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Home and School Committee AGM

The Home and School Committee AGM is taking place on Monday 3 April at 7pm in the staff room.  It will be followed by an ordinary committee meeting. Come along and see what the Committee does with no commitment required. You won’t be given any jobs unless you really want one!   

Any questions, please contact the Committee by email stpiusxhomeschool@gmail.com

Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Concert.

Poster

Stations of the Cross

Each morning next week, we will be praying and progressing through the Stations of the Cross.  This will be at 9 am each morning – praying approximately four Stations of the Cross each day.

Everyone is welcome to join us at 9 am each morning next week and pray the Stations of the Cross.

Manaaki te Atua – God Bless

Sacramental Programme

A reminder that there is a Parent Information evening for the Children’s Sacramental Programme at 7 pm on Wednesday in the St Joseph’s Church Hall.

If you are thinking that you would like your child to participate  in the Sacramental Programme, it is important that you attend this meeting.  

Weet-Bix Tryathlon: Thursday 30th March

The Weet-Bix Tryathlon is being held in New Plymouth this Thursday 30th March.

If your child is attending this event, you will need to send through a notification of their absence via the school app.

There will be no teacher attending as this is not a school organised event. There will be a St Pius X Gazebo set up in the schools area as a base if you would like to meet there at any point.

Ngā mihi, Jacinta Radford

Summer Soccer Draw – Tuesday 28th March

The summer soccer draw for tomorrow – Tuesday 28th March is available to view below or in the notices section of the app.

Please note this will be the final game for the season – unless postponed or cancelled due to the weather.

Thank you to all those who have coached and managed this season, as well as other parents who have helped to support teams.

Ngā mihi, Jacinta Radford

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Playground Parent Help

The new playground is well underway and just waiting for bark to be delivered.  We are looking for some parent help to complete the back filling of this area.  if you are free this coming Wednesday morning from 9am to help shovel some dirt that would be great.  Please let the school office know if you can help.  BYO shovel.  We also require a couple of wheelbarrows if possible. 

Junior School Assembly

Junior School Assembly is today at 2.20 pm in the hall.

Learning Conference Booking Reminder

A reminder to families who have not yet booked a time-slot for the Learning Conferences on 30th and 31st March 2023. Please book before 3pm today Thursday the 23rd March 2023 at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code, event code d736h. Any concerns, contact the school office.

Newsletter Term 1 – Issue 3

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Newsletter Term 1 – Issue 3

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Summer Soccer Draw – Tuesday 21st March

The Summer Soccer Draw for tomorrow – Tuesday 21st March is available to view below or in the notices section of the app.

Please note that the NP Rangers club have moved the St Pius X Dribblers up to the 10th Grade.

Next week – Tuesday 28th March, will be the final week of Summer Soccer.

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NP Rangers Junior Winter Football Information

Please see the flyer below or in the notices section of the app for information regarding junior winter football at the New Plymouth Rangers Football Club.

https://www.nprangers.co.nz/how-can-i-play/junior-registration

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Sunday School Mass

Tomorrow is our Sunday School Mass at 9 am at St Joseph’s Church on Powderham St.

We are looking forward to seeing lots of our school families there to help celebrate Eucharist as a Catholic Community.

Learning Conference Bookings

Please read the attached link to help with booking a time for the Learning Conferences. Any concerns, please contact the school office.

Learning Conference Link

MacKillop & Josephite scooter skills have been cancelled today due to the weather.

MacKillop and Josephite Scooter Skills tomorrow – Friday 17th March

A reminder that tomorrow is the scooter skills program for Year 3 & 4 students in MacKillop and Josephite.

Students need to bring to school their scooter, helmet and sneakers to wear during the program.

Scooters can be parked at the scooter stands behind Pukekura and Mission for the day.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford & Sheree Perrett

Sacramental Programme

Kia ora

A reminder to enrol your child for the Parish Sacramental programme for this year.  For any Year 3 or 7 year old children who have been baptised.

The parent information evening is on 29th March at 7 pm at St Joseph’s Church Hall.  

If you wish to enrol your child please contact Karen at

youngfamilyminister@catholicparishnp.nz

God Bless

New parents evening.

