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ST PATRICK'S KAIAPOI


​​​​​​​Haere mai and welcome to the St Patrick's School website!

St Patrick's Kaiapoi is an integrated full primary Catholic school offering education with a special character to children from Year 1 to 8. Established in 1926 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, the school is an integral part of St Peter Chanel Parish, Waimakariri. A special feature of our school is the focus on developing life-long learners who are motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative. 

The Mission sisters' values of caring, co-operating and called to others, underpin our school philosophy which focuses on our learners being confident, and inquiring self-managers. The St Patrick's School Board is committed to providing our learners with capable and caring teachers and support staff and modern classrooms to enhance our learning environment. We aim to foster the talents, potential and abilities of each individual student, while encouraging them to live their lives according to the values and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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LATEST NEWS

Congratulations to our 2024 Young Vinnies who were recently commissioned at the Young Vinnies Commissioning Mass, to help and serve those in need.

CATHOLIC CHARACTER

As a Catholic school we believe that all members of our school community should act in a way that respects the dignity, rights and individuality of others as directed by our Catholic faith.

Our school values, our AKE values, of Appreciation, Kindness and Empowerment- are based on the values of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Mission - Community, Mission and Contemplation.  These core values underpin everything we do.


             Our 2026 - 2028 St Patrick's School, Kaiapoi Strategic Plan.

FACEBOOK

2026 School Camp:

Year 5-8 Glentui Camp:  31st August - 2nd September 2026 

2027 School Camps: 

Year 7 &  8 Camp 2027: Wellington Date TBC September

Year 5 & 6 Camp 2027:  Living Springs ​​​​​​​Date TBC September


2026 School Terms and Holidays

TERM 1 Number of weeks: 10 (86 half days)

Starts Monday 2nd February and ends Thursday 2 April 

Public holidays

Waitangi Day Friday 6 February 

School holidays

Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April (includes Good Friday 3 April, Easter Monday 6 April and school holiday Easter Tuesday 7 April)

TERM 2 Number of weeks: 11

Term start and end dates: Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July (104 half-days)

MOE Curriculum Day: 29 May (staff only)

Public holidays

ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April (observed Monday 27 April), King’s Birthday Monday 1 June

School holidays

Saturday 4 July - Sunday 19 July (includes Matariki Friday 10 July)

TERM 3

Number of weeks:10

Term start and end dates: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September (100 half-days)

School holidays

Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October

TERM 4

Number of weeks

Up to 11

Term start and end dates

Monday 12 October to Wednesday 16 December (92 half-days)

MOE Curriculum Day: 13 November  (staff only)

Public holidays

Labour Day Monday 26 October

Total 382 half days  (378 half days open, 4 MOE Curriculum days )

School holidays

5 to 6 weeks (from school’s closing date until opening date of school the following year)

Term 4 Key Dates 2026:

Parents are always welcome to join us for our fortnightly School Assemblies and our weekly School Mass. 

Week One @ St Patrick's: 12th - 16th October

12th October: Welcome Back to School from 8.30am

12th October: Year 4-8 Athletics Training - 1.30-3pm (Sports Uniform can be worn)

13th October - Year 4-8 Athletics Training - 1.30-3pm (Sports Uniform can be worn)

14th October -Year 4-8 Athletics Training - 1.30-3pm (Sports Uniform can be worn)

15th October - School Athletics Sports 9.30am - 1.30pm @ Kaiapoi High School (Sports Uniform will need to be worn)

16th October - 9.30am - School Mass 

16th October - Uniform Close off date on myKindo 

Week 2: 19th - 23rd October

19th October -23rd October  - Ashton Scholastic Bookfair in the Hall

19th October - Year 7 & 8 Technology

21st October - Middle Whare Trip to Airforce Museum

22nd October - St Bede's Entrance Day

22nd October - Book Character Dress Up Day

22nd October - School Newsletter Published 

23rd October - Grandparents & Special Friends Day (invitations have been sent home for this, at the end of last term)

Week 3: 26th - 30th October  

26th October - School Closed for Labour Day

27th - 30th October - SMART Assessment Week Years 3-8

28th October - Wigram Airforce Museim Trip Years 4-6

28th October - Kapahaka Year 0-8

29th October - Teacher Appreciation Day

29th October - Junior Athletic Sports 1.45pm

29th October - Sports Coaches

30th October - School Mass - Kōura 

31st October - All Saints Eve Treasure Hunt 

1st November - Youth Mass @ St Patrick's Church

 Please note in your Diary:

2026 MOE Curriculum Day: Staff Only - school closed for students:

Thursday 12th November: attached to Show Weekend 

2026 - Key End of Year Dates:

Saturday 28th November - Kaiapoi Santa Parade - we have a float in the Parade 

Thursday 3rd December - Junior Whare Production (Nativity)- 11am & 6pm @ Kaiapoi High School

Monday 7th December - Year 8 Dinner

Friday 11th December - Year 8 Big Day Out

Friday 11th December - Year 0-7 PTA Trip to Spencer Park

Tuesday 15th December - 6pm Prize giving in our Church for all students & their families

Wednesday 16th December - Term 4 finishes @ midday

Term 1 2027 starts on Tuesday 2nd February from 8.30am