Greetings, Kia ora, Kia orana, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Namaste, Ni Hao, Bula, Hola, Kumusta, Namaskārām,
Sat Shri Akaal, Vanakkam and Ayubowan
Dear Families
We are absolutely delighted to share some exciting news about the development of our new Senior Adventure Playground!
This week, our School Board and PTFA reached an important milestone by signing off on the contract with the suppliers for the purchase and installation of the new playground, which is scheduled to take place early in the new year. This exciting development has also received the blessing and approval of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland’s Property Team, who oversee the school’s property and grounds.
This is a significant achievement for our school community, and we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to our dedicated Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA) and the many parent and family volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. While it has taken a few years of planning, fundraising and perseverance, we are thrilled to see this wonderful vision becoming a reality!
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to fundraising, supported PTFA events and activities, and played a part in getting us to this exciting stage. Your generosity, enthusiasm and commitment to our children and school community have made this possible.
The new Senior Adventure Playground will provide our children with so much more than just a place to play. It will create wonderful opportunities for them to:
- Develop physical strength, coordination, balance and healthy, active habits.
- Build confidence, resilience and problem-solving skills through exploration and challenge.
- Strengthen friendships, cooperation and social connections.
- Enjoy the many benefits of outdoor play for their learning, wellbeing and happiness.
We are incredibly excited about what this new playground will bring to our tamariki and look forward to sharing further updates as the project progresses.
What a wonderful achievement for our Holy Trinity community! Thank you for helping us make this happen!
Here is the “SUMMIT” playground design on the supplier’s website: https://creospace.co.
DRS Report
Retreat Hour with “Catch the Waves”/Peer Ministry Team
Over the last couple of weeks, our ‘Catch the Waves’ peer ministry leaders planned and facilitated Retreat Hours for our younger tamariki in Learning Communities Awa and Ngahere. It was a pleasure to be a part of these Retreats which our ‘Catch the Waves’ leaders purposely and thoughtfully planned to ensure that all learners who took part had fun while spending time talking about and sharing God’s love in their lives.
2027 Sacramental Programme
The Sacramental Programme at St Mary’s Catholic Church is held annually for baptised Catholic children aged 8–14 years who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
We warmly invite parents and guardians to enrol their children in this important programme as they continue to grow in faith, deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and become more fully involved in the life of the Church.
Important Dates
Registration Opens: 2 November 2026
Registration Deadline: 31 January 2027
Classes Begin: Early March 2027
How to Register
Collect a registration form from the back of the church or download it from our parish website.
Attach a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate to the completed registration form.
Submit your application to the Parish Office or email it to office@stmaryspapakura.org.nz
Staffing News Update
At the end of this year we will be farewelling teaching staff: Ms Kirstie Gill and Mrs Alana Sherlock, both long term, valued and treasured kaitiaki of Holy Trinity School.
Farewell to Kirstie Gill
The Board has recently received Kirstie’s resignation, effective from the end of 2026. Kirstie has been a part of Holy Trinity School since 2017 and has been very much part of the fabric of our school community. She has led our Learning Community Moana so brilliantly these past few years – initiating many programmes that have provided our students with leadership and responsibility opportunities … Awhi Team Peer Mediation programme, Duffy Books in Homes/School programme, Book Week and so much more. Kirstie has been our resident school photographer and we are grateful for the wonderful legacy she leaves with so many important and special moments in our school life captured by her for us all to enjoy! Kirstie, we will miss your service to our school community, your knowledge and expertise, your skills and your hard work and willingness to take on extra roles and responsibilities. We wish you every Blessing in your new educational setting!