Invitation

New teacher for Term 2 – please read letter shared with Mission class last Friday

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Sunday School Mass

This Sunday, 19th March, at 9 am is our School Mass at St Joseph’s Church on Powderham St.

We are looking forward to seeing all of our school families there.

We are a Catholic School and part of your commitment of your child attending a Catholic School is to support your child’s faith journey.  One great way of supporting your child’s faith journey is by coming along to our School Masses.

If you would like your child to be involved in saying a prayer, carrying offertory, welcoming people – please let me know as I am always looking for children to be involved.

anne@stpiusx.school.nz

Looking forward to see everyone there.

Ngā mihi

Anne Dent

Term 2: Year 3 & 4 hockey still need 2 more players to form a team. If your child would like to play, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Term 2 Hockey: Our Year 3 & 4 team still need 3 more players. If your child would like to play, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Our Year 3-4 & Year 5-6 netball teams still need 2-4 more players. Please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz if your child would like to play.

Summer Soccer Draw – Tuesday 14th March

The Summer Soccer draw for next week – Tuesday 14th March is available to view below or in the notices section of the app.

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NZEI TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS STRIKE – SCHOOL CLOSED Thursday 16th March

As you will be aware through the media, the Teacher/Principal Strike is going ahead on Thursday 16th March. Our School Board has made the decision that the school will be closed, as we can not staff the school. Please make alternative arrangements for your child/ren for Thursday 16 March.  We know this is inconvenient for many parents, but be assured child safety is our main concern. 

Why strike?
We need to attract and retain high quality educators by ensuring that teaching is a valued and attractive profession. Principals and teachers in primary and area schools (along with our secondary colleagues) have considered at length the offers from the government to settle the respective collective agreements.
The offers presented did not meet the expectations, nor make sufficient steps towards the changes we need for our children to succeed. Therefore the vote to take industrial action has been made. It was not made lightly. Together with your support, building a case for better investment in our students is the priority.

Thank you for your support

Kelly Sports

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Term 2 Netball: Our Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6 teams need 2-4 more players each. More information below.

Term 2 Netball: Our Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6 teams need 2-4 more players each.

Year 3 & 4 netball is played on a Thursday after school at the Waiwhakaiho Netball Courts.

Year 5 & 6 netball is played on a Tuesday after school at the Waiwhakaiho Netball Courts.

Netball begins next term – Term 2.

If your child is interested in playing netball, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz as soon as possible.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

The Middle School Assembly by Josephite & MacKillop will begin at 2:20pm this afternoon in the hall.

Year 3-6 Rugby Skills beginning tomorrow – Thursday 9th March.

We are very fortunate to have the Taranaki Rugby Union coming into school each fortnight for the remainder of the term to run some rugby skills sessions with our Year 3-6 students.

These sessions will be taking place during the morning of the following dates:

Thursday 9th March, Thursday 23rd March and Thursday 6th April.

Students can just wear their usual school uniform for these sessions, but if they would like, they can bring their P.E. gear to school to change into when needed.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

Summer Soccer Draw – Tuesday 7th March

The Summer Soccer draw for tomorrow – Tuesday 7th March is available to view below or in the notices section of the app.

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Year 0-4 Scooter Skills and Year 5 & 6 Cycle Skills

Thank you to everyone who has returned their consent forms for our scooter skills and cycle skills programs. If you are still yet to do so, please return these to school by Wednesday 8th March. 

Scooter Skills:

Friday 10th March – Pukekura, Mission & Giuseppe Sarto classes.

Friday 17th March – MacKillop & Josephite classes.

Students need to bring to school their scooter, helmet and closed toe shoes appropriate for scootering.

Cycle Skills:

Tuesday 14th March – Year 5 students

Wednesday 15th March & Thursday 16th March – Year 6 students.

Students need to bring to school their bike, helmet and closed toe shoes appropriate for biking.

We are very fortunate to have this opportunity for all our students to participate in these programs. If you child doesn’t have a scooter or bike at home to use, please let the classroom teacher know so we can support with this.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

Sacramental Programme

Kia ora koutou

Please find attached the invitation from the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth for your child to participate in the Sacrament Programme this year.

