Grandparents day
On Thursday the 9th of November, We Celebrated Our Grandparents Day along with a Celebration Event we had a wonderful turn out of Grandparents.Thank you for all the support. With out the Number of people, we would not be able to have these Events.
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Art Exhibition
On Thursday night in the last week in term 3 we hosted an art Exhibition so that the parents of the children that have been working hard on their art all term can show it of to the adults and children from other classes alike. The juniors had a pirate/under the sea theme with fish dangling from the roof and pictures of pirate ships. The Takahe class did silhouettes with bright colourful pastel backgrounds. They also did a poster about something that was important to them. The Kea class had a choice of what they could do and they ended up with canvases, sketches, drawings, collages and many other things.
Art
This term we have been doing different types of artwork. So far we have done abstract art using a shoe as the base, watercolor, sketch and mixed media collage. We now have the opportunity to pick 2 choices of our own artwork and what we want to do it on. People have chosen splatter art, sketches , acrylic , watercolor and many more. We have to make sure our 2 master pieces are done by the end of week 10 for our school Art Exhibition.
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Science Fair
Over the past months the kea class have been hard at work doing there science fair. there where a wide range topics that the students chose. we where lucky to send 14 people to the Sanford science fair in Timaru. Some students that participated did very well. We were able to pick up some prizes.
Charlotte - Gold Award
Bree - Silver Award
Fletcher - Silver Award
Lucy - Bronze Award
Kaimana - Bronze Award
Charlotte - Gold Award
Bree - Silver Award
Fletcher - Silver Award
Lucy - Bronze Award
Kaimana - Bronze Award
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Speeches!
In Kea over the past few weeks the students have been working hard writing speeches to present to the class. There is a wide range of topics that the Kea students have chosen to write and speak about . This week we have been starting to present them. They are all very well written and all have a bit of uniqueness involved in them.
Winter Sport Tournament !
On Thursday the 3rd of August our school was involved in the Winter Sport Tournament. This also involved a few other schools competing against St Joseph’s. Despite the wet and mushy grass, our tournament was quite successful and the teams played well and tried their best. I (Layton) played in Hockey and we did really well. We were the top 2 teams that got through to zones held in Christchurch. We would like to thank all parent helpers who could drive students to the tournament, coaches, managers and referees. Without your help we would not be able to let kids play at the Winter Sport Tournament. Thank you so much.
Three Way Conferences!
For the last week of the term the Kea class have been busy focusing on three way conferences. A three way conference is when students and their parents discuss their child's learning; it gives the child a chance to show their parents what they are pleased with. The teachers discuss with the parents if their child is at, above or below the standard. All the students in the Kea class had pleasing results.
Have a safe and happy holidays everyone!!
Have a safe and happy holidays everyone!!
Service Day
We had a Service day on 30th June for our Service Target that we had been learning about in the Kea class. The charities we were raising money for were Altrusa, Ronald McDonald House, The Red Cross and The Cancer Society. For each charity there was a stall for raising money; they were: Altrusa - a Photo booth, Ronald McDonald house - Ronald McDonald Socks, Red cross - Toy and Book sale and the Cancer Society - a Bake sale. The Service day had an amazing result of $790.10 raised for all the different charities. We really appreciate your help with the funds and they are going to those in need.
Thank you for all your support!
Thank you for all your support!
Topic time in Kea
In the past few weeks the Kea class has been hard at work during topic time working on their technology target. We have reached the stage of making our prototypes. Everyone has done an excellent job.
Kea helping the community
The Kea class in Religious Education is focusing on service. Some of our students in Kea went to St Vincent De Paul, helped the Altrusa with books on wheels and went down to Oxford Street to clean the basket ball stadium.
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Descriptive Writing
In class we have been working on descriptive writing and poetry. Here is Lily's descriptive piece of writing about riding in a kayak and Isabel's poem about her age.
