St Patrick's School, Masterton

30/08/2026

Here is a sneak peak of our students rehearsing for the upcoming Madagascar shows.

There are three shows: Monday 21 September at 12pm and 6pm, and Tuesday 22 September at 6pm.

General admission is $5, or grab VIP for $10 (front three rows, only 50 available per show).

Get your tickets through the Hero app under "School Shop".

We can't wait to see you there!

25/08/2026

Our new playground games are popular this morning!

23/08/2026

At St Patrick’s, everything we do is guided by what we call The St Patrick’s Way.

It’s not just about behaviour. It’s about who we are as a Catholic school, and how we live out our faith in everyday moments.

At its heart is a simple idea. Every person is treated with dignity, respect and compassion, because each of us is created in the image and likeness of God.

Our guiding scripture shapes this in a very real way:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

You’ll see this lived out across our school through our values of Strength, Kindness and Excellence. These aren’t just words. They’re part of daily life in our classrooms, on the playground, and in the way we support one another.

We place a strong focus on teaching and modelling these values, so students understand what’s expected and why it matters. When challenges arise, the focus is on reflection, learning, and restoring relationships.

The St Patrick’s Way is about creating a school where every child feels supported, included and able to thrive.

If you’d like to learn more or see it in action, we’re always happy to share more with our whānau.

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 5

St Patrick's School

16/08/2026

We've said it before our people are what make St Patrick’s so special.

Meet Philippa Young, part of our Hub 1 (Y0–1) teaching team.

Philippa has been at St Patrick’s for four years, working with our youngest learners as they begin their school journey. She loves this stage of learning and the growth that happens in those first few months, helping build the foundations for everything that follows.

She’s passionate about teaching in a special character school where values like strength and kindness are part of everyday life, and where working alongside whānau plays an important role in each child’s journey.

Philippa also supports music across the school and takes a lot of pride in the singing you hear around St Patrick’s.

Outside of school, she enjoys keeping active, whether that’s at the gym, out for a run, or exploring Aotearoa on tramps with her whānau.

When asked to describe her, students used words like "kind" and "musical", oh and "loves coffee!"

We’re so lucky you choose to share your talents with our community, Philippa. Thank you for the vibrancy you bring to St Patrick’s.

If your tamariki have been in Philippa’s class, feel free to share a message or memory below.

09/08/2026

What does learning look like at St Patrick’s?

It’s not just what happens in the classroom - it’s the relationships, the creativity, the confidence, and the moments of connection throughout the day.

From faith-based learning to play, wellbeing, and rich curriculum experiences, our students are supported to grow as whole learners.

Get in touch to see if St Patrick's is the right choice for your whānau.