Easter is almost upon us!
EASTER TIMETABLE 2013 Listed below are the ceremonies for Holy Week and Easter. This time is the most important part of the Church or Liturgical Year. ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH,TAKAPUNA 28 March - HOLY THURSDAY Mass [...]
Prayers and Reflections for Holy Week
THE BETRAYAL Jesus gazed at Judas with love. There had been a change in Jesus’ friend, Judas. Frequent absences from their gatherings. Angry talk of rebellion with others. Disagreements about Jesus’ mission. Yes, Judas had [...]
Snow Planet
This week is EOTC week which means Education Outside The Classroom. One of the many events Rooms 1 to 4 have been doing is Snow Planet. It was a fun but a bit chilly in [...]
Exciting Days at St Joseph's!
There is certainly always something of interest going on at school! Thank you so much to all the parents who have already supported our Education Outside the Classroom Activities and to those who have volunteered [...]
Athletics Day
February 25 was an enjoyable day for all, because it was Athletics Day. The school was split into their house groups, boys and girls, rotating around the school. The activities were High Jump, Sprints 50 and [...]
Week Four
It doesn't take long before everything is back in full swing and our days are busy and exciting. Our Athletics Day on Monday was great fun and the children really participated well and were great [...]
Living and Learning at St Joseph's
At our school we really try to develop in the children the skills and abilities to take responsibility for their behaviour, attitudes and learning. This can start as soon as they start school. We use the following: [...]
The Year of Faith
As it is the Year of Faith this year our newsletters will feature a Faith Fact for families to read and talk about. This is one way we will share our faith during this year [...]
Learning to Live and Learn at St Joseph's
For the students and staff members our Mercy Values form the basis of how we behave and the choices we make. We are aiming to follow Jesus in the Mercy Way. The Mercy Sisters founded [...]
Welcome back to School!
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." Welcome to all as we start our 2013 school year and a special welcome to our new children and their [...]