Your child needs to be either seven years of age or older, in at least Year 3 or above and have been baptised.

God Bless

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School Newsletter Term 1 Issue 2, 2023

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Black and White Mufti Day – tomorrow, Wednesday 1st March.

We are joining schools across NP in a Mufti Day to support our colleagues and students in the Hawkes Bay and Tairawhitii.  The New Plymouth Principals’ Association will distribute the funds directly to schools.

Students can wear black and white on Wednesday 1st March and bring along a cash donation in exchange for not wearing their uniform

Summer Soccer Draw – Tuesday 28th February

The Summer Soccer draw for tomorrow – Tuesday 28th February is available to view below or in the notices section of the app.

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Reminder: Term 2 & 3 Sports Registrations to be completed by tomorrow – Monday 27th February

A reminder that if your child is wanting to play any Term 2 & 3 Sports, the registration forms need to be completed by tomorrow – Monday 27th February.

All registrations are to be completed online through google forms. The link to these forms can be found in ‘Term 2 & 3 Sports Information’ in the notices section of the app.

You should receive a confirmation of the submitted form via email once completed.

Any queries, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Thanks, Jacinta Radford – Teacher in charge of sport.

New parents evening see invitation below.

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Threadworm – we have been advised that a student at our school has threadworm. Please read the information below.

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Reminder: Term 2 & 3 Sports Registrations to be completed by Monday 27th February

A reminder that if your child is wanting to play any Term 2 & 3 Sports, the registration forms need to be completed by Monday 27th February.

All registrations are to be completed online through google forms. The link to these forms can be found in ‘Term 2 & 3 Sports Information’ in the notices section of the app.

You should receive a confirmation of the submitted form via email once completed.

Any queries, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Thanks, Jacinta Radford – Teacher in charge of sport.

Woodleigh Football Club Information

Please see the information below or in the notices section of the app if your child is interested in playing winter football and would like to join Woodleigh Football Club.

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Year 3-6 Swimming has been cancelled. More info below.

Unfortunately Year 3-6 Swimming Sports have been cancelled due to the unpredictability of the weather. There is no shelter for students outside at the pools and as we have been watching many weather forecasts closely, there is a high chance of showers throughout the day.

Year 3-6 students can still wear their house colours to school today as we will endeavour to have some fun activities together.

We will still be going to the Aquatic Centre for our usual swimming times as follows if you would like to come and watch your children:

Year 1 & 2 – 11:00am
Year 3 & 4 – 11:30am
Year 5 & 6 – 12:00pm

Thanks for your understanding, a lot of work goes into organising these events and it’s not an easy call to make.

Swimming Sports Reminders

Tomorrow is our Swimming Sports for Year 3-6 students at the Aquatic Centre. Year 1 & 2 students will just have their usual swimming lessons at 11:00am.

The Swimming Sports will be beginning at 11:30am with it expecting to conclude at about 1:30/1:45pm.

If you have indicated you are taking your children home at the end of Swimming Sports, this must only be once the whole event had finished after our house relays. Please let the teachers know before you take your children.

Year 3-6 students can come to school dressed in their house colours, items which are easy to remove before hopping in the pool. Please ensure they do not wear paint, hair chalk etc. or anything that can come off in the water.

Students need to be prepared for the weather. They must be wearing sunblock and have their school hat, also having some warm to put on if needed. Please ensure they also bring plenty to eat and a drink bottle as they will be snacking between races.

The weather is not looking the best at this stage. We will make the decision at 8am in the morning and send a message out on the app. Please note that we have to make the decision early so we can inform the bus company and Aquatic Centre. If we have to cancel, this event will not be postponed, instead Year 3-6 students will still travel to the Aquatic Centre, but just for their usual swimming lesson.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford – teacher in charge of sport.

Term 2 & 3 Sports Information

Information is starting to come in for Term 2 & 3 sports. Please read the notice below or in the notices section of the app for all the information about what sports are on offer.

Please take the time to talk with your child/children about their options. If your child is wanting to play any Term 2 & 3 Sports, the registration forms need to be completed by Monday 27th February.

