Our Ethos
St Stephen’s and Queen Victoria Schools take pride in their history of crafting generations of accomplished young Māori men and women. Our kura establish an environment that elevates rangatahi through providing an equitable education model with a deliberate goal to ensure rangatahi Māori excel. We work alongside whānau and community to help shape young leaders who are fit for the aspirations of iwi, are connected to their whakapapa and tūrangawaewae, and who are empowered to give back to their community.
We provide a holistic approach to education through an integrated curriculum which features: foundation teaching, leadership skills, and blending elements of Māori concepts and Anglican values to curate well-rounded young leaders. We give care to developing the skills and character of our tauira | students to prepare them for the future. They learn to be confident, courageous and self-assured, backed by a set of SSQV instilled values.
Our kaiako | teachers are dedicated to giving attention to each student and understanding them as individuals. Our kaiako always aim to inspire tauira to be the best they can be and do the best they can do.
In line with our holistic approach, we offer a range of subject options to tailor a curriculum that caters for each student. Further to our in-class offerings, SSQV kura encourage a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Our kura believe learning
Our strong, proud network of alumni and alumnae gives SSQV graduates access to life-long connections of Old Boys and Old Girls, providing additional close-knit support in life beyond school.