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From the Principal…. Kia ora e whānau, An enormous thank you for …. your support and interest in our recent 3-Way Learning Conferences this week. We had 88% of our school community book Learning Conferences this term, which shows the deep interest and support our community place on their children's learning progress. An enormous thank you and appreciation to our staff who put a great deal of effort into preparing these successful conferences and their hard work this term, ensuring your children have the best environment and programmes, for successful learning outcomes. Congratulations to the top fundraising student for our highly acclaimed Colour Run was Leah D, raising an incredible $1042.50! Followed by Louie E, Leo G and Noah W. These 4 students will be Principals for a Day on Friday 11th April and will be running the school for the day, supported by Mrs McKendry. I wonder what they will decide to do…..???? !!! The following talented swimmers have qualified for the Canterbury Swimming Sports: Evie Hancox, Gus Cameron & Jed Cameron. Thank you for representing our school in these swimming championships and we wish you all the best for these Championship races. On Thursday 10th April - the Year 4 - 8 students from St Patrick’s, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s (Blenheim) and Rangiora New Life School will be joining together for a Hikoi Tapu (Sacred Journey or Pilgrimage). So as we prepare for Easter, we walk in the steps of Jesus, as we take turns to carry a cross as Jesus did on his journey to Calvary. We have plenty of breaks / rests along the way! We will leave St Patrick's School at 9am by bus and gather with the other schools at 9.30am at Matawai Park. We will then be walking down the Passchendaele Memorial Path to Kaiapoi - Approximately 11km in total. We will be meeting up with our Year 0-3 friends from St Patrick’s @ Murphy Park. We will be stopping along the way to recall the footsteps of Christ. It will culminate in a final time of prayer and reflection at St Patrick’s Church in Kaiapoi, at 2pm. Parents and whānau are also welcome to join us for the service. Students will be required to wear their sports uniform, a named sunhat, polar fleece or jacket, and bring a hearty morning tea, lunch and water bottle with them. Parent help will be greatly appreciated to ensure the day is a success. We require parent helpers for this school excursion. Parents with pre-school children are welcome to attend but will not be included as official parent helpers. Please indicate your availability in an email to your child’s teacher. Can you please send your permission via email to each of your children's teachers and indicate if you can be a parent helper, by Friday 4th April. We have been invited along with Marian College, St Joseph's Papanui, St Patrick's Bryndwr to join an initiative that brings cultural exchange opportunities while also generating funds for important school projects. We have been invited to host 12 Year 7 & 8 students from the Shandong province in China, for one week: 3-10th August, 2025. We are currently looking for host families who can provide a one-week homestay for Chinese students. Host families will receive $350 (per student) for accommodating a student. If you're interested or would like more information, please reach out to me at principal@stpatkai.school.nz —we’d love to have you involved in this exciting programme! Each year we join with our other Kaiapoi Schools for the Kaiapoi Anzac Day Parade & Service. Families are welcome to join us for this. Our Kaitiaki (Student Council) will be in the parade with me, proudly wearing the school uniform and if they have them, their family service medals. You are welcome to join us for the Parade and service. We will meet @ 9.45am outside the Kaiapoi Tennis Club in Smith Street on Friday 25th April. This is our last fortnightly School Newsletter for Term 1 as we finish school for the school holidays, next Friday 11th April. Next term (Term 2), I am taking a Sabbatical for 9 weeks and David Harrison and Erin Kreft will be co - sharing the Acting Principal role. I will be spending time travelling and learning about more effective ways to cater for neurodiverse learners. Thank you to Rachel Cook who will be covering Erin's class and David's class, while I am away. If you would like to read our St Patrick's School policies you can access them on our school docs