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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 Two Dates: Weeks 6-10
Week 6 Term 2:
29th May - School Assembly 2.15pm
30th May - Kaitiaki Meeting / Pegasus Cross Country
31st May - Year 4-8 Kapahaka
1 June - National Youth Leaders Day - Kaitiaki
1st June - School Newsletter Published
2nd June - School Mass 9.30am
2nd June - Year 5-8 Winter Sport / Yoga 8.30am
4th June - Happy Birthday Mrs Culling
Week 7 Term 2:
5th June - Kings Birthday - Public Holiday
6th June Science Magic Show
7th June - Sports Coaches
8th June - Sports Coaches
9th June - Year 5-8 Winter Sport / Yoga 8.30am
10/11 June - Green Melon Family Photos
11th June - First Holy Communion Mass 9am
Week 8 Term 2:
12th June - School Assembly 2.15pm
14th June - Year 4-8 Kapahaka
15th June - School Newsletter
15th June - Board Meeting 6pm
16th June - School Mass 9.30am
16th June - Year 5-8 Winter Sport / Yoga 8.30am
18th June - Parish School Mass & Art Expo 9am
Week 9 Term 2:
19th June - Year 7 & 8 Technology
21st June - Year 4-8 Kapahaka / Sports Coaches
23rd June - School Mass 9.30am
23rd June - Year 5-8 Winter Sport / Yoga 8.30am
Week 10 Term 2:
26th June - School Assembly 2.15pm
26th June - School Reports published on HERO
27th June - PTA Meeting 6.30pm - Staffroom
28th June -Year 4-8 Kapahaka
28th June - Parents Morning Tea - Parish Lounge 9am
30th June- School Mass 9.30am
30th June - Last day of term - Happy Holidays
Term 3 begins Monday 17th July
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