The Feast of the Assumption
The feast of the Assumption is celebrated on 15 August. This is the dogma that the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken (assumed) body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly [...]
Police Armed Defenders, Police Helicopter and Police Dogs Visited Our School
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 [...]
Modern Learning Environment
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 [...]
Why have a School Production?
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 [...]
Kids Rich in Character- A quote to think and talk about with your children
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School Musical
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 [...]
Grandparents Afternoon in Rooms 12, 14, & 15
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 [...]
Gifted Awareness Week
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 [...]
Reflective Learning
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 [...]
What is 21st century education?
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 [...]