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From the Principal…. Kia ora e whānau, There are so many things to feel grateful and appreciative of as we prepare for Advent. This week marks the end of the Church’s liturgical year before we begin Advent—a season of waiting and preparing for the birth of Jesus, while also looking forward to his second coming. We had a very successful ERO report last week and their preliminary feedback has been:
I wish to thank our students, staff and school Board for their support and contributions to this comprehensive review. We will receive our draft report in early 2026. The final report will be shared with our school community and will be available to read on our website. Our school is busy preparing for the end of the school year:
Staffing News It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have appointed Mrs Lizzie Sherbourne as our New Entrant Teacher, starting in Term 3, 2026. We are thrilled that Lizzie is going to join our staff team and we are looking forward to working with her. Year 7 & 8 Production Tickets are now on sale for our Year 7 & 8 Production 'Rapunzel' at Kaiapoi High School Auditorium. There are two performances on Wednesday 10th December: 11am (the Year 1-6 students will be attending this performance) and 6pm. Tickets will go on sale next Wednesday 19th November - you can purchase these on My Kindo. $10 adult, $5 per child $20 family (up to 4 children) Our Year 0-6 Children will be attending the first performance at 11am at Kaiapoi High School, on Wednesday 10th December. They will walk to and from the performance departing school at 10.30am. We would appreciate if parents or caregivers could please walk with us to Kaiapoi High School on Wednesday 10th December, departing at 10.30am. The Year 1-6 children and the Parent Helpers do not need tickets for the 11am Performance. MyKindo tickets will be printed and sent home with your children 2-3 days before this event. Year 8 End of Year Dinner Our end of year Year 8 Dinner is Monday 8th December at 6pm, at the Kaiapoi Golf Club. This is a wonderful evening for our Year 8 students and their parents & caregivers. We have a Buffet dinner which is $30 per person. The Year 8 Graduating class are paid for by the school. They are presented with their Year 8 Gifts at this dinner. Parents and caregivers can purchase a ticket for each parent or caregiver on My Kindo for $30 each, which covers the cost of the Buffet Meal. There is a cash bar available. MyKindo tickets will be printed and sent home with your children 2-3 days before this event. PTA Fun Day at Spencer Park We are excited once again for our PTA Funday on Friday 12th December at Spencer Park. We welcome you all to come along for a fun and relaxing day. Thank you to our sponsors Hellers and Abbott Finance. Please wear sports uniform and bring togs, towel, sunscreen, sunhat and morning tea. We will be providing the buses, some treats, a sausage sizzle lunch and ice cream. A coffee van will be available for the adults. Prizegiving - Tuesday 16th December 6pm -7.30pm You are all invited to our annual St Patrick's School Prizegiving on Tuesday 16th December @ 6pm, in our Church & Hall. This is a celebration of our school year and it is expected that every child is present. Parents & families are encouraged to attend this important school event. End of Year Progress Reports and 2026 Classes End of Year Progress Reports and your child's 2026 Class will be published on HERO, on Friday 12th December, by 3pm. St Patrick's School Centenary 6th-8th March Have you registered for our St Patrick's School Centenary 6th - 8th March? If you register before Christmas you will go into the draw for a Christmas Ham! Please see the QR Code above to register. This is a great event to attend as current Parents / Caregivers of our school. School Policies 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 A message fom Janine in our Office: could you please check your mykindo account for any outstanding payment due and allocate it the payment. Uniform final dates for orders: 5th December via my Kindo. 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 … Zoe Mc, Lycah W, Sophie, Jules, Noah, Emilio, Charlotte Y x2 , Zoya, Hudson, Amelia, Spencer, Declan, Darci, Eddie, Charlotte W x2, Lulu, Ardie, Sybastian, Kaelan, Georgie, Kendal, Mae, Zavia, Asher, Xavier, Zoya, Laken, Cojay, Eilish, Asher, Serenity, Elsie, Anna, Jaxx x 2, Sophia, Sadie, May, Lydia x2, Paige x2, Zoey, Jackson, Jed, Axdyn, Chris, Azriel, Alex Mc, Harper, Arlo, Kendra, Kaide, Juliana, ARdie, Ashton, Inez, Theo, Lucy, Solomon, Teddy, Noah, Happy Birthday to ….. Riley Cooney, Term 4 Week 8
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Parish & Special Character News….. This Sunday ….marks the start of Advent! The word comes from the Latin "adventus," meaning "coming," which signifies both the celebration of Jesus's birth and the anticipation of his second coming. Celebrations often involve reflection, prayer, and daily activities, such as using an advent calendar or lighting the candles on an advent wreath.
