St Patrick’s School Kaiapoi Centenary Celebration

08/03/2026

What an unforgettable weekend celebrating 100 years of our incredible school.

To everyone who travelled from near and far to be part of our three days of centenary celebrations, thank you. Seeing generations of students, families, teachers and friends come together was incredibly special. The stories shared, the laughter, and the memories revisited reminded us just how strong and meaningful this community truly is.

A very special thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make the celebrations possible:
Paneltech Contractors Ltd, Corcoran French, The Sugar Room, McKendry Construction, Happy Hire, The Sign Lady, Sutherland Timber, and Kaiapoi ITM. Your support played a huge part in bringing this milestone celebration to life, and we are so grateful.

We would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Bettjeman family for creating the beautiful food enjoyed on Friday night, the PTA and Teaching staff for their excellent waiting/bar service and to Sandy Singer Soloist and the rest of the Toa family for the incredible entertainment that kept the dance floor full all night long on Saturday night.

And finally, thank you to every guest who came along and helped create such a warm, joyful and memorable weekend. It was a privilege to honour the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the next 100 years together.

Here’s to the memories we made and the legacy that continues.

06/03/2026

18/01/2026

☘️ CENTENARY ROLL CALL! ☘️

We really need to know our official numbers to be able to deliver the event we want to so If it’s on your calendar, make sure you’re registered via the google form, grab your mates, and get ready for a weekend full of memories, laughs and good vibes!

Past pupils? Current families? Former staff? If this school has ever been part of your story, this celebration’s for YOU.

See you there, March 6-8 2026

11/12/2025

We need your help to make this milestone unforgettable!

We are calling on current parents, past parents, former pupils, ex staff, parishioners, and anyone who has been part of the St Patrick’s whānau over the past century. If this school has been a chapter in your story, we’d love you with us as we celebrate 100 incredible years.

🗓️ Please register now if you haven’t already. Final numbers are so important for planning, catering, and making sure every moment of the celebration is perfect.
Your early registration helps us massively!

👉 If you know someone connected to St Patrick’s, tag them or share this post!
Let’s spread the word and bring everyone home for this very special event.

You must register via the google form link. Register today and be part of history 🩶

27/11/2025

Who remembers the 75th jubilee towels?! We figured it was only right to celebrate 100 years with another. A huge thanks to one our amazing parents Paige who has spent hours on this tea towel. Orders Open Now!

⭐️Tea Towel Fundraiser ⭐️

We are excited to announce our St Patrick’s School Self-Portrait Tea Towel fundraise!

This year in anticipation of the 2026 Centenary celebrations, every child in our school has created a special self-portrait and all of these drawings have been combined into one very unique tea towel- that's 212 beautiful self portraits!!!

These tea towels are not just for the kitchen – they’re keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come. They make the perfect gift for parents, grandparents, and family friends too.

Orders are now open on MyKindo with a special price of $15 per tea towel or a super special 2 for $25 and available for collection on Wednesday 17th December.

25/11/2025

✨ Calling All Current and Old School Parents & Friends! ✨

It’s time to reconnect, reminisce and have a whole lot of fun!
Grab your old school buddies, message the school parents you haven’t seen in ages, and get your group registered for this awesome event!

Whether you were on the sidelines together at sports, helped with school trips, or survived the lunchbox years side-by-side, we want to see you there!

👉 Tag your crew below
👉 Share this post
👉 Register now and lock it in!

Let’s make it a celebration to remember! 💙

26/08/2025

☘️EARLY BIRD OPTION CLOSES 1 SEPTEMBER☘️

Grab your old school mates, mum friends, dad friends or your ex work colleagues and register, it’s going to be a great weekend celebrating and catching up with lots of new and old faces ☘️

☘️ We’re turning 100 and you’re invited! ☘️

📅 6–8 March 2026
📍 St Patrick’s School, Kaiapoi

Join us as we celebrate a century of learning, community, and faith.

📌Register now for an early bird special via this link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d0tE_M35JfOWxrWTvFbOkbyYLa7Ur9-kEbIh4xlGL_M/edit

Come and share in the memories, stories, and friendships that make St Patrick’s so special.
Let’s celebrate 100 years together! ✨

13/08/2025

☘️ We’re turning 100 and you’re invited! ☘️

📅 6–8 March 2026
📍 St Patrick’s School, Kaiapoi

Join us as we celebrate a century of learning, community, and faith.

📌Register now for an early bird special via this link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d0tE_M35JfOWxrWTvFbOkbyYLa7Ur9-kEbIh4xlGL_M/edit

Come and share in the memories, stories, and friendships that make St Patrick’s so special.
Let’s celebrate 100 years together! ✨

19/06/2025

REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d0tE_M35JfOWxrWTvFbOkbyYLa7Ur9-kEbIh4xlGL_M/edit

Feel free to share this link with friends, family, past/present students, parents, teachers and anyone connected with St Patrick's School Kaiapoi.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d0tE_M35JfOWxrWTvFbOkbyYLa7Ur9-kEbIh4xlGL_M/edit

12/05/2025

Calling All Vendors! Be a part of history as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary!

We’re inviting vendors to join us for our centenary celebration — a weekend filled with fun, culture, entertainment, and community spirit!

Showcase your products and services to a vibrant crowd of alumni, families, students, and community members.

There are also sponsorship opportunities, for more info and vendor registration and inquiries you can private message us or email us.