Garin College is a New Zealand 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.

Garin College
Address
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35 Champion Rd,
Saxton,
Nelson,
New Zealand
Coordinates41°20′09″S 173°12′19″E / 41.3357°S 173.2052°E / -41.3357; 173.2052
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TypeIntegrated secondary (year 9–13) co-ed
MottoSmall School, Big Heart
Established2002; 22 years ago
Ministry of Education Institution no.6975
PrincipalMr John Maguire[1]
School roll642[2] (August 2024)
Socio-economic decile8
Websitewww.garincollege.ac.nz

The college is named after Father Antoine Marie Garin (1810–1889) who was the founding pastor of the Catholic Church in Nelson. The proprietor of the school is the Catholic Archbishop of Wellington.

Houses

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Garin College has four houses. The houses all have individual names (all are named catholic religious figures) and are represented by colours. Siblings enrolled at the college are often put in the same house.[3]

Boarding hostels

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The school has accommodation for up to 56 boarders from outlying areas in its boarding hostel, separated into two houses by gender: Francis Douglas House for male students; and Mother Teresa House for female students.[4]

Haka

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The college's haka was written and performed for the first time in 2006, four years after the school first opened. It was first unveiled to the school and spectators at the 2006 annual Te Wairua o nga Mahi Toi festival. It was the opening act on the 2006 final Mahi Toi night.[5]

Garin Values

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The name of the school has been backronymised to stand for: generosity, aroha (Māori for love), rangimarie (Māori for respect), integrity & new life

Principals

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  • John Boyce (2002–2015)
  • John Maguire (2016–present)

Notable alumni & students

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References

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  1. ^ Maij, Sara (7 June 2016). "Garin College deputy principal retires after 40 year career". The Nelson Mail.
  2. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. ^ Games day 2017, Garin College news(Retrieved 26 February 2024)
  4. ^ "Garin College Hostel". Garin College. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  5. ^ Boyce, John. "Mahi Toi Opening Address". Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2010.