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Our Vision:
Our Vision:
"To Grow in Grace and Knowledge in Christ Jesus"
"To Grow in Grace and Knowledge in Christ Jesus"
We base our school values around this statement - to be always seeking excellence, doing our very best in all we do, through our thoughts, words and actions as Christ Jesus.
Vision:
Vision:
To grow in grace and knowledge in Christ Jesus - KA tupu marie i roto i te mōhio o Ihu Karaiti
To grow in grace and knowledge in Christ Jesus - KA tupu marie i roto i te mōhio o Ihu Karaiti
St Mary’s is an integrated Catholic Primary School for years 1 - 8. The original school (now Happy Sprouts Educare Limited, formally Learning Adventures Childcare Centre) was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
The school was built in 1985 and named after our Parish and Church, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. In 1994, the school was renamed St Mary’s Catholic School, Ōtorohanga.
Special Character
The Special Character of our school is central to all school activities. Staff and students reflect “Proud to be Catholic” through their actions, thoughts and words. Within our school community’s small and family nature, St Mary's students learn to respect each other as individuals and their environment, be responsible for their learning and of others, maintain a ‘can-do attitude and work together as a highly productive team. St Mary's students' poise, confidence and achievement when they move onto secondary school and beyond is testimony to the ethics, skills and values they develop at St Mary's. We are very proud of what our school offers our students and community and strive to continue providing excellence in all areas.
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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St Mary's Catholic School Offers:
St Mary's Catholic School Offers:
“...a well-established culture where students are
encouraged to care for and respect one another”.
“...confident students who enjoy participating in
all aspects of the school’s learning programme”.
“...explicit expectations for behaviour which are understood
by students and teachers”.
“...a climate of trust where students are encouraged to learn,
and are purposefully engaged in classroom programmes
and the social life of the school”.
“...hard working teachers who work collaboratively as a team”.
“...well organised and resourced classroom
"...environments promoting literacy and numeracy”.
(Quotes from Education Review Office report on St Mary’s Catholic School, Otorohanga, dated 2016)
“Faith, Hope and Love” is the motto on the school logo, designed by ex-student Hotu Frew.
“Faith, Hope and Love” is the motto on the school logo, designed by ex-student Hotu Frew.
NOTICEBOARD
NOTICEBOARD
Important Notices and Updates Here
Important Notices and Updates Here
Term three begins on 14th July - we are all still in winter uniform. Please check that your child/children have the correct uniform
School-led parish masses in term three are on 10th August and 14th September
Term three ends on Friday, 19th September
“The small school with the big heart”
“The small school with the big heart”
Quality learning in a family environment where everyone is respected and valued.
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