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Stationery Requirements for 2023

Thu Jan 26 02:23pm

Kia ora Whānau

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to help you get back to school ready!

Your child’s class list is available now at myschool.co.nz. 
You can get your order now and pay in 6 weekly, interest-free payments with Laybuy.

In addition to the listed stationery, students also need the following items:

Whole School:
• Box of Tissues

Year 3-6 Only:
• Pencil Case
• Felt Tip Pens
• Coloured Pencils
• Pencil Sharpener (enclosed if possible)
• Headphones

Please note: When ordering your stationery packs online, the number of items can be modified if you already have the item (eg reusing a clear file, book bag etc). We encourage you to purchase the stationery listed and not substitute items as considerable thought has been given to what is most suitable for each class.

For those students who are starting school in 2023, New Entrant stationery packs can be purchased
at these back-to-school prices now.

Please ensure all stationery is named.

Ngā mihi nui

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Sports Registrations Term 1

Thu Jan 26 01:26pm

Sports registrations are now open for Term 1. Whilst we are aware of the rising cost of living and the cost for your child to participate in these sports, we do require prompt payment once teams are confirmed. Payment plans can be arranged with discussion with Mrs Gouder or Mrs Shanks. Please see the attached document for what is on offer and register by emailing the specified teacher.

Term 1 Sports

Stationery 2023

Fri Jan 20 09:31am

Kia ora Whānau

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to help you get back to school ready!

Your child’s class list is available now at myschool.co.nz. 

You can get your order now and pay in 6 weekly, interest-free payments with Laybuy.

For additional stationery items required, please refer to our school website under the Parent Information Tab / School Stationery 2023.

Ngā mihi nui

 

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Stationery 2023

Wed Jan 18 09:31am

Kia ora Whānau

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to help you get back to school ready!

Your child’s class list is available now at myschool.co.nz. 

You can get your order now and pay in 6 weekly, interest-free payments with Laybuy.

For additional stationery items required, please refer to our school website under the Parent Information Tab / School Stationery 2023.

Ngā mihi nui

 

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Stationery 2023

Mon Jan 16 09:31am

Kia ora Whānau

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to help you get back to school ready!

Your child’s class list is available now at myschool.co.nz. 

You can get your order now and pay in 6 weekly, interest-free payments with Laybuy.

For additional stationery items required, please refer to our school website under the Parent Information Tab / School Stationery 2023.

Ngā mihi nui

 

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Stationery 2023

Fri Jan 13 02:56pm

Kia ora Whānau

We’ve teamed up with OfficeMax to help you get back to school ready!

Your child’s class list is available now at myschool.co.nz. Orders placed today, should be delivered by Tuesday 24th January.

You can get your order now and pay in 6 weekly, interest-free payments with Laybuy.

For additional stationery items required, please refer to our school website under the Parent Information Tab / School Stationery 2023.

Ngā mihi nui

 

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Reminder: School finishes today at 12.45pm. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fri Dec 16 09:26am

Last Day of Term

Fri Dec 16 07:04am

Happy last day of term.

Students who are attending school today are welcome to wear casual clothes or their PE gear. They DO NOT have to wear their uniform.

For those students not returning today, we wish you a merry christmas and safe holiday season.

Newsletter…Please find attached the latest school newsletter for your perusal.

Wed Dec 14 03:38pm

 

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Final Mass & Prizegiving – Thursday 15th December

Wed Dec 14 08:35am

Kia Ora Whānau

Reminder…

Our final Mass and Prizegiving will take place tomorrow evening (Thursday 15th December) at 6pm at St Mary’s Church. Fr. Chris Martin will be presiding. The Nativity play is incorporated as part of the Mass at the Gospel reading. Prizegiving will follow at the conclusion of Mass.

We ask all children to be seated by 5.50pm and to be in their correct uniform. The evening should conclude approximately 7.30pm. 

We look forward to seeing you all.

