ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents,

Term 3 is flying by.

Children are preparing for the school production which is being held in Week 6 – 16-20 August. All children are expected to participate in each show. Please read the details below as the online bookings are open.

Tomorrow, Saturday 2 August, we are constructing the stage for the show between 9 am and midday. We would appreciate your help. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Next week the nominations for Board elections close midday, Wednesday 6 August. If you are considering standing or are considering nominating someone, please check out the Board Election notice below, with the link for nominations.

Next Thursday evening, Bishop Steve will be confirming our children who are participating in the parish Sacrament programme this year. Congratulations to all these children on receiving this very special Sacrament. This Sacrament represents the gift of the Holy Spirit in the lives of these children.

You will have received an email from AskYourTeam with a link to our annual ‘Community Involvement Survey’ earlier this week. Please can you complete it, as your feedback will assist the Board in developing our 2026 – 2028 strategic plan. The survey only takes about five minutes to complete. Thank you for completing it.

Wishing you a great week,

Ka manaakitia e te Atua

Alister Bridgman
Tumuaki

The Principal’s Message will cover the following topics:

School Production of “Moana” – Tickets Now on Sale!
“Tricky Chats” – Parent Seminar
BOT Election
PTFA
Parish News
Community Notices

SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF “MOANA” – TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

We have four performances to ensure that all parents have the ability to see their children perform. We ask that parents buy tickets to only one performance to support this.

Ticket Prices:

$15 per Adult (18+)
$10 per Child (aged 5 – 17)
Family Pass: Buy 3 Adult tickets and get one FREE
Children aged 4 and under are free as long as they are seated on a lap. If you wish for your child to have their own seat please purchase a child ticket.
At check-out please enter your child’s full name and HG number so they can receive the tickets.
You will receive an email confirmation of your order – this is not your ticket. Tickets will be provided by Friday, the 15th to your child.

If you are unable to come to a performance due to financial reasons, please contact natashal@sj.school.nz to arrange tickets.

ORDER your tickets here – https://stjosephspta.org.nz/

The performance times are as below:

Monday 18th August – 1pm (Doors open at 12.40pm)
Tuesday 19th August – 1pm (Doors open at 12.40pm)
Wednesday 20th August – 6:30pm (Doors open at 6.10pm)
Thursday 21st August – 6:30pm (Doors open at 6.10pm)

If needed, we will consider adding an additional night on Tuesday 19th August, depending on ticket sales.

All access to the hall will be through the front door. Seats are first come, first served basis. There will be no reserved seating.

Also, our Show Stage is going in tomorrow. Are you able to help Saturday to help us to install it? We will be working in the hall from 9am to about lunchtime. If so, please email natashal@sj.school.nz

Every child in the school will be involved in the show and will be expected to be at the performances.

We will have four performances to ensure that all parents have the ability to see their children perform. We know that many children will have other commitments outside of school and we have tried to create a balance between other commitments and our community’s availability to come and watch the performances.

The performance times are as above. All children will be required to be dropped off for our evening performances to their Home Groups by 6pm.

Thank you so much to those who have already made kind offers to help, we couldn’t do it without you! We are looking for parents and family members that can help us with the many parts of production preparation, rehearsals and assist on the production nights.

We would also love some help making stars next week. If you can help with this, please email Natasha.

St Joseph’s Production Team
natashal@sj.school.nz

TRICKY CHATS – PARENT SEMINAR

An informative and practical session designed to help parents navigate tricky but essential conversations with their children.

This talk offers practical solutions for addressing sensitive topics like sex, consent, porn, grooming, and unsafe online behaviours.

Thursday, 7th August
7-9pm
St John’s School, 87a Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay
Buy tickets here

BOT ELECTION

BOT ELECTION 2025

PTFA

In a few weeks time many of our students will be making their first Holy Communion. Our school has a tradition of making Ula Lole’s to mark this occasion for them. We would love some help on Saturday 2nd August to help us make these All training will be given by the PTFA.

Thank you!