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Serving with Faith and Love 10 December 2018

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Talofa, Malo e lelei, Namaste, Bula, Malo ni, Makadini, Annyoung, Witamy, Welcome,

Good News, Great Joy and a Precious Gift

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but

have eternal life.

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you

will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.

Luke 2:15-16 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over

to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”And they went with haste

and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger

What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that

every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.- Agnes M. Pharo

We are coming to the end of a very eventful year. We have had many good times, bad times, great times. We have

made some good choices and some bad choices. We are not perfect but know that God is forever forgiving and can

be comforted that he will be beside us wherever we go in life.

Kids for Kids

Kids for Kids was fun. It was my first time going with my school to a concert at night and I can’t believe my mum

came! It was the coolest thing I’ve ever been to. I loved having the chance to be up the front with Team Rain. When I

was dancing, Jackie Clarke came and put the mic up to my mouth and I started singing into it. I want to go to Kids for

Kids next time. By Raeyah, Room 4

I liked it when Nathan King and Jackie Clarke introduced us to bubblefinger and we all did it to the music and we all

had fun. By Lyla Grace, Room 4

I went with my mum to watch the show and it was so much fun. I enjoyed all of the singing and dancing. By Mary-

Ula, Room 4

Kids for Kids was funny and Jackie Clarke had a funny voice. My favourite bit was singing ‘Computer Games”. By

Taliah, Room 4

Leavers for 2018

We are sad to see them go but happy in the knowledge that they leave this school proudly, with confidence, taking

with them our St Joseph’s values of serving with love and faith. God bless our senior students.

Boston Efaraimo

Kenani Hoglund

Justenna Maoe

Dominic Pasina

La-Rania Pasina

Sebastian Smith

Ariana Steffany

Brianna Ulutaufonua.

After School Care

Please note that the last day for after school care will be this Wednesday, 12th December, 2018.

Stationery for 2019

For the new year, the stationery costs will be as follows:

Room 1-Y0/1 $15.00 Stationery Room 1 – Y2 $29.00 Stationery $15.00 Photocopy $15.00 Photocopy $10.00 RE $10.00 RE $15.00 PR1ME Maths book $11.00 PR1ME Maths book

Total $55.00 Total $65.00

Room 4 Y3/4 $32.00 Stationery Room 5 - Senior $20.00 Stationery $15.00 Photocopy $15.00 Photocopy $10.00 RE $10.00 RE $11.00 PR1ME Maths book $11.00 PR1ME Maths book

Total $68.00 Total $56.00

Summer Uniform for 2019

Next year our term 1 will start with all children in their summer uniforms.

Girls: short sleeve monogramed shirts/blouses, school skirt, black sandals, black or dark blue hair ties and dark blue

bucket hats.

Boys: short sleeve monogramed shirts, dark blue shorts, black sandals and dark blue bucket hats.

The PE uniform for both girls and boys consists of: black PE shorts, a light blue t-shirt or polo shirt with no

monogram and sports shoes.

Happy Birthday to our December birthdays

Haset Awaju, Noell Pereira and Lakyn-Rae Vae.

May God always keep you close to His heart.

TERM DATES

December 11th Tuesday Nativity Play 10.00 am

December 11th Tuesday Helpers Morning Tea 11.00 am

December 12th Wednesday School Picnic at Pt Erin

December 12th Wednesday Last day for after school care.

December 13th Thursday 1.00 pm Finish Last day of Term 4.

January 30th, 2019 Wednesday 1st day of Term 1 2019

February 6th Wednesday Waitangi Day – School Closed

Website link: http://www.st-joseph.school.nz/

God Bless and have a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday.

Regina Smuga

PRINCIPAL

News from Elsewhere

Kia Ora,

Drowning Prevention Auckland’s FREE SPLASH Break-Away holiday programme is back for the 2019 January

holidays. Splash Break-Away is a free holiday programme that is funded by “Oranga Tamariki Ministry of Children”. It

is an aquatic based holiday programme strictly aimed towards children who are 11-17year olds.

The programme includes a variety of activities including: water safety, snorkelling, by stander rescues, swimming

skills, safe boating programme, waterpolo and many more aquatic games. No swimming experience is required!.

For more information regarding locations please click onto our website:

https://www.watersafe.org.nz/community/holiday-programmes/

Registration link: 2019-SPLASH-Break-Away-January-Registration

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BIG BUDDY

What is Big Buddy?

Big Buddy recruits positive male role models to mentor fatherless boys aged between 7 and 14 years. It is an organisation designed to better the lives of boys whose dads are absent, by giving them a man of good character to trust and rely on for as little as 2-3 hours a week in many cases. This quality time is proven to develop more confidence and happiness in these boys. This award-winning, secular service (meaning it has no religious affiliations) is run by dedicated professionals and practitioners who rigorously screen men from the communities we operate in. The safety and happiness of our boys is paramount and our screening program is reputedly the most discerning of any agency or club in New Zealand. Our team covers the Auckland, South Auckland, North Shore/Rodney, Waikato and Wellington regions, with expansion plans for Christchurch in 2019.

https://www.bigbuddy.org.nz/

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Kia Ora,

Parent Help is a non profit organisation supporting parents to build resilient and positive families/whānau.

We run a free confidential parenting Helpline for parents and caregivers. The Helpline is available from 9am – 9pm,

7 days a week providing advice, support and practical strategies on any parenting challenge.