Faith Facts for the Year of Faith
The entrance way to Catherine McAuley's home, now the Congregational Centre for the Sisters of Mercy. Faith Facts during Term 2 are quotes from Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, on the [...]
Learning to Live and Learn
Mercy Values Tika – Justice Pono – Truth Aroha – Compassion Manaakitanga – Hospitality Tapu – Respect (of our Environment) We use our school values to help guide us in the choices we make in our learning and our behaviour. [...]
News from the “Friends”
Greetings from the Friends of St Joes. We've had a name change from the PTFA and have been going great guns this year. We meet the third Monday of every month for an hour and [...]
Being Confirmed And Receiving Holy Communion For The First Time-written by Darcy S
Having my first Holy Communion was really special. My favourite part was taking the body and blood of Jesus. I am really proud of myself because I am a full member of the Church. My [...]
Learning to Learn at St Joseph’s
One of the Principles of the New Zealand Curriculum is Learning to learn: "The curriculum encourages all students to reflect on their own learning processes and to learn how to learn.” Most of us in [...]
New entrants from room 12 and 15
Lauren, Ujin, Joseph, Chase, Kelly, Mia, Dustin, Leo, Isabel, Lucy, Owen and Savanna
Pentecost – the birthday of the Church!
In classes we are learning about Pentecost Sunday which is this Sunday, May 19th Follow this Youtube link for a 2 minute clear and simple explanation of Pentecost http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tr4pqWIo4&playnext=1&list=TLV05LgCqg2U4 WHAT HAPPENED ON PENTECOST? Ten [...]
More on The Year of Faith
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/images/year-of-faith-logo-montage.jpg The faith facts for Term 2 are quotes from Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, on the theme of Porta Fidei, the Door of Faith. He says, ‘Whereas a closed door [...]
Scientists at St Joseph’s
Science in a Van arrived at our school on Wednesday. The scientists captivated the children's interest. They were amazed at the sophisticated science knowledge and understanding shown by our Years 4,5, & 6 students! Bubbles I [...]