ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
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SPECIAL CHARACTER
SPECIAL CHARACTER
VISION STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to provide a caring Catholic environment where tamariki (children) encounter Christ and have a worldview that is underpinned by a Catholic worldview.
Our vision is to provide a caring Catholic environment where tamariki (children) encounter Christ and have a worldview that is underpinned by a Catholic worldview.
OUR CHARISM
OUR CHARISM
Saint Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison-Woods influenced the nuns that established our kura (school). We follow their fundamental teachings of inclusion, nurture and growth. Saint Joseph's School provide opportunities for children to grow a sense of wonderment and awe in God's creation.
Saint Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison-Woods influenced the nuns that established our kura (school). We follow their fundamental teachings of inclusion, nurture and growth. Saint Joseph's School provide opportunities for children to grow a sense of wonderment and awe in God's creation.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME
At Saint Joseph's School, tamariki (children) are encouraged to develop a positive relationship with God and to be living witnesses to the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
Daily Karakia (Prayer): Each day tamariki participate in a spiritual encounter with Christ through karakia. There are times when tamariki will say spontaneous karakia that come from the heart, participate in traditional prayers, reflect on gospel readings, and, engage through creative karakia (visual art, mindfulness, meditation, creativity, STEM challenges etc).
Liturgy: Once a week the whole kura (school) get together to participate in a liturgy. Each week a class takes responsibility to lead a different focus, such as developing an understanding of a Liturgical event; breaking down our CARE values and making clear links to the bible; exploring Catholic Social Teachings; or, welcoming new members into our kura community.
Religious Education Programme: Throughout the year, we explore different themes for Religious Education. It is important for us to connect this learning to their culture and everyday lives, so that it is meaningful.
Wednesday Mass: Classes take turns at attending mass at Saint Brigids Church to pray with our parish community. Twice a year, we host a Sunday Community Mass. It is our hope that everyone in our community will attend this mass and come together as one to rejoice in our love of God.
Sunday Community Mass: Twice a year, we host a Community Mass at St Brigid's Parish. It is our hope that everyone in our kura community will attend this mass as come together as one to rejoice in our love of God.
We hope that by providing these experiences along their faith journey, tamariki will develop a lifelong positive relationship with Christ and live a life of serving the Catholic Church's mission.
"Never see a need without doing something about it." - Mary MackKillop.
"Never see a need without doing something about it." - Mary MackKillop.
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