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WE BOAST STATE OF THE ART LEARNING FACILITIES:

• Spacious, attractive classrooms
• 21st Century learning environments kitted with latest technologies
• 1:1 Chromebooks for Years 4-8
• Chromebooks, ipads and interactive whiteboards in each classroom
• Innovative learning spaces for individual, group and whole class 
• Fully functional kitchen space in the classrooms
• Classroom furniture to cater for all learning styles

WE OFFER EXCELLENT LEARNING PROGRAMMES:

• Special focus on a core curriculum of literacy, numeracy and religious education
• Multi-level classrooms enable teachers to cater for diverse needs and abilities with ease
• Small class sizes allow for more teacher time
• Teacher aide support to assist with teaching and learning
• Learning support programmes for learners who speak other languages and are learning English (ESOL)
• Learning support programmes for number knowledge and mathematics
• Reading recovery
• Inquiry-focused learning
• Maori and Pasifika cultures celebrated and integrated into learning contexts
• Learner voice is promoted and valued through the use of  learner led conferences and learner driven initiatives.

OUR LEARNERS ENJOY EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Sporting opportunities:  Soccer, Touch, Ki-O-Rahi, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Futsal, Bowls and the list goes on...
• Full participation in all Tokoroa and Catholic Diocese interschool sports and cultural activities
• Music lessons - drums, ukulele, guitar and tin whistle
• Whole school Marae stay over
• Kapa haka
• Senior Technology
• Leadership conferences for student leaders
• ​Year 7/8 Camp with St Mary's, Putaruru

WE MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR TEACHER TO TEACH AND LEARNERS TO LEARN:

• Living Christ-Centred values every day
• PB4L
• We respect ourselves, respect others and respect the place
• High expectations for all our learners.  ​
• Accepting and caring family atmosphere