The Star: January 11, 2024

24 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
Marian College
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Villa Maria College
Haere mai, afio mai, welcome back to
Marian College for 2024.
2024 is our first full year in our new home
on Lydia Street and the start of a new
chapter in our Marian College history.
Our Year 9 students will be the first
group to begin their learning at our new
home and we cannot wait to see how
they utilise this innovative new space
throughout the year.
This is an exciting time for students
Start of year 2024
Monday 22nd January - School office opens
Wednesday 31st January
9.00am – 10.00am All New Students Mihi Whakatau
(please assemble outside the auditorium)
10.00am – 1.00pm Years 7-10 Wananga & Assembly
1.30pm – 3.00pm Years 11, 12 & 13 Wananga & Assembly
Thursday 1st February
Normal timetable for all students 8.30am-3.00pm
Friday 2nd February
Normal timetable for all students 8.30am-3.00pm
Monday 5th February - School Closed
making the change to secondary school.
We know they will make the most of
the opportunities Marian College has to
offer.
To our Year 9 students and whānau,
welcome to the family. We look forward
to meeting you soon. We hope your
time at Marian College will be filled with
faith, fun, learning, and inspiration as
we journey through the next five years
together.
Tuesday 6th February - Waitangi Day Observed, School Closed
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby - Ph 03 349 5396 www.hornby.school.nz
Villa Maria College is a state integrated
Catholic secondary school for girls in
Years 7 – 13. The College was opened
by the Sisters of Mercy in 1918 and has
grown to accommodate more than 800
students within its beautiful grounds.
The spirit of Mercy is the very heart of
our College and there is an emphasis
on service to others and the community.
Girls are educated in Catholic teachings
and this Catholic character is evident
throughout the College.
Our Mission is to: “Empower each young
woman to determine her potential, live
Full Primary Years 1-8
37 Cunningham Place, Halswell 8025
Phone: 03 322 8735
Email: admin@oaklands.school.nz
NEW ENROLMENTS
Friday 26th January, 10am – 2pm
Monday 29th January, 10am – 2pm
PaRENT INTERvIEWS
Tuesday 30th January, 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 31st January, 10am – 2pm
www.oaklands.school.nz
TERM 1 BEGINS
Thursday 1st February, 8.55am
Gospel values, confidently embrace lifelong
learning and as a Mercy woman be
inspired to make a difference”.
The education Villa Maria College offers
is of the highest quality and we are
proud of our excellent academic results.
Rangatahi are encouraged towards
individual goals and to reach their
fullest potential. Our strong academic
programme is combined with varied cocurricular
activities, encompassing sport,
cultural and musical programmes.
Pastoral care is a priority at the College,
ensuring all students are supported
throughout their schooling. Villa Maria
College is an environment that is
compassionate and engaging, allowing
our girls to participate fully in all aspects
of College life.
With a full and vibrant College
experience, balancing academic study
and the many co-curricular activities
on offer, it is a pleasure to watch our
students develop from Villa girls into
confident and caring young Mercy
Women.
We invite you to visit the Villa Maria
College website and experience our
special character for yourself at www.
villa.school.nz
Villa Maria College
21 Peer St
Christchurch 8041
T: 03 348 4165
E: villa@villa.school.nz
www.villa.school.nz
Starting Dates for 2024
Welcoming new and returning students
Wednesday 24 January
Monday 29 January
Tuesday 30 January
College office re-opens
Year 13 College and House Leaders Day, 9am-2.30pm
Year 7 and 9 Orientation, 11.30am-3pm
Peer Support Training, 9am-12pm
First full day of Term 1 for all students, 9.30am-3pm
Mihi Whakatau – whānau arrive at 9.45am for 10am start
21 Peer St, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Phone: 03 348 4165 www.villa.school.nz