Principal's Message
A huge thank you for the support you have given our school over this covid period. The donations of food have been just incredible. Our families who have had to isolate have really appreciated this kindness that you have shown. A special thank you too, to the PFC who have donated time and funding to support this as well.
We currently have 11 active cases in school (where the person has been infectious while on site). We have fifteen families needing to isolate. To date we have had 21 school cases (11 currently active, ten recovered) and 17 household cases (students/staff have tested positive while already isolating as a household contact). Your support has been invaluable!
We are celebrating St Joseph's Day this Thursday 24 March. We had invited all of the smaller St Joseph's schools in our region but alas, red level changed that plan. The children are able to wear red to celebrate St Joseph. The feast day of St Joseph is officially on 19 March.
Next week we are preparing for our year 5 and 6 students to attend camp. We have very strict guidelines to adhere to and pray that everyone will be well and safe to attend.
Have a read over the uniform guidelines and information. We have noticed a wee lapse in the standard, and want to rectify this.
Have a lovely week and take care.
Andrea Colebourn
Principal
Covid Update PHASE 3
We are now seven days of self isolation for positive cases and household contacts. Rapid testing is available at the Recreation Grounds, entrance off Avenue Road South , new time of 1 - 3 pm.
Please make sure that you report your RAT results. A reminder that for under 12's, you need to ring 0800 222 478 and choose option 3.
Uniform Expectations
- full dress uniform is to be worn to and from school (there are times when it is PE gear but that is for events/other activities)
- footwear must be worn to school and leaving the school grounds at all times
- hair that is past the shoulders is to be tied back with hair ties (maroon, blue, white, black, natural hair colour ties, tie that is the school uniform colour)
- hair is to be natural hair colour, no extreme styles
- earring/s should be either a small hoop, stud or a cross
- a simple chain necklace, cross necklace or toanga can be worn.
- no nail polish on fingers or toes
- PE gear is school PE shirt, school PE shorts (navy blue with the logo) or plain black shorts/bike pants
If an exemption is required for a period of time, please contact the classroom teacher or the principal. We do know there are times when this is needed for various reasons.
Thank you for your support.
Feast of St Joseph
On 19 March we celebrate the feast of Joseph, the husband of Mary and father to Jesus.
God called Joseph, a simple carpenter, to care for and protect Mary and Jesus.
Joseph showed great faith and trust to do the job God had given him.
We can learn from Joseph to listen to what God asks of us and become faith-filled servants ready to place our trust in God.
What gives you hope in your life when things go wrong?
If you are finding your school work/work challenging what gives you hope?
When things were tough for Joseph, he knew that he could always turn to God. Things were never hopeless for him.
Joseph had the courage to keep going because he was never alone. God was always with him and Joseph had complete trust in God.
When things get tough for us, we are never alone.
God is with us always and we only have to reach out and God is there.
God is our hope.
Church chats with Father Mark
Our class went to visit the church and Fr Mark last Wednesday. He talked to us about saints. He talked about our school saints and other saints like Padre Pio. He also told us about Suzanne Aubert who will hopefully be New Zealand's first saint. He told us lots of creepy stories about saints throughout history. Like Saint Lucy who had her eyes taken out and another saint who had their head chopped off. He told us that one day we could all be saints. - Zac Hinton
Fr Mark taught us about saints and he spoke about all different types of saints both men and women. He told us that Saint Mary is the top saint because she is the mother of Jesus. St Joseph is the 2nd most important because he was the father figure of Jesus. Fr Mark also told us lots of creepy saint stories like saint Lucy who had her eyes burnt out, so now if you see a picture of her she will be holding a tray with her eyes on it. I really enjoyed going to the church and listening to Fr Mark and the stories. - Teigan Riches
Can you support?
- orange juice (shelf)
- tissues
- packet of biscuits
- tins of spaghetti/baked beans
Next time you are at the supermarket, and are able to pop one of these items in your trolley, it would be so appreciated! Our amazing PFC are organising some other food items for us.
Please give your items to your children to pass on to their class teacher or pop in the container outside the student foyer.
Prayer to St Joseph
Let us pray …
Loving God, you called Joseph to love and protect Mary and Jesus.
Inspired by Joseph’s devotion to his family, his deep faith and courage and his willingness to always hope in God, may we live as faithful disciples knowing that you will love us and protect us always.
We ask this in Jesus’ name.
All : Amen.
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, March 24th - St Joseph's Day celebrations
- Friday, March 25th - Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord
- Monday, March 28th order by 9am - Subway Lunch
- March 30th to April 1st - Year 5/6 Camp
- Monday, April 4th order by 9am - Subway Lunch
- Monday, April 11th - Holy Week starts
- Monday, April 11th order by 9am - Subway Lunch
- Wednesday, April 13th - Poppy Day recognised at school
- Wednesday, April 13th - End of Term
- Thursday, April 14th - Teacher Only Day
- Friday, April 15th - Good Friday
- Monday, May 2nd - Term 2 Commences
Contact Us
Email: admin@stjoes.school.nz
Website: https://www.stjoes.school.nz/
Location: St Joseph's Catholic School - Morrinsville 11 Linden Street, Morrinsville, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 8895306
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJosephsMorrinsville/