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Houses, Family Groups

Ben Gorman —

Four houses with four family groups per house.

There are four houses, and each house is divided into small groups of about 10 students each. Each family group has a cross-section of students from throughout the school. Each family group meets together for lunch each week. They  compete in various challenges and occasionally attend Mass as a family group.

The four houses are named after local landmarks. The family groups' names reflect significant saints from whom we can draw inspiration.


Maukatere (Mt Grey) - Gold

Family groups: St Timothy, St Nicholas, St James and St Paul

Karetu (Mt Karetu) - Green

Family groups: St Mary of the Cross, St Teresa of Lisieux, St Thomas and St Dominic

Rakahuri (Ashley River) - Red

Family groups: St Germaine, St Ann, St Elizabeth of Hungary and St Peter

Waimakariri (The River) - Blue

Family groups: St Rose, St Matthew, St Cecilia and St Basil