Nau mai, Haere mai – Welcome to St Joseph’s Morrinsville School

Guided by Faith, Connected in Purpose

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Principal's Welcome

Nau mai haere mai

On behalf of our incredible teaching team and our Board of Trustees, we warmly welcome you and your whaanau to St Joseph’s Catholic School, Morrinsville.

As a Catholic Integrated School with a maximum role of 225, we hold it as both a privilege and a responsibility to serve our community’s families, nurturing the tamariki in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

Catering for learners from Foundation to Year 8, we are committed to our vision of Empowered Learners, Living Mission, preparing our ākonga to thrive as confident, compassionate, and capable individuals in both faith and action.

At the heart of our kura is the belief that happy and motivated tamariki are key to success. We strive to create an inclusive, values-based learning environment where whaanau are encouraged to be active partners in their child’s education. Our commitment to providing a high-quality, future-focused education is supported by modern facilities, skilled and caring teachers, and a wide range of learning opportunities.

Throughout the year, there will be many chances for you to engage with us and strengthen those vital learning partnerships. Together, we aim to nurture your child’s unique gifts and talents.

Recognising the diverse abilities, interests, and cultures within our school, we offer a broad programme that aims to develop the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. Our holistic approach ensures that each child is supported on their journey to becoming a curious, competent, and independent learner, grounded in the values of our Catholic faith.

We are excited to walk alongside you and your tamariki on this learning journey, empowering them to live the mission with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

We look forward to supporting your child’s learning and growth throughout their time at St Joseph’s Catholic School, Morrinsville.

Ngaa mihi
Andrea Devane
Principal

Our Values

Living the values of our Kaitiaki

At St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Morrinsville, we proudly honour the legacy of four incredible Kaitiaki by embracing the values they lived by.

These values—Compassion, Respect, Endeavour, and Integrity—serve as the foundation of our school community and guide us in everything we do.

Term Dates

Term 1:
Monday 2 February – Thursday 2 April

Term 2:
Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July

Term 3:
Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September

Term 4:
Monday 12 October – Monday 14 December

Public Holidays: