1. Principal's News - Week 5, Term 3 2016

Union Meeting
On Thursday 8th September, most of the staff will be involved in a union meeting from 9.00 to 11.00 am.  As all staff who are union members are legally entitled to attend this meeting, we will not be opening the school until 11.00 am.  For anyone not able to supervise their children at home, there will be a skeleton staff available for supervision only.  We do apologise for this inconvenience. This union meeting will disrupt bus services and we will confirm next week what the new morning bus pick up times will be for that day.  All schools are affected by this union meeting.

First Communion
Congratulations to the 16 children from our school and parish who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday.  It was a lovely celebration.  Congratulations and thanks to all those who prepared the children for their big day, who helped serve their morning tea, their prayer partners and anyone else involved.

Mini Olympics
Our thanks again to the Year 8 students for organising the Mini Olympics for the whole school last Thursday afternoon.  They did a superb job and the afternoon was fun filled and busy for all the children.

Netball
The Year 8 students played the staff at netball last Friday and once again the staff won the very large cup although by a very small margin.  You can view more photos later in the blog.

Eyes on the ball Mr Cartlidge

Reading Books
Schools continue to spend vast sums of money on reading books and they very often come back damaged or not at all.  Could we please ask you to have a good hunt at home and look under beds, in bookcases and any other little hidey holes and return the books to school, no questions asked.  Thank you for your support.

2. Special Character - Week 5 Term 3 2016

On Thursday 18th, just after Mass, the children preparing to receive their First Holy Communion had Reconciliation with Father Wayne.

A very big THANK YOU to Roseanne Sheridan for making this lovely cake for the First Communicants. Roseanne has been making us cakes for Confirmation and Eucharist for quite a few years. The cake had a Gold Medal in the middle to tell the children that they are all winners.

Many happy faces were all around on Sunday.

Beautiful angels everywhere.

It was so lovely to see so many white dresses on Sunday.

Thank you so much Father Wayne for making this a very Special Day for us all.
We hope to see the children next Sunday as well. As Father Wayne says, it's not just about the First Communion, it's about continuing on our journey of faith with the next celebration of the Eucharist and the next.

3. School Notices - Week 5, Term 3 2016

Altar Servers
Saturday 27th August - Joseph & Sebastian Spillane, Bronson Bartlett, Troy Chikowore and Isabella McNaught
Sunday 28th August - Jonathan Jorgensen, Arthur Cartlidge, Molly Whittaker and Rhea Ratgali

Birthday Greetings to:
Eva Keno, Skyla Ludemann, Charlie Bremner and Sepeti Tuuefiafi

Burns Memorial Art Exhibition
St Joseph's has entered some exhibits from Mr Burton's art group in the Burns Memorial Art Exhibition held at the Forrester Art Gallery from Sunday 4th September to Friday 9th September. It would be worth your while going to have a look at them.

Home & School Raffle
Thank you very much to the large majority of families who have returned their raffle cards.  The Home and School are drawing their raffle and the results will be in next week's notices.

Kids for Kids Concert
We will meet at school in the hall at 8.40 am on the morning of Wednesday 31st August and walk to the Opera House leaving at 8.45 am.  We will spend the morning preparing for the 'Kids for Kids' concert held in the evening.  Remember to purchase your tickets.  At 6.45 pm that night, all participants are to be backstage at the Opera House for the concert and the show ends at 9.20 pm.

Lost Property
We have a huge collection of jackets, jerseys and other clothing in the Lost Property area in the sick bay.  Please come and check to see if your child's clothing is there otherwise it will be given to the Uniform Shop.

Otago Primary Schools Netball Tournament
On Tuesday we entered a Yr 6 mixed netball team in this tournament held at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.  They competed in a field of 30 teams and ended up getting 3rd.  Well done team.  Thank you very much to Rachel Fowler and Jayne McNaught for coaching and transporting the students and to Tegan Souness for umpiring.

Singing Cup Auditions/Finals
During the morning of Tuesday 30th August, the Singing Cup auditions will be held with our Adjudicator Mrs Pat Gunn. Mrs Brookes is available for solo and group/duet practice in the hall at break times.  The Singing Cup Finals will start at 9.00 am on Tuesday 20th September. Note this date has changed from Wednesday 21st September.

