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Serving with Faith and Love
10 September 2020
Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Bula, Malo ni, Makadini, Annyoung, Witamy, Welcome.
COMPASSION – AROHA
A gift of love and compassion
Pope Francis in an interview with the Italian daily newspaper, ‘La Repubblica’ spoke about the challenges
posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘We need to rediscover the concreteness of small things, the small acts of
kindness shown to those who are close to us, family and friends. We need to realise that our treasure lies in
small things. These are tiny gestures that sometimes get lost in the routine of everyday life, gestures of
tenderness, affection, compassion, that are nevertheless decisive, important.’
Pope Francis gives examples of sharing ‘a hot plate of food, a caress, a hug, a phone call. …. These are
familiar, attentive gestures regarding everyday details that make life meaningful, and create communion
and communication amongst us. …. We should discover a new closeness. Real relationships made of
attentiveness and patience. …. Listening to one another is important because we understand one another’s
needs, struggles and desires. …. There is a language made of concrete gestures that must be safeguarded.
The suffering people are enduring at this time should make us open to this language.’ (Pope Francis 18
March 2020)
Learn from Mary MacKillop to be a gift of love and compassion for one another.’ (Pope John Paul II 19 January
1995)
Back to School
Welcome back to yet another near normal for our whanau. The children are very happy to be back as well as the
staff are happy they are all safe and well. Thank you to all the parents who have been very aware of Alert Level 2
and are working with us to keep everyone happy and well. Together we shall overcome!
THANK YOU!
We are very lucky to have many people supporting our school in different ways. Tyrone Herewini, from the
Corrections Department made our new planter boxes and Dulux Ltd. donated all the paint.
THANK YOU TO NOEL LEEMING LTD
Phillip Berrill from Noel Leeming Ltd. delivered 20+ loan devices to St Joseph’s School. These devices will ensure that
our students will get the best of the best education that we can provide.
We are forever grateful to our kind sponosr and how they continually support the children of St Joseph’s School.
God bless you all.
ROOM 1
My Dad!
By By By
Reese David Anareia
Back to story reading and Education outside the Classroom.
Reading Recovery
Jolly Rodger and the Spyglass – By Chris
We read the story about Jolly Rodger and his spyglass. It was a great story.
Jolly Roger has had his big ship and his treasure taken away by the bad pirates,
but luckily they did not take his spy glass. Once he was on the little boat they left
him. He sees some big rocks up ahead with the spy glass.
He helped the pirates not to crash into the big rocks.
The pirates were happy that Jolly Rodger saved them.
The spyglass was the best treasure for Jolly Rodger!
The End
Room 6
Assessment time.
Room 6 stories.
My setting is at my friend’s house. The time is 12.00.
Characters are Zhar’day and Tanya.
One day I went to Tanya’s house and we played in her room.
And then we went to the mall. We got some toys. And when
we got back to Tanya’s house we got the toys and we played.
By Zhar’day.
I am grateful for my little brother.
I love my baby brother because he is so cute and he makes
funny noises.
I like to take care of him because he is my little brother.
By Lucas.
Being a Leader.
My setting is at Auckland University.
The time is 12.00am. The weather is windy. My characters are me and all the other Catholic teachers that
teach in Auckland. The problem is that teachers want their classes to step up with being a leader.
Today I am going to the Auckland University to talk about being a leader. It is really windy so I have to stay
warm and wear my jacket. It’s 11.40 and my speech begins at 12.00 o-clock. My dream is to become New
Zealand’s Prime Minister or work in the parliament when I grow up. I am going to be talking to all the
Catholic teachers in Auckland. It is 12.00 o-clock and it is time to put on the big show.
“Being a leader means not letting people down and not talking over others. Also, always respect your
elders.”
Obviously treat others the way you want to be treated. You always have to step up for yourself. You don’t
let other people step up for you. You step up for yourself. That’s how you can be a leader and that’s the
end of my speech. And thank you for having me.
Now that I’ve done my speech I’m going to get some food.
