ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
TAKAPUNA

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Parents,

The busy season has begun!

Tomorrow sees our choir singing at the Carmel College Christmas Market between 5:55 pm and 6:10 pm. Please come along and support them. They are sounding AWESOME.

Monday, 16 November sees the Kakapo and Kakariki teams having their team athletics event here at school.

Kakapo – 9 am / Kakariki – 11:30 am
Weekend wear with sports footwear – NO CROCKS
School hat
Sunscreen
Water bottle

Tuesday, 17 November, we have our school photos day. Children need to be in the correct full uniform including the correct footwear please.

Last week I informed you that we had cancelled the EOY Celebration and Whanau picnic. Unfortunately the Rosmini College Auditorium is unavailable

Due to the size of the school and the number of whanau who come to this event, this is the only venue we can hold it in.

And due to popular demand, we will be having the Whanau Picnic on Thursday, 17 December beginning at 12:30 pm. Whanau are invited to bring their picnic rug and picnic lunch and enjoy gathering on the bottom field. There will also be a couple food trucks on the courts that day.

We will still be having our end-of-year school prayers that Thursday morning, beginning at 9am, which you are also most welcome to attend.

Please check that you have on your calendar

Final School Mass – Wednesday 2 December – 11 am
Year 6 Celebration Mass – Monday 14 December – 6 pm
School Closes for the year – Friday 18 December – 1 pm

For the 2027 school dates please check out the school calendar on our website

Enjoy your weekend,

Ka manaakitia e te Atua

Alister Bridgman

Tumuaki

The Principal’s Message will cover the following topics:

Angel Tree
Ingrid Young’s Farewell
Super Hero Theme Night at Auckland FC’s Game on November 21st
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Musical” Featuring a Former St Joe’s Student
Parish News
Community Notices

ANGEL TREE

INGRID YOUNG’S FAREWELL

SUPER HERO THEME NIGHT AT AUCKLAND FC’S GAME ON NOVEMBER 21ST

We’ve been invited to Auckland FC’s “Superhero Night” at Go Media Stadium, when they play Melbourne Victory, 21st November, 5 pm, and we’d love to get as many St Joseph’s families along as we can.

Come dressed as your favorite Superhero (parents too!) and enjoy the best atmosphere in the A-League.

Kids’ tickets are $10, adults $20, and include free public transport to and from the game. If we get 25 or more tickets as a school, our kids get to be part of the march on the field before kick-off. A great opportunity to get a close-up on the players warming up.

Book through our school link: https://aucklandfc.spinzo.com/?group=super-hero-theme-night–3skw&affiliate=tumuaki-tuarua-sgz4

It should be a great night out for the whole family. Hope to see you there!

“DIARY OF A WIMPY KID – THE MUSICAL” FEATURING A FORMER ST JOE’S STUDENT

Our former student Daniel Gomes Andrade is performing as Rowley.

Performance details:

* Date: Saturday, 28 November

* Time: 1:30pm

* Venue: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

If you would like to come and support Daniel, tickets can be purchased online here:

https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/artist/1881036?did=nytfamily

Discount code: danielgomesandrade

We would absolutely love to see you there!

PARISH NEWS

Mass Celebration, St Joseph’s Orakei School & Parish

Dear Families, Parishioners, Alumni, Staff and Friends,
Join us as we come together in faith, gratitude, and community to celebrate the special
relationship between our school and parish.
As we give thanks for the rich history of St Joseph’s Ōrākei and look forward to the future, we
warmly invite all families, parishioners, past pupils, staff, and friends of our community to share in
this special celebration.
Sunday 29 November
9:00am Mass
Shared Morning Tea Afterwards
St Joseph’s Parish – 16 Brenton Place, Ōrākei
Please bring a plate of food to share. Refreshments will be provided.
Come and celebrate our school and parish communities, giving thanks for the many people who
have contributed to the life and legacy of St Joseph’s Ōrākei.