These are important years. There is a strong family feeling within the school which makes our junior students feel valued.

We operate a Homeroom environment for our Year 7 and 8 students who remain with their Homeroom Teacher for the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Religious and Social Education and Social Studies. 

Our junior school students enjoy the small limited-size classes of up to 22 students, and they also benefit from having classes with specialist teachers for Art, Drama, French, German, Te Reo Māori, Music, Physical Education, Science and Technology . The strengths and abilities of all learners are recognised, tracked and catered for accordingly. Students who require extra support are given the opportunity to have both individual and small group guidance, and students who require extension are encouraged to take part in a wide variety of opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

We encourage our junior students to become independent, lifelong learners and critical thinkers. They participate in activities, working alongside students of all levels in the school. Our Year 7 & 8 students enjoy having contact with our Year 9 to 13 students and are always included in whole school events, such as Chapel services, assemblies, productions and interhouse activities. Each Year 7 student is paired with a Year 8 student in a big sister/little sister relationship.