Cooper Yesterday we saw police dogs. After morning tea one of the police dogs came in our classroom. I liked patting the dog. The big dog was called Phoenix and the little dog was called [...]
Some of you will have watched Campbell Live on TV3 recently, when there was a programme on modern learning environments in New Zealand schools. If not, I suggest that you view the clip (see [...]
One of the ways we celebrate the ARTS here at St Joseph's is through our whole school production. This year it is a musical based on some of the antics of Maui. Every child in [...]
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It's all very exciting! In the last week of Term 3, everyone in our school will be performing in our school musical, Maui. There will be plenty of information coming your way in the near [...]
Family Poem about Love The memories of childhood are never forgotten and are often in the forefront of our minds. A Grandparent's Love © Tina Williams It seems like only yesterday Our lives [...]
This week is Gifted Awareness week and at St Joseph's we offer many opportunities for our students to challenge their thinking and learning. The writers group meet on different days across year 4-6. They work [...]
One of the key aspects of learning at St Joseph's is being reflective about what we do, build on earlier learning and know what our next steps are. After researching different aspects of 1850 settlers [...]
In the words of Guy Claxton: Education is a preparation for the future –For life, not just for university or work –For all, not just for some The future is complex, challenging and [...]
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand MEDIA RELEASE – fOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 June 2013 Donations to Bishops’ Lent Appeal top one million dollar mark Caritas Director [...]