Cross Country Winners, North Otago Rugby Reps, School Councillors, Miniball and Basketball Winners
Due to a large number of children being absent due to sickness and netball tournaments, information and photos of the children will be in next week's blog (hopefully).

Staff v Yr 8 Students Daffodil Netball Game
Congratulations to the staff who were the victors in the annual staff v year 8 students netball game. The game was played in ideal conditions and the staff have picked up a couple more netball players that they didn't know they had!!  Thank you to Mr Burton for taking the photos and to Emma Slater and Rachel Esselink for umpiring the game.  Click the link to view more photos.
Staff v Yr 8 students netball game



Winter Sports Uniforms
Please return all washed rugby, basketball and miniball uniforms and gear bags to the green container underneath the stairs.  Thank you.

SPORTS DRAW - WEEK 5

Netball - Saturday 27th August

Intermediate 1.1

9.00 am - St Joseph's Gold v OIS Diamonds – Pearsons

Intermediate 1.2

10.00 am – St Joseph’s Rebels v Athletic Mini Maroon – Sport & Outdoors

Year 5/6 Big Hoops

9.00 am - St Joseph's Ferns v Valley Pulse – Court 2

Year 5/6 Small Hoops  

11.00 am – St Joseph's Warriors v Fenwick Ferns – Fitness 24

Year 3/4

10.00 am – St Joseph’s Maroon v Athletic Mini Bronze

11.00 am - St Joseph’s Steel v Fenwick Flyers

Umpires

10.00 am – Tegan Souness, Yneke Edzes & Antonia Black

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Football - Saturday 27^th August

Midget

11.00 am - St Joseph's Little Whites v Awamoa Lions – Showgrounds M2

Junior

9.30 am – St Joseph’s White Knights v Awamoa Kings – Showgrounds J3

9.30 am – St Joseph’s United v Riverside Pumas - Papakaio (note new venue and last game for season)

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Community Notices

• Pig Manure Fundraiser for Weston School Girls Cricket Team - to attend national tournament in November.  Great for your garden.  $5 for a 20kg size filled bag.  Free delivery for orders of 10+ bags within the town boundary.  $10 for delivery within the town boundary for under 10 kg bags if not collecting.  Collection/delivery Sunday 28th August from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm at Weston School.  Contact Nic for further information on 027 331 8214
• Waitaki Youth Council Outdoor Movie Night - held on Friday 2nd September at Friendly Bay, Oamaru Harbour and admission is free.  Admission to open is 6.30 and movie starts at 7.00 pm.  The Movie is 'Toy Story' and bring your own chairs, bean bags, blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothes, hot water bottles and there is popcorn, candyfloss and glow sticks for sale.

4. Diary Dates - Week 5, Term 3 2016

AUGUST

Friday 26                   -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

                                      -  Home & School Raffle drawn

Monday 29                -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Tuesday 30                -  Singing Cup Auditions for Yr 5-8 – note new date

                                      -  ABC Childcare visit the junior hubs *

Wednesday 31          -  Kids for Kids concert preparation at the Opera House 8.30 am to 12.00                                                 pm * 

                                      -  Kids for Kids concert at night from 6.45 pm to 9.20 pm *

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 1                -  School Mass at 9.15 am

Friday 2                      -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm

Sunday 4                    -  Father’s Day

Monday 5                   -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Thursday 8                - NZEI Union Meeting for all school staff from 9.00 am to 11.00 am -  school

                                       opens at 11.00 am *

                                      -  Yr 7 ECB and Young Vinnies

Friday 9                      -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

                                      -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm *

Monday 12                 -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4

                                      -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Tuesday 13                -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4

Wednesday 14          -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4

Thursday 15              -  St Joseph’s Sports Awards at 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm *

Friday 16                    -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

                                      -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm *

Tuesday 20                -  BOT Meeting

                                      -  Singing Cup Finals in the school hall from 9.00 am - note new date

Wednesday 21          -  Top Schools Gymnastic Display

Thursday 22              -  School Mass at 9.30 am *

                                      -  Yr 7 ECB and Young Vinnies *

Friday 23                    -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

