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ST JAMES’ CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Tumuaki | Principal’s Welcome
Tēnā koutou katoa – Haere mai – We have planned this website to be the place for all things St James’ – information, links and happenings.
Our Vision: To grow Catholic, Christian young people, who are confident, connected lifelong learners, inspired by the teachings of Jesus, and who make a positive difference in their community.
Our Motto: To Live the Truth – Veritatem Vivere – comes to us from St James. We live the Gospel as Catholics welcoming, responding practically and positively.
He Whakaaro Rangatira: Te Whakaruruhau – A sheltering place – given to St James’ School by James Kenrick, speaks of a sheltering place where all people are welcomed, supported and nurtured.
St James’, founded by the Mercy sisters in 1958 – has been quietly shining for 65 years, supporting families to educate their children in the faith. Our call to live this vision makes it real and serves those around us with love. This new website will enable you to find the information you need – please let us know if you would like to see anything else on the site.
Christine Cosgrove
Principal
Our Vision
To grow Catholic, Christian, young people, who are CONFIDENT, CONNECTED, LIFELONG LEARNERS, inspired by the teachings of Jesus, and who make a positive difference in their community.
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Latest Notifications
We will celebrate Palm Sunday at school together with a Palm Sunday Liturgy at Gathering time, 9:30am, on Monday 3rd of April. All Welcome
Fri Mar 31 04:00pmReminder : The PTFA will have Juicies available for sale after school on Fridays, $2.00. Helpers welcome
Thu Mar 30 02:38pmHoly Thursday
Thu Mar 30 02:10pmWe look forward to you joining us tomorrow evening for the Maori and Pasifika whānau…
Wed Mar 29 02:31pm
Reminder: Important information School Photos tomorrow…
Mon Mar 27 02:31pmPlease ensure all learners are in full school uniform with Jersey/Polar fleece and your online payment has been made to the Photographer.
Maori and Pasifika whānau…
Mon Mar 27 02:01pm
Reminder – School Uniform – Learners are to come to school in their full school uniform each day and to bring their sports uniform daily.
Thu Mar 23 02:32pmSJS Pānui Term 1 Week 8 – 22 March 2023
Wed Mar 22 03:03pmSJS Pānui Term 1 Week 8 – 22 March 2023
Photographer Order Forms due back to the school office Tomorrow. Please ensure you have processed any online transactions.
Tue Mar 21 02:33pm
Reminder: Blessing of new Tumuaki/Principal – This Sunday 19 March, 9:30 am at Mass, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. All welcome.
Fri Mar 17 03:19pmPhotographer Order Forms due back to the school office next Wednesday. Please ensure you have processed any online transactions
Fri Mar 17 02:32pm
Reminder: 2023 Basketball Year 5&6 Registrations close tomorrow
Thu Mar 16 02:37pm2023 Basketball Year 5&6 Registrations close tomorrow
Reminder: Meeting with Pastoral Coordinator – Wednesday March 15, 9am in Staffroom
Mon Mar 13 02:33pmNew and Existing Families Welcome – You are invited to have a cuppa with Donna Brown, Pastoral Coordinator for the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Christine Cosgrove and Andrea Cawood, DRS, on Wednesday March 15 at 9am in the school staffroom.
Donna will explain our Catholic Schools’ special character and Andrea and Christine will chat about St James’ special character and curriculum. This opportunity will be repeated each term for new families.
Industrial Action – NZEI Strike on 16 March 2023…
Mon Mar 13 12:00pmIndustrial Action – NZEI Strike on 16 March 2023
A Reminder: Year 3-6 Swimming Sports – Monday 13 March
Fri Mar 10 03:02pmOn Monday 13 March our Year 3-6 learners will be participating in our swimming sports held at the Lido Aquatic Centre, Park Road.
We will be leaving School at 11:35 am
The Year 3 learners will return at 2:00pm
The Year 4-6 learners at 2:30pm
Your child/ren will need:
– a large named water bottle
– a large lunch
– named PE uniform (Named)
– Swimming togs (Named)
– Shoes Named)
– Swimming towels x2 (Named)
We look forward to you joining us.
The sun is shining we look forward to the Welcome Back Picnic this afternoon from 5pm.
Fri Mar 10 09:42amThis is a chance to mix and mingle with other families, the pool will be open if the weather allows although you will need to supervise your own child. The picnic is BYO (bring your own) takeaways, and beverages, however there will be barbequed sausages available to purchase for $2 and a food truck Tuss’s Tucker – Tasty Thai Fusion and an Ice Cream van.
