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Enrolment

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St Mary’s Catholic School was founded by our Cluny Sisters in 1942 who still have a presence in our school today.

We are a Primary School (Year 1 - 6) of Special Catholic Character that caters for the education and supports the faith development of families within the Parish of St Thomas Aquinas. The Special Catholic Character of our school is expressed through the students, teachers and wider school community, living and teaching Gospel Values.

We have an extremely talented and professional team of staff, supported by a dedicated Board of Trustees and a committed parent community. Our harbour setting is second to none; a fantastic place for children to come and learn, and a rewarding place for teachers to come and teach. It is our collective aim to provide the very best learning opportunities for all of our students.

Our school sits on the edge of Tauranga harbour which provides unique and beautiful learning environment.

Please watch our video to gain a sense of the culture and values of our school here.

At St Mary's School we value students from different cultures. If you are considering bringing your child to New Zealand for education purposes it is important to know that St Mary's School is a Signatory to The Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students.

You are welcome to enrol or enquire as an International student through the Enroller link.  Apply Now or Enquire Now

You many like to read our International Student Handbook along with all supporting documents below.

Curriculum

St Mary’s Curriculum is founded on the school values of Truth, Mercy, Faith and Wisdom and guided by our school vision and the charism of Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey, Foundress of the Cluny Order. Her vision to honour every individual, is reflected in  both our culture and curriculum.

The evolving curriculum is designed to foster the  skills and dispositions needed for our students to learn and live in their future world. 

St Mary’s learners make use of the key competencies: Christ Like, thinking, using language, symbols and texts, managing self, relating to others and participating and contributing to co-construct their learning across all learning areas including Religious Education.

Rich learning experiences are designed by students and teachers based on integrated concepts. Students explore relevant, authentic learning using inquiry processes and problem based learning.

The role of the student is central in learning, assessment and reporting processes at St Mary’s. With the ‘student at the centre’ of all learning and using the St Mary’s Learning Progressions in the core curriculum areas, students develop their ‘assessment capability’, knowing where they are at with their learning, where they need to go next and how to get there.

Learning is personalised, as each learner understands their own learning goals and is able to ‘self-report’ their learning to teachers, parents and peers.

In an idyllic location for children, on the shore of the Tauranga Harbour , St Mary’s School, is a Catholic primary school offering education for children in years 0 to 6

St Mary’s was established in 1942, by the Cluny Sisters from France, who brought their Faith, values of Truth and Mercy and their philosophy to honour each individual child to build their school. These values and their learning philosophy continue to flourish today in our well resourced  school of over 400 students.

In an idyllic location for children, on the shore of the Tauranga Harbour , St Mary’s School, is a Catholic primary school offering education for children in years 0 to 6

St Mary’s was established in 1942, by the Cluny Sisters from France, who brought their Faith, values of Truth and Mercy and their philosophy to honour each individual child to build their school. These values and their learning philosophy continue to flourish today in our well resourced  school of over 400 students.

In an idyllic location for children, on the shore of the Tauranga Harbour , St Mary’s School, is a Catholic primary school offering education for children in years 0 to 6

St Mary’s was established in 1942, by the Cluny Sisters from France, who brought their Faith, values of Truth and Mercy and their philosophy to honour each individual child to build their school. These values and their learning philosophy continue to flourish today in our well resourced  school of over 400 students.

In an idyllic location for children, on the shore of the Tauranga Harbour , St Mary’s School, is a Catholic primary school offering education for children in years 0 to 6

St Mary’s was established in 1942, by the Cluny Sisters from France, who brought their Faith, values of Truth and Mercy and their philosophy to honour each individual child to build their school. These values and their learning philosophy continue to flourish today in our well resourced  school of over 400 students.

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