**************************************************** Our Parish Mass is every Sunday @ 9am in our beautiful Church. All very welcome …. Prayers of the Faithful - Kanakana Ezra Dear Lord, thank you for the grandparents that help children, give them food and keep them safe. E te ariki… Kendall Dear Lord, for the grandparents who are sick, please bring healing to them and keep them in your arms. We pray that you will look after the grandparents with You in heaven and give them peace. E te ariki… Roland Dear Lord, I pray all the grandparents are safe and well. We also remember the grandparents who have passed away. E te ariki… Zac Dear Lord, please look after the grandparents as they get older and keep them healthy. Help us to love them more. E te ariki…
Dear Lord, thank you for the grandparents who are the best they can be, who are kind to their own family and other families. We pray they have a wonderful day today and a wonderful time at St Patrick’s School. E te ariki…
… our school community, as we continue to 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 |
School Portal - from the Government A new Parent Portal is now available. This is an online resource designed to support families to play their part in their child’s learning. Education is a partnership of what happens in the classroom and what happens at home. Parents, caregivers, and whānau play an important role in supporting their child’s learning and development. The new webspace is designed to make it easier for parents, caregivers, and whānau to access clear and up-to-date information on the school curriculum, assessment practices, and ways they can complement their child’s learning. Please click here: https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal
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PTA News Christmas Raffle We have 10 amazing luxury baskets available to win. Tickets are $1 each. We appreciate all the support so far. More tickets are available in the office. The class with the highest average will win a hot chip lunch! Tickets and money is due to be in by Friday 12th December. Raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 17th December. Thank you to Wendy Bettjeman, Tanaya Jeffcott and Whaea Hope who helped with selling raffles outside New World yesterday. We look forward to selling these again on Sunday 7th December- thankyou to the families helping . Tea Towel Fundraiser We are excited to announce our St Patrick’s School Self-Portrait Tea Towel fundraiser! This year in anticipation of the 2026 Centenary celebrations, every child in our school has created a special self-portrait and all of these drawings have been combined into one very unique tea towel. These tea towels are not just for the kitchen – they’re keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come. They make the perfect gift for parents, grandparents, and family friends too. Orders are now open on MyKindo with a special price of $15 per tea towel or a super special 2 for $25 and available for collection on Wednesday 17th December. Kaiapoi Santa Parade-Saturday 6th December Thank you to everyone who has put in their permission slips. Children will be given their parade outfits next week- date to be confirmed. We would love your help to decorate the truck on Saturday 6th December, at 10.30am at School. All participants to meet at the Kaiapoi Domain (as on map) at 12.30pm, the children will be walked over to the truck ready for the parade start at 1.30pm. Children will then need to be collected from the truck after the parade next to the Kaiapoi Mill (opposite the domain drop off point). A notice confirming all details will be sent by Friday. Detailed information has been published on HERO today regarding the things Parents and Caregivers need to know. Ice Block Friday’s Back for Term 4. Every Friday at 3pm outside the library $1 for a lemonade ice block. AGM 2025 Our AGM is on Wednesday 3rd December 6pm, at CBK Kaiapoi. Please rsvp pta@stpatkai.school.nz. PTA FUNDAY We are excited once again for our PTA Funday on Friday 12th December at Spencer Park. We welcome you all to come along for a fun and relaxing day. Thank you to our sponsors Hellers and Abbott Finance. Please wear sports uniform and bring togs, towel, sunscreen, sunhat and morning tea. We will be providing the buses, some treats, a sausage sizzle lunch and ice cream. A coffee van will be available for the adults. Inflatable Screen and Projector Hire We have our inflatable screen and projector available for hire. This makes a superb outdoor fun event, for birthday parties or even a fun family movie night! Costs to hire is $50 for school families with a refundable bond of $100. Get in touch if you would like to book pta@stpatkai.school.nz We always welcome any suggestions or feedback: pta@stpatkai.school.nz. Upcoming Term 4 Events:
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. |
Parents are always welcome to join us for our fortnightly School Assemblies and our weekly School Masses. Term 4 Dates: Weeks 8-11 Week Eight: 24-28 November 24 November: School Assembly 2.15pm - Waituere 25th November: Year 7 & 8 Technology 26th November: Kapa haka Year 0-8 26th November: Pre-Entry Visits 9am -12.30pm 27th November: Year 6 & 7 Kaitiaki Leadership Day 27th November: School Newsletter 28th November: Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am Week Nine: 1-5 December 1st December: KHS Experience Day 1st December: Class Meetings with Kaitiaki 3rd December: Reconciliation Year 4-8 3rd December: Kapa haka Year 0-8 3rd December: Pre-Entry Visits 9am -12.30pm 3rd December: PTA AGM 6pm 4th December: Sports Coaches 5th December: Coffee Van 8.30am / School Mass 9.30am 6th December: Kaiapoi Christmas Parade Week Ten: 8-12 December 8th December: Kaitiaki Applications Due 8th December: Year 8 Dinner 6pm @ Kaiapoi Golf Club 9th December: Year 7 & 8 Technology 10th December: Senior Production 11am & 6pm @ KHS 10th December: Pre-Entry Visits 9am -12.30pm 11th December: School Newsletter 11th December: School Board Meeting 6pm 12th December: PTA Fun Day @ Spencer Park 12th December: Year 8 Big Day Out 12th December: HERO Progress Reports Published by 3pm & classes for 2026 published with the HERO Reports. Week Eleven: 15-17 December 15th December: Transition to 2026 Classes 11-12.30pm 16th December: Happy Birthday Whaea Hope 16th December: School Prizegiving 6pm 17th December: Year 8 Final Assembly 11am - families are welcome 17th December: Term 4 Finishes @ midday These term dates are subject to change and are updated weekly. 2025 Staff Only Days: Friday 30th May: attached to King's Birthday Thursday 13th November: attached to Show Weekend St Patrick's School Kaiapoi Facebook Page - click here to join this page with more news, photos and upcoming events happening @ our school! The School Dates for 2026 are now on our website.
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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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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. |
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 |
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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Thank you to the following Sponsors who generously support St Patrick's School: |
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We’re turning 100 and you’re invited!
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