Coming home today are the School Photo Order Forms. These are due back to the school office by 22 March.
Thu Mar 09 02:47pmYear 3-6 Swimming Sports – Monday 13 March
Mon Mar 06 04:22pmYear 3-6 Swimming Sports – Monday 13 March
Reminder: Tomorrow – Black and White non Uniform day for Gold Coin Donation
Mon Mar 06 02:34pmBlack and White non uniform day for Gold Coin Donation, March 7 – Following is a plan from our
Catholic Diocese to support our schools affected by floods in Hawkes Bay.
Focus – to provide our Hawkes Bay Catholic schools with a fund to allocate to families at their discretion. This would be specifically but not exclusively related to school items that have been lost or damaged and to support emergency living costs.
Our St James’ non uniform day will be on March 7 with a black and white theme which are the Hawkes Bay colours. If you wish to support this appeal, please send your child to school in non uniform and with a gold coin.
We respond in this way because the Gospel message calls us to be the hands and feet of Christ. We are in solidarity with our Catholic school communities who are suffering.
Yr 3 and 4 Tabloids this Wednesday
Mon Mar 06 02:33pmYr 3 and 4 Tabloids this Wednesday
We look forward to you joining us this evening with Wendy Morgan PB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning), 6pm in our School Hall.
Mon Mar 06 08:01am
Reminder: Black and White non Uniform day for Gold Coin Donation – Tuesday March 7
Fri Mar 03 02:31pmBlack and White non uniform day for Gold Coin Donation, March 7 – Following is a plan from our
Catholic Diocese to support our schools affected by floods in Hawkes Bay.
Focus – to provide our Hawkes Bay Catholic schools with a fund to allocate to families at their discretion. This would be specifically but not exclusively related to school items that have been lost or damaged and to support emergency living costs.
Our St James’ non uniform day will be on March 7 with a black and white theme which are the Hawkes Bay colours. If you wish to support this appeal, please send your child to school in non uniform and with a gold coin.
We respond in this way because the Gospel message calls us to be the hands and feet of Christ. We are in solidarity with our Catholic school communities who are suffering.
Reminder: Malayalam Catch Up – 1.30pm today. Join us in the staff room before the Assembly at 2pm. All Welcome
Fri Mar 03 07:47amLearners are to come to school in their full school uniform each day and to bring their Sports Uniform daily.
Thu Mar 02 02:33pmPB4L (Positive Behaviour for Learning) – Have you wondered how St James’ staff manage behaviour in the classroom and in the playground?…
Thu Mar 02 02:32pm
Please join us for Assembly this Friday 3 March at 2pm in the Hall. Please be seated by 1.55pm
Wed Mar 01 02:52pmReminder tomorrow Year 5 and 6 Tabloid Sports
Wed Mar 01 02:33pmOn Thursday 2 March, Our Lady of Lourdes School , 96 Shamrock Street, PN is hosting the Year 5 and 6 Tabloids.
Learners are to wear their PE gear and suitable running/moving shoes to school.
They are to bring their school jersey, a full lunch box, and a full water bottle.
They must also have their school sunhat, named.
Sunblock will be provided, but please also sunblock your child before coming to school.
We will be leaving school by bus promptly at 9:10am and departing Our Lady of Lourdes at 12:15pm.
Spectators welcome.
This is just a reminder: Tomorrow Paid Union Meeting – Thursday 2 March, 12:30pm School Pick up.
Wed Mar 01 02:32pmThis Thursday our kura will be finishing at 12.30pm (lunchtime) to allow our kaiako to attend their Paid Union Meeting. The Union Meetings are seeking better conditions for kaiako (such as improving funding and conditions for tamariki who require support), which in turn, leads to better conditions for all tamariki.
Please collect your child from school at 12:30pm, the Year 5 and 6 Learners at Tabloid Sports are expected to return to school at 12:30pm. Nippers will open contact 356 7926 (Office) or 021 645 806 (on-site) or nippers@inspire.net.nz to book.
If you are not able to collect your child from school please email the school office so we can arrange supervision.
This is just a reminder: Paid Union Meeting – Thursday 2 March, 12:30pm School Pick up.
Mon Feb 27 02:38pmThis Thursday our kura will be finishing at 12.30pm (lunchtime) to allow our kaiako to attend their Paid Union Meeting. The Union Meetings are seeking better conditions for kaiako (such as improving funding and conditions for tamariki who require support), which in turn, leads to better conditions for all tamariki.