Lastly, school will finish for the year at 12.45pm on Friday 16th December. Please note Friday attendance is optional due to this being a designated moving day of classrooms.

Ngā mihi

Christmas Food Item

Wed Dec 14 08:30am

As Christmas draws near, we ask you to think of those families who are less fortunate than us and kindly ask each family to donate a non-perishable Christmas treat food item. These items can be placed in classroom boxes and will form part of the offertory procession at our final mass on Thursday 15th December. 

Some examples of a non-perishable Christmas treat food item are: Brandy Snaps, Eclairs, Christmas Mince Pies, Chocolates, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake, Meringues etc.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Boxes Wanted Please

Mon Dec 12 01:34pm

If you have any banana boxes/My Food Bag/Bargain Box boxes or something similar could you please drop off to the office.

Many thanks

Final Mass & Prizegiving – Thursday 15th Decem

Mon Dec 12 01:01pm

Kia Ora Whānau

Reminder…

Our final Mass and Prizegiving will take place this Thursday evening (15th December) at 6pm at St Mary’s Church. Fr. Chris Martin will be presiding. The Nativity play is incorporated as part of the Mass at the Gospel reading. Prizegiving will follow at the conclusion of Mass.

We ask all children to be seated by 5.50pm and to be in their correct uniform. The evening should conclude approximately 7.30pm. 

We look forward to seeing you all.

Lastly, school will finish at 12.45pm on Friday 16th December. Please note Friday attendance is optional due to this being a designated moving day of classrooms.

Ngā mihi

Christmas Food Item

Mon Dec 12 10:36am

As Christmas draws near, we ask you to think of those families who are less fortunate than us and kindly ask each family to donate a non-perishable Christmas treat food item. These items can be placed in classroom boxes and will form part of the offertory procession at our final mass on Thursday 15th December. 

Some examples of a non-perishable Christmas treat food item are: Brandy Snaps, Eclairs, Christmas Mince Pies, Chocolates, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake, Meringues etc.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Christmas Showcase

Mon Dec 12 08:31am

The students are looking forward to entertaining you.

Christmas Food Item

Fri Dec 09 03:47pm

As Christmas draws near, we ask you to think of those families who are less fortunate than us and kindly ask each family to donate a non-perishable Christmas treat food item. These items can be placed in classroom boxes and will form part of the offertory procession at our final mass on Thursday 15th December. 

Some examples of a non-perishable Christmas treat food item are: Brandy Snaps, Eclairs, Christmas Mince Pies, Chocolates, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake, Meringues etc.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

2023 Welcome Letters & Classroom Placements

Fri Dec 09 03:40pm

Kia Ora Whānau

Your child will have come home this afternoon with their welcome letter and classroom placement for 2023.

Should your child not have received their letter, please contact the office.

Note: Year 6 children will not have received a letter.

Ngā mihi
Reignier Catholic School Staff

 

Year 5/6 vs Parent/Staff Cricket TODAY has been CANCELLED due to weather!

Fri Dec 09 12:40pm

Final Week Arrangements

Thu Dec 08 12:23pm

Christmas Showcase – Tuesday 13th December 2pm to be held at school.

Come along and be entertained by the children. Each team are going to be presenting an item. There is singing, dancing and acting. Please gather in the area in front of Rooms 7 and 8.

End of year Mass and Prizegiving – Thursday 15th December 6pm at St Mary’s Church.

Please join us for our final Mass.  The Year 6 students will be acting out the Gospel.  Prizegiving will follow Mass.

Final Day – Friday 16th December

School closes for 2022 at 12.45pm.  Attendance is optional.

School resumes Wednesday 1st February.

Fun Day Tomorrow (Thursday 8th December)

Wed Dec 07 01:34pm

Kia Ora Whānau

Due to weather coming through, the Fun Day activities that were planned for tomorrow are not going ahead, however, lunch is still being provided by the Friends of Reignier. Lunch will be at 12.15pm and the children can still come to school in mufti.

