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Our Vision and Values
OUR VISION
Our vision is to grow learners to have a Love of God, Aroha ki te Atua, a Love of Learning, Aroha te ako and a Love of Life, Aroha te Oranga
OUR VALUES
At St Ignatius Catholic School we follow Jesus by being learners who are…
RESPECTFUL – WHAKANUI
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Be gentle and kind to one another’.
I am respectful. I treat others and my self as we deserve to be treated. I show courtesy to everyone. I learn from the wisdom of my others.
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RESPONSIBLE – TAKOHANGA
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Do all we can to assist and love one another.’
I am responsible. I give my best to all that I do and keep my agreements. I learn from my mistakes. I am willing to forgive and reconcile.
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GENEROUS – OHAOHA
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Never see a need without doing something about it.’
I am generous. I look for opportunities to give and to share. I take time to think of others. I give freely, fully and joyfully,
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HAPPY – HARI
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Find happiness in making others happy.’
I am thankful for the happiness I feel inside and the gifts God has given me. I choose ways to make others happy. I enjoy my work and play.
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