Jennifer Ioannou
Principal / Tumuaki
Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō ē lelei, Hello, Annyong, Namaste, Ni Hao, Hola, Kumusta, Bula Vinaka, Muraho, Apa kabar, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Minggalaba, Akwaaba
Our school environment is welcoming, happy and inclusive. Your child’s education at St Brigid’s School begins with their emotional wellbeing and happiness. A happy and positive experience at primary school lays down essential lifelong foundations.
We are a Catholic multicultural school in the centre of Johnsonville, Wellington and have a maximum roll of 330 Year 1-8 students. Our programmes of learning are enriching and innovative, designed to challenge, inspire and enjoy. We offer a range of music, cultural, leadership and sporting activities. All of this is underpinned by our Catholic Character which teaches children to respect, forgive and show kindness in their words and actions.
We believe that every child is unique and that all children bring gifts and talents that shape who they are and enable them to reach their potential. Our vision, “Learning together with strength of character and gentleness of heart” helps us grow children who are future focused, kind-hearted and lifelong learners.
Our collaborative and caring staff work together to ensure that our children get the very best educational programmes and opportunities. We value partnership with whānau and encourage them to contribute to the growth of the school.
We warmly invite you to contact us to find out more, or to arrange a visit to experience St Brigid’s School. We look forward to meeting you.
Jennifer Ioannou
Principal / Tumuaki
We aim to provide a high quality education for our students within a caring and respectful environment.
We strongly believe that:
– Every child can and will achieve.
– All children are entitled to high-quality education and a balanced curriculum.
– Collectively and individually we can make a difference to children’s learning.
We are an integrated Catholic full primary school for students who live in the Northern suburbs.
We have a close association with the St Francis of Assisi Parish.
Our school crest is a modern logo recently designed from the symbol of the cross of the Brigidine Sisters who have been connected with our school since its inception in 1929 and its rebuilding in 1988. As such, the school is proud of its rich history and constantly seeks to further enhance its Catholic character.
The Meaning behind our Crest
The flame is a symbol often associated with Brigid and is one of the central images in our Brigidine tradition.
Brigid’s sacred fire was kept alight in Kildare for hundreds of years, until it was finally extinguished about the time of the reformation.
Her flame transcends all beliefs, cultures and traditions. It spreads out across the world inspiring us with its warmth and light, challenging us to become more than we have ever been before.
Brigid has given us her flame to light the way before us; to strengthen and guide us on our journeys and to be a beacon of hope for the future.
CONTACT US
2025 DATES
Term 3: Monday 14 July – Friday 19 September
(Friday 19 September – Staff Only Day)
Term 4: Monday 6 October – Tuesday 16 December
2026 DATES
Term 1: Friday 30 January – Thursday 2 April
(Staff only day Friday 6 March)
Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July
(Staff only day Friday 3 July)
Term 3: Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September
Term 4: Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December