Lunch consists of a sausage, brownie and a juicy. If this is not enough for your child, please send along some additional food items. Children still need brain food and morning tea.

Ngā mihi

 

Christmas Food Item

Mon Dec 05 04:16pm

As Christmas draws near, we ask you to think of those families who are less fortunate than us and kindly ask each family to donate a non-perishable Christmas treat food item. These items can be placed in classroom boxes and will form part of the offertory procession at our final mass on Thursday 15th December. 

Some examples of a non-perishable Christmas treat food item are: Brandy Snaps, Eclairs, Christmas Mince Pies, Chocolates, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake, Meringues etc.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

 

Term Accounts

Mon Dec 05 12:11pm

Term Accounts have been emailed home today. Please check your inbox for your latest invoice/statement. If you have not received your child’s account, please check your spam folder in the first instance otherwise please contact the office on admin@reignier.school.nz

We ask that if you child is leaving at the end of the year, that their term account is settled promptly.

Thank you for your support.

 

Scripture Reading Final

Wed Nov 30 05:04pm

The children in Team Kakapo (Year 5/6) have taken part in a Scripture Reading competition.  The eight finalists will compete for the Oral Communication Cup next Tuesday 6th December 2pm at St Mary’s Church.  Fr Chris and Sr Helen are our judges.  Everyone is welcome to come along.

Fun Day – Thursday 8th December

Wed Nov 30 02:53pm

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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Monday Morning Liturgy – 5th December

Wed Nov 30 08:43am

On Monday we will be walking from school down to the church for the morning liturgy. Please feel free to join us. If you are late for school please come to the church as we will be following mass with singing practice.

Library books due back.

Tue Nov 29 07:49am

Please hunt out all school library books and return to the green returns box in the library.

Athletics Day – Year 3-6 students

Fri Nov 25 12:21pm

This will take place next Thursday 1st December.

Athletics Day 2022

Library books

Thu Nov 24 02:36pm

Thank you to everyone who has reminded their children to return their library books.  Please keep them coming in.  

Newsletter…Please find attached the latest school newsletter for your perusal with a few additions that were missed from yesterday’s copy.

Thu Nov 24 11:21am

 

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Open Day

Tue Nov 22 01:54pm

Reminder we have our Open Day this Friday 25th November. Please see the attached flyer.

Everyone is welcome.

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Magical Christmas Wonderland

Tue Nov 22 01:51pm

Opens next Thursday 1st December. Please see the attached flyer for opening dates and times.

We look forward to seeing you all.

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Miha Maori (Maori Mass)

Mon Nov 21 03:48pm

Kia Ora Whānau

This Sunday 27th November at 10am at St Thomas Moore, Fr Chris Martin will celebrate mass in Maori.

Everyone is welcome.

Ngā mihi 

Athletics

Fri Nov 18 09:15am

Kia Ora Whanau

Due to the weather ALL Athletics has been postponed today until Thursday 1st December.

Juicies will still go ahead at lunchtime.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused, this decision wasn’t made lightly. 

Ngā mihi 

 

 

Junior Team (Piwakawaka) Athletics

Fri Nov 18 08:09am

Due to the impending change in weather the Junior Team (Piwakawaka) Athletics will now take place from 10am this morning, not this afternoon as previously advertised.

We look forward to having as much whanau support as possible.

 

Athletics

Fri Nov 18 07:49am

Good morning whanau,

The decision has been made to go ahead with athletics. Please send your child to school with appropriate gear ready for sports. 

If it does rain during the day, we will complete unfinished events during school time.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Athletics

Thu Nov 17 04:19pm

A decision will be made between 7.30am and 8am tomorrow morning as to whether Athletics will go ahead.

To help make life easy in the morning we ask that all children come to school in their PE gear and be prepared to for whatever the day may offer – athletics or being in the classroom.

Thank you for your support. 

Futsal 2023!

