Our Vision and Mission
Haere Mai, Welcome, Kia orana,
Bula, Namaste, Kumusta, Talofa lava
Te Kura Katorika o Hato Maria i Te Awahou - St Mary’s School is a small Roman Catholic Primary School, offering faith formation and education to students from years 0-8. We were founded in 1911 by the Brigidine Sisters. Like these women of faith and kindness, we seek to live out the teachings of Jesus in the rich Catholic tradition while offering innovative and tailored education which meets the needs of children today.
Our Catholic Vision and active Mission outlook is to always incorporate the Social Justice Values. These include Integrity, Dignity, Equity, Concern for the Poor and Vulnerable, Solidarity and Stewardship.
Alongside these we treasure Cultural Inclusivity and our Gospel Values which are Love, Courage, Community and Service.
We are all made in the image and likeness of Christ.
Our Curriculum Vision is:
Promoting Excellence through Catholic Discipleship
so that our young people fulfil our active Mission of our Gospel Values:
Aroha, Ratonga, Kaha, and Whānau
(Love, Service, Strength, and Family)
in order to become:
confident, connected, and actively involved lifelong learners as seen with our Motto and Heart acronym:
"Treasure in your HEART all things".
What's special about our school?
Gospel Values in action
Restorative Practice School-wide
Culturally Inclusive
Small Class Sizes
Highly Experienced and Relational Staff
Well resourced and Attractive Learning Environments
Learning Gardens and Wilderness Learning Area
Innovative Programmes integrating ICT Learning tools
Vision: "Promoting Excellence through Learning and Catholic Discipleship"
Mission: Living the Gospel values of St Brigid:
Aroha-Love, Ratonga-Service, Kaha-Strength and Whanau-Community
That we might live out our school Motto:
"Treasure in our hearts all things"
The Brigidine Cross of Protection
This is a special symbol handed down to us by our Brigidine founders. In reminds us that each of us are worthy of Love. This Cross acts as a daily challenge for us to always look for the best in each other and to treat all people as Jesus taught us to.