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Haere mai
Tēnā koutou katoa, Welcome to St Francis de Sales School.
We are a Catholic school where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive. Guided by our faith and Gospel values, we inspire a love of God, a love of learning, and a love of life.
Our dedicated staff provide a nurturing environment where students from Years 1–8 are supported to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Together with our families and parish, we foster a strong sense of community and belonging.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Francis de Sales School.
The process for determining preference and non-preference enrolments
Under the 2020 Education & Training Act,, up to 5% of our enrolments may be non-preference, with the remaining 95% meeting the Criteria of Preference.
Please check the Criteria of Preference to determine whether your child is applying as a Preference or Non-Preference enrolment. As non-preference places are limited, a waiting list may apply.
Click here for a copy of our Primary School Priority in Enrolment Procedure.
School SONG
How do I report an Absences?
If your child is sick or unable to attend school for all or part of the day, please phone the school office by 9.00am or send a message through the HERO app (or the school app while it is still operating) so that their absence can be accounted for. This is most important to alleviate any concerns about their whereabouts. If no communication has been received from parents, then the school will contact you by text/phone call.
Children who are late (arriving after the 9am bell) need to sign in on our Vistab system in the school foyer, in case they have been marked absent by the teacher who takes the roll first thing in the morning.
If an absence is planned for a special reason and will be longer than 2 days, an email to the office or a message through the Hero app in advance is required (we will notify the teacher).
How to order Uniform!
Uniforms are now available to order though our Kindo shop. Here you will find our complete stock list and the sizes available.
Orders are made up once a week on a Friday morning. Once made up these will be delivered to your child before home time Friday afternoon. If your child is away that day we will aim to deliver the items on the next day they are at school.
If you require a uniform fitting, please email the school office with a list of what you need. Your child will then be fitted with the required uniform and the correct sizes to order will be sent home via email for you to order online.
If you would like to be there while they are fitted please let the office know and we will be in touch with a booking time.
Music Lessons on Site!
Our music teacher Vorn has a few openings after last year's Year 8s have graduated.
New enrolments now available:
Group Lessons Available: Lunchtimes. Individual Lessons After School: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Singing, Violin, Recorder/Flute and more!
Bookings and inquiries to: megs.mcc.rose@gmail.com
Sunhats!
The school uniform sunhat is required to be worn during break times in Term 4. Students who can’t find their hats will be required to play under the veranda by Rooms 3 and 4
You are able to order a new hate via kindo.
What are Houses?
HOUSES
When each student enters St Francis de Sales school they are placed in a House group. Houses
provide the opportunity for senior students to take on leadership roles and give all students a sense of belonging as they support their house.
BARBIER -BLUE HOUSE
Named after Adèle Euphrasie Barbier was a New Zealand Roman Catholic nun, teacher and religious founder. She was born in Caen, France, on 4 January 1829. Adèle Euphrasie Barbier was the founder of Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions
SIENNA -YELLOW HOUSE
Named after Catherine of Siena, a lay member of the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and
author who had a great influence on Italian literature and on the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.
AUBERT- GREEN HOUSE
Named after Suzanne Aubert, better known to many by her cleric name Sister Mary Joseph or Mother Aubert, was a Catholic sister who started a home for orphans and the under-privileged in Jerusalem, New Zealand on the Whanganui River in 1885.
AVILA – RED HOUSE
Named after Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noblewoman who was
called to convent life in the Catholic Church
House leaders are elected in term 1 of each year.
Location
11 Mersey Street, Island Bay
School Hours
M-F: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
04 939 7370
Our Principal
Kia ora, Talofa Lava
Ko Ngāti Hamoa toku iwi
Ko Safotu raua ko Falealopu ōku hapu
No Ta Whanganui a Tara ahau
Ko Nikolai Solia toku ingoa
It is with great honour to introduce myself as the Tumuaki (Principal) of this beautiful school. St Francis de Sales School holds a special place in my heart as this is the place where my teaching career started. And after 17 years I have finally come home and I look forward to sharing my gifts and talents once more.
Emma, my beautiful partner, and my daughter Clara, and I live in Johnsonville. Family is very important to us and I hope to grow that love of family and belonging here at St Francis de Sales School.
Outside of family, I enjoy playing and watching a range of sports (big fan of the WAH's!) and engaging with community.
He aha te mea nui o te ao?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people!