St Michael's Church School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church School |
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St Michael and All Angels Church
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249 Durham Street, Christchurch
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| Coordinates | 43°32′05″S 172°38′00″E / 43.53477°S 172.63322°E |
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| Type | Private Co-educational Primary and Intermediate school |
| Motto | in hoc signo vinces (Latin for "In this sign you shall conquer") |
| Established | 1851 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 4136 |
| Principal | Penny Tattershaw |
| School roll | 154 (February 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 9 |
St Michael's Church School is a special school in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a private school for both boys and girls, from Year 0 (the year before Year 1) up to Year 8. This means it teaches children from around 5 years old to 13 years old.
The school is located right in the middle of Christchurch city. It is connected to the Church of St Michael and All Angels. This connection means the school follows the teachings of the Anglican Church.
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A Look at St Michael's School Buildings
Some of the buildings at St Michael's are very old and important. They are protected because they are part of New Zealand's history. These buildings are called "heritage items."
The Church Building
The main church building itself is a very important heritage item. It is listed as a Category I structure. This means it has a lot of historical importance.
The Bell Tower
Next to the church, there is a tall belfry, which is a tower that holds bells. This belfry was built a long time ago in 1861. A famous architect named Benjamin Mountfort designed it. The belfry is also a Category I structure, just like the church.
The Stone School Building
There is also a special building called the Stone School Building. It was built in 1912. Another well-known architect, Cecil Wood, designed this building. The Stone School Building is listed as a Category II heritage building. This means it is also very important to New Zealand's history.
Images for kids
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The historic belfry at St Michael's Church.
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The old Stone School Building.
See also
- List of schools in the Canterbury Region
