Teaching Staff
Josh Taylor
Rebecca Hansen
Vineta Aiolupotea
Ann Smales
Caitlyn Flynn
Jennifer Henry
Pr Tylaga Aiolupotea
Julie Mennie
Kim Ashton
Marlena Payne
Christine Boekhout
Luis Valenzuela
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SPECIAL CHARACTER STATEMENT
The Southland Adventist Christian School maintains the ideals of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in matters of faith, conduct and morals. The teaching of these ideals is one of the reasons for the school’s existence. The standards of conduct are intended to improve the students’ usefulness in society, elevate their character, enable their minds and increase their happiness.MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the school is to lead young people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ by developing their characters, minds and academic skills for service to God and man for life and eternity.OUR VISION
“Growing and Learning Together for life and Eternity”
OUR VALUES
Because we believe God’s laws outline standards of ethical behaviour based on His character of love, students will be encouraged to display the following values in keeping with our vision.
Choosing a school for your child is clearly one of the most important decisions you will have to make.
At Southland Adventist Christian School we understand that you want the best for your child. We also understand that children learn differently. For this reason we focus not only on what your child learns, but how they learn. We recognise that learning goes beyond classroom; that it extends to building confidence and resilience, taking responsibility, and engaging with others. These aspects of learning, plus more, are explored through our Bible, values and pastoral care programs.
Our supportive environment facilitates spiritual, academic and social growth in all members of the school community. By choosing Southland Adventist Christian School for your child, you will be placing them in a safe and intimate learning environment that supports their learning, nurtures their talents and encourages their development into confident and capable citizens of their community.
As a Christian school, we focus on providing a caring learning community; a community that is committed to developing personal excellence through academics, at the same time, leading students into a personal relationship with Jesus. Our school provides nurture, promotes excellence and instils values.
Southland Adventist Christian School is making a difference in the lives of children and their families – a difference that has far reaching effects. I am thankful for God’s presence in our school and His blessing upon it.
I look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school community.
In His service
Josh Taylor
Principal
In 2020, construction started on our new school building at the old Waikiwi School site. The official opening and blessing of the new school took place on the 6th of February 2021, with the first day for students on the 9th of February.