Cardinal McKeefry Catholic Primary School

Cardinal McKeefry Catholic Primary School

Infobox NZ school
name = Cardinal McKeefry Catholic Primary and Intermediate School, Wellington
motto = safe, happy, caring, creative & equitable
type = Catholic Integrated Primary & Intermediate School for girls and boys from Year 1 - Year 8
established = 1970
address = 66 Ablemarle, Wilton, Wellington
coordinates = coord|41|16|31.43|S|174|45|23.55|E|type:city(410,328)_region:NZ-WGN
principal = Colleen Restieaux
roll = 110
decile = 10
MOE = 2819
homepage = [http://www.cardinalmckeefry.school.nz www.cardinalmckeefry.school.nz]

Cardinal McKeefry is a Catholic primary school and intermediate school for girls and boys catering from Year 1 to Year 8 (5 to 13 years old). The school traces its origins to the Marist Brothers' first school opened in New Zealand in 1876. The current school was opened in 1970 by Cardinal McKeefry and named after him.

Location

Cardinal McKeefry is located in Wellington New Zealand, in the city's western suburbs. It is a 9 minute drive from the Wellington CBD, and close to the suburbs of Karori, Kelburn, Northland, Wilton, Wadestown and Ngaio. Students from further afield also attend,

chool activities

Students take part in a range of activities within the school, Wellington City and further afield. These include singing & choral festivals, arts and technology classes, cultural activities and regional sporting events. Regular educational trips and visits take place to venues such as the Museum of New Zealand 'Te Papa' in downtown Wellington, and the nearby Karori Wildlife Sanctuary.

chool size, character and facilities

Roll size for the school was 120 students in 2007.

The school charter includes 'catholic character' which involves curriculum covering spirituality, concepts of inclusiveness and respect for diversity. An after school care service operates. Grass playing fields and hard surface outdoor spaces are present on-site. Children walk or catch a bus to and from school, and a drop off area is within the school grounds for those arriving by car.


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