Values promoted by Sancta Maria

Sancta Maria College is committed to preparing its students to embrace the future by providing a complete Catholic education in a safe, nurturing community, shaped by its values.

How will Sancta Maria College achieve this vision?

Sancta Maria College will be based on clear values:

Catholic Faith
Our lives and the life of the College will be modelled on Jesus' life and our Catholic teachings and beliefs.

Education
The College will aim to educate the whole person, physically, spiritually, academically and socially to reach each person’s full potential and a high standard of excellence.

Community
The College is a place where everyone in the community, students, staff, and parents,  will have a part to play in providing an environment that is welcoming, supportive, caring, nurturing and safe.

Integrity
The College provides an atmosphere where each person’s dignity is respected and honesty and justice are upheld.

Cultural Diversity
The College will embrace the uniqueness of each person’s culture.

The College is committed to fulfilling the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi by valuing and reflecting New Zealand’s dual heritage.

Religious Education will be an essential learning area and the whole curriculum will be taught from a Catholic perspective.

The College will nurture spirituality and help students to discover God’s love and purpose in every aspect of daily living.

Gospel values will pervade every aspect of the College’s culture.

Sancta Maria College is committed to:

• building a staff of high quality and commitment

• being a vibrant and welcoming school community

• giving high priority to appointing staff who are experts in their specialist teaching areas and wholly committed to the College’s special character

• providing the best possible school environment for teaching and learning