                                      -  School finishes for term 3

OCTOBER

Monday 10                 -  School starts for term 4

Tuesday 11                -  School Photos

Monday 24                 -  Labour Day holiday

Monday 31                 -  School Athletics

NOVEMBER

Monday 7                   -  Yr 8 Camp at Staveley

Tuesday 15                -  Yr 7 Camp

DECEMBER

Friday 16                    -  School finishes at 12.30 pm 

3. School Notices - Week 5, Term 3 2016

Altar Servers
Saturday 27th August - Joseph & Sebastian Spillane, Bronson Bartlett, Troy Chikowore and Isabella McNaught
Sunday 28th August - Jonathan Jorgensen, Arthur Cartlidge, Molly Whittaker and Rhea Ratgali

Birthday Greetings to:
Eva Keno, Skyla Ludemann, Charlie Bremner and Sepeti Tuuefiafi

Burns Memorial Art Exhibition
St Joseph's has entered some exhibits from Mr Burton's art group in the Burns Memorial Art Exhibition held at the Forrester Art Gallery from Sunday 4th September to Friday 9th September. It would be worth your while going to have a look at them.

Home & School Raffle
Thank you very much to the large majority of families who have returned their raffle cards.  The Home and School are drawing their raffle and the results will be in next week's notices.

Kids for Kids Concert
We will meet at school in the hall at 8.40 am on the morning of Wednesday 31st August and walk to the Opera House leaving at 8.45 am.  We will spend the morning preparing for the 'Kids for Kids' concert held in the evening.  Remember to purchase your tickets.  At 6.45 pm that night, all participants are to be backstage at the Opera House for the concert and the show ends at 9.20 pm.

Lost Property
We have a huge collection of jackets, jerseys and other clothing in the Lost Property area in the sick bay.  Please come and check to see if your child's clothing is there otherwise it will be given to the Uniform Shop.

Otago Primary Schools Netball Tournament
On Tuesday we entered a Yr 6 mixed netball team in this tournament held at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.  They competed in a field of 30 teams and ended up getting 3rd.  Well done team.  Thank you very much to Rachel Fowler and Jayne McNaught for coaching and transporting the students and to Tegan Souness for umpiring.

Singing Cup Auditions/Finals
During the morning of Tuesday 30th August, the Singing Cup auditions will be held with our Adjudicator Mrs Pat Gunn. Mrs Brookes is available for solo and group/duet practice in the hall at break times.  The Singing Cup Finals will start at 9.00 am on Tuesday 20th September. Note this date has changed from Wednesday 21st September.

Cross Country Winners, North Otago Rugby Reps, School Councillors, Miniball and Basketball Winners
Due to a large number of children being absent due to sickness and netball tournaments, information and photos of the children will be in next week's blog (hopefully).

Staff v Yr 8 Students Daffodil Netball Game
Congratulations to the staff who were the victors in the annual staff v year 8 students netball game. The game was played in ideal conditions and the staff have picked up a couple more netball players that they didn't know they had!!  Thank you to Mr Burton for taking the photos and to Emma Slater and Rachel Esselink for umpiring the game.  Click the link to view more photos.
Staff v Yr 8 students netball game



Winter Sports Uniforms
Please return all washed rugby, basketball and miniball uniforms and gear bags to the green container underneath the stairs.  Thank you.

SPORTS DRAW - WEEK 5

Netball - Saturday 27th August

Intermediate 1.1

9.00 am - St Joseph's Gold v OIS Diamonds – Pearsons

Intermediate 1.2

10.00 am – St Joseph’s Rebels v Athletic Mini Maroon – Sport & Outdoors

Year 5/6 Big Hoops

9.00 am - St Joseph's Ferns v Valley Pulse – Court 2

Year 5/6 Small Hoops  

11.00 am – St Joseph's Warriors v Fenwick Ferns – Fitness 24

Year 3/4

10.00 am – St Joseph’s Maroon v Athletic Mini Bronze

11.00 am - St Joseph’s Steel v Fenwick Flyers

Umpires

10.00 am – Tegan Souness, Yneke Edzes & Antonia Black

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Football - Saturday 27^th August

