Catholic Character Review

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Our school's Catholic special character is at the heart of everything we do.  

As defined in the Education and Training Act 2020 and our Integration Agreement, we're a Roman Catholic school where the whole community lives and teaches the values of Jesus Christ. 

These values, found in Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church, are central to our programme, religious instruction, and observances.  

We strive to create an environment where students can encounter God's transforming love and truth.  

Recognising the diverse cultures within our community, we aim to harmonise faith, culture, and life, embracing both Katorika Māori and Katorika tauiwi traditions.  

This Catholic identity is woven into our curriculum, expressed in our beliefs and practices, and witnessed in the lives of those who live their faith as disciples of Jesus.

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops remind us that the goal of Catholic Schools, through their educational endeavour, is to:

• Provide a genuine encounter with Jesus Christ, leading to a committed relationship with Him.
• Create a deep desire to grow in knowledge of Christ, His teachings, and His Church.
• Bring Catholic faith, culture, and life into harmony.
• Communicate Christ’s Gospel of love, mercy and justice in both word and deed.

Our school is required to participate in an external review of our Catholic Special Character. Copies of the results of these reviews is available for you to read and the most recent copy is available in the Strategic Documents and Reports section of our website, or please contact the school office for a copy.