St Michael's Church School facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church School
St Michael and All Angels Church
Address
249 Durham Street, Christchurch
Coordinates	43°32′05″S 172°38′00″E / 43.53477°S 172.63322°E / -43.53477; 172.63322
Information
Type	Private Co-educational Primary and Intermediate school
Motto	in hoc signo vinces (Latin for "In this sign you shall conquer")
Established	1851; 174 years ago (1851)
Ministry of Education Institution no.	4136
Principal	Penny Tattershaw
School roll	154 (February 2024)
Socio-economic decile	9

St Michael's is a special school in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. It's a private school for both boys and girls, teaching students from their very first year (Year 0) up to Year 8. This school is connected to the Church of St Michael and All Angels, which is right next door. It's an Anglican school, meaning it follows the teachings of the Anglican Church.

Historic Buildings at St Michael's

What Makes Them Special?

St Michael's School has some really old and important buildings. Three of these buildings are officially listed as "heritage items" by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. This means they are protected because of their history and special design.

The Church Building

The main church building itself is a very important heritage site. It is listed as a Category I structure. This is the highest level of protection for historic places in New Zealand.

The Bell Tower

The church also has a bell tower, called a belfry. This tower was built way back 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

Another important building is the Stone School Building. It was built in 1912. This building was designed by an architect named Cecil Wood. It is listed as a Category II building, which means it is also very important historically.

Images for kids

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  The historic belfry at St Michael's Church

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  The Stone School Building, built in 1912