17/02/2017 - New Zealand

 90 Years Marist Primary Mt Albert, Auckland

On 7^th February, 1927, Marist Primary opened its doors for the first group of students in the parish school.  Mother Bernard and Sr. Austin the two pioneer Marist Sisters had arrived on 24^th January to make the Marist sisters foundation, some 70 years since the arrival of Bishop Pompallier and the priests and brothers of the Society of Mary.

Ninety years later the school opening was marked by the celebration of Mass, a birthday cake and a replica of the photo of the infant class in 1927.  The Marist Sisters were present to support the school and to celebrate with the staff, students and families.  Sr Lorraine gave a reflection linking the house patrons – Pompallier, Chavoin, Bernard and Austin to the gospel of the day that called on all to be united to the vine – Jesus, the vine of our ancestors in the faith, the church community, and to each other.  (Jn 15: 1-4)

Above: 1927  Sr Austin and Fr Gondringer sm and the whole group of the infant school or primers as they were called.

Above: 2017  In the same spot - Mrs G Sequiera, Sr Gemma Wilson sm, Fr Sateki Raas and some very new Year One children.

Above: (l. to r.) Marist Sisters Patricia Bowley, Mare Therese Ranum, Karin Christieson, Novice - Tulua, Margaret Cross and Lorraine Campbell

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