Farewell to Alana Sherlock
We acknowledge and thank Alana Sherlock for her service to our school these past 8 years as a wonderful classroom practitioner and especially as Team Leader for Learning Community Awa. The Board has recently received her resignation, effective from the end of 2026. Alana has made a significant contribution to our school during her time as a teacher /kaitiaki and is a highly valued member of the Holy Trinity team. We are proud of the work that Alana has undertaken in her middle leadership and teaching roles. We thank her for her strong curriculum knowledge, her rich relationships and her pastoral care of our children. Alana has been a special gift to our school.We are grateful to Alana for her dedication and the contribution she has made to our school community, and we wish her every blessing in her next chapter in the education sector.
Other 2027 Staffing News – Mrs Maria Speechlay …
Tēnā koutou katoa, e te whānau o te Kura o te Matua, o te Tamaiti o te Wairua Tapu
It is with a mixture of sadness and immense gratitude that I write to our school community on behalf of the School Board. After ten years of faithful and transformative service to our Holy Trinity community, our beloved Deputy Principal, Maria Speechlay, has tendered her resignation from her Deputy Principal’s role to take effect from 2027.
Maria’s journey with us has been nothing short of remarkable. For a decade, she has been a cornerstone of our kura, and her departure leaves a profound legacy that will be felt for generations. While we will miss her dearly, we celebrate the incredible gifts she has shared with our tamariki and whānau.
Her professional impact on teaching and learning has been extraordinary. Maria has been the architect behind much of our curriculum development, ensuring that our learning communities are places of deep engagement and knowledge. She has expertly guided our kaitiaki/teachers through the implementation of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum, including the rich, new knowledge-rich approaches we now embrace. Her leadership in introducing structured literacy, phonics, and structured mathematics has laid a strong foundation for every child’s learning, equipping our teachers with the materials and confidence to succeed.
Beyond the classroom, Maria has been a key communicator and bridge-builder. She understands that our strength lies in our community, and she has worked tirelessly to foster genuine relationships with our Pasifika, Māori, Filipino and Indian whānau. She listens, she respects, and she ensures that our diverse cultures are not just welcomed, but celebrated and woven into the fabric of our school life.
In the spirit of our Catholic faith, which calls us to care for the most vulnerable, Maria has been a passionate advocate for our students with special learning needs. Her mana and aroha extends not only to these tamariki but also to the support staff who work alongside them, ensuring they feel valued and empowered in their vital roles.
Maria has not just supported our Holy Trinity charism, she has embodied it. Her dedication reflects the Gospel values of compassion, service, and community that are at the heart of our school. She has lived out our mission daily, nurturing the spiritual and academic growth of our students with grace and humility.
We thank Maria from the bottom of our hearts for her ten years of dedication in her Deputy Principal’s role. Her legacy is written in the lives of the children she has taught and the community she has strengthened. We pray that God blesses her richly in her next chapter.
Our hope is that Maria will continue to be a part of Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School community through a Learning Community teaching role in 2027.
E te Maria, tēnā koe, tēnā koe, tēnā koe.
Welcome to Kim Batters – Our New Deputy Principal from 2027
On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to announce that Kim Batters will be joining us as our new Deputy Principal, commencing at the beginning of 2027. Kim brings with her a strong and vibrant Catholic faith, which will enrich our special character and the spiritual life of our kura. She also brings a wealth of curriculum development experience from her time as Assistant Principal at Bombay Primary, along with significant wellbeing expertise drawn from her recent work with Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey programme. We are excited to welcome Kim to our Holy Trinity family and look forward to the gifts she will share with our tamariki, kaitiaki, and whānau.
Ngā mihi nui,
Jason Farley
Presiding Member of the Board
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Orientation Morning for our 2027 Families
This week we will be welcoming our new families and ākonga/learners for 2027 with a Whakatau and Liturgy on Thursday morning. During our time together, we will share important school information, and ākonga/learners will have an opportunity to meet their 2027 kaitiaki/teachers and each other for the first time. We hope our new students and families will enjoy a wonderful morning getting to know one another in their learning community for next year.
