Special Character . . .
ALL IN THE WAY OF MARY - Founded by the Priests of the Society of Mary, at St. John’s College we seek to model our lives on Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Our spirituality is expressed in our devotion of Mary’s attitude towards others, her quiet action, often described as hidden and unseen. In doing so, we strive ‘to do as Mary did’, in everything we say and do. “All to Jesus through Mary, All to Mary for Jesus.”
OUR VALUES - Distinctively, Catholic and Marist
Service - “If you want to lead, first you have to serve.” Jesus Christ is our role model as we strive to serve others first. At St. John’s College we actively promote servant leadership. This is encouraged through our Catholic Character Group, Young Vinnies, Caritas, Retreats and Marist Leadership Programmes; many of which are student led.
Justice - Our young men at St. John’s College have a strong sense of right and wrong, equity and a vision of fairness for all. This is refl ected in highlighting the harshness of today’s world and bringing injustice to light. Once a year our students sleep in cardboard boxes during winter, to highlight the plight of homeless people in New Zealand.
Manaaki - At St. John’s College, our aim is to welcome, support and take care of all visitors to our College. Our practice is to draw on tikanga Maori in the protocols used to welcome/ farewell visitors, as well as open College events through the use of powhiri and the incorporation of karakia, mihi, and waiata. In doing so, we hope to provide Manaaki to visitors, whilst also acknowledging the tangata whenua and tikanga Maori.
Respect - For ourselves, others and our environment. Through this value we think of others around us, value them for who they are and give them the dignity they deserve as a child of Christ. This respect extends to the pride we show in our College, and the environment we are blessed to inherit. It also includes recognition of ‘those who have gone before us’, and who built St. John’s College.
Service - “If you want to lead, first you have to serve.” Jesus Christ is our role model as we strive to serve others first. At St. John’s College we actively promote servant leadership. This is encouraged through our Catholic Character Group, Young Vinnies, Caritas, Retreats and Marist Leadership Programmes; many of which are student led.
Justice - Our young men at St. John’s College have a strong sense of right and wrong, equity and a vision of fairness for all. This is refl ected in highlighting the harshness of today’s world and bringing injustice to light. Once a year our students sleep in cardboard boxes during winter, to highlight the plight of homeless people in New Zealand.
Manaaki - At St. John’s College, our aim is to welcome, support and take care of all visitors to our College. Our practice is to draw on tikanga Maori in the protocols used to welcome/ farewell visitors, as well as open College events through the use of powhiri and the incorporation of karakia, mihi, and waiata. In doing so, we hope to provide Manaaki to visitors, whilst also acknowledging the tangata whenua and tikanga Maori.
Respect - For ourselves, others and our environment. Through this value we think of others around us, value them for who they are and give them the dignity they deserve as a child of Christ. This respect extends to the pride we show in our College, and the environment we are blessed to inherit. It also includes recognition of ‘those who have gone before us’, and who built St. John’s College.
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VISION STATEMENT
St John’s College provides a high quality education for young men, grounded in Gospel values within the Catholic and Marist traditions. SPECIAL CHARACTER
At St John's College the Special Character of our College is central to college life. Our Special Character is Catholic in the Marist Tradition. This expressed in the values and habits of a St John’s Man. The College Motto is Opere et Veritate. This translates to in Word and deed. We seek to inspire our St John’s men in Catholic Character in Word and deed. The prayer and liturgy form an important part of life at the College. Drawing on the Catholic Tradition, Mass is offered every week on the Tuesday. School Masses are a high point of the community life which happen once each term. Benediction, Retreats, Rosary and prayer group at the College offer student a diverse range Contemporary and Traditional of Catholic Life. |
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The Service of St John’s Man is equally important. There are a range of opportunities for the boys to be involved with community service to the college and the broader community. The college has opportunities for service such as Young Vinnie’s, Caritas Challenge and Commit to a Cause.
St John’s College is part of the Marist Network of Schools in New Zealand. These are schools which draw off the Catholic education tradition of the Society of Mary. Mary is a role model for these young men seeking to grow as St John’s men.
The Pastoral Care of our student draws from the Catholic tradition seeking to support our students and help them to grow to be young men of character. This made clear through the values and habit we hope to see in a St John’s Man. These are drawn from gospel values.
St John’s College is part of the Marist Network of Schools in New Zealand. These are schools which draw off the Catholic education tradition of the Society of Mary. Mary is a role model for these young men seeking to grow as St John’s men.
The Pastoral Care of our student draws from the Catholic tradition seeking to support our students and help them to grow to be young men of character. This made clear through the values and habit we hope to see in a St John’s Man. These are drawn from gospel values.