Thu Nov 17 09:54am

We have been notified by Central Football that ALL Futsal in Term 1 will be played on a FRIDAY.

The cost per team has increased.  If we have the minimum number of players in the team (5) it will be approx $83 per student.  This cost will reduce if we have 7 or 8 players per team.

Parents of Year 3 and 4 children in 2023, cricket is also played on a Friday afternoon. 

Registrations are now open for teams for Term 1.  I appreciate it seems a long way off, but if you could email rjackson@reignier.school.nz to indicate if you would like your child to play Futsal in Term 1 it will enable me to register teams.

There are competitions for Year 1 and 2; Year 3 and 4; and Year 5 and 6.  Games will be played on Friday afternoons at the PGA.  

Nga mihi

Renee Jackson

Camp Tūtira 2023 – Year 5 and 6 students

Thu Nov 17 09:37am

Current Year 4 and 5 students were given a notice last week about Camp Tutira 2023.

We have just been advised from the curator of Guthrie Smith that they are putting their costs up. This means that we will recalculate camp costs asap and let you know if this means a change to the current indicated cost.

Parent helpers are required.  If you are interested please email Mrs Jackson rjackson@reignier.school.nz

Juicies

Thu Nov 17 08:16am

The Friends of Reignier (FoR) will be selling juicies tomorrow (Friday 18th November) during the lunch break. Juicies are $2 each.

A cool refreshment after athletics!

Thank you for your support.

Juicies

Wed Nov 16 03:37pm

The Friends of Reignier (FoR) will be selling juicies this Friday 18th November during the lunch break. Juicies are $2 each.

A cool refreshment after athletics!

Thank you for your support.

Kapa Haka Tickets

Wed Nov 16 02:36pm

We have 3 tickets available for tonight’s Kapa Haka festival if anyone is interested in attending. It is from 5.15pm – 6.15pm at the Municipal Theatre. If you would like these tickets, please contact the office – 844 2144. First in first served.

 

Kapa Haka Update

Tue Nov 15 03:40pm

Students in Kapa Haka are to come to school in their SCHOOL UNIFORM tomorrow.  They will travel by bus to the Napier Municipal Theatre for the rehearsal.

All girls who need assistance with their hair, please bring all items (donut, bobby pins, hair ties, hairspray and hair brush) to school.  Bella’s mum, Belinda, will do the buns in the afternoon.

Students are to be dropped off to the side door of the Napier Municipal Theatre (right hand side looking from the road) between 4.50 and 5pm DRESSED ready to go.  

Please collect your child at the conclusion of the festival from the same door.  This will be approximately 6.15pm.

Any questions please email Mrs Jackson rjackson@reignier.school.nz

HB Primary & Intermediate Schools Triathlon

Mon Nov 14 04:22pm

The HB Primary and Intermediate Schools Triathlon that was due to be held on Monday 28th November at Frimley Park has been cancelled. 

Teachers Paid Union Meeting – Tomorrow (Tuesday 15th November)

Mon Nov 14 03:57pm

Reminder: Due to the Teacher’s Paid Union meeting tomorrow (Tuesday 15th November), all children will need to be picked up by 12.45pm.

Thank you for your support.

Kapa Haka Dress Rehearsal

Mon Nov 14 09:05am

2.30pm this afternoon in the Hall.

Everyone welcome.

Kapa Haka Dress Rehearsal and Festival Information

Thu Nov 10 02:50pm

Our Kapa Haka rōpu will be performing to the school at 2.30pm on Monday 14th November in the school hall, in preparation for the Festival on Wednesday evening.

Parents of students in Kapa Haka, please see the attached outlining how the week will unfold.  A hard copy is coming home with the children (the arrival time of 5pm Wednesday 16th November is missing off their notice but amended in this one).

Notice for children in Kapa Haka

Yr 3-6 Athletics Day – next Friday 18th November

Thu Nov 10 01:43pm

Please see attached.

A hard copy has been handed out to the children today.

