From 1894 onwards, St Joseph’s School pupils were mainly boys from the Orphanage -some orphans, some from broken homes and some boys who had been picked up on the streets by the police. There were also a [...]
Why learn Croatian? Speaking a second language enhances brain development, improves cognitive skills and helps prevent dementia in old age. Children who learn a second language develop better skills at problem solving and critical [...]
Every day we have been counting the number of days we have been at school. We have recorded this on our place value chart in class. When 100 days came up, we celebrated. Mrs Yilmaz made [...]
The following are a sample of great writing from students in our school. Remember to check out the board in the foyer for more great writing. The Fat Whitetail Yesterday morning my whole family saw [...]
Conor Sheridan from Room 10 created this creation prayer. He linked his writing skills with his understanding of God's creation. This is just one way teachers at our school integrate Religious Education with other learning [...]
Mercy Values Tika – Justice Pono – Truth Aroha – Compassion Manaakitanga – Hospitality Tapu – Respect (for our Environment) These values are interwoven in all we try to do here at school. Like with everything [...]
" What is now known as St Joseph's Takapuna was christened St Mary's Industrial School in 1846 by Bishop Pompallier.He started the building before leaving for Europe in search of priests and nuns for New [...]
How did being a medal winner make you feel?In Room 1 digital learning is a key part of every day. We use it throughout the curriculum and especially enjoy the RE digital resource that the [...]
All throughout the year we emphasise our Mercy Values of Tika – Justice Pono – Truth Aroha – Compassion Manaakitanga – Hospitality Tapu – Respect (with special emphasis on our Environment) and try to incorporate them [...]
Whole School Average First Score 75% Average High Score 98% Average Improvement 31% Total Live Mathletics correct answers 477714 Total Curriculum correct answers 200493 Certificates 1044 Star Improvers 3158 Top 3 students all from Room 8! #1 Mikal [...]