All registrations are to be completed online through google forms. The link to these forms can be found in ‘Term 2 & 3 Sports Information’ in the notices section of the app.

You should receive a confirmation of the submitted form via email once completed.

Any queries, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Thanks, Jacinta Radford – Teacher in charge of sport.

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Summer Soccer Draw – Tuesday 21st February

Summer Soccer begins this week. The draw for tomorrow’s game is available to view below or in the notices section of the app. Also in the notices section, you will find the pitch map.

A few reminders from the Summer Soccer coordinators:

– Games are 5 a side with rolling subs and a hooter will sound for the start and end of matches.

– Please remember that all players must wear shin pads and sports shoes/trainers without studs.

– Don’t forget water and have lots of fun! The barbecue will be up and running each week.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

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Ash Wednesday Liturgy being held in the school hall on Wednesday at 9am. All welcome.

Sunday School Mass

A reminder about our School Mass at St Joseph’s Church on Powderham St, at 9 am this morning. See you there.

Taranaki Badminton Academy Trials

Taranaki Badminton will be running 2 trial sessions for selection of players for Taranaki Academy 2023. This selection is for the U13 team. 

Trials will be held at Star Gym, Westown on Wednesday 22nd February and Wednesday 1st March. The start time of trials will be confirmed closer to the time once they have an idea of player numbers.

It is important to note that if you are successful in making one of the Academy teams, that you are committing to be being available to attend trainings every Wednesday and travel out of the region for competitions.

Please complete the form below if you are interested in trialling for the Taranaki Badminton Junior Academy programme.

Click here to register

Any questions etc, please contact Laura:
coach@taranakibadminton.org.nz or 027 314 7085.

Sunday School Mass

This Sunday, 19 February, we are having our first School Mass at St Joseph’s Church on Powderham St at 9 am.

This is our first mass of the year and a lovely way to celebrate our Catholic faith, and being part of a Catholic School.

We would love all our families to be there to help celebrate the Holy Eucharist.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Swimming Sports Year 3-6 Students – Wednesday 22nd February

A notice came home yesterday with information for our Swimming Sports taking place next Wednesday 22nd February. This notice is also available to view below or in the notices section of the app. 

Please note that our Swimming Sports is for our Year 3-6 students. The Year 1 & 2 students will just continue with their usual swimming lesson on this day.

Please can the transport form be returned to school by tomorrow – Friday 17th February so we can order the correct numbers of buses for when our Year 3-6 students return to school at the conclusion of the Swimming Sports.

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

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School Update for Wednesday 15 February

Kia Ora Whānau 

Well we have survived a national state of emergency – the wind was as intense as the authorities had predicted. We hope everyone is safe, with family and with power.

We never close our school unless we feel that it is unsafe to operate – we certainly do not enjoy interrupting learning. Thanks for your support of this drastic measure that we had to undertake given the weather conditions and warnings we received.

With the forecast for tomorrow looking a lot calmer than today, and having done a school site visit and assessment, we feel that our school is safe to operate and as a result we will be open as normal for instruction tomorrow.  We will continue to monitor the weather and we will be in contact with you should anything change.

Thanks for support, for ‘hunkering’ down and being prepared.

Nga mihi nui, Anna Wormald

Summer Soccer – as expected, there will be no summer soccer tonight due to the weather. The season will begin next week instead.

SCHOOL CLOSED – Tuesday 14 February due to severe weather alert

Kia ora.  Like most of you we have today been closely monitoring the weather forecast of Cyclone Gabrielle. The current forecast is for severe winds and rain over the next 12-24 hours, in particular Tuesday.  We are currently at a red alert level for wind and orange level for rain.  It is also currently an unpredictable situation that we are facing. Acting out of pure caution, following health and safety policy to keep students, whānau and staff safe and in consultation with our Board’ Presiding Member and other sources of information, the decision to close our school has been made.  School will be closed Tuesday 14th February for all students and staff.

We will communicate anything further regarding Wednesday once again via the school app.

Please keep safe. Anna Wormald

Parish Newsletter 12 February

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Summer Soccer: We still need a coach for an 8th Grade team. Please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz if you can help with this role.

