding.
Please see our school’s ‘Lockdown and Shelter in Place’ policy for further details:
More Info
School Docs Login: stjo / password: unity
Year 7 & 8 Hurlstone Cup Update
Tue Aug 18 12:31pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Whānau,
This is a message for our families involved in the Year 7 & 8 Hurlstone Cup netball Tournament in Hawera on Friday.
We have just finalised transport for the team on Friday. Mrs Dorn will be accompanying our parents to support everyone where needed.
Please see the attachments below to see the Transport Organisation, The Netball Draw and the Netball Rules.
Netball Draw – Follow the Peachy/Orange Highlighted Sections
Thanks everyone – All the best for your Tournament in Hawera on Friday. Represent our school with pride!
Week 5 at St Joseph’s Ōpunakē
Sun Aug 16 03:45pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Whānau,
Just a couple of key event reminders this week at school.
Pioneer Village Trip – Thursday 20th August
Thank you to parents for quickly filling in the permission Trip to allow your child to travel to Pioneer Village as part of their Inquiry Learning focus. We are just waiting on the last few to be given permission. If you haven’t filled out the permission link below could you please do so as soon as possible.
We will need all students need to be at school on Thursday 20th before the 9am bell. They will need to come in school uniform with a warm coat and beanie – walking outside in Stratford can be cold!
As part of our activities we will be having a dress up and photo opportunity as an Early Settler. If possible, can you please provide your child with dress up clothes in a named bag. Ideas for what could be a costume are included in the permission slip below.
Please complete this permission slip to allow your child to attend this exciting trip to the past!
Teacher Only Day – Friday 21st August
School will be closed for instruction on Friday to allow our Teaching team to participate in our final refreshed Mathematics Curriculum Development day in New Plymouth. Thank you in advance for organising alternative care for your children on this day. We value your support and understanding.
The Year 7 & 8 Hurlstone Cup Netball squad will still be competing in this Tournament in Hawera on this day however. Mr Murfitt is just finalising the transport for this and will let parents know in the coming days. Coach Lisa G-B is running a Netball Training on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes this week in preparation for Friday’s Tournament.
Enjoy the remainder of your Sunday everyone – stay warm!
2026 Term 3, Week 4 Newsletter
Fri Aug 14 11:41pmKia Ora St Jo Whānau,
Please enjoy our Term 3, Week 4 Newsletter below.
Congratulations to all for what you have applied yourselves to lately – incredible acheivements across many different experiences so far this term.
We hope you have a restful weekend.
Touch Rugby Registrations 2026
Wed Aug 12 03:25pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Whānau,
Please click the registration link below to register your child(ren) for this years Tuesday Afternoon Touch Rugby.
Thanks everyone.
Full School Trip to Pioneer Village next Thursday
Mon Aug 10 04:30pmTo prepare for our School125th Jubilee in October we are going as a school to Pioneer Village in Stratford next Thursday 20 August 2026.
All students need to be at school on Thursday 20th before the 9am bell. They need to come in uniform with a warm coat and beanie – walking outside in Stratford can be cold!
As part of our activities we will be having a dress up and photo opportunity as an Early Settler. If possible, can you please provide your child with dress up clothes in a named bag. Ideas for what could be a costume are included in the permission slip below.
Please complete this permission slip to allow your child to attend this exciting trip to the past!
Order Pies before Sunday
Mon Aug 10 04:17pm
Buy pies by clicking the above picture.
Invite your family and friends to buy pies too so the PTA can fund more sports equipment and classroom resources for the kids.
This Sunday, 16 August 2026, 5pm is the last day to purchase.
We appreciate your support! Flyers are in your child’s bag today to help spread the word.
Thank you,
The Parent Teacher Association
2026 Term 3, Week 2 Newsletter
Fri Jul 31 05:28pmWelcome back to school for Term 3.
Please see the below newsletter for a summary of the amazing things our students have been busy with. We hope you stay warm and rest up this weekend. Arohanui!
School Closes at 12.45pm Today
Wed Jul 29 12:20pmFriendly Reminder: School closes today at 12.45pm to allow teachers and whānau to complete student conferences (parent interviews).
Please remember to pick up your children at 12.45pm today.
