1. Principals News - Week 7, Term 4 2023

Dear Parents and Whanau

I will be on camp with the year 7 and 8 students when you receive this newsletter.  We have been staying in Peel Forest for 3 days and 2 nights.  The student's challenges are high ropes, confidence course, white water rafting and short nature walks.

Staffing 2024

As it often happens at the end of a school year, there are staff changes.  We have experienced quite a degree of change in the last 2 weeks.

Sarah Sollano has been granted a year's leave to study and to complete her post-graduate studies.  She will return to St Joseph's in 2024.  We hope to see her doing some relieving and volunteering in our school next year.

Leanne Brookes has resigned and taken up a position in Christchurch at Our Lady of Victories School effective next year.  We wish her well in a new city and an exciting challenge of a larger Director of Religious Studies role.

Nicola Winders has also resigned and taken up a new position at Weston School at the beginning of 2024.

We are in the process of advertising for a new classroom teacher and Deputy Principal for the school.  This week, we have been pleased to have made three new appointments to replace staff and take up the reins in 2024.

North Otago Athletic Championships

We were well represented by students at the North Otago Championships on Monday evening.  A big thank you to Paula Brien for all her organisation in the zone and regional entries.  Also to Sarah Sollano for being an official on the night.

Year 8 Transition Day

On Wednesday 29th November, the year 8 students attending St Kevin's next year will spend the day in their new school.  Parents should have received a letter with all the details of the day.  If you are unsure, please contact the St Kevin's School office.

Multicultural Day

Thank you in advance for all the organisation that is going into this day.  Our multicultural celebration is on Friday 1st December.  Please see the flyer later in the newsletter.

Board of Trustees Meeting

We will be holding the last BOT meeting for the year on Tuesday 5th December.  This is an open meeting that you are most welcome and encouraged to attend.  Our meetings are held in the school staffroom at 6.30 pm.  Minutes are available for you to view at any time.

God Bless

Allan Mitchell

Acting Principal