At Bishop Edward gaines we:  Believe Enrich Glorify Serve

​We boast 21st century learning environments
  • Spacious, attractive classrooms
  • Smart T.V's 
  • 1:1 Chromebooks for Years 4-8
  • 1:1 Tablets for Years 0-3
  • Innovative learning spaces and break out rooms catering for, individual, group and whole class 
  • Fully functional kitchen space in the classrooms
  • Dedicated multi functional classroom space (music/dance/kapa haka/art)
  • Activities and resources that help support  learning
  • Furniture designed for maximum collaborative interaction and participation​​






​We offer excellent learning programmes
  • Focus on a core curriculum of Literacy, Numeracy and Religious Education
  • Teaching and delivery of Te Reo Maori
  • ​Structured literacy programme across the school
  • Multi-level classrooms enable collaborative practice and learning
  • Pre School Visits every Friday
  • Small class sizes allow for higher teacher to student ratios 
  • Teacher aide support in all classrooms to assist with teaching and learning
  • Learning support programmes for learners who speak other languages (ESOL)
  • Learning Support and Extension Programmes for numeracy
  • Reading Recovery Programme for juniors
  • Better Start Learning Programme for junior literacy
  • Inquiry-focused learning
  • Maori and Pasifika cultures celebrated and integrated into all learning contexts
  • Play-based and Project-Based Learning
  • Learner voice is promoted and valued through learner led conferences and initiatives
  • Preschool visits and school transition​



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​our learners enjoy exciting opportunities
  • Sporting opportunities (Soccer, Touch, Ki-O-Rahi, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Futsal, Bowls , Tennis)
  • Participation in Tokoroa interschool sports and cultural activities
  • Participation in South Waikato cultural festival
  • Music lessons 
  • Participation in parish celebrations and programmes
  • Marae stays
  • House events
  • Young Leaders Day -for our senior students
  • Dedicated lunchtime sports and art activities
  • Kapa Haka
  • Senior Technology classes
  • Leadership conferences for student leaders
  • School camps 
  • ​Friday Fun Afternoon-PB4L focus
  • Syndicate day trips
  • School productions and performing arts opportunities for ALL students
  • Facilitate the Sacramental Programme 
  • Duffy Books recipients
  • Agricultural & Pet Days​


​We maintain a positive environment for teachers to teach and learners to learn
  • Living Christ-Centred values every day
  • We are a PB4L School
  • We respect ourselves, others and our place
  • Promote student agency 
  • High expectations for all our learners to achieve​
  • Principal Awards
  • Virtue cards celebrate and recognise students who are living by our school values
  • A Responsive Curriculum
  • A safe learning and play environment
  • Parish and community involvement​
  • Fruit in schools school
  • Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy School Lunches recipients

Our Vision

During 2021, our community have been developing a 'Learner Profile' to represent our collective vision for each of our students. 
Education Responsible, Engaged and Proud Learners.