OUR PRINCIPAL

A WARM WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Tēnā koutou katoa and a very warm welcome to St Francis Xavier School. It is my pleasure to introduce you to our wonderful school community.

Here at St Francis Xavier School, we provide a high-quality Catholic education for children from Year 1 to Year 6 in a vibrant, co-educational, and multicultural setting. We have high expectations for our students because we believe in their potential. Our goal is to nurture the whole child—fostering their spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth every step of the way.

Our school is known for its welcoming, safe, and inclusive family atmosphere, which is the heart of our Special Character. Through our Religious Education programme and daily life at school, we ensure the teachings and values of the Catholic Church are respected, lived, and celebrated.

I am very proud of our talented and professional team. Alongside our dedicated Board and committed parent community, we work together to provide the very best learning opportunities for every child in our care.

We see our parents and caregivers as our most important partners in education. We recognise you as your child’s first teachers, and your positive support is what builds the wonderful spirit that makes our school so special.

Education is a lifelong journey, and we are honoured to prepare your children for a future of discovery and learning. I warmly invite you to visit the school or call for more information to see what makes St Francis Xavier School such a unique place.

Joan Woods

Principal/Tumuaki