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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.
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, the 3Cs - Caring, Co-operating and Called to Others - 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.
School Dates for 2023 (Board Approved)
Term 1: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th January - Staff Only Days
Monday 30th January - Thursday 6th April (96 half days) 10 weeks
Public holidays: Waitangi Day - Monday 6th February, Good Friday - Friday 7th April
Term 2: Wednesday 26th April - Friday 30th June (94 half days) 10 weeks
Public holidays: Anzac Day - Tuesday 25th April, Queen’s Birthday- Monday 5th June, Matariki 14th July - in the School holidays
Staff Only day - Monday 24th April
Term 3:
Monday 17th July - Friday 22nd September (100 half days) 10 weeks
Term 4:
Monday 9th October - Friday 15th December (96 half days) 10 weeks
Public holidays: Monday 23rd October- Labour Day, Friday 17th November - Show Day
Staff Only Day: Thursday 16th November
UPCOMING EVENTS
Term 1 2023 Dates:
Week 4 Term 1:
20-24th February: PAT Testing Y4-Y8
20th March - Class Meetings
21st February - Kaitiaki Meeting
22nd February - PTA Meeting 6.30pm
22nd February - Ash Wednesday Mass 12 midday - Lent Begins
22nd February - Year 4-8 Kapahaka
23rd February - School Swimming Sports - Kaiapoi Aquatics - families welcome
23rd February - Happy Birthday Mrs Leitch
23rd February - School Newsletter published
24th February - Non-uniform Day for Wairoa
24th February - School Mass 9.30am
24th February - Year 4-8 Inquiry Kaiapoi Library Visit
Week 5 Term 1:
27th February - 3rd March: Community Dental Van
27th February - School Assembly 2.15pm
28th February - Kaitiaki Meeting
28th February - Korfball Years 1-8
1st March - Year 4-8 Kapahaka / Sport Coaches
2nd March - Year 7 & 8 Technology / Sport Coaches
3rd March - School Mass 9.30am
4th March - Odin's Shave for a Cure
5th March - Sunday School Parish Mass 9am & Annual School / Parish Cricket Match - all children and families to please attend
Week 6 Term 1:
6th March - Class Meetings 1.30pm
7th March - Kaitiaki Meeting
8th March - Year 1-8 Korfball
8th March - Kapa Haka Year 4-8
9th March - School Newsletter
10th March - School Mass 9.30am
Week 7 Term 1:
13th March - School Assembly 2.15pm
13th March - Year 1-3 Parents Literacy Workshops
14th March - Kaitiaki Meeting
15th March - Kaitiaki PALs Leadership Day @ Mainpower Stadium
15th March - Year 4-8 Kapahaka / Sport Coaches
16th March - No Year 7 & 8 Technology / Sport Coaches
16th March - Board Meeting 6pm
17th March - Happy St Patrick's Day @ Spencer Park
17th March - Happy Birthday Mrs Ellis
Week 8 Term 1:
20th March - Class Meetings 1.30pm
20th March - 3- Way Learning Conferences 3.15 - 6.30pm
21st March - Kaitiaki Meeting
21st March - 3- Way Learning Conferences 3.15 - 6.30pm
22nd March - Year 4-8 Kapahaka
23rd March - School Newsletter Published
24th March - School Mass 9.30am
Week 9 Term 1:
27th March - School Assembly 2.15pm
28th March - Kaitiaki Meeting
29th March - Year 4-8 Kapahaka / Sport Coaches
30th March - Year 7 & 8 Technology / Sport Coaches
30th March - Happy Birthday Whaea Emma
31st March - School Mass 9.30am
Week 10 Term 1:
3rd April - Class Meetings 1.30pm
4th April - Kaitiaki Meeting
5th April - Kapahaka Years 4-8
6th April - Hikoi Tapu with St Joesph's and Rangiora New Life
6th April - School Newsletter Published
6th April - End of Term One - Happy Holidays
Please note - these dates are being updated weekly and are subject to change.
Parents are always welcome to join us for our fortnightly School Assemblies and our weekly School Masses.
Staff Only Days:
Monday 24th April - attached to ANZAC Day
Thursday 16th November - attached to Show Weekend
St Patrick's School Kaiapoi
61 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi Canterbury 7630 Phone: 033277700 Email: office@stpatkai.school.nz