Principal Message – 19 January 2026

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA

Whanau Meetings

Whanau Hui (meetings) for parents and children are on Friday 31 January. You are able to book them through this link

This is an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and for you to share your child’s talents with their teacher

Your child is welcome to accompany you for this hui (meeting)

UNIFORMS

Uniform Requirements

  • School hats will need to be worn from Monday 9 February due to the current weather we are experiencing
  • The girls’ skorts or culottes are worn all year round.
  • Parents will be able to choose whether children wear short or long sleeved shirts on any given day.
  • Children may only wear the official school polar fleece top or vest or red shirts with St Joseph’s monogram.
  • Only culturally appropriate jewellery to be worn, under their shirt – NO bangles – health and safety
  • Only plain studs may be worn in ears. NO loop or hanging earrings – health and safety
  • Long hair is to be tied back with plain navy, red or black hair ties/headbands.
  • No makeup, including nail polish, may be worn.
  • It is compulsory for children to wear the sunhat during Term 1 and Term 4.

Girls Uniform

Navy skorts or culottes
Short or long sleeved red shirts (monogrammed)
Blue long-sleeved, front zipped polar fleece (monogrammed), or Blue sleeveless polar-fleece vest (monogrammed)
Navy knee socks or navy tights
All black leather/material school sandals with a heel strap (no slip-ons, crocs or similar) or all black school shoes – not boots

School shoes should be worn with navy school socks.

Hats (Terms 4 & 1) Navy blue sun hat (wide brimmed or bucket – no label)

Boys Uniform

Navy shorts ( no trousers)
Short or long sleeved red shirts (monogrammed)
Blue long-sleeved, front zipped polar fleece (monogrammed), or Blue sleeveless polar-fleece vest (monogrammed)
Navy knee socks with red band
All black leather/material school sandals with a heel strap (No slip-ons, crocs – or similar) or all black school shoes – not boots

School shoes should be worn with navy school socks.

Hats (Terms 4 & 1) Navy blue sunhat (wide brimmed or bucket – no label)

Pre-worn Uniform Items

If parents wish to buy, or donate, pre-worn uniform items, this can be done through the school office.

Janbells
Unit G, 4 Antares Place, Rosedale
Phone: 4783450
Email: info@janbells.co.nz
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm.
School Hats will need to be worn from Monday 9 February
due to the amazing weather we are currently experiencing

STATIONERY

Stationery

The stationery can be ordered on line or you can purchase it from the store. Online ordering is done through Officemax.  The stationery can be delivered to your home or a designated address by courier. 

Alternatively click on your child’s year group below to view the 2025 stationery list.

Stationery purchased for Year 1 – 4 students: Please name the books. Please do not name any other stationery items as these are collected and put into Home Group sets, that are able to be used throughout the year.

2025 – Kiwi Year 1

2025 – Kiwi Year 2

2025 – Kakapo Year 3 & 4

2025 – Kakriki Year 5 & 6

OFFICE

The school office opens Monday 3 February.

The hours are 8 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday during the school term.

It is closed for school breaks, teacher only days and public holidays

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