Learning to Live and Learn at St. Joseph’s
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SCHOOL VALUES |
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| Value | Kids Speak |
What it looks like. (behaviour and attitude) |
Matching quote from Catherine McAuley and a gospel story |
| Tika – Justice | Fairness for all |
Be like Jesus Looks like Forgiveness Sharing taking turns |
Matthew 18: The man who wouldn’t forgive.“God does not look at the action but at the spirit motivating it.” Catherine McCauley |
| Pono -Truth | Being honest |
Telling the truth. Owning up and taking responsibility for our actions. |
Jesus is questioned by Pilot. (Matt 27 11-14). Arrest of Jesus (John 18, 5-9)Catherine McAuley “I have great confidence in you to do what you think best. State your opinion and always act with courage.” |
| Aroha – Compassion | Look after each other | Helping SharingSpeak kind wordsInclude others“How would you feel if it was you?” | John 13:34‘A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you that you love one anotherCatherine McAuley: “The tender mercy of God has given us one another ““A person expands like a delicate flower to the touch of sympathy, kindness and understanding.” Austen Carroll |
| Manaakitanga – Hospitality | Be kind to others | SmilingSharingIncluding othersMannersWelcoming | Loaves and fishes John 6:9Humility and Hospitality Luke 14:7-14Catherine McAuley“Try to meet all with peace and love.” |
| Tapu –Respect for our environment | Keep our environment happy | Stash your trash Worm farmRecycle, Reuse, ReduceGardens stay neat if you keep out your feet | Genesis Chapter 1:26-31Catherine McCauley : “Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian, but it’s growth entirely depends on the care we take to nourish it.” |