• Christian Special Character integrated across all areas of learning  
  • Commitment to providing programmes that enable the best possible achievement outcomes for students
  • High academic achievement   
  • Education for sustainability integrated across all areas of the school
  • Close proximity to, and use of, the Maranatha Bush Track as well as Belmont Regional Park
  • The use of ICT to support teaching and learning 
  • Leadership opportunities for students  
  • Regular consultation with, and reporting to, parents and caregivers 
  • Regular schoolwide cross-grouping such as Whanau Groups, Mission & Missionaries and Arts Rotations
  • Regular opportunities for performing arts during assemblies, in class, during arts rotations and school productions   
  • Regular interaction with other schools in sports and cultural events
  • Regular focus on being good stewards of God's creation
  • Transport to an externally run After school care Facility