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Our School Cross Country
On Thursday in week 4 we had our Cross Country day involved with Wakanui. It was very successful and we had a few more certificates than Wakanui. We are proud to announce that we had 18 students go to counties. There were:
Year 5:
Year 6:
Year 7:
Year 8:
Year 5:
- Penny Marriott
- Phoebe McKenzie
- Hamish Stocker
- Joshua King
- Elijah Arrowsmith
Year 6:
- Thomas Patterson
- Jack Ellis
- Aston Nijjar
- Joseph Kilworth
- Taylah Ward
- Honor Bradford
Year 7:
- Bree O’Malley
- Fletcher Hobbs
- Oliver Hobbs
- Hamish O’Reilly
- George Robins
Year 8:
- Molly Milmine
- Michele Young
Collaborative Group Kits
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At the start of the year in the first couple of weeks of term, we were put into groups to make a little collaborative group kit. Down below are some of the examples of one of the many amazing ideas that the Kea class had to offer (Please note some of these are puns so ha, ha ha!!)
Counter - We can all count on each other. Rock - We are all rock solid when we all work together. Glue Stick - We stick as a team. Elevator - We are all on the same level. Supporting beam - We all support each other. Those are the ideas that one group thought of, I hope one day that these would be applied in all groups to show that St Joseph’s School students are definitely willing to work collaboratively. Kaimana A. |
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Raps
In Kea we have been writing raps about our names. Here is Grace's and Willa's rap.
Pancake day
It Was the 28th of February, (a.k.a National pancake day,) People celebrate this because we feast before fasting for lent.
So, after lunch we sat on the mat and were divided into three groups, 1 was lead by Mrs Wise, 1 by Mrs Hurley, and the last by Miss Lischner.
I was very excited, I was looking forward to this all lunch. We started with a glass jar and cream, and everyone got a turn shaking the jar, we aimed for making whipped cream but when Mrs wise opened the jar it had turned into butter! So instead of trying again we just started to make the pikelets, I grabbed an Ipad and took photos of them. It took forever for everyone to spoon out the batter and put it in the pan, but at last it was time to do mine. We were almost running out of batter so mine and the other last were very small. They were only a bite size but they still tasted great!
So, after lunch we sat on the mat and were divided into three groups, 1 was lead by Mrs Wise, 1 by Mrs Hurley, and the last by Miss Lischner.
I was very excited, I was looking forward to this all lunch. We started with a glass jar and cream, and everyone got a turn shaking the jar, we aimed for making whipped cream but when Mrs wise opened the jar it had turned into butter! So instead of trying again we just started to make the pikelets, I grabbed an Ipad and took photos of them. It took forever for everyone to spoon out the batter and put it in the pan, but at last it was time to do mine. We were almost running out of batter so mine and the other last were very small. They were only a bite size but they still tasted great!
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Family Group Meet and Greet - the first for the year!
This week was our first Family Group session for 2017. Family groups are groups that our Year 8 pupils get to lead as it give them leadership opportunities. Each group will have a leader and a deputy and a pupil or pupils from each classroom. Our school has family groups as younger students learn off our year 8s and this gives everyone a chance to know everyone.
Since I first came to this school I have always loved going to family groups as they always make sure we have fun and a good time. As a student who has been at St Joseph's school from Year 1, I always loved being part of a Family Group as I knew that my leader was always going to be there whenever I needed them.
Now I am a Family Group Leader, and I hope that my members feel the same way!
By Ella
Since I first came to this school I have always loved going to family groups as they always make sure we have fun and a good time. As a student who has been at St Joseph's school from Year 1, I always loved being part of a Family Group as I knew that my leader was always going to be there whenever I needed them.
Now I am a Family Group Leader, and I hope that my members feel the same way!
By Ella
Our first visit to MCTC (Mid Canterbury Technology Centre)
I got out to face a nice white building.
I put my bag on the green rack and went outside.
A rusty old bell told us to go inside and we had a chat with the teachers.
First the Year 7’s and I went inside to talk with Mrs Christensen.
We washed our hands with blue food dye and see where we needed to improve washing our hands.
We had a test about helping around the house and hygiene, and then we made a club sandwich.
We made them in groups of four and they tasted delicious.
We had them for lunch and the rusty bell rang again.
The Year 8’s and I went into the Hard Materials room and Mr Browne talked about making a coin holder.
We worked on a piece of acrylic to make a coin holder, Grace’s piece of acrylic snapped.
When everything was over I walked home. It was a fun day!
By Isabel
I put my bag on the green rack and went outside.
A rusty old bell told us to go inside and we had a chat with the teachers.
First the Year 7’s and I went inside to talk with Mrs Christensen.
We washed our hands with blue food dye and see where we needed to improve washing our hands.
We had a test about helping around the house and hygiene, and then we made a club sandwich.
