we are called to believe, enrich, glorify, serve

Our school embraces the josephite charism of
​st. mary of the cross Mackillop & Father Julian Tenison Woods

WHO WE ARE...

  • Years 1 - 8 Full Primary
  • Quality Gospel values centred education
  • Low class numbers
  • 21st century learning environment - interactive whiteboards, ipads and chromebooks computers in every classroom.  Students and teachers using Google Docs for collaborative teaching and learning.
  • Education outside the classroom - opportunities promoted
  • Whanau/Family oriented school
  • Leadership programme for senior students
  • Learning focussed relationships fosstered and developed between students, teachers and whanau
  • Maori and Pasifika cultures celebrated and integrated into learning contexts

TERM FOCUS
​Our integrated learning context this term is “Fill Your Bucket”.    This learning will focus on encouraging positive behaviour by using the concept of an invisible bucket to show our students how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love by "filling buckets."  Bucket filling and dipping are effective metaphors for understanding the effects of our actions and words on the well-being of others and ourselves.  This concept of “Fill Your Bucket” is being used to enhance the climate of our classrooms and school. It will integrate with our Golden Rules and school charism.  Ask your kids about their learning in this area and God willing you’ll see positive gains at home too.  

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your child's  educational future