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From the Principal…. Kia ora koutou katoa, We continue with an action packed and exciting term! Currently our Year 4-6 (middle whare) children are enjoying a fun-filled Camp at beautiful Living Springs. Living Springs has just celebrated their 50th birthday and has been providing positive School Camp experiences for Canterbury children for all of that time! Many of our staff and parents remember fondly their School Camp experience at Living Springs, near Governors Bay. We are looking forward to them returning tomorrow and hearing about their Camp Adventures! Our Junior Whare participated in a Poetry Slam for their parents and caregivers this morning and learnt a poem off by heart, to perform in front of an audience. They were all so confident and excited about standing up to present their poem! Next Thursday 31st August… Fran and Indie are organising a school wide dress up / non-uniform day to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch. This wonderful House provides accomodation for families of children who have cancer, while they are having their treatment. Children are invited to dress up as someone who they would like be to be when they grow up … the sky is the limit! Could your child please bring a gold coin donation to help the Ronald McDonald House. Our Year 4-8 students have their School Speech Finals next Wednesday 30th August from 9.30am, in our School Hall. Parents and Caregivers are most welcome to join us for the Year 4-8 Speech Finals. We would please ask that people stay for the entire Year group and that no one leaves during a speech. The timetable is as follows: 9.30am: Year 4: 4 finalists followed by Year 5: 4 finalists 11am: Year 6 : 4 finalists, followed by Year 7 @ 11.30am: 4 finalists, followed by Year 8 @ midday: 4 finalists. Our 3-Way (Parents, Student and Teacher) Learning Conferences are scheduled for Monday 18th September 3.15-7pm, and Tuesday 19th September 3.15-6.30pm. This year you are able to book your Conferences (Interviews) via our School Management System (HERO). Please click on this link to see how to do this. Bookings are now OPEN in your HERO App and you should have received an email notification regarding this. It is quick and easy to book, once you have read the link below: Please contact Janine in the Office if you are having difficulty with making your bookings. The focus of these important Learning Conferences is:
On 5th September we are planning a Literacy Parent Education Workshop for all Year 1-3 Parents and Caregivers at 2pm and repeated again at 6pm, on Tuesday 5th September. You can choose one time to attend. We will be explaining how our Reading and Writing Programme works at St Patrick's School. We will cover:
This will be held in the Junior Whare. Our children will be in the Library from 2pm that day with Mrs McKendry, continuing their class programme. Please RSVP to your child's teacher ASAP, if you are able to attend the Literacy Parents Workshop, with the time that works for you, for catering purposes! Ma te Atua koe e manaaki me to whanau, God's blessings on you and your family.
Kind regards Trish McKendry Our school website: https://www.sporty.co.nz/stpatskaiapoi  |
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Congratulations to … the following students who received Principal's Awards during the last two weeks: Eddie Sherbourne, Max Venis x3, Peyton Powell, Joshua Pickering, Ben Mullink, Paige Godinet - Howard, Paulo Pesefea, Elsie Joslen, Serenity Obina, Anna Orr, Laken Manera, Ezra James x2, Ziya Simanjuntak, Noah White, Violet Morgan x2, Seth Vega, Mia Jarvis x3, Amelia Hannah, Gemma Whalley, Yula Mullink, Alex Morgan x2, Scarlett Morgan x2, Cojay Manera, Zoe McDonnell, Indie Stevens x2, Ruby McLaughlin x2, Ruby-Jean Raharaha x2, Nathaniel Jerin, Leah Duggan, Owen Amboy, James Wallace, Ezekiel Simanjuntak, Spencer Taylor, Emmy Clapham, Jaks Joslen, Beau Liggins, Sid Setter, Congratulations to … the following staff and students who had a birthday over the last two weeks…. Cojay Manera, Lydia Mckenzie, Sooz Brinkman - White, Miss Conlan, Elijah Anderson, Congratulations to … the following students who received certificates in our School Assembly on Monday:
