As we come to the end of a year that has seen many ups and downs, we have many things happening at school.

Property Changes

• LED Lighting – throughout the whole school (currently happening)
• Autex wall coverings in all 8 classrooms (currently happening)
• Painting of the interior of the admin block (Jan 2022)
• New front reception desk (Jan 2022)

School End of Year Prizegiving

• Date: Thursday 9th December
• Time: 6pm
• This will be held on Zoom and information has been sent out on Tuesday 30th November.
• Certificates and trophies will be able to be picked up once Prizegiving has been held.

2021 Leavers

This year we have 20 wonderful Year 6 students leaving CTK. It is great to announce that currently 75% of these students are moving onto local Catholic Colleges.

• Marcellin College = 6
• St Peter’s College = 2
• Marist College = 4
• St Paul’s College = 1
• St Dominic’s College = 1
• Liston College = 1
• Other / To be Confirmed = 5

Reminder to our Year 5 parents that registrations for Catholic Colleges happens in Term 1 2022.

Staff Farewells

Unfortunately we will be saying goodbye to two of our current staff members at the end of the 2021 school year.

Ms Paton

After 4 amazing years at CTK, Ms Paton is leaving us to return to be with her family in Christchurch. We thank Ms Paton for her hard work and dedication to our school. She has helped our school make amazing progress in our digital capabilities and has produced some fabulous videos. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours.

Mrs Lelo

We thank Mrs Lelo for her amazing work in Room 6 over the past year and a half and wish her well for the future.

Reminder

School will finish on Tuesday 14th December at 3pm.

Advent and Christmas Season

Advent is the liturgical season that precedes and prepares for Christmas. It is a season of hope and of longing, of joyful expectation and of peaceful preparation. Many symbols and traditions are associated with Advent, especially the Advent Wreath with its four coloured candles (three purple and one pink), but also Advent calendars, special Advent music, food, processions, and other traditions that may vary from one culture or region to the next.

Second Sunday of Advent

The Gospel readings focus on the preaching and ministry of John the Baptist as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, the one who came to “Prepare the Way of the Lord,” by calling the people to turn back to God.

2022 Attendance Dues and Special Character Contribution

Attendance Dues for the 2022 school year will increase $4.00 per term for each child.
The Special Character Contribution remains the same.

If you have any questions regarding school fees, please email the school office admin@ctk.school.nz

School Chromebooks and Chargers

Friends of CTK – Term 3 Raffle Winners

Red Boats Fishing Prize Pack winner

• Villeroz Family

Northern Mystics Prize Pack winner

• Lijeesh Family

Hampton Downs Prize Pack winner

• Ikenasio Family

NZ Breakers Prize Pack winner

• Sullings Family

Auckland Huskies Prize Pack winner

• Atapattu family

Prize packs can be collected from the school office.

Thank you to everyone for your generous support. We were able to raise over $1400 for our students.