Ben Gorman — Jan 10, 2019

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