Thank you for joining us at the end of Term 4 2016
for our School Prize Giving.
This is the time when we join together to celebrate the achievements
of our students.
Prize Giving encompasses many areas of the years activities and achievements by our students, and if it were possible
every child would be recognised. Any achievement by a student over the year, either in the classroom or in the wider
school community, is a testament to their personal and academic drive.
Congratulations goes to those students who received recognition in the areas of living their catholic faith, class
achievements, along with higher academic and sporting achievements.
Special mention must go to those receiving trophies in the following areas...
Tyler Heald & Ben Foster..
Junior Computer Cup
Josh McWilliam ..
Information Technology Trophy
Javana Centena.. Arts Cup
Ashton Domingo.. Music Cup
Emma Balme.. Drama Cup
Hinewai Dale.. Personal Extension Cup
Teagan O’Shea.. Most Improved Trophy
Sophie Brown.. Year 7 All Rounder Trophy
Kevin Van Baar & Lincoln Hannah..
Otago Problem Challenge Cup
Grant Vollebregt.. Sports Person Award Cup
Payton Rowling-Colebourn.. Sports Person Award Cup
Riley Bailey.. Diligence Cup
Amelia Aitchison.. Catholic Special Character Cup
Tineke Buser.. General Excellence Trophy
Holly Aitchison.. Basketball Cup Cup
Holly Aitchison & Alicia Craig.. Netball Cup
Kevin Van Baar.. 2016 Dux
Dear Parents
Wednesday, February 1st 2017
Kia ora koutou and welcome to St Joseph’s School for 2017. A special welcome to our new students, family
and staff who are joining us for the first time. I hope you had a great holiday and ready to get back into the learning zone.
Our school motto is
Always Faithful:
To the teachings and values of Jesus Christ
To provide and nurture quality education
To instil a social conscience into all students and to ensure that they are equipped
with the skills to face their futures confidently.
As Principal, I am very proud of our school and our learning journey. We are working so hard as staff to develop learning partnerships
with students and families. A large part of this includes positive relationships are nurtured and strengthened.
I would like to introduce our 2017 Staff
Principal
Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal
Miss Andrea Colebourn
Mrs Julie Bennett
Mrs Simone Campbell
Room 9
Mrs Donna Rutherford
Room 3
Room 5
Room 7
Miss Olivia Yates
Mrs Julie Bennett
Miss Teal Gray
Akonga Hub
(formerly Room 1 and 2)
Room 4
Room 6
Room 8
Classroom Release Teachers
Mrs Maree Nicholson Mrs Chris Follett
Office Administration
Mrs Robyn Wooller
Ms Rachel Stewart
Mrs Claire Sylvester
Mrs Kelly Rowlingson
Ms Zoe Anderson
Mrs Debral Singh
Mr Peter Flynn
Teacher Support
Miss Ashleigh Ennor
Mrs Simone Campbell
Miss Lee Hudson
Mrs Catherine Barnett
Mr Jeff Bennett
Mrs Jeanette Lalich
Caretaker
General School Information
If parents have any queries or concerns about your child’s learning the first point of contact is the classroom teacher. You can make a
time to see them or flick an email through. Staff emails can be found on our website at stjoes.school.nz or on our school app.
The teacher can then action your concerns. Any other issues please contact the Principal.
Meet the Teacher Evening on Thursday 9 February 2016 Please see invitation on page 2.
Absentees and Office Information
The School Office is open each day from 8.30am - 4.00 pm. Please contact the office either by phone or through the school app before
9.00am if your child is going to be late or absent. Please don’t email absentees to teachers as they not always on site to pass on details. Students who are late must come to the school office to inform the school of their arrival. Students who need to leave school for
any reason during the day must be collected and signed out at the office.
School Communication
A newsletter is distributed every Tuesday via the eldest in the family. A copy of the newsletter is also uploaded on our school website
stjoes.school.nz or via the school app. Make sure you upload the school app to your phone as it is updated regularly with alerts and
information. We also have a facebook page St Josephs Morrinsville. This will have lots of photos and event information.