Please collect your child from school at 12:30pm, the Year 5 and 6 Learners at Tabloid Sports are expected to return to school at 12:30pm. Nippers will open contact 356 7926 (Office) or 021 645 806 (on-site) or nippers@inspire.net.nz to book.
If you are not able to collect your child from school please email the school office so we can arrange supervision.
Welcome Back Picnic – Just a reminder this has been postponed once again to Friday March 10.
Fri Feb 24 02:46pmMōrena, this morning we had a trial fire evacuation. These drills prepare our tamariki for emergency preparedness.
Fri Feb 24 09:52amPaid Union Meeting – 2 March, 12:30pm School Pick up. Nippers have advised they will open contact 356 7926 ( Office) or 021 645 806.
Thu Feb 23 02:35pmWe have just received notification that the Year 1 and 2 Tabloid Sports have been cancelled, please come to school in your School Uniform.
Thu Feb 23 08:03amReminder: tomorrow Year 1 and 2 Tabloids
Wed Feb 22 02:31pmOn Thursday 23 February, St Joseph’s School, 60 Derby Street, Feilding is hosting the Year 1 and 2 Tabloids.
For this day, learners will need to arrive to school with their sunscreen applied in their named PE uniform with named sports shoes.
Please pack a large lunch box and a large named water bottle for this event.
We will be leaving school by bus promptly at 8.50am and departing St Joseph’s School at 12.30pm.
Spectators welcome.
SJS Newsletter Term 1 Week 4 – 22 February 2023
Wed Feb 22 02:30pmSJS Newsletter Term 1 Week 4 – 22 February 2023
Week 4 Liturgical Events
Fri Feb 17 05:19pmKia ora Family/Whānau
Next week we have two Liturgical Events on our calendar to begin the Lenten season.
Tuesday 21 February – Shrove Tuesday
Learning spaces will individually burn Ashes.
Wednesday 22 February – Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Liturgy at 9.30am in the Hall, all welcome to join this celebration with us.
Altar Servers
Fri Feb 17 02:30pmThe Cathedral of the Holy Spirit invite any children who have made their first communion to come along to a training session next week with Father Vijay on Thursday 23rd Feb at the Cathedral lounge. Arrive at 5:15pm for 5:30pm start.
Welcome Back Picnic – Postponed
Wed Feb 15 02:32pmWelcome Back Picnic – Postponed
SJS Sports Alert – Marist Junior Rugby
Tue Feb 14 02:40pmSJS Sports Alert – Marist Junior Rugby
Welcome Back Picnic – This Friday
Mon Feb 13 02:35pmWelcome Back Picnic – This Friday
Notice to our school community re Cyclone Gabrielle
Mon Feb 13 01:47pmI just wish to reassure you that in the event of a serious storm I would contact you via this school app should there be a need to close the school. If at 2.50pm there was heavy rain your child will be with their class on the senior for you to come in and pick them up. Glenn, our caretaker, has being precautionary measures to ensure our property weathers the storm.
Opening Mass, tomorrow, 10am at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit…
Thu Feb 09 02:30pmJust a reminder we invite our School family/whānau to celebrate our School Opening Mass at 10.00am tomorrow at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Broadway Avenue and we invite you to sit with your child’s learning space.
Learners to wear full School Uniform please. Only our new learners who are waiting for their new uniform, may wear their PE uniform.
SJS Newsletter Term 1 Week 2 – 8 February 2023
Wed Feb 08 02:37pmSJS Newsletter Term 1 Week 2 – 8 February 2023
Opening Mass – Friday 10 February 2023
Tue Feb 07 03:04pmOpening Mass – Friday 10 February 2023
Just a reminder Netball and Summer Hockey Sport Registrations Close tomorrow – Friday 3 February.
Thu Feb 02 02:31pm2023 Summer Hockey Registrations
Welcome Back
Tue Jan 31 02:32pmSJS Sports Alert – Summer Hockey 2023 – Registrations Close Friday 3 February
Mon Jan 30 03:45pmSJS Sports Alert – Summer Hockey 2023 – Registrations Close Friday 3 February
SJS Sports Alert – Netball 2023 – Registrations Close Friday 3 February
Mon Jan 30 03:41pmSJS Sports Alert – Netball 2023
Welcome Back
Sun Jan 29 03:30pmReminder: 2023 Stationery Requirements
Mon Jan 16 02:30pmPānui - Newsletter
Holy Thursday – 6 April 2023
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