Our Term’s Living and Learning Focus is
CARE ATAWHAI
Our School Values are
Tika Justice, Pono Truth, Aroha Compassion, Manaakitanga Hospitality and Tapu Respect for the Environment
Lived out in our Motto
Courtesy Care Co-operation Courage
Learning to Learn at St Joseph’s #L2L
The Learning Model for our school is: “To Know To Do To Use”
Children graduating from St Joseph’s will:
- be equipped for success in future learning through well-developed literacy and numeracy skills
- have a grounding in Christian values for life
- be able to think critically and creatively
- place a high value on healthy living and participation in physical activity
- care and have a deep respect for other people, cultures, religions and for the environment
- have confidence and be able to relate positively to others
- be able to set goals and evaluate their achievements and progress
- enjoy learning and be confident to take risks
- have pride in themselves
- have a growth mindset
They will be:
communicators
problem solvers
creative thinkers
risk takers
resilient
enthusiastic
contributors
(An extract from Our School Charter)
Lent in Schools
The theme for Lent 2016 is
Hear the cry of the earth and the poor
Whakarongo ki te tangi o Papatūānuku me te hunga pōhara
taken from Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’.
St Francis of Assisi reminds us that [the earth] our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.
Laudato Si’ #
Year 4 Cricket Report
The Victorious Year 4 Cricket Team
from back left:
Nate T, George L, Sam R, Chris R, AJ D, Jack S, Josh R, and Braden M
This team played in a tournament against other teams from schools on the North Shore. They reached the finals and played against Belmont Primary. They came away with winning first place, by 20 runs! Well done!
Thank you to Paula and parents for a great day.
Owen N Year 3 HG8 carefully holding on to eggs produced by our resident chickens!
Next week, On Friday, Years 3-6 will hold their Athletics Day at Takapuna Athletics Grounds. Plenty of help will be required.
Great to catch up with so many parents at Team Kiwi’s Getting to Know You Picnic last Friday!
Have a lovely weekend.
God bless!
Phil
Food for Thought from Michael Leunig