website. Please click on the link and enter: Username: stpatkai password: green 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: Lycah, Lilah, Scarlett x2, Zac, Jasper, Archer F, Alex M x2, Ethan P, Laken x2, Charli H x2, Gabriel, Ed, Jules x2, Louis, Neiva x2, Francene, Tom C x2, George V, Marco, Adam, Gus, Ciara x2, Jessica Y x2, Leah x2, Ezra, Eddie, Kendall, Harper, Violet, Amelia x2, Isla, Ella x2, Charlotte W, Benjamin, Jack H, Evie x3, Noah W, Jasper, Zeya x2, Emmy x2, Mila, Francene, Charlotte x2, Addy, Hunter, Ethan B, Mia, Ashton x2, Mae x2, Kendall, Eddie R, Billie, Sebastian, Yula, Alex Mc x2, Amaya, Mila, Bella, Mikayla x2, Tui, Zoya, Ardie, Zoe M, Jackson R, Oli, Lachlan, Spencer, Dylan, Edwin, Max V, Happy Birthday to ….. Archer Frankish, Spencer Miller- Masters, Billie Moore, Mabel Manzl, Declan Crawford, Mrs McKendry, Oakleigh Frisken,
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Parish & Special Character News….. Thank you to Father Zani and Emily Gorman who …came in and spoke to our Year 7 & 8 students about the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday. Many children have shown interest in preparing for this important Sacrament. Please contact David Harrison if your child did not receive a registration form for this. dharrison@stpatkai.school.nz Confirmation is commencing is term 2 run through our Youth group each Tuesday night, with Confirmation being received on the 15th of June. Our First Holy Communion programme is going to be split this year with First Reconciliation starting the 9th of March for 6 weeks finishing the 10th of April. This year because the Latin Mass is at 11am we will be running our classes before 10.30 Mass in Rangiora with sign up at 8.45 to start at 9am and see how this works. First Holy communion will then commence in term 3 on the 13th of July with the children receiving their first Holy Communion on Sunday the 31st of August. Please note children for the first Holy Communion classes, children will need to be 8 years of age before Easter. Please see attached information about Baptism and First Holy Communion Preparation in our Parish. **************************************************** Our Parish Mass is every Sunday @ 9am in our beautiful Church. All very welcome …. Stations of the Cross are being held every Friday night in St Patrick's Church during Lent from 7pm. Please pray for…. … those who are sick at this time especially the people in Myanmar, Thailand affected by the earthquake last week … our school community, as we navigate our 2025 school year. May all of our children have a happy, healthy and successful year of learning embracing the gospel values and that they enjoy coming to school each day. …… 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 Colour Fun Run We are super thrilled and so grateful to announce you all helped raise $10,102.00! The top fundraising class was Kanakana raising $2294.50! We hope you enjoy your movie and treat afternoon! The top fundraising student was Leah D raising an incredible $1042.50! Followed by Louie E, Leo G and Noah W. These students will be principal for the day and enjoy hot chocolates for all of Term 2! Prizes will be given out next week to students. We thank you for your support! The survey is still active, please complete by tomorrow to be in the chance to win hot chocolates for Term 2. Swing project We have great sponsorship opportunities to get us to our swing goal! We are half way there! Please see our Facebook page and attachment below. If you know of any businesses or anyone who would like to sponsor please get in touch! Hot Chocolate Tuesday’s We look forward to the return of Hot Chocolate Tuesdays in Term 2! Every Tuesday morning 8.30-8.55 in Senior Whare. $2 for a yummy hot chocolate with marshmallows. We welcome reusable mugs but also have biodegradable cups. Hot chocolate cards are available for purchase on MyKindo until Monday 28th April. We welcome cash or bank deposit also. Disco Save the date for our annual pink Friday school disco in support of anti-bullying. Friday 16th May 5.30-7.30pm. Gold coin donation. Wear or pink (Optional!), get on those dance shoes ready for a fun evening, with glow products and snacks available to purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Mental Health Foundation. Ice Block Friday’s! Ice Block Friday’s are back! Every Friday, $1 for a lemonade ice block 3pm outside the library. Pastoral Care To support our St