Updated school record forms

Please return all updated school record forms that went home on Tuesday by tomorrow, we require all forms to be returned and signed even if they don’t require any changes.

Many thanks.

Summer Soccer: Coaches still needed for 8th & 10th Grade teams. Please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz if you can help with these roles.

Summer Soccer: Coaches needed for 8th Grade & 10th Grade teams

We have had almost 50 registrations for summer soccer this term which is fantastic.

Unfortunately we have only had a few parents volunteer to support teams by either managing or coaching.

If your child has been registered to play in either of the 8th Grade or 10th Grade teams, please consider offering your support as a coach. Unless these roles is filled, I will not be able to enter teams into the competition.

If you are able to help, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

Reminder – Nuts and Bolts evening tomorrow, Wednesday 8th February. See details below.

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Reminder: Term 1 Summer Soccer Registrations to be completed by tomorrow – Tuesday 7th February

A reminder if your child is wanting to play Summer Soccer, registrations need to be completed by tomorrow: Tuesday 7th February.

All registrations are to be completed through google forms. The link to this form can be found in ‘Term 1 Sports Information’ in the notices section of the app.

You should receive a confirmation of submitted form via email once completed.

Any queries, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Thanks, Jacinta Radford

Reminder: Term 1 Summer Soccer Registrations to be completed by Tuesday 7th February

A reminder that if your child is wanting to play Summer Soccer, registrations need to be completed by Tuesday 7th February.

All registrations are to be completed through google forms. The link to this form can be found in ‘Term 1 Sports Information’ in the notices section of the app.

You should receive a confirmation of the submitted form via email once completed.

Any queries, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Thanks, Jacinta Radford

We are having a short liturgy in the hall tomorrow at 9am to recognise and celebrate Waitangi Day. All welcome.

Boost Hockey Academy is still going ahead in Term 1 – see message below.

The Boost Hockey Academy that usually takes place in Term 1 is still going ahead.

In the sports notices sent out on Tuesday, the information said it wasn’t due to the resurfacing of the Hobson Street Turf. Apologies for any confusion.

The Boost Hockey Academy is currently securing different venues for this to take place on. For further information join the Boost Hockey group on Facebook or contact Andy Bedford via email: andybedford1@gmail.com

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford

Swimming starts today. Please make sure your child has their gear ready. Please bring a raincoat also.

Sports Team Information 2023

Information for team sports organised by the school can be found in the notices section of the app. There are three seperate notices. Registrations are all done online through google forms.

Sports Overview: This has information about all the different sports on offer throughout the year. Please read this carefully as there have been some changes to the sports offered at St Pius X School.

Term 1 Sports Information: This has information relating to the sports on offer during Term 1. Please note the only sport available is 5-aside Summer Soccer. The link to register your child is in this notice and please be aware this needs to be completed by Tuesday 7th February if your child would like to play.

Code of Conduct: We have a sports code of conduct for students, parents, coaches and managers. Please read this carefully and discuss the players code of conduct with your child/ren. It will also be discussed in classrooms. Students, parents, coaches and managers are all required to sign a code of conduct. These will be sent home if it has not been signed previously.

Any queries, please email jacinta@stpiusx.school.nz

Many thanks, Jacinta Radford – Teacher in charge of sports.

School Newsletter Issue 1 2023 – please read this information with important updates for the term ahead.

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Nuts and Bolts evening – Wednesday 8 February. Please read the information below.

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Catholic Parish of NP Newsletter, 29 January 2023

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Happy New Year everyone. Please read below regarding 2023 stationery items.

When you receive your stationery pack that you’ve ordered from Office Max there should be a packing slip within the box that details all items for specific classes.

If you have two or more children and you do not have a packing slip in the delivery, please refer to the email confirmation you would have received from Office Max at the time of ordering.

Prior to Day 1 of school, please check you have been sent the correct order for each child and put your child’s name on each item.  

The office will be open on Thursday 26th, Friday 27th  and Monday 30th January from 8.15 – 3.30pm .  These dates have been changed from previous information. 

We hope you are enjoying the last weeks of the holiday time.