A special part of our time together is to share our vision statement Learn/Ka Ako, Love/Ka Aroha and Serve/Ka Manaaki in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We hope that our new whānau/families will hear these words many times as they begin their schooling journey with us. Our prayer for them is that as they join Holy Trinity School community, they will feel and see the charism of the Holy Trinity for whom we are named, expressed in many ways – through unity, love and relationship!
Mahi Tahi Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences – Learning Conversations
Our Mahi Tahi Learning Conversations will take place soon. Please refer to the upcoming HERO notifications inviting you to book a 15-minute interview with your child’s kaitiaki/teacher.
You will be able to choose from the following times:
- Monday 30th November 3:15pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday 1st December 1.30pm-7.00pm
Mahi Tahi provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school in support of your child’s learning and wellbeing. These conversations will give you time to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate learning, identify next steps for learning and explore ways to support learning at home.
On Tuesday 1st December, children can be collected from school at 1:00pm. Otherwise they will be supervised in Taamaua/the school Hall until the normal end of the day school time of 2:50pm.
End of Year Reporting to Parents
The Ministry of Education has made a number of changes to the requirements for the way that schools provide “reporting to parents”. Schools are required to report on students’ progress and achievement in relation to the refreshed New Zealand curriculum areas of English and Mathematics and Statistics.
This is a great resource link to access that will give you further information in regard to the changes and their purposes https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal/guide-your-childs-reporting-and-progress
Our school uses HERO as our Student Management System (SMS) – with a key function being the digital reporting of students’ learning.
You will be able to access your child’s End of Year Report by clicking on the menu link in HERO
You will see a Term 4 report that includes:
- Information on achievement and progress in Reading and Writing (English) and Maths (Mathematics & Statistics) at the expected curriculum year level for your child
- New progress descriptors: emerging/ developing/ consolidating / proficient/ exceeding in relation to how your child’s learning is progressing
- A comment about why the selected progress descriptor was chosen, a comment for next learning steps and a comment for ways to support this learning at home
- A visual representation of a your child’s progress over time – a line graph
- An achievement comment in relation to this term’s Social Sciences learning
- A General Comment from their Learning Community Kaitiaki
- 2027 Learning Community placement information
- An Attendance record
You will also be able to click on the My Learning Wall page for learning goal updates and student learning reflections.
For the 2026 End of Year Report we have removed ‘Assessment Information’ from the reporting template. Due to the changing assessments introduced by the Ministry of Education, many of the cumulative assessments at Mid Year Reporting were shown as N/A (not applicable) which caused confusion. Learners’ assessment information will now be shared with families at the Mahi Tahi Conferences.
2026 End of Year Reports will be published to parents on Thursday 26th November.
Mahi Tahi Student/Parent /Teacher Conferences will be held Monday 30th November and Tuesday 1st December – this will be a vital opportunity to meet with kaitiaki/teachers to share the new reporting information!
Save the Dates: Term 4 2026 End of Year Special Events and Activities
Please save the date for these ‘end of Term 4’ celebrations events and activities. These are all family/whānau events and we are delighted to warmly welcome our school families and wider school community to be part of each special event and activity where we celebrate who we are as a catholic school – rejoicing in our catholic faith, our students achievements and our school’s achievements from throughout 2026.
Thursday 19th November
Orientation Morning for 2027 New Families and Students 9am – 12pm @ school
Tuesday 1st December
School Supporters and Helpers THANK YOU Morning Tea 10:30am @ school
Thursday 3rd December
Whole School End of Year Mass – Blessing and Acknowledgement of 2026 Year 6 Leavers and their families @ school 9:30am followed by morning tea for Year 6 leavers and families
Friday 4th December
Praise-giving Awards Afternoon 12:00pm @ school in Taamaua/school hall
Monday 7th December
Liturgy and Assembly for Other School Leavers and Service/Leadership Awards 9:00am @ school
Wednesday 9th December
Whole School Whānau/Family Picnic and Nativity Liturgy celebrations 5:00pm – 7:30pm @ school
Thursday 10th December
Whole School “Have a Go” Sports Day @ school
Learning Community News
Learning Community Whenua
Learning Community Whenua has been busy learning all about ‘community’. What a community is, what communities we belong to and how we contribute to our community. Whenua realised we belong to so many different communities like our church community, home community, school community, swimming community and many more communities.
