St. Mary’s College Charter Misericordia et Sapientia Mercy and Wisdom

ST MARY’S MISSION St. Mary’s College: Centred in God Learning together Embracing the future Enabling young women Ko Te Ahu Mairangi te maunga, Te Ahu Mairangi is my mountain Ko te Whanganui a Tara me, Raukawa Moana nga moana Te Whanganui a Tara and Raukawa Moana are my waters Ko te Ati Awa me Ngati Toa Rangatira nga Mana Whenua Te Ati Awa and Ngati Toa Rangatira hold the tribal mana Ko te Kareti Kohine o Hato Meri te marae kura St. Mary’s College is my school marae Ko te Wharekura te wharenui Te Wharekura is my wharenui Tihei Mauri Ora!

AT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE WE VALUE: Respect for the earth and human dignity Justice ArohaConcern for those who are vulnerable Service

MAORI AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY Recognition of Tangata whenua: At St Mary’s College we value Tikanga Maori and Te Reo Maori. Our policies, practices and procedures will reflect the unique place of Maori in Aotearoa New Zealand. All students will have the opportunity to study Te Reo (Years 9-13) Cultural Diversity: St Mary’s College will support all our students to live and relate in a multicultural environment and to take pride in our diverse cultural heritage. SPECIAL CHARACTER St. Mary’s College is a Roman Catholic College. We follow the gospel values of Jesus Christ through the lens of Mercy. Mercy values are living and honoured within a culturally diverse and ever- changing world. To be centred in God in all dimensions of life through whakawhanaungatanga: nurturing a right relationship with God, self, others and creation. ST MARY’S STATEMENTS

A ST MARY’S COLLEGE LEAVER IS God-centred Living Mercy values Honouring diversity Open to change Hope-filled Equipped Life-long learner Curious and inquiring A critical, reflective, discerning thinker Resilient Grounded Confident Interdependent Collaborative Respectful A contributor

ST MARY’S COLLEGE STRATEGIC GOALS CENTRED IN GOD LEARNING TOGETHER ENABLING YOUNG WOMEN EMBRACING THE FUTURE

St Mary’s College Goals in Action To develop the Catholic Character so that it shapes and permeates College life, the curriculum and all learning and teaching at St Mary’s College. Mercy values are living and honoured within a culturally diverse and ever-changing world. To provide an environment which will allow and nurture a faith development for all members of the St Mary’s community. To enable students to develop healthy lifestyles and prepare them for the future through curriculum and programmes that meet their needs. To use learning and teaching methods which engage students in their learning, emphasising the key competencies and utilising modern technologies. To provide teachers with the development, pedagogies, tools, technologies and facilities needed to effectively prepare students for the future. To develop a culture of sharing of resources, ideas and expertise with other schools. To meet the needs of all learners through the development of a responsive, authentic curriculum. To explore and provide opportunities for learning conversations that support student progress and achievement. To build networks for wider learning opportunities for enriched learning. To develop a deeply embedded cultural responsiveness. To develop a deeply embedded responsiveness to diverse learning needs. To create an environment where every person in the St Mary’s College community has a sense of place and belonging -Turangawaewae To create a learning environment which enables students to develop an awareness and respect for their own culture and others. To develop opportunities for holistic growth and development (Hauora) To create a learning environment which encourages reflective practices and the joy of the learning process. Centered in God Learning Together Enabling Young Women Embracing the Future