Nor'West News: August 07, 2018

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SCHOOL OPTIONS - early & middle years 2019
St Joseph’s
School, Papanui
St Joseph’s School Papanui is a Catholic
integrated primary school that provides a
quality faith based education for children
aged 5-13 years. The promotion of strong
Christian values fosters a caring learning
environment where children can excel in all
aspects of school life.
The school provides a range of academic,
sporting, cultural and artistic experiences
that enable students to discover and nurture
their unique potential. This year the school
featured in Christchurch’s J Rock which
involved over 80 students in performances
that celebrated the importance of books.
More recently the school has held a Science
Fair which included over 50 exhibits from
its senior students. Throughout the year the
school has had representatives for a range of
sports including cross country, swimming,
and a range of winter sports.
St Joseph’s School is a member of the
Christchurch Catholic Community of
Learning. It is working collaboratively with
other Catholic primary and secondary
schools within the Christchurch Diocese.
This colaboration includes the sharing of
expertise and the development of a cohesive
educational pathway for students from Years
1-13.
Transforming lives through the
St Mark’s story
St Mark’s is an Anglican full primary stateintegrated
school – the only one in the South
Island.
We are a Christian School. A school with
strong connections to the local community.
A school which celebrates the gifts and
talents of everyone in the community. And
a school that strives to live every aspect of
school life by the values of Grace (Huatau),
Excellence (Hiranga), Courage (Māiatanga)
and Faithfulness (Piriponotanga).
A brand new campus with excellent facilities
including science room, music rooms, all
weather turf and hall with stage supports the
delivery of a full curriculum with specialist
programs.
Year 7 & 8 students are a unique age
group that we specialise in educating. Our
staff and school resources are all geared
for this stage of personal development
and focus on providing as a diverse range
of learning opportunities to create a wellrounded
individual.
Our learning environment is supported
by a strong focus on our school values
of Respect (Whakaute), Excellence
(Panekiretanga) and Perseverance
(Hiringa). Through these ‘REP’ values
we develop within each student a sense of
self worth to realise their importance as a
member of our Casebrook community.
With the school marking it’s centennial in
2021 tradition remains important to us, as we
partner with all whanau to bring innovative
teaching and learning to all Ākonga.
Even with limited spaces in 2019 you are
always welcome at St Mark’s School.
Welcome to Casebrook
Intermediate School
Our school environment is one where
students are safe and have the confidence
to take risks with their learning. In this way
the students at Casebrook are supported
and encouraged to become self-motived,
independent learners.
We value the partnership between home
and school. Together we can create an
environment where we foster feelings of
pride and belonging. We are sure you will
enjoy being a part of our community and
would welcome the opportunity to meet
with you to discuss your child’s future at
Casebrook.
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
PAPANUI
Te Kura o Hato Hohepa
Catholic Primary School
for girls and boys,
Primary and Intermediate.
Phone: 352 8779
www.stjopapa.school.nz
2019 enrolments close on Friday 2nd of October 2018
• Year 0 - 8 Anglican State - Integrated
• Holistic education inspired by the Gospel through
Grace/Huatau, Excellence/Hiranga, Courage/
Maiatanga and Faithfulness/Piriponotanga.
• Caring family atmosphere
• Specialist programmes
• Exciting new campus
• Transforming lives
• Limited places available in 2019
St Mark’s School
Grounded in tradition, enlivened by innovation and inspired by God
Cholmondeley Avenue, Christchurch | Phone: 03 332 7339
Email: office@saintmarks.school.nz | www.saintmarks.school.nz