# Baradene College Site: https://www.baradene.school.nz Sitemap: https://www.baradene.school.nz/sitemap.xml ## Pages - [Home](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/) — Welcome to Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, 237 Victoria Avenue, Remuera, Auckland +64 9 524 6019 BARADENE COLLEGEBaradene College of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic school education girls in years 7 – 13FIND OUT MORE  - [Curriculum](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum) — Curriculum Baradene College is an academic College where achievement at the highest level is valued, and the diversity of student ability is acknowledged. CURRICULUM GOALSBaradene College is committed to:Meeting National Curriculum goals and objectives and giving due recognition to New Zealand's dual cultural heritage.Offering its students a broad general education which will enable them to specialise later in the fields of their choice.Providing holistic courses of study that educate the students academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.Embedding in all its courses of instruction the philosophies of a Sacred Heart education.Ensuring that courses of study at each level will allow every student to develop her talents as far as she is able.Putting in place programmes that will assist individual students to overcome their difficulties.Baradene College runs a Personalised Learning Programme which specialises in assisting our girls with their different learning needs, whether that is Enrichment Learning (gifted and talented) or specific learning difficulties, for example, dyslexia.All students in Years 7 to13 have at least two and a half hours of Religious Education in classes per w… - [Year 7-13 Curriculum](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/year-7-13-curriculum) — Information on the curriculum at Baradene College including Curriculum Handbook and NCEA Handbook Baradene offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the objectives of the New Zealand National Curriculum which encourages students to be capable, self-assured and self-directed life-long learners.  The emphasis is on providing effective teaching and learning programmes to meet individual needs.  There is a focus on gathering effective data to show where the student is in her learning, identifying the next steps she needs to take and facilitating her achievement.The Curriculum is organised around ten Key Learning Areas with cross-curricula integration planned within the classroom through integrated units with the focus on inquiry learning.  Engaging students in the learning process is the heart of teaching.  Teachers seek to foster active, interactive and deep learning approaches so th… - [Year 11-13 Internal Assessment](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/year-11-13-internal-assessment) — 2026 Internal Assessment Calendar for Year 11, 12 and 13 students Please click the links below for internal assessment calendars by year levels for 2026:Year 11 Year 12 Year 13CLICK HERE to go to Curriculum page for NCEA Handbook  - [Baradene's Academic Success](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://baradene.ibcdn.nz/media/2026_03_26_2025-results-updated-23mar26.jpg" target="_blank) — Our students continue to achieve at the highest level. - [Academic Pathways](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/academic-pathways) — Students in consultation with their parents and the College decide the Learning Areas they would like to study Students in consultation with their parents and the College decide what Learning Areas they would like to study.  Curriculum Information can be found by following the link below "Subject Selection Dashboard, which includes the College’s philosophy on Teaching and Learning, the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA and University qualifications structures assists with these decisions.Subject Selection DashboardAcademic Pathways  Subjects by FacultiesStudents enter their subject options into the student portal.We encourage you, as your daughter’s caregiver, to discuss your daughter’s options with her in order to ensure that she is planning an appropriate programme to meet her learning strengths, interests, passions and her talents. It is vital that the girls look carefully at the learning… - [College Examinations](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/college-examinations) — Details on exams including exam timetables EXAMINATION CALENDARThere are three lots of examinations throughout the year at the College: Term 2Year 11 ExaminationsTerm 4Year 12 -13 School ExaminationsYear 9 - 10 Junior Examinations/WorkshopsYear 12 - 13 NCEA and Scholarship ExaminationsYear 11 Examinations and WorkshopsYEAR 9-10 JUNIOR EXAMINATIONSThe examination daily format is the following:Line up outside the auditorium/classroom8:30 amExam Session 18:45 am - 10:45 am Line up outside the auditorium/classroom11.00 amPAT Session11.10 am – 12.10pmLine up outside auditorium/classroom1.00 pmExam Session 21:10 pm – 3.10 pmIf students are sick on the day of the examination, parents/caregivers must ring the Dean to inform them.   If students do to attend the examination, the Dean will contact their parents/caregivers to tell them… - [NCEA Scholarship](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/ncea-scholarship) — Scholarship is a national external assessment for top senior school students Scholarship is a national external assessment for top senior school students. Scholarship examines course material related to, and in extension to NCEA Level 3.  Scholarship examinations are demanding and require students to demonstrate high level critical thinking and analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of key content as well as advanced written language skills.NZQA's intention is that 3% of the total number of Year 13 students in the country sitting Level 3 in each of the available subjects will be awarded a Scholarship, provided Scholarship standards are met. Of this 3% nationwide who gain a Scholarship pass, a small number, equating to approximately 0.5% nationwide will be accorded an Outstanding Scholarship.Each year between 5 to 10 students nationwide are selected for a… - [Personalised Learning](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/personalised-learning) — We cater for specific learning requirements including Enrichment, Gateway and Learning Support At Baradene we cater for those students who have specific learning requirements by providing personalised programmes.  