St Josephs School, Taihape

St Josephs School, Taihape Our school, established in 1916 is a Catholic School for boys and girls from Year 0-8. Located just

St Joseph's actively promotes an environment where staff and students feel safe and secure and enjoy their experiences at school. We place particular emphasis on:

> School values - Respect, Love, Excellence, Service and Justice
> Positive Relationships
> Achieving Success and Excellence
> Participation in a wide variety of opportunities
> Promoting personal responsibility and developing self-disc

ipline
> Respect for all Individuals

We have a stedily increasing roll, which has led to the opening of a new class in the junior school. We also offer a OSCAR approved After School and Holiday Program that cater to any children from every school around the district.

01/09/2026

Netball Prizegiving
This Thursday in our school hall @ 5.15pm
Please bring a plate.
🥇 🥈🥉

24/08/2026
23/08/2026

There will be no more hotdogs from this week.
The senior class will be looking into other options for school lunches.
Thank you so much for all your support towards Room 3 camp!
We really appreciate it. ❤️

23/08/2026

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with the Collier family, especially Sarah, Jerome, Libby, Carrie Anne and Zara, who have been, and continue to be, a special part of our St Joseph’s School community.
During this difficult time, may you find comfort, strength and peace in the love and support of those around you. May the cherished memories of Lynette bring you comfort and warmth, and may her memory remain forever in your hearts.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
The Staff, Board of Trustees, PTFA, Parents and Students
of St Joseph’s School

18/08/2026
📚 Favourite Book Character Day! 📚Our students arrived at school full of excitement, proudly dressed as characters from s...
18/08/2026

📚 Favourite Book Character Day! 📚
Our students arrived at school full of excitement, proudly dressed as characters from some of their favourite books. It was wonderful to see the creativity, imagination and effort that went into bringing these characters to life!
We had a wonderful variety of characters, including The Grinch, Queen of Hearts, SpongeBob, Woody, Griffin, Little Red Riding Hood, Elsa and Ana, Where’s Wally?, Thing 1 & Thing 2, Luffy and Cowgirls!
A special congratulations to our Best Costume Winners! 🏆
Rm 1 Immy (Red Riding Hood ), Harriet (Elsa)
Rm 2 Blaine (Woody)
Rm 3 Wolfe (Griffin) Brodie (Danny the Champion of the World)
Rm 4 Joshua (From a novel called Cowboy)
Rm 6 Ursula (SpongeBob), Curtis (Grinch), Ben ( Tunneler)
Ella (Queen of Hearts)
We loved seeing everyone get into the spirit of the day and celebrate their Favourite books and characters!

18/08/2026

Parents, please note:
Cross Country scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until Thursday 3rd September, due to the large number of students who are currently unwell.
Thank you for your understanding.

13/08/2026

Winter Tournament Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to widespread illness affecting local schools, several schools have had to withdraw from this year’s Winter Tournament.

With further illness among students and an unfavourable weather forecast, TAS have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Winter Tournament.

We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience this may cause. There will be no postponement date.

Thank you for your understanding.

Address

Rauma Road PO Box 192
Taihape
4720

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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