Learning community Whenua has also been busy spreading kindness and “Hope/Tūmanako” to our peers by making kindness cards. Learners have been excited to give these to their friends and kaitiaki.
This week was also Athletics Day. Learners looked great in their whānau colours and supported each other as they undertook their athletics activity rotations. It was great to see Whenua learners get involved and give everything “a go” cheering on their peers even if they were not in the same whānau group. They showed true community spirit!
Learning Community Ngahere
LC Ngahere has been very busy over the past couple of weeks exploring how we can share Tūmanako – Hope with others and inspire them to spread hope in their own communities as we continue our journey as Pilgrims of Hope.
In Religious Education, our learners explored messages of hope through the stories and life of Jesus. They compared different ways Jesus shared hope through His words and actions and reflected on how following His example can help us build caring and hopeful communities.
In Literacy, learners shared ideas, retold stories and wrote about how our words and actions can help others feel welcomed, valued and included in our school and wider communities.
In Social Sciences, our tamariki explored and compared different ways people participate and contribute to their communities. They discovered how helping others, sharing, including everyone and taking responsibility can strengthen belonging and inspire hope.
In Music, our learners enjoyed creating songs using familiar tunes, body percussion and handmade instruments from recycled materials. They explored musical elements such as beat, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics and tone to communicate messages of hope from our Catholic stories. Through their creative performances, they discovered how music can inspire others to take positive action and share hope.
In Health and Physical Education, learners participated in games and group activities that encouraged teamwork, cooperation and supporting one another. They recognised how everyone’s contribution strengthens our hauora and sense of belonging. Over the past two weeks, our tamariki have also been busy practising and preparing for Athletics Day, showing perseverance, encouragement and enthusiasm.
As Agents of Tūmanako – Hope, our learners are bringing their messages of hope to life through Learning, Loving and Serving. By living our Gospel values, caring for our taonga and sharing our Catholic stories, they are putting our school’s vision and charism into action.
Our Catholic story continues through us! As we carry our learning forward, we hope to inspire others to make a positive difference through their own words and actions. Together, we continue to grow as a community of hope, now and into the future.
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Learning Community Awa
LC Awa has been exploring the elements of music and discovering how music can strengthen Tūmanako – Hope in ourselves and others. Learners have explored how sounds, rhythms and melodies can express feelings, share messages and inspire hope. They have put their learning into practice by designing and creating their own musical instruments, ready to bring their musical ideas to life.
Learners have also explored how they can make a positive contribution to their communities and strengthen Tūmanako – Hope. They have worked collaboratively to create a scrapbook celebrating our school Gospel Values and sharing how these values can be put into action in everyday life. Through reflecting on their contributions, learners have considered how their actions can make a positive difference, strengthen our school community and inspire others to continue living out our Gospel Values into the future. They are discovering that even small acts of kindness, compassion and service can help keep our school story and Catholic journey alive.
Learning Community Maunga
Already, we have had an eventful 2 weeks, and it doesn’t show any signs of being less eventful. With Mahi Tahi Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences just around the corner, we have been busy completing work and reflecting on the learning we have achieved across the curriculum, but especially in Religious Education, Literacy and Social Science, all interconnected but separate in their own way.
- We have researched how people, places and events have inspired us as “people of hope“. We are making connections to how Old Testament stories have inspired us and how the relationships the world has had with God, though at times have not been positive, have become stories of inspiration and hope, such as the stories of Jonah, Noah, Joseph and David. We have been learning to find key words and phrases, identify parts that reflect hope, summarise each story, and draft a persuasive piece explaining why we think this story inspires hope. The key question is: How does this OT story inspire hope?