The College actively promotes personalised learning  through a wide range of relevant learning opportunities. Our learning centred relationships effectively engage and involve the wider school community – parents, families and wh?nau are welcomed and involved in school activities .   We provide the following programmes: - [Digital Learning at Baradene](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/digital-learning-baradene) — The advantages for students bringing their own devices are many and varied We have a state-of-the-art, fully functioning, wireless environment which gives students access to all the resources necessary for a supported, engaging learning environment.Students are asked to bring a specific BYOD device that works for all learning areas. The advantages for students bringing their own devices are many and varied. A student-owned internet-capable device gives them instant access to unlimited online resources and enables them to support, extend, communicate and share their learning in a way that will prepare them for the future. Student ownership of a personal device has proven to bring a new level of motivation and engagement.It helps develop greater independence and improved critical thinking, and provides new opportunities for collaboration and sharing. The full integ… - [Social Awareness](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/social-awareness) — As part of the Religious Education programme, our students gain a sense of social justice and awareness Our founder Saint Madeleine Sophie believed in the importance of service and justice.  Her kindness, resilience and loyalty remain a strong example for young woman of the 21st century.  Our young woman learn that through service they are able to respond to others' hardships and make a difference in today's world.  Students gain social awareness, a sense of social justice and awareness of the risk to the world's environment, through studying the issues which face the world community. The school community supports voluntary agencies through mufti days, contributions through annual appeals and funds raised through La Fete.  A highlight of our school calender, La Fete is a festival where students fundraise to help a carefully selected project outside the school.  Every year level contribu… - [ICAS](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/curriculum/icas) — Optional ICAS competition for Year 7 - 10 All students from 7-10 have the opportunity to participate in the ICAS examination at Baradene each year. It is not a compulsory examination and is designed to recognise and reward academic excellence.The assessments are based on the curricula for the relevant year. Students are asked to demonstrate a deeper, integrated and thorough level of learning and understanding. The examination is run by an external provider UNSW Global in Australia and is completed online during school time. If students are successful they receive medals and certificates to recognise their achievement. - [About](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about) — Our School COR UNUM - One heart, one mind in the heart of Jesus ChristBaradene College of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic Girls School, situated in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, teaching girls from Year 7 until Year 13. The maximum roll is 1425, plus approximately 75 international students and a teaching staff of over 85.Baradene is a school rich in history and tradition. The school was set up in 1909 by the Religious Society of the Sacred Heart. The Society of the Sacred Heart was founded by Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat. The essence of a Sacred Heart education is a deep concern for each person's total development - spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and physical.MISSION STATEMENTPrepared to make a difference with self-knowledge, energy and purpose through an outstanding education in the tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart. - [Principal's Message](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/principals-message) — At Baradene we are proud of the students we educate - young women ready to make their way in the world At Baradene we are proud of the students we educate – young women ready to make their way in the world.  We have excellent academic results and are consistently rated as one of the top schools in Auckland.  It is an environment where academic success is encouraged, celebrated and respected by all.  Our goal is to educate every girl so that she can maximise her potential and this is done by having teachers of the highest calibre and top class facilities.We also provide an array of extra curricular activities that make for a happy, lively place.  All our staff are committed to providing exceptional pastoral care so that our girls can thrive knowing they are supported in every aspect of their life.The Baradene Community is very special – centred in Christ and the charism of the Relig… - [Our Heritage](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/our-heritage) — Baradene is part of an international school network - underpinned by Sacred Heart Education A RICH TRADITIONBaradene College of the Sacred Heart is part of a world-wide network of Sacred Heart Schools in 41 countries, which offers an education based on the philosophy of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat who founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800AD.Saint Madeleine Sophie BaratThis philosophy has been deepened and developed over time and today is summed up in the five Goals that each Sacred Heart school is committed to.Read more about our goals here ATTRIBUTES OF A SACRED HEART EDUCATIONThe qualities of mind and the desires of the spirit, valued in this tradition are:The love of learning, the art of wonder, the savouring of truth and beauty