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Parish & Special Character News….. Young Vinnies Can Drive See photo above… please bring along a can of food to support people in need. For every can dropped off, you will get a ticket to go into the draw for prizes at the last School Assembly for Term 3. Drop off your cans @ Rimu Class By Friday 8th September We are planning a special Farewell for Father John starting after our School Mass @ 10.30am in our Church, on Friday 1st September. Father John will say his last Mass with our School at 9.30am. Parents & Caregivers are most welcome to join us for this special Mass and Farewell. We are planning another Baptism class this term. Please email jculling@stpatkai.school.nz if your child is keen to be Baptised. The Baptism preparation classes are held here at school. Our Parish Mass is every Sunday @ 9am in our beautiful Church. All very welcome …. Please pray for…. …… those people in our school community who have ongoing health issues and need constant care, medication and support. Eternal rest grant to those people who have died recently, may perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace. 🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕 Please pray for all of those people who are unwell in our Parish and School Community, and those families who have recently lost a family member. May they Rest in Peace. Parents and whanau are most welcome to join us for our weekly School Mass, each Friday @ 9.30am. You are also welcome to come and join us for morning tea in our staffroom, after Mass. Please click here for the Waimakariri Parish Website |
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PTA News Kane Shield Monday 4th September - The PTA has been invited to run a sausage sizzle and raffle. Happening at the Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre from 5pm to 7pm, can you help? See sign up sheet on our Facebook page or contact Rebecca 021361475. Picnic Tables We still have three of the old tables in return for a donation. If you are interested in any of the old picnic tables please contact Rebecca 021361475.
Sausage Sizzle Thankyou to everyone who helped last Saturday at Bunnings with our Sausage Sizzle, we had a fantastic day!
Naked Baker We are again running this very yummy fundraiser! Check your child’s bag for the order forms. Orders due back by tomorrow, August 25th and delivery will be Thursday 7th September. Extra order forms are available from the office.
Scooter/Bike Track Do you have experience in construction or landscaping? We would love to hear from you if you or someone you know can help with designing our scooter and bike track. We also welcome any ideas and suggestions from our school community. Contact pta@stpatkai.school.nz or Rebecca 021361475
Uniforms The PTA is handing over the New Uniform orders from September 14th. The 14th September will be the next order. There will be new Uniform Order forms available from this week. Thankyou to Janine and St Patrick’s School for taking this on.
Family Donation Just a reminder that we offer the 2 types of Family donation each term. This consists of the $150 to one family to assist in paying for an extracurricular activity for a child or children in that family. We also have the donation of 1 term of swimming lessons to one child. We feel that it is so important for our children to have confidence in the water and participate in after school activities. We also understand that these things can come with a large cost so we are hoping this can help many families. The swimming lessons will be available at both The Kaiapoi and Rangiora pools and this is valid for whole year, it does not need to be used straight away. If you would like to apply for either of the above, please see Trish McKendry and ask for an application. This is handled very discreetly with only Trish knowing the recipients so please don’t be afraid to apply. You have until the end of each term to apply. It takes a village, and we are very happy that we can offer this to our school community. Upcoming events:
Thankyou for your continued support. Have a wonderful week.
