Principal Message – 19 January 2026

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA

WHANAU HUI (Meetings)

Whanau Hui (meetings) for parents and children are on Thursday 5 February. 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 – no white/coloured brand logos or 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 – no white/coloured brand logos or 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

2026 Stationery List

The stationery can be ordered online through OfficeMax or by purchasing at your preferred school stationery outlet. Please arrange for your child’s school stationery to be available for them by the start  before school year. 

The stationery ordered online can be delivered to your home or a designated address by courier. This system means that ordering is quick and easy, stationery lists will not be lost and products will be of a high quality.  

Click the 2026 Stationery List to view the 2026 school stationery lists.

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.

OFFICE

The school office opens Wednesday 4 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

2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Term 1

Monday 9 February – Thursday 2 April

Term 2

Monday 20 April – Friday 20 July

  • Monday 27 April – ANZAC Day – School CLOSED
  • Friday 29 May – MOE Curriculum Day – School CLOSED
  • Monday 1 June – King’s Birthday – School CLOSED

Term 3

Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September

  • Friday 21 August – MOE Curriculum Day – School CLOSED

Term 4

Monday 12 October – Friday 18 December

  • Monday 26 October – Labour Day – School CLOSED
2026-01-20T08:09:05+00:00 15th January 2026|