OUR SPECIAL CHARACTER
The New Zealand Religious Education Curriculum is used across all levels of the school. The focus is integrated throughout class programmes and the whole school environment. Our values are linked to the Mercy Values introduced by the Sister's of Mercy, over one hundred years ago.
There is a parent guide to the programme and ideas on how you can support your child in their faith development.
Our Special Character is also lived through our motto
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY - LEARNING FOR TOMORROW
Caring
St Anne's students show respect and are respected in a holistic, safe, and caring learning environment, which values self-efficacy and love of life.
Community
St Anne's strives to provide an inclusive environment where we value all cultures in our community by celebrating heritage, faith, and first language. In mutual partnership, staff, students, parents, and parish all contribute in building a faith community.
Learning
As lifelong learners we believe that learning is a journey of self-discovery challenging us to achieve excellence.
Recognition of individual learning styles is encouraged and supported.
Students will gain awareness and take ownership of their learning through development of the key competencies.
Tomorrow
St Anne's is a forward thinking school that promotes learning as a journey of opportunities and possibilities for a successful and fulfilling future.
Our special character is also supported by our Mercy Values.
Respect - Whakarangatira
Appreciating and being aware of our own actions, and other people's feelings, wishes and rights.
We promote Respect when we:
Respect for ourselves, others and human rights.
Respecting the sacredness of life
Caring for the whole person
Demonstrating the unity of purpose while recognizing individual differences
Valuing each person's contribution
Acting in a culturally appropriate manner
Cultivating the potential for excellence in a holistic way
Service - Ratonga
Helping others because it is what Jesus teaches us to do.
We promote Service when we:
See a need and act on it
Effort, responsibility, gratitude
Community and participation for the common good
Create an environment of welcome and hospitality
Promote quality care and excellence in teaching and learning
Encourage and demonstrate team spirit
Show openness to constructive criticism and feedback
Social Justice - Whai Taka
Being responsible for one another, making sure everyone is treated fairly and justly with Jesus as our guide.
We promote Social Justice when we:
Be fair, treat everyone as equals
Commitment, devotion, loyalty
Act with integrity
Respect the rights of others
Take responsibility for our actions
Preserve our resources
Provide quality without extravagance
Demonstrate fairness in decision-making
Affirm, celebrate and develop the talents and gifts of each person
Model justice in all aspects of teaching practice
Hospitality - Manaakitanga
Making all people feel welcome and safe.
We promote Hospitality when we:
Caring and sharing
Provide support without being judgmental
Collaborate with others to share resources
Create access to educational opportunities
Listen attentively to identify unmet needs
Respond in a practical way to those in need
Compassion - Aroha
Making a difference by loving, caring for and being kind to all we meet.
We promote Compassion when we:
Make room for all and act with understanding and sensitivity
Act with understanding and sensitivity towards each other
Work cooperatively with others
Make ourselves available for others
Respect and nurture the environment
Excellence - Hiranga
Trying our best in everything we do. Let your light shine bright.
We promote Excellence when we:
Always do our best in everything we do