ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents

Next week we have national Maths Week. This is an opportunity for schools to put Maths in the spotlight. This is the link to the Maths Week / Wiki Pāngarau 2026 website, which you are welcome to check out.

Over the last two years the Government has introduced two new Math Curriculum along with two new English Curriculum and a new National Curriculum. Alongside that, they have provided two Curriculum days in each of 2026 and 2027. These are to provide teachers time to learn about the new curriculum.

On Friday 21 August our school will be closed for children as we will be having our second MOE Curriculum Day for 2026. Teachers will be receiving professional development from Dr Jo Knox on the Math Curriculum.

The school has been contacted by Netball North Harbour regarding an article in the NZ Herald where a man was arrested following photos being taken of a young person on Monday afternoon here at Netball North Harbour. They reassure families that they take the responsibility of ensuring they have a safe environment for everyone very seriously, and act accordingly. Netball North Harbour praise the actions of the young person and their parent in drawing this behaviour to their attention so quickly.

The school has been in contact with Netball North Harbour seeking further clarification as to what policy / procedure reviews have been carried out and what measures have been put in place, moving forward, to ensure our children’s safety at the courts and that such an incident won’t happen again. If you have any concerns please contact Netball North Harbour.

Children are currently preparing for the school Cross Country. This will be held at school on Tuesday, 18 August. The postponement date is Monday, 24 August. We look forward to whanau supporting the children at this annual event.

Thank you to the parents who are kindly sharing the time supporting children at our Monday afternoon cultural workshops. The children are really enjoying learning about new cultures. We very much appreciate your contributions.

Take care

Ka manaakitia e te Atua

Alister Bridgman

Tumuaki

The Principal’s Message will cover the following topics:

School Closed, Friday, August 21st
Fill the Foodbank
Movie Night September 11th
Free Breakfast Session On What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates & Kiwisaver
Raising Boys Seminar With Jo Robertson
Reuben O’Neill Bursary Application
Open Preference of Enrolment Session Next Week
Parish News
Community Notices

SCHOOL CLOSED FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST

FILL THE FOODBANK

MOVIE NIGHT SEPTEMBER 11TH

FREE BREAKFAST SESSION ON WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH MORTGAGE RATES & KIWISAVER

Free breakfast, useful insights, and a boost for our fundraising, all before the school bell rings.

Join Threefold on Tuesday 25 August, from 8.00am to 8.45am in the school staff room, for a free session on what’s really happening with mortgage rates and KiwiSaver. No sales pitch, just practical insights over a yummy breakfast.

The school will open early from 8am, so you can drop the kids off and head straight in.

Here’s the best part for us: this is the start of an ongoing partnership between Threefold and our PTFA. You’ll get great financial advice with no pressure to sign-up.

However, if anyone does choose to become a Threefold client and nominates our school, Threefold will pay a referral fee directly to our PTFA to help our fundraising efforts, all at no cost to you.

Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by Thursday 20, August (so Threefold can work out catering numbers) by clicking here or by emailing bridget@threefold.co.nz

Find More Details Here

RAISING BOYS SEMINAR WITH JO ROBERTSON

Book Your Tickets Here

REUBEN O’NEILL BURSARY

Reuben O’Neill Bursary Flyer & 2027_Application Form

OPEN PREFERENCE OF ENROLMENT SIGNING SESSION NEXT WEEK

The next open signing session for Preference of Enrolment forms is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th from 10am-11am. This will be held in the Parish Office at St Joseph’s Takapuna Parish.