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LOVE - aroha ai... LEARN - ako ai... GROW - tipu ai

Principal's Welcome

I warmly welcome you to St Gerard's school in Alexandra, Central Otago.

St Gerard's is a state integrated school for girls and boys up to Year 8 offering an education with special Catholic Character. The special Catholic Character of our school follows the education philosophy of Catherine McAuley as gifted to us by the Sisters of Mercy.
As a school community we are committed to educating our students through our vision of Love (aroha ai), Learn (ako ai) and Grow (tipu ai).
Our greatest asset is our people - He waka eke noa - a canoe which we are all in together - no exception.

Julie Flannery
Principal

What's happening at St Gerard's School?

Upcoming Events in October

Wed 29

Dunstan Zone Triathlon - TBC

29 Oct 2025

Thu 30

Dunstan Zone Triathlon PPT - TBC

30 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

Manuherekia weekly notices

27 Oct 2025

Hi everyone. I hope Labour weekend has been a nice time for you all. We’re already into week four of the term and there’s plenty going on! Here’s the plans…

Rāhina Mon 27th Oct

-Labour weekend holiday

Rātū Tues 28th Oct

-Morning guitar groups. Miss Passmore in Manuherekia. Please remember guitar folders and return any borrowed guitars.

-11:40am band practice with Paula.

-2:15pm kapa haka perform at Castlewood.

Rāapa Wed 29th Oct

-Reliever in Manuherekia. Teachers participating in maths p.d. course.

Rāpare Thurs 30th Oct

9:00am Mass

Rāmere Fri 31st Oct

Technology at The Terrace

Homework - Normal routines once again

-Spelling: Word lists to practice to accompany the focus for the week.

-Reading: Keep enjoying some regular novel reading each evening.

-Maths: Times table practice continues.

Cheers!

Mr Yeoman

Kopuwai -Term 4, Week 4

27 Oct 2025

Good evening everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed your Labour Day holiday.

A huge thank you to the many parents who helped transport children back from the pool last week. Your support made everything run smoothly, and the children did a great job getting changed and taking care of their belongings.

This week:

Tuesday - normal day

Wednesday - All teachers are at a maths course, so Mrs Beilby is teaching Kopuwai.

Thursday - Kopuwai and Haehaeata leading Mass. Maddie, Matilda and Hudson will be reading Prayers of the Faithful.

Friday - Kopuwai and Mata-Au visit the Town Library at 9.15am.

Next Monday, 3rd November - All Souls' Liturgy at the cemetery. We will be leaving school to walk to the cemetery at 1 pm. Children are welcome to bring a posy of flowers to place on a grave (especially if they know someone buried in the cemetery).

Homework- Keep reading every night, especially rereading your child’s favourite stories to build fluency and phrasing. Remember, we want the reading to sound like talking.

Thanks for your continued support

Neroli

Matakanui, Week 4, Term 4, 2025

27 Oct 2025

Hi everyone

I hope you all had a lovely Labour weekend.

What's coming up?

Wednesday 29th October - Teachers have a Maths professional development day with other schools. Karen Enright will be teaching in Matakanui.

Thursday 30th October - Mass at 9.00am led by Kopuwai and Haehaeata. You are welcome to join us.

On Monday 3 November we have an All soul's Liturgy at the cemetery. We will be leaving school to walk to the cemetery at 1pm. Children are welcome to bring a posy of flowers to place on a grave (especially if they know someone buried in the cemetery).

Also a white Huski wine tumbler was left in Matakanui over the holidays. If this belongs to you, please let me know.

Have a great week!

Sue