Dreams of a better future once blossomed right here. At St Francis Xavier School, Tawa. This school isn’t just a place of learning. It’s a supportive and faith-filled environment for children from New Entrants to Year 6. St Francis Xavier School warmly welcomes children.
Let’s step inside the story of St Francis Xavier School. It is a story of growth and dreams. The school believes in helping every child. They grow spiritually, academically, physically and socially. High expectations inspire children to do their best at St Francis Xavier School. The school is a happy and safe place. Every child feels valued as part of a caring community.
St Francis Xavier School sees itself as a family-focused school. Parents and whānau are actively welcomed. They participate in the school life of St Francis Xavier School. The dedicated teachers are passionate. They provide the very best education for every child at St Francis Xavier School.
Imagine a school day. It begins at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. There is morning tea from 10:40 to 11 am. Lunch is from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. It’s a structured day designed for learning and growth at St Francis Xavier School.
Now let’s talk about an award that St Francis Xavier School won. In 2018, students won an award in the ‘Make Your Mark’ national challenge. They imagined a better education for the future. The Nikau class developed artworks. The artworks showed a future school. Ideas considered important guided them. These ideas included peace, care, respect, creativity, exploration and action.
The children imagined schools where peace is important. All young people can flourish there. They are places where care for one another matters. Caring for animals and the environment is a priority. Their schools of the future are safe places. All people work and play together respectfully. The schools are creative and active. Students learn through exploration and action.
The futuristic school buildings connect the outside and inside. Students easily move in and out of spaces. They learn and play throughout their school day. Not just at break times. This is what the students at St Francis Xavier School envisioned.
St Francis Xavier School also has a special school prayer. It speaks of happiness and contentment. The prayer mentions love for one another. It includes love for all people. The prayer emphasizes the love of being alive and the love of God. The prayer reminds everyone that many hands build a house. All together, they make one happy school at St Francis Xavier School.
So, as we stand here, remember St Francis Xavier School. It is more than just a school. It’s a community. It is a place where children are nurtured. They are inspired to achieve their full potential. It is a place where dreams for the future are imagined and brought to life. St Francis Xavier School is a happy place in Tawa.