Kia ora and Welcome to ​St. Francis School - Te kura o Hato Paranihi 
 Celebrating 153 Years of quality Catholic education in Thames

​ Respect - Manaakitanga    Faith - Whakapono    Love - Aroha    Truth - Pono

​For the Latest News click on the icon above to link to our Facebook page.
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St. Francis Catholic School sits proudly alongside our Parish on Mackay Street in the center of Thames.

Inspired by St Francis' love of God and Creation, we provide a nurturing learning environment for each child. Children are challenged to develop and make the most of their unique gifts and talents.

We are a family focused school community working in partnership to ensure the best possible learning outcomes for our children.

If you want to know more about our wonderful school, please phone, send and email or even better, pop in and see us.

Welcome to the 2021 School Year!
We are all very excited about the year of learning ahead. This year's learning theme is 'Journeys and encounters'.  We will be exploring the incredible journeys people have made and continue to make as well as the faith journey we are on in our own lives. Our focus on 'Encounters' explores the way we engage with others. Human dignity is at the heart of this, acknowledging that all people are made in God's image and should be treated with love and respect. 
We have much to look forward to in 2021 including the opening of a new classroom so be sure to check out our weekly newsletter for regular updates as well as our school facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/StFrancisThames/

God bless
Oliver Fahey
Principal

Special Character Review

​​The school is a friendly, welcoming, co-operative learning environment where the dignity of each person is respected. The school is homely and relaxed and parents acknowledge the approachability of staff.