Gospel Values

In Christ I Can

Special Character awards reflect our school Gospel Values – In Christ I Can – Integrity, Courage, Inclusion, and Courtesy.

Mary Mackillop was a nun and the founder of the Josephite Order.  She came to New Zealand in 1894. Her passion was to provide education for all children and opportunities to encounter Christ in their daily life.  St. Mary’s School was founded by these nuns. Her charism was ‘see a need and do something about it’.  This is what our Gospel Values are about.

Suzanne Aubert was also a nun who came to NZ in 1860 to help educate the young woman of New Zealand, especially Māori children.  She was known for her work with Māori and her healing abilities.  She is especially important to our Whanganui Iwi as she lived at Hiruharama.  It was here that she built an orphanage for the children and became close to our Iwi.  She was a woman who reflected all of our Gospel values.