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One of the aseryions of private schools in New Zealand is that they offer the parents and children unique features or a special character not available in the public
system. The New Zealand Government has pursued a policy of incorporating or integrating private schools into the state system. As part of the integration process,
the Governent has promised to allow the schools to retain their special character.
Here are some of the special characters as described by individual schools.
Sacred Heart Girls' College specifically offers an education which is integrated in the Catholic Faith by prayer, worship and religious instruction. It is a Catholic school which exercises its right to live and teach the values of Jesus Christ. It is also essentially a caring school, where each person is cared for and valued as a member of its Christian community. The Staff of the College work in close liaison with the parents in striving towards its goals. The beliefs, practices and values that have already been laid down in
the home are built upon in the school. Faith is an integral part of the school, with every opportunity being taken to strengthen the personal beliefs of students, leading eventually to a personal commitment in faith on their part. For this reason, and to make sure that the Special Character is upheld, an undertaking is required by parents upon enrolment of each student that their daughter participates in regular instruction and worship. The College has a Chaplain who joins the College to celebrate liturgies of Eucharist and Reconciliation.
