Celebrating God’s Creation with Room 14 and 15
Yesterday Miss Woodhead chose us to be her at Room fourteen and fifteens class liturgy. We were given an important place to sit - on the couch. Room 14 and 15 had invited their parents, [...]
What is 21st century education?
In the words of Guy Claxton: Education is a preparation for the future –For life, not just for university or work –For all, not just for some The future is complex, challenging and [...]
Good News about the generosity of New Zealanders of which our school community is a prime example!
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand MEDIA RELEASE – fOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17 June 2013 Donations to Bishops’ Lent Appeal top one million dollar mark Caritas Director [...]
Enviro Ambassadors
The Enviro Ambassadors are pictured here. They are currently promoting putting the food scraps into the worm bins rather than the rubbish. They are also responsible for the vegetable and flower boxes at the back [...]
Welcome to the Father Joe Shepherd Library News
Our Library is named after Father Joe Shepherd who was a much loved parish priest. The Library is a place to read, find information or just chill out. We have a fantastic selection of books [...]
Our latest new entrants
Liam K, Jake P and Ashton K Room 12, Ciara J Room 14, Elliott H and Stella B Room 15
In the words of Pope Francis…
'Crossing the threshold of faith is acting, trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit present in the Church and who is also manifest in the signs of the times; it is accompanying the constant [...]
Homework Challenge With A Difference
Dear Mrs Wright I decided I'd write a letter about my homework challenge. It is Design Your Own Giving Challenge. My plan was to sell feijoas and give the money to the missions. We collected [...]
Building Learning Power
What are the main muscle groups for powerful learning? –inquisitive, asks questions, adventurous, developing interests and passions –resilient: determined, robust, patient, focused –imaginative, ingenious, looking for links, dreamy –rational: methodical, analytical, sceptical –reflective: self-evaluative, looking [...]
Welcome to the Environment page.
We have a group of children who are our Enviro Ambassadors. They have been promoting putting our food waste in the worm bins to feed the worm farms. We have just carried out an [...]