Midget

11.00 am - St Joseph's Little Whites v Awamoa Lions – Showgrounds M2

Junior

9.30 am – St Joseph’s White Knights v Awamoa Kings – Showgrounds J3

9.30 am – St Joseph’s United v Riverside Pumas - Papakaio (note new venue and last game for season)

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Community Notices

• Pig Manure Fundraiser for Weston School Girls Cricket Team - to attend national tournament in November.  Great for your garden.  $5 for a 20kg size filled bag.  Free delivery for orders of 10+ bags within the town boundary.  $10 for delivery within the town boundary for under 10 kg bags if not collecting.  Collection/delivery Sunday 28th August from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm at Weston School.  Contact Nic for further information on 027 331 8214
• Waitaki Youth Council Outdoor Movie Night - held on Friday 2nd September at Friendly Bay, Oamaru Harbour and admission is free.  Admission to open is 6.30 and movie starts at 7.00 pm.  The Movie is 'Toy Story' and bring your own chairs, bean bags, blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothes, hot water bottles and there is popcorn, candyfloss and glow sticks for sale.

1. Principal's News - Week 4, Term 3 2016

Sickness
We have had large numbers of children and staff away sick over the last few days.  Please err on the side of caution and keep your children home if they are unwell.  Many thanks.

School Councillors
Our school councillors for the remainder of the year are:
-  Yr 3 - Lily Kelcher and Lachlan Criddle
-  Yr 4 - Ziah Rollan and Lewis Gough
-  Yr 5 - Morgan Williams and Magnus Heaphy
-  Yr 6 -  Hannah Miller and Max Fatafehi
-  Yr 7 -  Georgia Fox and Corbin Fraser
-  Yr 8 -  Tristan Serrano, Skyla Ludemann, Jacob Fowler and Antonia Black

These students will be presented with their badges at assembly today. A photo of the school councillors will be in next week's blog as there are a few children away sick.   Also being presented today are the certificates from the recent Science & Digital Technologies ICAS exams and certificates and trophies from the senior cross country.

Mini Olympics
The year 8 students worked very hard to organise a mini olympics yesterday afternoon.  The whole school participated in a fun afternoon with a message.  We will also be raising funds for our para-Olympians.  Thanks to Mr Cartlidge and the Yr 8 students for organising this. Here is a video link of yesterday's Olympics.  https://youtu.be/Ejk-rVIYWfg and some photos.  Click the link to view the photos.
https://get.google.com/albumarchive/112420985020678712777/album/AF1QipMrSIzyVohvqEOktj0wrFY5IkgwDugpx7tyGgjp?source=pwa

First Communion
Our children are receiving their First Communion at the 9.30 am Mass on Sunday.  We wish them well and will keep them in our prayers.  I am sure they would appreciate all the support they can get at Mass on Sunday.

2. Special Character - Week 4 Term 3 2016

On Monday 15th August our Special Character leaders led us in prayer 

with a special liturgy to celebrate the 'Feast of the Assumption'. 

This Feast day celebrates that after the Mother of Jesus died,

Mary was resurrected, glorified and taken bodily to Heaven.

First Holy Communion Sunday 21st August @ 9.30am

St. Patrick's Basilica

On Sunday 16 of our school family and 2 children from our parish will receive the Eucharist for the first time. Family, friends, prayer partners and parishioners are warmly welcomed to join us for this very special day. We would like to give a very special thank you to our prayer partners who have helped the children  reach this next step on their journey of faith.

As part of our preparation to receive the 'Sacrament of The Holy Eucharist'
the First Communion children went to Reconciliation after Mass today.

3. School Notices and Sports Draw - Week 4, Term 3 2016

Altar Servers
Saturday 20th August - Elenoa & Halalova Asi, Seth Sinclair, Lachlan Brookes and Max Fatafehi
Sunday 21st August - Michael Misiloi, Hana & Zara Davies and Molly-May Mestrom

Birthday Greetings to:
Hunter Gough, Cameron Mather, Georgia Fox, Henry Robinson, Neighton Fraser and Lucas Shaw

Busy Bumbles After School Care and Holiday Programme
Find out more or enrol by visiting our website today www.busybumbles.co.nz

Congratulations
Hockey -  Well done to Kaleb Cant, Joshua Criddle, Fergus McMcullan and Jacob Robinson who received the Ross Hockey Cup for winning their Yr 7 & 8 grade.  Their team name called the Quiksticks won the Kwicksticks competition.  Congratulations also to Kaleb Cant, Logan Howell and Jacob Robinson who made the North Otago U13 Boys Hockey team.  They played Invercargill and Central Otago last week and lost both games and they play another rep game in 3 weeks time and then they finish with the Festival of Hockey Tournament in Gore where they compete against teams from the South Island.