The search for knowledge and understanding through the discipline of persevering inquiry, insight, order, structure, communication and im… - [Sacred Heart Goals](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/sacred-heart-goals) — In 2026 our Focus Goal is 'Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom' 2026 Focus GoalPersonal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise FreedomYou come as you are. You will be helped to be honest about your gifts and your limits, to grow in confidence without measuring yourself against the girl next to you, and to use freedom well, which is to live with integrity. Baradene sets out to grow the whole of you - mind, body, spirit, and heart - because the aim is not a certain kind of girl; it is the fullest version of the one who arrived.The Five GoalsEverything we do at Baradene is shaped by five goals. They have guided Sacred Heart schools around the world for more than two hundred years, and they still describe, simply, the kind of person we hope a Baradene girl becomes.Believe. A Personal and Active Faith in GodIn faith you will come to recognise God at work in your o… - [School Board](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/school-board) — Meet our dedicated School Board, view our Strategic Plan and Policies Ms Gill ChappellChairpersonGill is a self-employed environmental lawyer based in the city. She and her husband, Rob, have three children.  Their daughter Emily, attended Baradene College. Gill has been appointed as a trustee by the college proprietor's board and has served on Baradene boards since 2016. Mrs Alexandra RussellPrincipalAlexandra (Alex) has been Principal of Baradene College since February 2025.  Alex was an Economics teacher and has been at the College since 2012.  She was Deputy Principal for 7 years.  Alex is married to Grant and they have three adult children.Sr Elizabeth SneddenProprietor's RepresentativeSister Elizabeth lives in community with the Sisters of the Sacred Heart at Baradene, some of whom were her teachers when she was a student at Baradene in the 1940s … - [Student Life](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/student-life) — A rich range of support and opportunities to enrich student life at Baradene College Student Life Student Life • About • Baradene College - [School Calendar](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/school-calendar) — View upcoming events, important dates and the full school calendar School Calendar School Calendar • About • Baradene College - [ERO Report](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/ero-report) — View the ERO review of Baradene College The Education Review Office (ERO) evaluates and reports on the education and care of students in schools.  The purpose of ERO's reviews is to assure parents and the wider school community about the quality of education that schools provide and children receive. Please click below to view our current profile report and previous reports.Baradene College - click for link to ERO website - [Growing Heart](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/growing-heart) — Find out about the Baradene College Foundation (known as Growing Heart) - [Baradene College Limited](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/baradene-college-limited) — BCL is the landlord, entrusted with caring for the assets and financial affairs of the College, the Convent and its land and buildings In 1985 the Society of the Sacred Heart transferred to the Baradene College Trust Board, the complete assets of the Victoria Avenue property, responsibility for the Special Catholic Character of Baradene College and the Proprietorial rights embodied in the Integration Agreement with the Government.In 2001, as a result of changing circumstances and particularly in order to give greater security to the Religious of the Sacred Heart and the College, the Trust Board decided to restructure and set up a limited liability company, Baradene College Limited (BCL).In effect, this change meant that Baradene College Limited (BCL) was now entrusted with caring for the non integrated land and buildings and granting the college the use of the integrated and most of the non integrated land and buildings. … - [Baradene College Archives](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/baradene-college-archives) — The College Archives collection comprises a rich selection of material documenting our history The Baradene College Archives are a rich collection of material documenting the history of the Convent of the Sacred Heart Remuera and Baradene College from 1909 to the present. This collection includes photographs, audiovisual material, school journals, school magazines, uniforms, correspondence, building plans, films, and oral histories. The work of the College Archivist is to acquire and preserve materials of long- term value which document the College’s administrative, academic, social and spiritual life and to provide access to these collections.   ContactTo request information, arrange a visit, or donate archives or memorabilia, please contact the Archivist at archives@baradene.school.nz or by phoning 09 524 6019 ex 709, Monday to Thursday, during term time. - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/employment-opportunities) — Offering a wide range of opportunities for professional development with welcoming & supportive staff Link page only - [Faculties](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties) — Faculties - [Commerce](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/commerce) — Commerce Studies at Baradene Empowering learners to navigate changes in the world with confidence and heart- Commerce Faculty Mission StatementCommerce at Baradene consists of Business Studies at Year 10, Accounting and Economics from Level 1 to 3 and Scholarship in both subjects.  Business Studies introduces students to the business world and the practical skills that develop enterprising knowledge and practice.  This subject leads onto Accounting and Economics.  In Accounting, students learn to prepare and communicate financial information.  