Welcome to
St Michael’s
Catholic School
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School is a Special Character Catholic School.
Christ be my Light - Ko te Karaiti toku marama
Welcome
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School is located in the suburb of Western Heights at the base of Mount Ngongotaha in Rotorua. The school has a rich history and is committed to providing a Catholic education for children aged 5-12 (years 1-6).
The curriculum at St Michael’s School is based on both the New Zealand Curriculum and Tō Tātou Whakapono – Our Faith, the Religious Education Curriculum for Catholic Schools in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The school’s vision, principles, and values are integrated into all aspects of the learning environment and culture.
St Michael’s School is committed to providing a safe and sustainable learning environment where every learner is celebrated for their unique passions, talents, and skills. All learners work collaboratively as part of a Christ-like community, and the school promotes perseverance, strength, and adaptability in its students.

Notifications
Ahurei video link
Wed Nov 29 01:22pmWatch our Kapa Haka performance at the Howard Morrison Centre
Newsletter Week 8, Term 4
Wed Nov 29 01:06pm
Tickets to our upcoming production “Jonah a Fishy Tail” – Thursday 7th December
Wed Nov 22 12:28pmA friendly reminder to grab your tickets from the office for our upcoming production Jonah a Fishy Tail! They are $2 each. We have a day and a night show – 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. We will be cutting off ticket sales at the end next week (Friday the 1st December) so that we know exactly how many people are attending so we have enough seats for everyone. At this stage there will be no door sales.
Urgent: Kapa Haka Tickets
Mon Nov 20 03:12pmGood afternoon everyone that is doing Kapa Haka this evening, Can you please check your tickets as your child may have taken some extra ones. We are looking for 2 that say “Finau” on them. Please contact the office ASAP 07 3481362 or bring them with your child at 6pm drop off
Newsletter Week 6, Term 4
Wed Nov 15 02:47pm
There are more Raffle books available, please see Mrs. Tucker at the office if you would like more. Thank you. PTA.
Tue Nov 14 02:10pmReminder: No school tomorrow, we have a Teachers Only Day. See you all on Tuesday.
Sun Nov 12 08:10pmDisco Night
Fri Nov 10 01:00pmWe are very excited to see everyone in their favorite book character costumes tonight at the PTA Disco.
Starts at 5:30pm and Finishes at 7:00pm
$2 Entry Fee
On sale tonight:
$1 per Pizza slice or Lolly Bag or Water or Ice Block
$2ea for Glow Stick accessories
Cash Only
Amended time for Book Character Disco – Start time is 5:30pm not 6pm.
Thu Nov 09 10:45amDress up as your favourite book character. Parents, please make sure you pick your child up from the hall at 7pm. Children will not be permitted to leave the hall without an adult.
Reminders
Thu Nov 09 10:06amFriday 10 Nov – Book Character Disco in the school hall from 6pm – 7:30pm
Monday 13 Nov – Teacher Only Day – School will be closed.
Christmas Raffle
Tue Nov 07 10:16amThank you to the community for all the food donations for our Christmas Raffle. If you have forgotten or would.loke to donate anymore items you can still bring items in till the end of the month.
Raffle books went home with the eldest child yesterday. Amy unsold tickets to be returned to the office by the 01/12/23.
Raffles will be drawn on the 07/12/23
Thank you
PTA
Newsletter Week 4, Term 4
Thu Nov 02 12:23pm
NZCEO Friends & Family Offer
Mon Oct 30 10:44am
Reminder: Juices available on Friday $2
Thu Oct 26 03:15pmCharity Breakfast
Thu Oct 26 02:31pm
Let’s get behind the All Blacks!!
Wed Oct 25 11:15amThis Friday will be an All Blacks (or if you support that other team) Mufti Day! Come dressed ready to support your team. We will take a school photo and send it to our boys to show our support. Go the AB’s!!!
Also, Friday is World Teachers Day. I want to thank our amazing teachers for the hard work, dedication, commitment and professionalism they bring to this hugely important job. Teachers have the power to change the lives of the children they teach and are key to developing life-long learners. St Michael’s teachers are super stars!!
