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Is Garin College Catholic?
Catholic Special Character Garin College is a school with a unique focus on faith and character. We believe our Creator made each individual and as educators in a Catholic school, we work with our Creator to help young people become the fully formed adults they were created to be.
When did Father Garin enter NZ?
1840
He was accepted into the Society in 1840 and was immediately sent to New Zealand with other Marist priests and catechist Brothers, under the leadership of Bishop Pompallier. After his arrival in June 1841, Father Garin spent seven years in Northland converting Maoris to Catholicism.
What decile is Garin College?
decile 8
Garin College is a decile 8 school. We were established in 2002. We are located in Nelson, in the top-of-the-South Island.
How much does Garin College Cost?
Fees
| Homestay | New Zealand Dollars |
|---|---|
| Total Garin College Fees and Homestay | $34,100 |
| Boarding | |
| Tuition Fee (4 terms) Boarding Fees including Transport and Holiday Homestay | $20,000 $18,120 |
| Total Garin College Fees and Boarding fees | $38,120 |
What did Antoine Marie Garin do?
Antoine Marie Garin (23 July 1810 – 14 April 1889) was a French Roman Catholic priest, missionary and educationalist who came to New Zealand. He was born in Rambert-en-Bugey, France on 23 July 1810. He died in 1889 and was buried at Wakapuaka Cemetery in Nelson.
When did Father Garin go to Auckland?
Garin S.M. From these two works we learn that Father Garin left for New Zealand in 1840. His first years in the district of Auckland were given over to the evangelization of the Māori people. He arrived at the mission station of Nelson in 1850.
What did Father Garin do?
Garin came to New Zealand in 1841 and for the next 40 years Garin contributed hugely to the development of education in the area. In Nelson, he was responsible for education early in Nelson’s history and opened orphanages for both girls and boys as early as 1872.
Where did Garin College get its name from?
Garin College is a Catholic co-educational College formed in 2002 and is the only Catholic Secondary School for our ‘top of south’ community. The College takes its name from Antoine Marie Garin, who was a French Catholic Marist Priest, missionary and educationalist.
What makes Garin College a good Catholic school?
Garin College is a school with a unique focus on faith and character. We believe our Creator made each individual and as educators in a Catholic school, we work with our Creator to help young people become the fully formed adults they were created to be.
Where is Garin College in Nelson New Zealand?
Garin College is a New Zealand Roman Catholic, integrated, co-educational day and boarding secondary school in Nelson on the northern outskirts of Richmond. The college opened on 28 January 2002 to serve the Catholic community, particularly in the upper South Island .
How many houses are there in Garin College?
Garin College has four houses. The houses all have individual names and are represented by colours. Siblings enrolled at the college are often put in the same house.