Economics students learn to explore issues around sustainability, enterprise, citizenship and globalisation.Ms Mei NgHead of Faculty, Commercemng@baradene.school.nz Curriculum Information & Learning Pathways - [English](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/english) — English Studies at Baradene "A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit."- Francois Rabelais English is the study, use, and enjoyment of the English language and its literature, communicated orally, visually, and in writing, for a range of purposes and audiences and in a variety of text forms. Learning English encompasses learning the language, learning through the language, and learning about the language.Understanding, using, and creating oral, written, and visual texts of increasing complexity is at the heart of English teaching and learning. By engaging with text-based activities, students become increasingly skilled and sophisticated speakers and listeners, writers and readers, presenters and viewers.Mrs Monique CarriganHead of Faculty, Englishmcarrigan@baradene.school.nzCurriculum Information & L… - [Health and Physical Education](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/health-physical-education) — PE and Health “If my dreams can happen to me, your dreams can happen to you. Champions are not made on the track or field; champions are made by the things you accomplish and the way you use your abilities in everyday life situations"- Bob BeamonIn Health and Physical education, the focus is on the wellbeing of the students themselves, of other people, and of society through learning in health-related and movement contexts.The main focus of the Year 7-10 programmes in Physical Education and Health are to develop: motor skills through a wide range of activities, skills and attitudes needed to maintain and improve personal health and/or physical development and the expertise that improves relationships with others.  Physical Education is then offered from Level 1 through to Level 3.  Scholarship works… - [Languages](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/languages) — Languages He taonga nga reo katoa - All languages are to be treasured Learning a new language provides a means of communicating with people from another culture and exploring one’s own personal world. The rewards from studying languages are many and last a lifetime. There is the personal satisfaction from taking on an intellectual challenge and the practical payback that Language graduates have in the job market - that 'something extra' that employers look for in a competitive environment. There is also the ability to actively participate in the issues and events that shape the social, political and economic direction of the entire world. Languages offered at Baradene College are French, Spanish, Te reo Maori and Chinese. All students have a two term taster course for each language in Year 7 and Y… - [Mathematics & Statistics](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/mathematics-statistics) — Mathematics Studies at Baradene Mathematics and Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time. These two disciplines are related but have different ways of thinking and of solving problems. Both equip students with effective means for investigating, interpreting, explaining, and making sense of the world in which they live.By studying mathematics and statistics, students develop the ability to think creatively, critically, strategically, and logically. Students learn to structure and organise, carry out procedures flexibly and accurately, process and communicate information. For Years 7 to 11 students will study the three strands of Mathematics (Number & Algebra, Geometry & Measurement, Statistics & Probability).In Year 12 students can select a Statistics based course… - [Performing Arts](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/performing-arts) — Performing Arts Faculties at Baradene College "It's a channel for the creation generation. It's not just TV and film,it's dance, music, theater, drama. It's art.'  - Shane WalkerThe arts are powerful forms of expression that recognise, value, and contribute to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand, enriching the lives of all New Zealanders. The arts have their own distinct languages that use both verbal and non-verbal conventions, mediated by selected processes and technologies. Through movement, sound, and image, the arts transform people's creative ideas into expressive works that communicate layered meanings.There are numerous opportunities within Performing Arts, which are based outside the classroom such as the school production, music groups, dance academy, Shakespeare festival, One Act Play … - [Religious Education](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/religious-education) — Religious Education at Baradene “Our education is not meant to turn the children out small and finished but seriously begun on a wide basis. Therefore, they must leave us with some self-knowledge, some energy, some purpose.”- Janet Eskine Stuart rscJReligious Education at Baradene is a critical thinking, relevant, and contemporary academic subject through which the Catholic tradition is taught from Year 7 to Scholarship. Students are accompanied on their own personal faith journey by dedicated and knowledgeable Religious Education teachers passionate about their faith and that of their students.The special character of our Sacred Heart tradition wraps itself around everything we do in the faculty. Students are taught a broad curriculum from the history of the Society, World Religions, contemporary ethical issues, and… - [Science](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/science) — Science Mā te whakaaro nui e hanga te whare; mā te mātauranga e whakaūBig ideas create the house; knowledge maintains itScience is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural, physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas, gathering evidence in order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and explanations.Science can inform problem-solving and decision-making across many areas of life. By studying science, students use their scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to their own lives and cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.The Science Faculty offers several courses in the senior school. At Level 1, students can ch… - [Social Sciences](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/social-sciences) — Social Sciences The Social Sciences learning area is about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed, and responsible citizens.  