Start of 2012 School Year

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday 7 February.  We have another interesting and busy term ahead. For new enrolment enquiries for this year please email or phone the school office.

End of Year Liturgy

Staff, students, parents, caregivers, family and friends celebrated the end of our school year with an evening  liturgy in St Teresa’s Church.  The theme was “God is with us.”  In keeping with our school tradition,  the  Year 8 students were presented with a Bible and Scroll and then received  the Irish Blessing from our Year [...]

2012 Enrolments

We have  spaces for preference students in Years 1- 6.  Please email us for further information.

EOTC Activities

Education outside the classroom is a core component of the  balanced approach to education that many New Zealand school take. During November we have an extra emphasis on these activities with a great programme available.  Our Years 4-6 have had some fantastic experiences, including:  Variety sports at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie, Archery, Camp [...]

Year 7-8 Camp

Our Year 7-8 students, teachers and parent helpers have just returned from a very successful three day camp in the  Otaki Forks area.  Rafting, high ropes, tramping and bush craft activities were the order of the day.  Eeling, reflection and small group drama among the charms of the night.  We are all looking forward to [...]

Term 4

We welcome students back to school on Tuesday morning 25 October. Don’t forget your sunhats!

Yr 7-8 Garage Sale

As part of their fundraising for camp in Term 4, our Year 7-8 students had a variety of stalls at a “garage sale” at school on Saturday.  It was a great family supported initiative with fun and bargains to be had.  Thanks to those who came along to support our students.

Visit to Te Wharewaka o Poneke

Our Year 5-6 students were very fortunate to be invited to visit Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke  on Wellington’s waterfront and to spend some time with Inoke Afeaki.   Inoke spoke about having a dream and following it and the importance of making the best of opportunities that come your way.  Our students [...]

Visit to Tapu Te Ranga Marae

Recently, as part of our Social Studies programme, the whole school spent the day visiting Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay. We were welcomed and met Bruce Stewart and his whanau.  We heard about the history of the marae and how it is a living thing and is still developing today.  We particularly appreciated [...]

Art Winner

The Arts are very important to us at Cardinal McKeefry School.  Recently Emily C, Year 7,  was first in the intermediate section of a national art competition run by Te Wananga o Aotearoa to help mark Maori Language Week.  Emily’s beautifully detailed creative response belies her years.

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