Rebecca Morgan (on behalf of the St Patrick's PTA) pta@stpatkai.school.nz
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Term Three Dates: Weeks 2-6 Week 6 Term 3: 21st August - School Assembly 2.15pm 23-25 August - Year 4-6 Camp @ Living Springs 23rd August - Year 8 Interviews for KHS 23rd August - Kapahaka - Year 1-8 24th August - School Newsletter published 24th August - Junior Poetry Slam 25th August -School Mass - 9.30am 27th August - Happy Birthday Mrs Brinkman- White! Week 7 Term 3: 28th August - Happy Birthday Miss Conlan! 28th August - Year 7 & 8 Technology 29th August - Lockdown Practice 30th August - Parents & Caregivers Morning Tea 30th August - School Speech Finals 31st August - Fran & Indie's Ronald McDonald Fundraiser 1st September - School Mass 9.30am 1st September - Father John's School Farewell 1st September - Day of Prayer for Creation 3rd September - Happy Father's Day Week 8 Term 3: 4th-8th September: Caritas Social Justice Week 4th September - School Assembly 2.15pm 4th September - Kane Shield Swimming Comp 6pm 4-8th September - Social Justice Week 5th September - Structured Literacy Parents Workshop 2pm & 6pm 6th September - Happy Birthday Mr O'Dowd! 6th -8th September - Year 7 & 8 Camp to Wainui 7th September - School Newsletter 7th September - Cricket Sessions 8th September - School Mass 9.30am Week 9 Term 3: 11th September - Year 7 & 8 Technology 11th September - Swimming lessons begin (every day for 2 weeks) 13/14th September - Sports Coaches 13th September - Kapahaka Year 1-8 15th September - KHS Entrance Testing for Year 8 students 15th September - School Mass 9.30am Week 10 Term 3: 18th September - Ashton Scholastic Book Fair all week (Library) 18th September - Swimming lessons continue until the 22/9 18th September - School Assembly 2.15pm 18th September - Learning Conferences 3.15pm - 7pm 19th September - Learning Conferences 3.15pm - 6.30pm 20th September - Kapahaka Year 1-8 20th September - Kātote Speech Presentations @ KHS 6pm 21st September - School Newsletter Published 21st September - School Board Meeting 6pm 22ns September - Big Brother, Big Sisters Fundraiser 22nd September - School Mass 9.30am 22nd September - Last Day of Term 3, 3pm Happy Holidays! Years 4-6 Camp: 23rd - 25th August @ Living Springs Years 7 & 8 Camp: 6th - 8th September @ Wainui Last day of Term 3 : Friday 22nd September 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: Thursday 16th November - attached to Show Weekend Term 4 dates: Monday 9th October - Friday 15th December @ midday
The dates for 2023 are on our Website https://www.sporty.co.nz/ The dates for 2024 are now on our website. |
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St Patrick's School have the following lunches available to purchase online via www.lunchonline.co.nz Every Tuesday - Sushi - a range of different options starts again next Tuesday 2nd May Every Friday - BBQ sausages with bread and tomato sauce (if required) GF options are available Extra lunch is also available if your child runs out of food from the Totara Kitchen, thank you to our PTA for organising this via Food Satisfy. |
Before & After School Care @ St Patrick's School Quality Child Care Provider Since 2009 OurKidz NZ OSCAR has been operational since December 2009 We offer: Before school programme from 7am to 8.30am After school programme from 2.45pm to 6pm or 3pm to 6pm for surrounding school communities. Our holiday programmes operate from 7.30am to 5.30pm daily and an option for families who require a half-day session which ends at 3pm. OurKidz NZ OSCAR is a Ministry of Social Development (MSD) approved provider and undertake accreditation reviews every two years by a member of MSD Accreditation team. With this accreditation approval we can offer parents/caregivers the opportunity of applying for the OSCAR Subsidy from Work and Income. To enrol please email ourkidz.oscar@outlook.com |
Sponsorship Opportunity……. If you would like us to promote and advertise your business on our newsletter or website please email Wendy office@stpatkai.school.nz $250. per year - Newsletter $350. per year - Website The money raised helps to buy more IT Equipment for your children. |
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Did you know we have Music Lessons @ St Patrick's School? Looking to learn an instrument?
Contact Erin Grigson at nzmsm.northcanterbury@gmail.com for more information or to sign up! |
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This winter, between Monday 12 June and Saturday 30 September, participating community pharmacies in Canterbury will provide a Minor Health Conditions Service for Māori and Pacific people, children aged under 14 years, and community service card holders. The service allows pharmacists to have a clinical consultation and provide advice as well as medication if needed for a select set of minor ailments at no cost to the patient. It also includes whānau members of a child with similar symptoms. For example, if the pharmacist determines your child needs treatment for scabies and they have older brothers or sisters, or you yourself also have symptoms, they can provide advice and medication for all of you. The following health conditions are included in the Minor Health Conditions Service:
If your condition needs further support, the pharmacist can tell you the best place to go for your condition to get further help. Let’s spread the word to our friends and whānau about this new service! It’s also important to remember that you can always speak to your local pharmacist for free health advice, even if you are not eligible for this service.
Participating pharmacies can be found by going to HealthPoint and searching “Minor Ailments”. You can also find a list here www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/go-well |
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