- In Maths, we have been learning about fractions and understanding the role of a numerator and denominator. Then we have been converting these into decimals. The key is using the correct order of operations. If you can not instantly recall your times tables, this will be challenging, so practice, practice.
Learning Community Moana
In LC Moana for Religious Education and Social Science, we have been busy creating messages of tūmanako/hope for new families coming to Holy Trinity School. Our learners have been busy creating videos, prayer cards, bookmarks, interviews, interactive timelines and more. The goal is for our newest members of the HTPCS whānau to see we are people of tūmanako/hope and we would like to pass on our message to future generations so they too can be messengers of hope and follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
In RE, we learned that psalms are songs and poems found in the Bible that express feelings, prayers, and praise to God. Our tamariki explored how psalms can share messages of faith and hope before creating their own psalms, expressing what hope means to them. We also investigated Old Testament Bible stories that share a message of tūmanako/hope such as Noah’s Ark and King Solomon and the Two Mothers. Through these stories, our tamariki explored how faith, trust in God and making good choices can give people hope, even in challenging situations.
In Maths we have been learning about negative numbers, making change (financial literacy), order of operations and fractions. We have been practising how to work out money problems, following the correct steps when solving number problems involving brackets and exponents, and recognising how fractions are used in everyday life.
Our tamariki are also currently learning about adverbs, adverbial phrases, and independent and dependent clauses so their writing can be more sophisticated and interesting to their audience. Earlier this term we explored mystery stories and the vocabulary that goes along with them, such as suspect, culprit, detective, red herring and clues. It was great to see our young writers being creative, and also persevering when coming up with clues as it was quite challenging.
In Music we have been exploring the basic elements of music and listening to songs of tūmanako/hope. We have been identifying how hope is shown through lyrics and different music genres.
Sports News
Hungerball
Last week when the rain postponed our sSchool Athletics Day, we continued on with Hungerball in Taamaua/school hall. Our tamariki absolutely loved taking part in Hungerball which is an inclusive football skills game held inside an inflatable arena. The rain did nothing to dull our spirits as we rotated through the hall and had time to enjoy the competitiveness of a fun game!
Whole School Athletics Day
Today, God blessed us with beautiful sunshine! Our tamariki participated and took part in the different rotations focussing on the skills needed for athletics – running, jumping and throwing! We were grateful to have the coaches from Counties Manukau Sports who supported us on the day with activities of their own. Thank you to the wonderful families and friends who came along and cheered on our children, especially at the end of the day with the relay races.
North Counties Inter-school Athletics Day
Our senior tamariki also represented the school at the North Counties Inter-School Athletics event. They competed in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m races, as well as the relay, showing great determination, teamwork and sportsmanship.
We are proud to celebrate some wonderful results:
Year 6: Gabe Ah Ling placed 1st in the 100m.
Year 5: Charlotte Ruegg placed 3rd in the 800m.
Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work and commitment. You represented our school proudly, and we are very proud of you!
Ngā mihi to everyone who helped make both the School Athletics Day and the Inter-school Athletics Day events such memorable occasions.
Hauora/WellBeing News
Walk to School MILO Morning
Kia ora koutou HTCPS whānau!
With the lovely summer mornings upon us, it’s a great time to encourage our tamariki to walk, wheel or ride to school!
Walking, cycling or scootering to school is a wonderful way for our tamariki to enjoy the fresh morning air, stay active and develop healthy travel habits. It’s also a lovely opportunity to spend quality time together as whānau before the school day begins.
To celebrate and encourage active travel, our Travelwise team will be handing out Milo to tamariki who walk, wheel or ride to school on Wednesday 18 November!
We would love to see as many tamariki and whānau as possible getting involved. Every active journey is a great step towards building healthy habits!
How can whānau get involved?
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If you live close to school, consider walking, cycling or scootering with your tamariki.
