Catholic Special Character
St Anne’s School fosters Catholic values where the Gospel teachings are central to everything we do. We were formed by the Mission Sisters who believed in believed in an excellence in education and reaching out to those in need. We aspire to follow in their footsteps.
Extra opportunities at St Anne’s: Altar Service, Yr 8 Retreat, St Vincent de Paul group
Success in Literacy and Numeracy
Our staff recently done two years of professional development in literacy and numeracy. They have completed the numeracy project and are enrolled in the ALL (accelerating literacy learners) programme for 2016.
Extra opportunities at St Anne’s:E Speech competitions, the small school gives many opportunities to lead and develop oral language confidence
Thinking and Problem Solving
Through our inquiry and other learning areas we develop students thinking and problem solving abilities. These areas include: Nature of science, living world, planet earth and beyond, physical world, material world, social sciences, technological practice, technological knowledge, nature of technology, and Inquiry learning.
Extra opportunities at St Anne’s: Learning Centre ICT Technicians, Technology, Student Council
A Healthy Body and Mind
At St Anne’s, we cover all aspects of the health and physical education curriculum. Along with this we have strong sports teams for students to be part of.
Extra opportunities at St Anne’s: Health Team, Athletics, Cross Country, Winter Sports, Swim Safe Programme, Kiwisport Programme, Perceptual Motor Programme, Hooked on Cricket, Yr 7-8 Camp, Extracurricular Basketball and Touch.
Relationships and Values
St Anne’s is like a big family, students are able to play with whoever they choose and we promote friendliness and care. Come along at lunchtime or morning tea and see the values of our school in action.
Extra opportunities at St Anne’s: Peer Mediation, Junior Neighbourhood Support, Student Council
Self Expression
We love to bring out the talents of all students throught providing oppotunities in all areas. We have dance groups, kapahaka, drama and music.
Extra opportunities at St Anne’s: Cultural Festival, Choir, Extra-curricula Music,