ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Date: Thursday, 23rd October, 2025
Dear Parents,
We have received formal notice of strike action from the NZEI Union stating that primary school teachers, support staff and principals are going on strike on Thursday, the 23rd of October, 2025 from 7am-7pm.
Consequently, St Joseph’s Catholic School Takapuna will be closed for instruction and supervision on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.
The school has been in contact with Jeff & Tess Tecson, the owners of sKids. They are opening for the day on the 23rd of October. If you wish to register your child to be in their programme, please email them at stjosephstakapuna@skids.co.nz.
Yours sincerely,
Franz Lim, Presiding Member
St Joseph’s Catholic School Takapuna Board of Trustees
The Principal’s Message will cover the following topics:
- PTA
- 60’s Up Group Enjoys Performances By Student Groups
- Upcoming Dental Van Visit
- Carmel Christmas Market
- M Sports
- sKids
- Parish News
- Auckland Catholic Diocese Vacancy
- Community Notices
PTA
60’s UP GROUP ENJOY PERFORMANCES BY STUDENT GROUPS
Thursday morning saw the Liturgical Dance group and the school choir performing to the St Joseph’s parish 60’s Up Group. The Liturgical Dance group performed “I’m So Blessed” and the “Irish Blessing” song. The Choir performed “Cover Me In Sunshine” and “Count On Me”. We noticed that as we danced and sang, the audience had lots of growing smiles. We felt that we were filling peoples hearts with aroha and joy as we know that sometimes older people can be a little lonely. While we were dancing and singing we felt as though the Holy Spirit was filling both the 60sUp Group and us with joy.
By Cecelia, Gabriella
UPCOMING DENTAL VAN VISIT
The Dental van will be visiting the school over a 3-week period 28 October to 14 November.
The van is aiming to see the furthest back overdue children and those also deemed high needs and may not be able to see all children whose parents have requested an appointment on the van.
We will be working off a priority list and will try our best to accommodate requests only where possible, so we can make sure our time in the school is utilised to see the most overdue children as efficiently as possible. We will usually contact parents of children planned to be seen on the dental van prior to the visit.
If your child requires dental treatment in the interim, please contact Glenfield Dental clinic on 444 6160 or if it is for emergency treatment ring 0800 825 583.
CARMEL COLLEGE CHRISTMAS MARKET
M SPORTS
SKIDS
AUCKLAND CATHOLIC DIOCESE VACANCY
Project and Music Coordinator – Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Are you looking for a role where you can make a positive impact in the lives of young people? Do you have experience in the areas of music ministry and events? We’re looking for someone who answers “Yes!” to become our full-time Project and Music Coordinator. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team implementing a bold new strategy for ministry to young people in the Diocese of Auckland. To learn more, please visit: www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Please check out the latest community notices which you can find on our school website.