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If you need to drive, why not park a little further away and enjoy a short walk to school together?
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Help your tamariki stay safe by using safe crossing points and wearing helmets when cycling or scootering.
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Remember to be sun-smart as the weather warms up.
Every active journey counts, even if it’s only part of the way! Thank you for supporting our Travelwise initiative and helping our tamariki build healthy habits while keeping our school community active and safe.
Let’s make the most of those beautiful summer mornings! Walk, Wheel, Ride – Travelwise with Pride!
Ngā mihi,
Travelwise Team and Mrs Ali
Book Club
Issue 8 of the Book Club is out now, and this is the last book club catalogue for the year. This is your last chance to stock up on books at great prices for Christmas gifts and summer reading. And if you check the box that says ‘This is a gift’, the order will be held at the school office for you to pick up so your child doesn’t see what you’ve ordered.Book Club Co-ordinator
Congratulations to …
Zeke Soriano, Learning Community Maunga! Well Done Zeke – we are incredibly proud of the wonderfully talented athlete you are becoming – ka mau te wehi!
Zeke regularly competes in the Taekwon-do competitions one of which was the Star Series – this is a taekwon-do competition made up of 3 different tournaments held over the year across different places. First was held on 20th May at Bruce Pulman Park, 2nd was in Wellington on 19th July and 3rd was just this Sunday 1st November at Rosehill College. Zeke competed in Fundamental Patterns, Sparring, Power Punch & Specialty high kicks.
He competed in 12 events across 3 tournaments and medalled in all of them – 9 golds & 3 Silvers. At the end of the tournament Zeke was awarded with a trophy for “2026 ITKD Star Series Best Overall Male Green Belt”.
On a related note we are even more proud as his sister, Alicica, also medalled in all her events and secured the “2026 ITKD Star series Best overall Female Blue Belt”
Here are some photos – one with Grand master McPhail!
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And …. Success at the Auckland Open International Martial Arts Championships
Zeke and Alicia competed again on 8th November 2026, in the Auckland Open International Martial Arts Championships for Taekwon-do, held at the Auckland Netball centre in St Johns.
Zeke competed in Fundamental Patterns and Sparring and secured gold in both events. Whilst Alicia secured gold in Fundamental Patterns and Bronze Sparring and Pre-arranged Sparring.
It is their last competition this year and we are so proud how they have maintained such amazing results medalling in every single tournament they entered over this past year. Fabulous news Zeke and Alicia – you are so talented!
Congratulations Charlotte …
Well Done to Charlotte Ruegg, Learning Community Moana, who achieved outstanding results at the recent Cheerleading Competitions – we are very proud of you Charlotte for achieving such a high standard of excellence!
School Dates for 2027
The School Board has approved the 2027 school terms dates as:
Term 1 Wednesday 3rd February to Friday 9th April
Term 2 Tuesday 27th April to Friday 2nd July
Term 3 Monday 19th July to Friday 24th September
Term 4 Monday 11th October to Wednesday 15th December
2027 School Holiday Dates are:
Term 1 school holidays: Saturday 10th April to Monday 26th April
Term 2 school holidays Saturday 3rd July to Sunday 18th July
Term 3 school holidays Saturday 25th September to Sunday 10th October
Term 4 school holidays commence Thursday 16th December
2027 Public Holiday Dates are:
Term 1 – Waitangi Day – Saturday 6th February observed Monday 8th February / Good Friday – Friday 26th March / Easter Monday – Easter Tuesday – Monday 29th March – Tuesday 30th March
Term 2 – King’s Birthday – Monday 7th June / Matariki – Friday 25th June
Term 3 – no public holidays
Term 4 – Labour Day – Monday 25th October
Job Vacancies
sKids Festive Countdown
18th November – 9th December
Festive Countdown brings four weeks of creativity and celebration to life. Through crafts, games and mindful moments, children connect with friends while making festive memories leading into the holidays.