Girls Only Football Development
Hayley Stirling (Womens Football Development Officer for Football South) has offered to run some girls only sessions over the next couple of weeks.  These sessions will be for girls only from the ages of 8-12 and will take place over the next two Wednesdays August 22nd and 29th from 4.00 to 5.30 pm.  Hayley is a very experienced coach as she coaches the Southern United women's team at National Talent  Centres, Federation youth teams and Federation Talent Centres.  If you are interested in your daughter attedning these sessions, please register via the Football Waitaki email address by Monday 20th August.  We will need a minimum of 10 girls attending to make this worthwhile.

Home & School Raffle
A huge thank you to the many families who have returned their raffle tickets, a huge improvement on last time.  If you have not yet returned your raffle please do as soon as possible as it is being drawn next week.  Thank you to the parents and grandparents who volunteered to sell raffles at Countdown this week.

For Sale - Car
Jenny Jackson is selling her Toyota Opa 2001 car which is an automatic, 97,000 km, silver, 5 door and heaps of leg room in the back.  Has new tyres, new battery and full serviced on the 25th July.  Trade Me listing is #1130196710.  Cost for the car is $3,500.  Contact Jenny on jennyljackson@live.com or contact Elaine at the Parish Office on 434 8543.

Junior Cross Country
Well done to the 5 and 6 year olds who ran their cross country last Friday.  Here are some photos of their run.

Community Notices

• Columba Scouts Jamboree Quiz Fundraiser - held on Monday 22nd August at 7.00 pm at the Northside Bar and Restaurant.  Cost is $30 per team and a maximum of 6 people per team.  Heaps of quality raffle prizes ($2 per ticket)
• NZ Football & FIFA 11+ Warm Up Programme Workshop - held on Friday 19th August from 6.00 to 7.30 pm at the Oamaru Showgrounds, Oamaru.  Cost is free.
• Waitaki Aquatic Centre Annual Closedown - starts on Monday 29th August and is planned to run until Friday 23rd September.  All water based programmes (Learn to Swim, Squads & Aqua Excercise Classes) will go on holiday for the 4 week period and be refreshed for the start of the September holidays.
• Aurora Australis - an astronomical evening exploring the adventure with planets and stars.  Join us at Adventure Books, 7 Harbour Street, Oamaru on Friday 2nd September and doors open from 6.00 pm for drinks and nibbles.  Lecture starts at 7.00 pm.  No charge and seating limited to 45.

SPORTS DRAW - WEEK 4

Netball - Saturday 20th August

Intermediate 1.1

10.00 am - St Joseph's Gold v Valley Diamonds – Pearsons

Intermediate 1.2

9.00 am – St Joseph’s Rebels v Papakaio Steel – Sport & Outdoors

11.00 am - St Joseph’s Rebels v OIS Shakers – Sport & Outdoors

Year 5/6 Big Hoops

10.00 am - St Joseph's Ferns v Valley Mystics – Court 2

Year 5/6 Small Hoops  

10.00 am – St Joseph's Warriors v Kurow White – Fitness 24

Year 3/4

10.00 am – St Joseph’s Maroon v Athletic Mini Bronze

10.00 am - St Joseph’s Steel v Fenwick Flyers

Year 1/2

10.00 am –

Umpires

9.00 am – Tegan Souness, Yneke Edzes & Skyla Ludemann

11.00 am – Harriet Heaphy & Isabella Hanning

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Rugby - Saturday 20^th August – last day of competition rugby

5 yrs 

10.00 am – Valley Blue v St Joseph’s Maroon – Weston

10.30 am – St Joseph’s Blue v Excelsior Lions – WCS 9a

7/8 yrs

10.00 am – St Joseph’s v Valley Blue/Maheno – WCS 8

9/10 yrs

Bye – St Joseph’s

11/12 yrs

12.00 pm – Kurow/Union v St Joseph’s – Ngapara

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Football - Saturday 20^th August

