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Through wānanga, investigation, conversations with key resource people over time - this school pepeha is where we have landed at this point in time:
Through wānanga, investigation, conversations with key resource people over time - this school pepeha is where we have landed at this point in time:
Whakamoemiti ki te Atua
Ko Makara te maunga
Ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te moana
Ko Kārori te takiwā
Ko St Therese of Lisieux te Tūpuna
Ko Hato a Terehia te kura Ko te mea nui, ko ēnei tikanga - aroha, manaakitanga, tapu tangata, awhina, panekiritanga me te tika.
Thanks be to God.
Makara is the mountain.
Wellington Harbour is the sea.
Karori is the place.
St Therese of Lisieux (France) is our saint, our ancestor, our namesake, our role model.
Our school was founded by Mercy Sisters.
St Teresa’s is our school. Our values are compassion, hospitality, respect, service, excellence and social justice.
Our School Charism...
Our School Charism...
Sisters of Mercy
Sisters of Mercy
The Sisters of Mercy founded St Teresa's School.
We continue to promote Mercy Values as part of our Kaupapa.
St Thérèse of Lisieux
St Thérèse of Lisieux
Our school is named after Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux, who continues to be a highly influential role model because of the simplicity and practicality of her approach to spiritual life.
Catholic Parish of Otari
Catholic Parish of Otari
St Teresa's School began in February 1931 - built by on the grounds of St Teresa's Church.
We have a rich history and are proud to be part of the Otari Parish community.
Many of our families and staff whakapapa from around the world!
Each of these stories is very important to our curriculum.
At St Teresa’s School we have tamariki who whakapapa to
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