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Our Catholic Character
Our Catholic Character
The Religious education curriculum at St John Bosco reflects the vision of the Catholic integration document, and this is the lens through which we develop our curriculum through. In doing so we ensure that the principles, values and competencies are fully embedded in all that we do so as to add faith based lifelong learning opportunities to our ākonga.
Kaitiakitanga- guardianship & protection of the earth. Managing the environment based on our Catholic faith and the Maori world view (protection, preservation, sheltering).
Awhi –
to embrace and cherish the Mission charism, vision & spirit (contemplation, communion & mission)
to develop a sense of communion, embracing diversity with those around us and in our world
To develop a sense of mission – actively reaching out to others
Whanaungatanga -
Relationship/kinship / sense of family connection.
Relationships through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging
Whakapapa - connections to to the past, present & future
Tūrangawawae - belonging, identity, culture community within our Mission network of schools
Values Programme
Values Programme
Our young people’s spiritual characteristics are nurtured and shaped within the context of Catholic beliefs and Gospel values that focus on Jesus. St John Bosco’s four values are founded in the gospel teachings. These are at the centre of our Catholic character and religious life in our school. These Gospel values are encouraged by our community as a way to deepen a lifelong relationship with Jesus and express the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The St John Bosco core Values are:
Love / Aroha
Cooperation / Mahi Tahi
Service / Ratonga
Resilience / Manaraowa
These values were chosen based on consultation with our community and our understanding of our school, our tamariki, their whanau and our Catholic beliefs. Every term there is a focus on one of these values. Teachers explicitly teach the core elements of these values during beginning of the day routines, during religious education, and they are integrated into all aspects of the classroom.
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Bi-Cultural Partnerships
Bi-Cultural Partnerships
We build authentic and culturally affirming teaching and learning programs and equip leaders, kaiako, tamariki & whanau with the knowledge, skills and expertise to understand and walk confidently and competently in a Māori world. We are committed to changing hearts and minds. We want: “Māori achieving success as Māori”. We want our children to understand tikanga, speak reo and be confidently bicultural. For this to happen we are committed to forming partnerships with iwi, hapu or anyone who can help us grow.
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See Marae Plan
School History
School History
Being a Catholic school we often think of those who have been before us - their legacy; the sacrifices they made; the goodwill and generosity they shared, and above all what they created for us today. Without this commitment, we simply would not exist, would not have the firmly embedded values and the community mindset that we now have.
The story of St John Bosco School begins around the early 1920’s. The Cameron family farmed in and around this area. Their farm house was close to where the Mission Rest Home is today. The First Catholic Mass in Fitzroy was held in this house. Soon after, Euphrasie Barbier Mission Sisters arrived, and they were housed on Darnell Street. Following their arrival, school classes were held at the Cameron Farmhouse during the week and the weekends Mass was also held there. As time passed, the number of children attending the Cameron Family School grew and a larger school was needed. At this stage the Cameron family gifted land to the Church and in 1942 a school was built. The original block still stands today.
Today we acknowledge our spiritual history through the naming of two of our houses: Darnell and Euprhaise. Darnell refers to the first building that housed the Mission Sisters. Euprhaise was the name of the Mission that brought Catholic Education to our place.
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset is the mindset that with a positive belief in oneself, with time and effort, a learner is able to achieve a higher level of success. It is founded on research that shows that the brain is malleable and, with practice, neural networks can grow stronger. The Growth Mindset movement is about changing people's belief that intelligence is fixed, and instead believing that with effort and practice one can become more proficient or knowledgeable.
Growth Mindset has integrated itself into the practices at SJB through the use of prompts, questioning, coaching and explicit teaching on how the brain works.
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Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Mindfulness means being focused on the present moment, with openness and curiosity. It is a skill that can be nurtured through practice and explicit teaching. Students learn to focus their attention on one thing and bring attention back when the mind gets distracted. Mindfulness activities are shown to improve focus and minimise anxiety. We also teach students to be open and curious on what they are focusing on and why.
Our programme is based on professional learning conducted by staff. We use guided mindfulness from: Smiling Mind. We also incorporate mindfulness and wellbeing into our prayer programme and our teaching of the health curriculum. Mindfulness and Wellbeing is integrated into our school's Te Whare Tapa Wha.
Pastoral Care / Christian Witness
Pastoral Care / Christian Witness
Pastoral care includes the care of tamariki, staff, the Board of Trustees, whanau and the members of the school community. The spirituality, personality and philosophy of the Principal tend to shape the pastoral atmosphere of the school, since leadership in this matter is fundamental. Pastoral care is the particular responsibility of those in leadership positions. However, it also emanates from the attitudes, spirituality, philosophy and personality of all the adults in the school. Everyone in the school community has some responsibility for the pastoral care of others in the community. Catholic behavioural principles, Catholic Character imperatives and the school’s particular charism are specifically expressed in pastoral care policies and documentation, and in the staff handbook. A great deal that happens in pastoral care is not written down, but is a very real part of the process.
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