Patrick’s school community the PTA run a pastoral care program. Within this program we need volunteers to help support our families in need. This simplify involves making a meal for a family to ease any extra pressure or strain. It is such a rewarding program that helps our families who need this the most. This can include families who are going through anything in which they are struggling with, health struggles, family struggles or personal problems. From time to time you know receive a message from the PTA asking for your assistance on running this pastoral support program, we would really appreciate your support around this. Please reach out to Trish, your child’s teacher or Lizzie to let us know if you or any families you know are in need of any assistance. We are here to help you and our wonderful school community! Lizzie Sherborne is the overall Pastoral Care Rep. Y0/1 Ingana- Nerissa G Y1 Kowaru-Victoria Miles Y2 Kakahi-Victoria Miles Y3 Kanakana- Lizzie Sherborne Y4 Pipi- Wendy Bettjeman and Paige Dixon Y5- Koura- Wendy Bettjeman and Paige Dixon Y6 Patiki- Kirsteen Williams Y7 Waituere- Amanda Jarvis Y8 Tuna- Renee Dean Family Donation Just a reminder that we offer the 2 types of Family donation each term. 1. This consists of the $150 to one family to assist in paying for an extracurricular activity for a child or children in that family. 2. We also have the donation of 1 term of swimming lessons to one child. The swimming lessons will be available at both the Kaiapoi and Rangiora. 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 Term 2 Hot Chocolates resume 7th May PTA meeting Staffroom 16th May Pink Friday Disco
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Parents are always welcome to join us for our fortnightly School Assemblies and our weekly School Masses. Term One Dates Weeks 10-11 Week Ten: 31st - 4th April 1st April - 3 Way Learning Conferences 3.15pm - 7pm 1st April - Year 7 & 8 Technology 2nd April - 3 Way Learning Conferences 3.15pm - 7pm 3rd April - School Newsletter 4th April - Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am Week Eleven: 7th April - School Assembly 2.15pm - Parents & Caregivers welcome 8th April - Mayor Dan Gordon visiting our School 8th April -Young Vinnies Commissioning Mass 4.30pm 9th April - Centenary Hui 6pm 10th April - Hikoi Tapu Easter Walk with St Joseph's & Rangiora New Life 11th April - Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am 11th April - Last day of Term 1 - happy holidays Term 2 begins on Monday 28th April from 8.30am Term Two Dates Weeks 1-3 Week One: 28th April - 2nd May 28th April: Term 2 Begins from 8.30am 28th April: ANZAC Service 2.15pm 30th April: Kapahaka Year 0-8 2nd May: Happy Birthday Miss Youngman 2nd May: Mihi Whakatau 9am 2nd May: Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am 2nd May: Year 5-8 Winter Sport Begins Week Two: 5th - 9th May 5th May: Firewise Year 0-2 6th May: St Bedes Open Day 6th May: Year 7 & 8 Technology 7th May: Kapa haka Year 0-8 7th May: PTA Meeting 6pm 8th May: School Newsletter 8th May: Sports Coaches 9th May: Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am 9th May: Year 5-8 Winter Sport Week Three: 12th - 16th May 12th May - School Assembly 2.15pm 13th May- Centenary Hui 6pm 14th May - Happy Birthday Mrs Beckett 14th May - Kapa haka Year 0-8 15th May - School Board Meeting 6pm 16th May - Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am 16th May: Year 5-8 Winter Sport 16th May - School Disco 5.30 - 7pm 2025 Staff Only Days: Friday 30th May: attached to King's Birthday Thursday 13th November: attached to Show Weekend Year 7 & 8 Camp 2025 Wellington 9-11th September Year 5 & 6 Camp 2025 Living Springs 1-3rd September St Patrick's School Kaiapoi Facebook Page - click here to join this page with more news, photos and upcoming events happening @ our school!
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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 Every Friday - During Lent - Fish Burgers - $5.00 Extra lunch is also available if your child runs out of food from the Staffroom Kitchen, thank you to our PTA for organising this via Food Satisfy.
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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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Congratulations to …. our St Patrick's Day Fancy Dress Winners and judges - Devine, Indie & Kenz! |
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