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Construction has begun at the site of a new Catholic school and church in Paraparaumu.
A site blessing ceremony was held at the land last Friday, with school children, parishioners, and clergy.
Wellington archbishop cardinal John Dew blessed the site, and expressed the hope the project would benefit the parish and wider community.
The first priority in the project is a new full primary school.
The principal Martin Elms said the first classroom foundation slab was laid on the first day of construction on Friday.
The school replaces the 63-year-old St Patrick’s School, in Tongariro St, and will be named Our Lady of Kapiti School, after the parish.
Funding of $6 million has been provided by the archdiocese of Wellington, additional to costs that will be covered by the parish as part of the wider building projects.
Elms said The new school will cater to the same number of students as St Patrick’s.
The design is for 21st century educational facilities that will provide variable and flexible learning spaces.
It will allowing teachers to teach in a range of ways that will enhance
student learning and engagement.
The 4.2 hectares of land at the Kapiti Rd end of Milne Dr was purchased by the church mid-way through last year.
It is also planned to house a large church, hall, parking and a plaza area.
Parish council chairman Justin du Fresne said the church build was expected to cost about $6 million.
Site designs also include a new access road and two industrial lots, which are currently on the market.
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