Athletics Day 2022

Teachers Paid Union Meeting – Tuesday 15th November

Thu Nov 10 12:53pm

Reminder: Due to the Teacher’s Paid Union meeting next Tuesday 15th November, all children will need to be picked up by 12.45pm.

Thank you for your support.

Junior School Athletics/Juicies

Thu Nov 10 10:10am

Due to the heavy rain watch the Junior School Athletics have been postponed until next Friday 18th November from 1.30pm. 

The Friends of Reignier (FoR) Juicy Day will still go ahead tomorrow  (Friday 11th November). Juicies are $2 each. 

Thank you for your support.

HB Primary and Intermediate Schools Triathlon 28 November – Hastings

Thu Nov 10 09:27am

This event is for students in Yr 5/6.

Whilst we encourage our students to enter this event, parents will be responsible for their child’s registration, preparation and involvement. A staff member will not be at the event. The link for entries is here

Entries close on Thursday 24 November.

All information about the event is on the link.

Kapa Haka Festival 2022

Wed Nov 09 05:05pm

Our Reignier Catholic School Kapa Haka roopu are performing at the Ōtatara Kapa Haka Festival on Wednesday 16th November 5.15pm at the Napier Municipal Theatre.  Tickets are $8.50 and are available from Ticketek.  Tickets are allocated seating.

Click for tickets

 

Teachers Paid Union Meeting – Tuesday 15th November

Mon Nov 07 03:56pm

Teachers in our school will be attending a paid union meeting next Tuesday 15th November at 1.30pm to discuss the progress of negotiations for their collective employment agreements, the proposed unified public service pay offer and their Wāwāhi Tahā | Time 4 Tamariki campaign. 

It is a teacher’s right to be able to attend this meeting and we want to make sure that we do not disrupt the school over the whole week, so we have decided that we will send all staff on the same day.

Therefore, school will be closed for instruction and we would appreciate if you would be able to pick your child(ren) up at 12.45pm next Tuesday, 15th November.

Thank you for your support, it is much appreciated.

God Bless
Mrs Shanks

 

 

Juicies

Mon Nov 07 11:29am

The Friends of Reignier (FoR) will be selling juicies this Friday 11th November and next Friday, 18th November during the lunch break. Juicies are $2 each. A cool refreshment after athletics!

Thank you for your support.

School Office

Fri Nov 04 12:08pm

The school office is CLOSED for the remainder of the day. Should you need to get a message to your child’s classroom teacher before the end of the day please send them a Seesaw message.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

 

Open Day – Friday 25th November

Thu Nov 03 12:27pm

Everyone is welcome at our Open Day on the 25th November. Come and see your children in action and visit the other classrooms too.

Flyer Attached. 

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Newsletter…Please find attached the latest school newsletter for your perusal.

Wed Nov 02 04:57pm

 

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Kapa Haka Festival – Ticket Link

Tue Nov 01 09:03am

Please follow this link

Kapa Haka festival

to purchase tickets for the Kapa Haka festival. Our roopu is performing at 5.15pm Wednesday 16th November Napier Municipal Theatre.

Tickets are $8.50 each and are allocated seating so ensure you book for all your whanau if you wish to all sit together.

Tickets go on sale from midday.

Kapa Haka Festival 2022

Mon Oct 31 12:53pm

Our Reignier Catholic School Kapa Haka roopu are performing at the Otatara Kapa Haka Festival on Wednesday 16th November 5.15pm at the Napier Municipal Theatre.  Tickets are $8.50 and will be available through Ticketek.  

A link direct to the ticket sales will be sent out tomorrow morning (apologies for the delay – some changes needed to be made)

Parking Restrictions on Guppy Road – Monday 31st October to Thursday 3rd November

Mon Oct 31 08:42am

Reminder…there continues to be parking restrictions on Guppy Road this week as Unison teams continue to remove poles and equipment along Guppy Road. For this reason, please do not park on the roadside of Guppy Road.

Thank you for your support.