School Stationery
Stationery packs can be purchased through Paper Plus, Morrinsville or items can be bought individually.
School Fees and Donations
A formal account will be sent home at the beginning of March providing a breakdown of school fees and donations for 2017.
The donations supplement Ministry funding and help provide exciting initiatives to support your child’s education. Thank you so much
for your support.
Sun-Smart at St Joseph’s
All students require a school sun hat which is to be worn this term for all outside activities. The PFC have kindly donated class bottles
of sunscreen. Can you please remind your child to put on sunscreen before coming to school. Those sun rays are extremely harsh.
Positions Available
We have a paid bus duty position available. It is for one hour each day from 2.50 - 3.50 pm. It can be done in a job share role. The
role is to supervise children waiting for the buses. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested by giving me a call on 889 5306 or
emailing principal @stjoes.school.nz.
Have a fantastic week. May the sun shine upon us. God Bless Andrea Colebourn , Principal
.
Invitation to All Parents and Caregivers..
There will be a Meet the Teacher Evening on
Thursday 9 February 2016...
Room 9, Akonga Hub (1 & 2) 6.00 pm
Room 3 and 4
6.30 pm
Room 5 and 6
7.00 pm
Room 7 and 8
7.30 pm
The teachers will share their learning programmes and
classroom expectations. We would love to see you there.
Calling/Allocation of Bus Vests
We still have some bus vests
outstanding from 2015.
Can they please be returned to
school TOMORROW
Bus vests will be issued next Wednesday
along with a bus contract for
Parents and Students.
BOOK AMNESTY
Please CHECK ALL shelves, under the bed, bags, wardrobes...there is school library
books outstanding from 2016.
Any students who currently
have a book issued against
their name will receive a reminder.
You may think they have been returned, but
our records indicate otherwise, so please
double check. Any outstanding books will
incur a replacement charge. Thank You.
SCHOOL
Starts Thursday,
February 9th
Baptism Course.. ...
Parents and
Students …..
Swimming time at St Josephs School
Classes will have swimming everyday so
please ensure your child comes to
school prepared. Please ensure ALL
students have their
Togs,
Towel
Bathing cap
Goggles optional
Please have all items well named and in
a waterproof bag. Also name underwear. Thank You
Term Dates 2017
Term 1
Tues
31st Jan
to Thur
13th April
Term 2
Mon 1st May
to Fri
July 7th
Term 3
Mon 24th July to Fri
Term 4
Mon 16th Oct
Sept 29th
To be confirmed
Baptism is the first of the seven Sacraments
and the way in which a person becomes a
member of the Catholic Church.
We encourage all children who have not yet
been Baptised to take this opportunity to
further their faith journey and take a fuller role
in the church community.
We will soon be running our Baptismal course.
To register your interest please contact the
Parish Office on 8896730.
Thursday, Feb 2nd
Seniors Swim @ Town Pool
1.15pm
******
Monday, Feb 6th
Waitangi Day
*******
Tuesday, Feb 7th
Seniors Swim @ Town Pool
1.15pm
******
Wednesday, Feb 8th
Whole School Mass
******
Thursday, Feb 9th
Seniors Swim @ Town Pool
1.15pm
Meet the Teacher Evening
from 6.00pm - see invite
******
Tuesday, Feb 14th
Seniors Swim @ Town Pool
******
Thursday, Feb 16th
Seniors Swim @ Town Pool
******
Thursday, Feb 17th
Junior Joes Rm 9 10-11am
******T
Tuesday, Feb 21st
School Swimming Sports
5.30pm
BOT Mthly Meeting
******
Wednesday, March 1st
Ash Wednesday
Whole School Mass
Go Girls Cricket
******
Friday, March 3rd
Junior Joes Rm 9 10-11am
******
Wednesday, March 8th
District Swim Sports
Community
Health Free
Mobile Ear
Clinic
Morrinsville School
Lincoln Street
Friday, February 10th
9.00am – 2.30pm
Closed Lunch 12-1pm