
Our Vision and Values
OUR VISION
Learners will live and celebrate our Catholic faith, follow our values, and become actively engaged, connected lifelong learners.
OUR VALUES
At St Ignatius Catholic School we follow Jesus by being learners who are…
RESPECTFUL – WHAKANUI
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Be gentle and kind to one another’.
I am respectful. I treat others and my self as we deserve to be treated. I show courtesy to everyone. I learn from the wisdom of my others.

RESPONSIBLE – TAKOHANGA
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Do all we can to assist and love one another.’
I am responsible. I give my best to all that I do and keep my agreements. I learn from my mistakes. I am willing to forgive and reconcile.

GENEROUS – OHAOHA
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Never see a need without doing something about it.’
I am generous. I look for opportunities to give and to share. I take time to think of others. I give freely, fully and joyfully,

HAPPY – HARI
This means we will follow in the footsteps of Jesus like Saint Mary MacKillop and ‘Find happiness in making others happy.’
I am thankful for the happiness I feel inside and the gifts God has given me. I choose ways to make others happy. I enjoy my work and play.