PTA Christmas Raffle – Hi all remember it’s a packet of something this week. Thank you for your support 🙂
Tue Oct 24 02:32pm
Newsletter Week 2, Term 4
Wed Oct 18 10:15am
Term 4 Reminders
Tue Oct 17 01:35pmUpcoming Events For Term 4
Visit form Miss Rotorua – 19 October
Labour Day – 23 October – School is closed.
BOT meeting – 26 October
All Saints Day – 1 November
All Souls Day – 2 November
Teacher Only Day – Monday 13 November – school will be closed for teacher PLD
JPC Year 6 Orientation Day – 17 November
Year 6 Big Day In with St Mary’s – 28 November
Year 6 Retreat 30 November
BOT Meeting – 30 November
Production- 7 December
Blue Lake Picnic – 11 December
Year 6 Leavers Lunch – 12 December
Prize Giving – 13 December
Whole School Leavers Mass – 14 December@5pm
Last Day of 2023 – 15 December@12pm
Reminder: Chocolate fundraiser- Return by this Thursday
Tue Oct 17 11:49amHi St Michael’s Whanau,
Please return payment or left over chocolates to the office by this Thursday.
Thank you and have a great day!
St Michaels PTA
Reminder: Chocolate fundraiser- Return by this Thursday
Mon Oct 16 02:59pmHi St Michael’s Whanau,
Please return payment or left over chocolates to the office by this Thursday.
Thank you and have a great day!
St Michaels PTA
School Photos – Orders Due 22nd October
Fri Oct 13 09:36amGood Morning St Michael’s Whanau,
Photolife have informed me they have emailed all parents their child’s unique Key Code to go online to view and purchase 2023 School Photos. ***FREE DELIVERY EXPIRES Midnight Sunday 22ND OCTOBER ***
If you have not received this email/code please check your trash / spam folder.
I also have a copy of all the codes here at the office for parents who did not receive their child’s Key Code.
PTA Meeting Tonight at 5pm
Wed Oct 11 01:21pmCome along and join us tonight. School staffroom at 5pm.
Reminder: Come to school in mufti today! The Ark children please bring your pajamas!
Fri Sep 22 08:25amReminder: Come to school in mufti tomorrow! The Ark children please bring your pajamas.
Thu Sep 21 04:15pmNon Preference Spaces Available.
Thu Sep 21 01:37pmWe currently have four Non-Preference openings for the upcoming Term 4. If you are aware of families who wish to enrol their non-Catholic children at St. Michael’s for the next term, kindly inform Cristy at the school office and collect an enrolment pack. We particularly welcome families of students in year 1 – 3 who are receptive to our Christian beliefs and values.
We are looking for property maintenance services to do some work around our school during the upcoming break. Can anyone suggest a handyman?
Thu Sep 21 11:41amReminder: Fluoride visit tomorrow- Wednesday 20th September
Tue Sep 19 01:38pm
Fluoride visit – 20th September
Thu Sep 14 04:28pm
Newsletter Week 9, Term 3
Tue Sep 12 01:13pm
Reminder: School Photos Tomorrow
Thu Sep 07 02:29pmSport Team Photos
Sports team photos will be held on the same day as the school photos. Please send your child to school with their sports uniform for the photo. Uniforms will be collected after the photo from sports codes that have finished for the season.
Sibling Photos
Families wanting sibling photos please return the request form ASAP or contact the office
Reminder: School Photos this Friday.
Wed Sep 06 03:30pmSport Team Photos
Sports team photos will be held on the same day as the school photos. Please send your child to school with their sports uniform for the photo. Uniforms will be collected after the photo from sports codes that have finished for the season.
Sibling Photos
Families wanting sibling photos please return the request form ASAP or contact the office
Newsletters
Newsletter Week 8, Term 4
ViewBlue Lake Picnic Notice
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ViewNewsletter Week 4, Term 4
ViewSchool Production Notice
View PDFNewsletter Week 2, Term 4
ViewNewsletter Week 9, Term 3
ViewNewsletter Week 7, Term 3
ViewTouch Rugby 2023
View PDFNewsletter Week 5, Term 3
ViewSummer Netball Notice 2023
View PDFNewsletter Week 3, Term 3
ViewNewsletter Week 1, Term 3
ViewNewsletter Week 9, Term 2
ViewNewsletter Week 7, Term 2
ViewNewsletter Week 5, Term 2
ViewNewsletter Week 10 Term 1
View PDFNewsletter Week 8 Term 1
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