We are celebrating Catholic Schools Day 28 May 2025! This is an opportunity to showcase who we are to our communities. The theme of Catholic Schools Day 2025 is Shine like stars in the world: E tīaho ana koe hei rama i te ao. Please read the information about the theme. [...]
The New Zealand Catholic Education Office were saddened to hear of the passing of Nikki Kaye The Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools (APIS) and the New Zealand Catholic Education Office were saddened to hear of the passing of Nikki Kaye. Nikki held the role of Minister of Education through the period [...]
You are warmly invited to participate in the ongoing Te Kupenga & NZCEO 2023 Symposium Series. You can join from the comfort of your office, staffroom or wherever you have access to internet coverage! There are three sessions each focusing on one of the theological Te Rama Aroha: The Light of Love Cross Themes in the [...]
The staff at NZCEO are excited to introduce Kōtui which is the new, rebranded Lighting New Fires. In the 1990s Sir Brother Pat Lynch was responsible for initiating the publication Lighting New Fires which has been for almost thirty years one of our main communication channels. It has proven to be an important communication [...]
Each year the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) makes a significant financial contribution to supporting the development of Catholic teachers in leadership and the teaching of Religious Education. The Board of NZCEO has generously allocated a limited fund to provide scholarships for teachers and aspiring leaders and those in leadership positions to undertake [...]
I am writing to acknowledge the sad news that Geoff Ricketts, Chair of the New Zealand Catholic Education Office, died on Friday 10 March. This was devastating news for those of us who have had the privilege of serving with him and both the Board and staff (both past and current) of NZCEO wanted [...]
Our office is frequently asked for advice on board policies, their content, the number required and the difference between governance and management. In response, NZCEO have been working alongside New Zealand School Trustee Association (NZSTA) to adapt their governance framework to reflect the objectives and legal requirements of Catholic school boards. Find out more... [...]
Leading security manufacturer, Gallagher, has entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) as a major sponsor to help support and promote the aspirations of future generations within the Catholic and wider integrated schools’ sector that NZCEO serve. Click here to download the Media Release.
Session 1 Whakaaronui Wisdom Wisdom (download 7.5Mb .pptx) Session 2 Tika Justice Tika Justice (download 3.8Mb .pptx) Session 3 Īnoi Prayer
Session 1 Aroha Pūmau: Holiness – The Call to be Whole Part 1 Part 2 Holiness (download 12Mb .pptx) Session 2 Te Kupenga and NZCEO 2022 Catholic Schools Zoom Symposium Two