The end. By Yuki
St Joseph’s School is a trail blazer!
St Mary MacKillop Feast Day Virtual Liturgy
As part of our school celebration of the feast day of
St. Mary Mackillop, on 8th August, Mr Brendan
Bergin, the RE Adviser from Catholic Schools Office
and Mrs Victor organised a Zoom Liturgy. We were
referred to as the ´trailblazer´ because we were the
first school in Auckland to have a zoom liturgy due to
Covid-19 restrictions. It was a blessing to celebrate
this Feast day since St. Mary Mackillop was the
founder of my school. As I read the Word of God, it was a feeling of pride to represent my school at this
‘trail blazer’ liturgy. This is a first opportunity and I look forward to showcasing my school on a wider
platform. By Julizah
Room 5
Taekwondo
I was nervous and excited about taekwondo lessons as I didn’t know what to expect. It was such a
challenging workout. I felt different after doing the lesson because every move meant I had to try hard and
I had to keep moving fast. Doing the exercise called - dying fishing was really difficult for me and for other
students as well. Why? You had to lie down in your belly and put your hand and feet up and down five
times. What I was proud of was having a go, trying my best, doing all the movement and supporting my
pears. I enjoyed learning new skills, listening and having fun which makes me happy.
By Luseane
FIAFIA Cancelled
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 we have had to cancel our Fiafia fundraiser this year. We are all very
disappointed as this was one way that we all came together with different cultures as one family.
BASKETBALL UPDATE
Due to the current situation all basketball games have been cancelled until further notice. As soon as we
get any information regarding the competition we will let everyone know.
NEW STUDENT
Welcome to our new student in Room 9 to our school community: Violet-Rose Schaumkel.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
After school care is available and will be in the Library, Room 8 every day from 3.15 – 5.15pm Monday to Friday,
$6.00 per session. There is a discount for more than 1 child.
COVID UPDATE – HYGIENE
Thank you to all our families who have been vigilant and safety conscious with keeping their whanau safe
and well. In many of the letters sent out to our whanau there has been health advice for everyone. We
must make sure that these are adhered to strongly. Personal hygiene is of utmost important more now
than ever before. Cleanliness is very central to keeping ourselves safe and we must constantly be washing
our hands, keeping our clothes clean, coughing into our elbows, when we blow our noses throw the tissue
away into the bin, be aware of keeping a safe distance from each other, (especially outside of the school)
and follow any directions from the Ministry of Health.
PLEASE HELP!!
FUNDRAISING
We need computers!
We are very lucky to have been loaned some computers from
Noel Leeming Ltd. but we still need our own. We have some
very eager parents to lead us in this fundraising and I ask for
anyone else who can help in any way please contact the school.
There will also be a Skype meeting that will be open to anyone
on Monday 14th September at 5.00 p.m. Please join us at the
meeting with this link; https://join.skype.com/YkNu1ikHh8xA so we
can together raise the achievements of your children.
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to our students who have birthdays in August. Yuki Robertson, Augustine McClutchie, Aloema David
and Miyoko Pereira, September birthdays are; Aliyah Misa, Reese Zuniga, Carter Bryce-Va’ai, Sasha Fraider-Johns,
Tyra-Jayne Mazel and David Johnston.
May God always keep you close to His heart.
TERM DATES
September 10th Thursday Otago Problem Solving Yrs 7 & 8
September 10th Thursday EPro8 Challenge Seniors
September 10th Thursday 123 Tech – All classes
September 15th Tuesday Hearing and Vision testing
September 16th Wednesday Taekwondo for all classes
September 17th Thursday EPro8 Challenge Seniors
September 23rd Wednesday BoT meeting 5.50pm
September 24th Thursday EPro8 Challenge Seniors
September 25th Friday End of Term 3
Website link: http://www.st-joseph.school.nz/
God Bless
Regina Smuga
PRINCIPAL
School pens for sale $3.00 each
Reusable Bags for sale $5.00 each
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