Welcome to St Mary's School, Blenheim. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our wonderful school community.

At St Mary's, we are proud to be a Catholic school where faith, learning and belonging are woven together. Our school is a place where every child is known, valued and encouraged to grow into the person God created them to be. Guided by the teachings of Christ, we strive to create an environment where students feel safe, supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

We believe that education is about much more than academic success. While we are committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning programmes, we are equally focused on nurturing the spiritual, social, emotional and cultural development of every child. Our goal is to develop confident learners, compassionate leaders and young people who are equipped to make a positive difference in the world around them.

As a school, we celebrate the rich diversity of our community and recognise the unique strengths that each child and family brings to our kura. We value strong partnerships between home, school and parish, knowing that children thrive when we work together in support of their learning and wellbeing.

Our vision is grounded in faith and guided by a commitment to excellence. Through our values of Whakaute (Respect), Manawanui (Perseverance) and Whakamana (Empowerment), we encourage our students to be curious, courageous and compassionate as they navigate their learning journeys.

Whether you are a current member of our school community or considering St Mary's for your child, we warmly invite you to visit, meet our staff and experience the special character that makes our school such a unique and welcoming place.

We look forward to walking alongside your family as part of the St Mary's whānau.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Bridget Comer
Principal / Tumuaki
St Mary's School, Blenheim
Te Kura o Hato Mere