Kia ora. Welcome.
Welcome and warm greetings from St. Albans Catholic School. We pride ourselves on being a small but very well resourced, Catholic school in the heart of St Albans/Merivale, 2.6km from the centre of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. St Albans Catholic School is a school striving for excellence in education. We commit ourselves to developing children both academically and spiritually, as well as increasing their emotional, social, physical and cultural well being.
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Notices
BBQ Sausages are tomorrow, not Friday 🙂
26 Aug, 2026 - 12:03am
Kia ora everyone,
Please note that the PTA sausage sizzle lunch is tomorrow (Thursday) and not Friday, because of our Teacher Only Day. School will not be open for tuition on Friday 28 August.
For more dates to remember please see the following newsletter.
Kind regards
Ro
The PTA Disco is tomorrow night! 6.00pm-7.30pm
20 Aug, 2026 - 12:47am
Hi All,
Some wee reminders from the PTA:
The PTA Disco is tomorrow night!
- Please note the new times - 6pm-7.30pm (pick up can start from 7.15pm)
- Please bring small change for anything you wish to purchase (coins if possible, or smaller notes) as the PTA may not be able to change large notes.
- There is a prize of craziest hair!
- Please bring a named water bottle
- Tickets are $5 each or $10 for families with 2+ students (please pay the PTA bank account directly)
The PTA would love any preloved school uniform items. Especially girls uniform and summer uniform items. Please drop to the office if you can donate.
Many thanks and kind regards
The PTA team
Preloved uniforms - PTA request attached 🙂
13 Aug, 2026 - 12:31am
We are especially keen to receive any summer uniform items and any polar fleece tops that are in good condition please. Thank you.
Year 5/6 Sports Tracksuits
02 Jul, 2026 - 03:36am
Kia ora Parents & Whānau,
A quick reminder to please return any outstanding sports uniforms tomorrow:
- Year 5 & 6: School tracksuit and socks 👟
- Rugby Team: Rugby jersey and shorts 🏉
Thank you,
Abraham Atherton
Student Led Conversations are today 2-3pm
29 Jun, 2026 - 11:34pm
Kia ora,
A reminder that student led conversations will take place today between 2-3pm - the schedule is attached.
Parents are to walk their children from the multi-purpose room to their classrooms.Please be respectful and try to stay within the time allocated for you.
Parents can take their children home after their learning conversation.
Kind regards
Ro
School Photo order card is coming home today. 🙂
25 Jun, 2026 - 11:58pm
Kia ora,
Heritage Productions took our annual school photos on Wednesday.
The order card has been sent home with each child today. Please check their bag. 🙂
This card includes:
A photo proof
A unique passcode to view and order your child’s images online
A QR code and website details for easy ordering
To place an order, simply scan the QR code or visit the website listed on the order card. The website includes full details on package options and pricing. All payments are made online using a credit or debit card. No cash orders please.
Sibling Photos: Your sibling photo will be available to view and purchase online under your eldest child’s unique passcode.
Orders qualify for FREE delivery to the school if placed by 22 July 2026 at 11:59pm. Orders placed after this deadline will be delivered via courier, and shipping charges will apply.
You will receive an email confirmation once your order has been placed.
Kind regards
Roanne