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 [...]
Good News about the generosity of New Zealanders of which our school community is a prime example!
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand MEDIA RELEASE – fOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 June 2013 Donations to Bishops’ Lent Appeal top one million dollar mark Caritas Director [...]
Enviro Ambassadors
The Enviro Ambassadors are pictured here. They are currently promoting putting the food scraps into the worm bins rather than the rubbish. They are also responsible for the vegetable and flower boxes at the back [...]
Welcome to the Father Joe Shepherd Library News
Our Library is named after Father Joe Shepherd who was a much loved parish priest. The Library is a place to read, find information or just chill out. We have a fantastic selection of books [...]
In the words of Pope Francis…
'Crossing the threshold of faith is acting, trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit present in the Church and who is also manifest in the signs of the times; it is accompanying the constant [...]
Homework Challenge With A Difference
Dear Mrs Wright I decided I'd write a letter about my homework challenge. It is Design Your Own Giving Challenge. My plan was to sell feijoas and give the money to the missions. We collected [...]
Building Learning Power
What are the main muscle groups for powerful learning? –inquisitive, asks questions, adventurous, developing interests and passions –resilient: determined, robust, patient, focused –imaginative, ingenious, looking for links, dreamy –rational: methodical, analytical, sceptical –reflective: self-evaluative, looking [...]
Welcome to the Environment page.
We have a group of children who are our Enviro Ambassadors. They have been promoting putting our food waste in the worm bins to feed the worm farms. We have just carried out an [...]
More about Learning to Learn at St Joseph’s
BUILDING LEARNING POWER (based on work by Guy Claxton and others from the Centre For Real World Learning in Winchester, England.) At St Joseph's the teachers and learners like to use "learning muscles" to ensure that they work hard in order [...]