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CATHOLIC SPECIAL CHARACTER

St Joseph's is state-integrated Catholic Primary School. As a Catholic school our Special Character is at the heart of all we do. Gospel values underpin our daily lives.

We value our Christian faith. We deliver a morals based education through which our children should clearly understand the difference between right and wrong.

We respect each child’s uniqueness and the special attributes they bring to the school. The Catholic Special Character is not something simply “added on” to what would otherwise be a secular State school. Nor does it merely refer to Religious Education, ceremonies and observances. The Catholic Character actually provides the framework within which the whole school curriculum is delivered; it is, in fact, integral to everything that takes place in the school, or on behalf of the school, and its community. Properly observed and practised it also provides a climate of hope, inspiration and service for all members of the school community.

You can learn about ways to help your child with their faith understanding by accessing the Family Whanau book by clicking the button.