These initiatives provide variety and meaningful engagement for children while supporting working whānau with enriching after school care options. All activities are included within the standard Stay and Play session cost.
Promoting these activities helps strengthen participation in the programme and supports a sustainable service for families within your school community.
Reminders!
2026 School Leavers
If you are leaving our school at the end of this year due to a change of circumstances (other than our Year 6 students), please email the school office as soon as possible – office@holytrinity.school.nz. We are currently managing our school roll numbers and this much needed information will help us to make decisions in regards to enrolments for 2027 placements. Thank you.
Upcoming School Events
Walk to School MILO Morning
Wednesday 18th November 8:30am – 9:00am at school
Counties Get Firewise Programme Years 0-3
Wednesday 18th November
Orientation Morning for 2027 New Families and Students
Thursday 19th November @ 9:00am at school
Awhi Team – Peer Mediators Treat
Thursday 19th November @ Bruce Pulman Park 10:45am-1:00pm
Gathering School Liturgy andAssembly – led by Learning Community Awa
Monday 23rd November @ 9:00am in Taamaua/school Hall
Fr Tony visiting Learning Communities
Wednesday 25th November
School Board Monthly Meeting
Wednesday 25th November @ 6:00pm in the school staffroom
End of Year Student Achievement Reports published on HERO
Thursday 26th November
Maraetai Beach Sailing Experience – Year 6 students
Friday 27th November @ Maraetai Beach
Outdoor Education Day at School – Year 4/5 students
Friday 27th November @ school
Mahi Tahi Student /Parent/Teacher Conferences – Booking online
Monday 30th November 3:15pm – 6:00pm
Mahi Tahi Student /Parent/Teacher Conferences – Booking online
Tuesday 1st December 1:30pm – 7:00pm
School Supporters and Helpers Morning Tea
Tuesday 1st December 10:30am @ school
Sacrament of Reconciliation for students who have made First Holy Communion
Tuesday 1st December 11:00am @ school in Taamaua/school hall
Spiritus Retreat Day for Year 5 students
Wednesday 2nd December @ St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Whole School End of Year School Mass/Acknowledgement and Blessing of 2026 Year 6 Leavers
Thursday 3rd December @ 9:30am in Taamaua/school Hall
followed by morning tea for Year 6 leavers/families
PTFA ice-block sale
Thursday 3rd December @ 1:00pm
2026 Praise-giving Awards Celebration
Friday 4th December 12:00pm @ school in Taamaua/school hall
Liturgy and Assembly for Other Leavers and Service/Leadership Awards
Monday 7th December @ 9:00am in Taamaua/school hall
Travelwise Student Leaders Treat
Tuesday 8th December @ school
Pedal Power Day for Year 5/6 students
Tuesday 8th – Wednesday 9th December @ school
Fr Tony visiting Learning Communities
Wednesday 9th December
Whānau/Family Picnic and Nativity Liturgy celebrations
Wednesday 9th December 5:00pm-7:00pm at school
School ‘Have a Go’ Sports Day
Thursday 10th December @ school
Term 4 Concludes for the 2026 year at 1:00pm
Friday 11th December
Upcoming Community Events
Artz On Show School Holiday Workshops – The Greatest Showman!
We are busy preparing for our first Artz On Show Workshop of 2027, The Greatest Showman! We would love the opportunity to share this exciting holiday programme with your school community.
Our Artz On Show School Holiday Workshops are all about giving children the opportunity to get creative, try something new and have heaps of fun along the way! Throughout the week, children participate in Dance, Drama, Singing, Art and other exciting activities, while making new friends, developing confidence and working together towards our end-of-week performance!
Our upcoming The Greatest Showman Workshop will run from Monday 11 January – Friday 15 January 2027 at Karaka Memorial Hall, and we are currently reaching out to local schools to see whether there may be an opportunity to promote our Workshops to families.
We look forward to hearing from you!
