Monte Cecilia Catholic School has officially opened its doors just a stone’s throw from its former site.
The school was forced to move from Monte Cecilia Park after Auckland Council began acquiring the land in 2000.
A school has been on the site adjacent to the historic Pah Homestead for more than 100 years.
Moving into the new premises at the St John Vianney Church on Whitmore Rd was a bitter-sweet moment for principal Michele Mill.
“For the first time we are a parish school with a parish on site,” she says.
“There are no words to describe how I personally feel as a principal moving into this marvellous facility.”
The new site is built around three Modern Learning Environments that can each accommodate up to 75 pupils.
The school has a roll of 165 pupils but the move means it will be able to cater for up to 227 children.
Council has begun demolition on the old school at Monte Cecilia Park, but the Whare building will be retained.
The building will likely be used as a functions centre for the James Wallace Arts Trust.
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