Midget

11.00 am - St Joseph's Little Whites v Awamoa Tigers – Awamoa Park

Junior

9.30 am – St Joseph’s White Knights v Awamoa Aces – Showgrounds J2

9.30 am – St Joseph’s United v Riverside Phoenix– Papakaio School

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Miniball – Finals and Prize Giving – Tuesday 23^rd August

-  St Joseph’s Rebels is on duty on the back court

-  Finals Games Only – If a game is within 6 points at the beginning of the final 3 minutes the clock will STOP for every whistle.  If game is a DRAW at full time, teams will play an extra 2 minutes STOP clock overtime (and repeat if necessary).  NO time outs during game.

4.15 pm - St Joseph's Rebels v Pembroke Rockets - back court

5.15 pm - St Joseph's Breakers v Fenwick Lakers - front court – Section 2 Final

5.45 pm - St Joseph's Thunder v Fenwick Breakers - front court – Section 1 Final

Referee and Score bench

4.45 pm - St Joseph's Rebels - referee and score bench - back court

5.15 pm - St Joseph's Thunder - score bench - back court

5.45 pm - St Joseph's Breakers – score bench - front court

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Basketball - FINALS AND PRIZE GIVING - Wednesday 24th August

If a game is within 10 points at the beginning of the final 3 minutes the clock with STOP for every whistle.  If a game is a DRAW at full time, teams will play an extra 3 minutes, STOP clock overtime (and repeat if necessary).  Time Outs – 1 per half for 30 seconds.  No time outs during last 3 minutes of any quarter excluding clock stop situation,  see above.

4.00 pm - St Joseph's Bolts v OIS Storm - front court – Intermediate Final

4.00 pm – St Joseph’s Cavaliers v OIS Honey Badgers – playing for 3^rd and 4^th

4.50 pm – St Joseph’s Raptors v OIS Penguins – Intermediate Final

5.45 pm – Intermediate Prize Giving

Referee

4.50 pm - St Joseph's Bolts – score bench - front court

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4. Diary Dates - Week 4, Term 3 2016

AUGUST

Friday 19                 -  Scholastic Book Club orders due back today

                                   -  Daffodil Day – annual staff v Yr 8 netball game

                                   -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm – Cross Country trophies presented

Sunday 21               -  First Communion

Monday 22              -  North Otago Cross Country

                                   -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Tuesday 23             -  Yr 6 netball tournament in Dunedin

Thursday 25           -  North Otago Cross Country postponement day

                                    -  Yr 8 netball tournament in Dunedin

                                    -  School Mass at 9.15 am

                                    -  Yr 7 ECB & Young Vinnies

Friday 26                  -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

                                    -  Home & School Raffle drawn

Monday 29               -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Tuesday 30              -  Singing Cup Auditions for Yr 5-8 – note new date *

Wednesday 31        -  Kids for Kids concert

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 1              -  School Mass at 9.15 am

Friday 2                    -  Celebration Kotuitui at 2.30 pm

Sunday 4                  -  Father’s Day

Monday 5                 -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Thursday 8              -  School Mass at 9.15 am *

                                    -  Yr 7 ECB and Young Vinnies *

Friday 9                    -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

Monday 12              -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4

                                    -  Ski Programme at Ohau

Tuesday 13              -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4

Wednesday 14        -  Fire wise Programme for Yr 1-4

Thursday 15            -  St Joseph’s Sports Awards

Friday 16                  -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

Tuesday 20              -  BOT Meeting

                                    -  Singing Cup Finals in the school hall from 9.00 am * note new date

Wednesday 21        -  Top Schools Gymnastic Display

Friday 23                  -  Technology for Yr 7 & 8 at SKC

                                    -  School finishes for term 3

OCTOBER

Monday 10               -  School starts for term 4 *

Tuesday 11               -  School Photos

Monday 24                -  Labour Day holiday

Monday 31                -  School Athletics

NOVEMBER

Monday 7                  -  Yr 8 Camp at Staveley

Tuesday 15               -  Yr 7 Camp

DECEMBER

Friday 16                   -  School finishes at 12.30 pm *