We made them in groups of four and they tasted delicious.
We had them for lunch and the rusty bell rang again.
The Year 8’s and I went into the Hard Materials room and Mr Browne talked about making a coin holder.
We worked on a piece of acrylic to make a coin holder, Grace’s piece of acrylic snapped.
When everything was over I walked home. It was a fun day!
By Isabel
Welcome back for 2017....
We are excited to introduce to you our new School Leaders for 2017:
Hello my name is Gina Kittikote and I am also one of the four school leaders for 2017. I have a little sister called Jinny who started St Joseph’s school last year.I’m really excited this year to be able to have an opportunity as one of the 4 school leaders.
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Hi my name is Claudia Thomas and I am one of the four new school leaders for 2017. I have a younger brother Henry who is also in the Kea team and a younger sister Ally who is in Kiwi 8. I enjoy playing sports like Netball and Basketball. I am really excited to be able to have been given this opportunity to be a school leader in my final year of primary school.
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Hi I am Michele Young. I am one of the school leaders of 2017. I have two little brothers they both go the St Joseph’s. Also I am very excited about being a school leader.
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Hi my name is Henry Hobbs I am a school leader for 2017. I have two younger twin brothers and we are all in the same class. My interests are basketball, rugby and riding motorbikes. I am really looking forward to this year and my leadership role.
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Book List 2017
Kea Class (Room 6 & 7)
Mrs Claire Corbett, Miss Anna Lischner
Year 7/8 students
2 - 1B8 Exercise Books – (2 Literacy)
2 - 1E8 Exercise Books (Maths)
1 - Clearfile – 40 page
2 - Red Biros
2 - Blue Biros
2 - HB Pencils
1 - Rubber / Eraser (NO twink please)
1 - Pencil sharpener
2 – Large Glue Sticks (Amos or Brit please)
1 - Highlighter Pen
1 - Ruler (Please ensure that ruler has both mm & cm on it. Please not bendi/ flexi ruler)
1 - Compass (Mathematical)
1 - Protractor
1 - Small pair of scissors
1 - Fine tip black Sharpie marker
1 - Black Vivid marker
1 - Packet of Coloured Pencils - If you are purchasing Faber Castelle pencils please save the sticker off the front and bring it to school with you
1 - Large boxes of tissues
1 - set of headphones – basic that can be used with ipad or chromebook, and be stored in their box
It is really important that all students have this equipment as it forms an essential part of our learning programme. Although much of the work is done on a chromebook in the Kea Team, there are many experiences that require this equipment.
Please make sure all pencils, pens etc. are stored in a pencil case
All equipment, except for tissues to be clearly named.
It would be great for all books to be covered and named please.
3 big scrapbooks will be purchased through school at a total cost of $6.00 which will be charged to your school account.
School Will Resume on Monday 30th January 2017 at 8:55 a.m.
Mrs Claire Corbett, Miss Anna Lischner
Year 7/8 students
2 - 1B8 Exercise Books – (2 Literacy)
2 - 1E8 Exercise Books (Maths)
1 - Clearfile – 40 page
2 - Red Biros
2 - Blue Biros
2 - HB Pencils
1 - Rubber / Eraser (NO twink please)
1 - Pencil sharpener
2 – Large Glue Sticks (Amos or Brit please)
1 - Highlighter Pen
1 - Ruler (Please ensure that ruler has both mm & cm on it. Please not bendi/ flexi ruler)
1 - Compass (Mathematical)
1 - Protractor
1 - Small pair of scissors
1 - Fine tip black Sharpie marker
1 - Black Vivid marker
1 - Packet of Coloured Pencils - If you are purchasing Faber Castelle pencils please save the sticker off the front and bring it to school with you
1 - Large boxes of tissues
1 - set of headphones – basic that can be used with ipad or chromebook, and be stored in their box
It is really important that all students have this equipment as it forms an essential part of our learning programme. Although much of the work is done on a chromebook in the Kea Team, there are many experiences that require this equipment.
Please make sure all pencils, pens etc. are stored in a pencil case
All equipment, except for tissues to be clearly named.
It would be great for all books to be covered and named please.
3 big scrapbooks will be purchased through school at a total cost of $6.00 which will be charged to your school account.
School Will Resume on Monday 30th January 2017 at 8:55 a.m.