Thank you!
Week 2 Reminders
Sun Jul 26 03:07pmKia ora koutou St Joseph’s Whānau,
Just a quick reminder about Student Learning Conferences which are held tomorrow (Monday 27th July) 3:30pm – 6:00pm and on Wednesday 1:30pm – 5:30pm. If you haven’t quite locked in a time yet, check the ‘Parent Interviews’ icon on our school apps home screen.
Wednesday 29th July – School will be finishing early at 12:45pm to allow teachers the time to prepare for and to facilitate Student Learning Conferences. Please make alternative pick up arrangements for your child on this day. This is Hugely appreciated from all of the team here at St Josephs.
Thanks everyone – looking forward to connecting at out Student Learning Conferences this week.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Pie Fundraiser
Fri Jul 24 10:54amIt’s cold, you’re tired and the kids are asking “what’s for tea?”…The PTA have a fundraiser on to solve this classic problem!
Click here to order pies to fill your freezer – all funds raised go towards new sports equipment for the kids.
Click here for more details about the pie fundraiser
Friday Sausage Sizzle this Week – Order through Kindo
Tue Jul 21 06:31pmEvery Friday this term we are having a sausage sizzle at school and parents can order sausages for their children through Kindo.
Kindo is how we order and pay for fundraisers at school. Follow the prompts through this link to set up an account (if you haven’t already), put money into your Kindo account and then order sausages.
Click here to order sausages through Kindo
Remember to check your children are assigned to the correct classroom and you can order for the whole term or just as you wish. Orders close 9am each Friday.
Click here for details about Kindo
Hot sausage and bread on a cold Friday – nothing like it.
Contact Bianca in the office if you get stuck:
office@stjo.school.nz / 027 761 8388
Welcome back to Term 3!
Sun Jul 19 12:01pmMorena St Joseph’s Whānau,
We hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful holiday break and had the opportunity to spend some quality time together as a whānau. We trust the holidays have been a chance to rest, recharge, and make some special memories.
The St Joseph’s team has enjoyed a well-earned break and we are refreshed, energised, and looking forward to welcoming all of our students back bright and early tomorrow morning – Monday 20th July. We have another fantastic term ahead, filled with engaging learning opportunities, sporting events, faith celebrations, and plenty of memorable experiences.
A few quick notes/reminder from me:
Winter School Uniform:
I must say how impressed I was with our students’ uniform standards throughout Term 2. A huge thank you to our tamariki for taking pride in wearing their uniform so well, and to our parents and caregivers for reinforcing our winter uniform expectations. It really does reflect the pride we have in our school.
One small reminder as we head into Term 3 is to please ensure all uniform items are clearly named, particularly our school jerseys. Jerseys are by far the item most commonly left behind in classrooms, corridors, and around the playground during break times. Our staff always do their best to reunite lost property with its owner, but unfortunately, without a name, this can be very difficult.
Student Learning Conferences:
A friendly reminder that our Student Learning Conferences (Parent Interviews) are being held during Week 2 on:
Monday 27th July: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday 29th July: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Please note that school will finish at 12:45pm on Wednesday 29th July. This early finish allows our classroom teachers time to prepare for and facilitate these important learning conversations with whānau.
If you haven’t already booked an appointment with your child’s classroom teacher, you can do so quickly and easily by selecting the ‘Parent Interviews’ button on the home screen of the St Joseph’s School App.
These conferences provide a valuable opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, discuss their learning, and work together to support their continued growth. We look forward to meeting with you all in Week 2.
125th Jubilee Celebrations:
Don’t miss this very special milestone as we celebrate 125 Years of St Joseph’s School Ōpunakē on Thursday 22nd October and Friday 23rd October! (Term 4) We’ve got an exciting programme planned, including a special Jubilee Mass, our Agricultural Gala Day, and a 125th Jubilee Dinner Celebration at the Ōpunakē Events Centre, featuring a live auction, a band and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with past and present members of our school community.
Register your interest today using the link here
Purchase tickets for the Friday Night Dinner here using the trybooking system.
Thanks again everyone, looking forward to reconnecting with everyone on Monday. I will see you at the gate!
Mr Murfitt
