About Maranatha
Maranatha Christian School, founded in 1967, is sited in a semi-rural setting in the western hills of Lower Hutt. The school sits in a peaceful country atmosphere — yet is only a five minute drive from Lower Hutt city.
Maranatha is a co-ed Christian school with 150 children from years 1—8, drawn from over
30 churches throughout the region.
A state-integrated school, we use the Christian Interact curriculum, which is based on national curriculum guidelines.
Providing quality, affordable Christian education with a proven record of
success, we are an excellent choice for your child. Our students typically go on to excel at secondary school in academic
performance, sports teams, performing arts and their school communities, becoming prefects, bus wardens and team
leaders.
What Maranatha offers . . .
- High academic standards
- Modern classrooms, furniture and equipment
- Assembly hall, art room, student cooking
facilities, library, large computer network
- Excellent sport and recreational facilities with a large playing field,
two courts and two adventure playgrounds
- Christian teaching and values
- A peaceful, caring and safe environment
- High behavioural expectations
- Leadership opportunities for students
- Remedial programmes
- Extension programmes in a range of subjects
- The opportunity to learn a variety of musical instruments
- Regular interaction with other schools in sports and cultural events
Why should you choose Maranatha?
With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, we focus on building character and encouraging children in their unique talents and abilities.
We encourage students to pursue excellence in all areas of their education, working and playing together co-operatively.
Foundation goals
The school in partnership with each family:
- establishes a biblically based school environment in which children
are discipled;
- achieves and sustains academic and educational excellence; and
- develops required social and life skills in the children.
Guiding principles
- We are committed to provide good quality
Bible-based education.
- We employ teaching staff who are committed Christians, dedicated to the
ministry of Christian education and capable of teaching Biblical
standards.
- We share in the responsibility of guiding children into a personal
growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and will work in
partnership with parents and churches to achieve this.
- We encourage pupils to pursue excellence in all areas of their
education, and to enjoy working and playing to the best of their ability.
- We provide affordable education to as many families as possible.
- We recognise the importance and value of prayer, Christian testimony
and fellowship.
- We affirm the statement of faith.
School structure
As an integrated school, the school property and buildings are owned and maintained by the proprietors, the
Maranatha Foundation Board.
Like other schools throughout New Zealand, Maranatha is managed by a Board of Trustees, consisting of parent elected members, as well as members
appointed by the Foundation Board.
The school also has an active Parent Teacher Association, which is involved in
organising fundraising activities and school social events.
The school operates on a combination of Ministry of Education funding and school fees, providing affordable, quality
Christian education.
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Our mission statement
“To provide a sound education within a Christ-centred environment which will prepare young people to live and
function to God’s glory in society.”
Check out our latest ERO report
here
Download more information about us
here
Download an enrolment form here
Download our statement of faith
here
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