Contexts are drawn from the past, present, and future and from places within and beyond New Zealand. - New Zealand Curriculum p.30 (2010).Through the Social Sciences, students develop the knowledge and skills to enable them to: better understand, participate in, and contribute to the local, national, and global communities in which they live and work; engage critically with societal issues; and evaluate the sustainability of alternative social, economic, political, and environmental practices.At Years 7-10, Aotearoa New Zealand History is taught in Social Studies, a Humanities subject that focuses on looking at society and human activity i… - [Technology](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/technology) — Technology Studies at Baradene Technology challenges students in a way unlike any other subject. Within areas such as construction and materials technology, food innovation technology, design and visual communication, coding, creative design processes and production, students work creatively and analytically to identify, trial and evaluate potential solutions, and put their ideas into practice.Technology has natural inter-relationships with other subjects such as the sciences, social sciences, languages, the arts and health and physical well-being.Ms Lilli SutherlandHead of Faculty, Technologylsutherland@baradene.school.nzCurriculum Information & Learning Pathways    - [Visual Arts](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/visual-arts) — Visual Arts “The arts teach many of the things that students will need for the future such as self confidence, creativity, innovation, flexibility, social skills and a sense of well being. You can’t be intelligent without being creative – they’re absolutely related."- Sir Ken RobinsonThe Visual Arts Faculty offers art from Year 7 to Year 13. Junior students and Year 11 students learn a range of art-making processes and procedures which provide the foundation for specialist Senior art programmes in Design, Photography, Painting, and Art History.Ms Amanda BadeHead of Faculty, Visual Artabade@baradene.school.nzCurriculum Information & Learning Pathways - [Careers](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/faculties/careers) — Careers The Careers Department at Baradene College aims to provide students with strategies that will equip them to plan and manage their learning and career pathways at school and beyond. This learning will reflect the qualities, competencies and values gained in the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga Aotearoa.  Career education and guidance is a central element of Baradene College’s rich, special and balanced education.You may contact the Careers Department on: lflorence@baradene.school.nz Students are supported in the following areas:1. Assisted to make decisions to make a successful transition from school to further education or work.2. Help to equip students to develop their career management competencies both in the short term and throughout their lives.3. Classroom teaching wi… - [Our Community](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/our-community) — Our Community - [Growing Heart](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/our-community/growing-heart) — The Baradene College Foundation (known as Growing Heart) By supporting Growing Heart, you are continuing the legacy of the rscj Sisters, and the many past and present Baradene families and staff, alumnae and friends who recognise the lifelong value of a Baradene education and want to “give back” for the benefit of future generations.CLICK HERE to view the Growing Heart Brochure - [PTA](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/our-community/pta) — The PTA is a valuable link to your daughters school The Baradene Parent Teacher Association is an active group of willing parents prepared to get stuck in.  Its primary function is to promote community spirit among the school staff, Board of Trustees and parents – and have some fun along the way!Equally important is its fundraising role.  Each year Baradene parents fundraise to support a wide variety of projects for the school and in these challenging economic times, community support becomes even more important. To achieve this we need you!The PTA is a valuable link to your daughters’ school and will help you to forge relationships with other parents and teachers in the community. There’s the old saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ – join the Baradene PTA and make it part of your village.OFFICE HOLDERSChairperson … - [Alumnae](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/our-community/alumnae) — Baradene Alumnae is run by a voluntary committee representing past students Baradene College has a proud history and an exciting future and our Alumnae are an integral part of this.  Baradene ConnectOur dedicated online alumnae community is now live! Alumnae can now reconnect with their old classmates, enjoy mentoring opportunities and network with other alumnae in their profession no matter where they are in the world. Click the button below to register for Baradene Connect using your email, Facebook or LinkedIn profiles.Click here for Baradene ConnectBaradene Alumnae AssociationThe Baradene Alumnae is run by a voluntary committee representing past students who have attended Baradene College.They help to ensure alumnae continue their association and interest with the school and provide a means for them to maintain contact with their school contemporises and with… - [Baradene Supporters](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/our-community/baradene-supporters) — Please support those businesses that support Baradene Please support those businesses that support Baradene:May 2026 Baradene Heart Magazine AdvertisersThank you to our supporters who advertise in our Baradene Heart Magazine.  All advertising funds go towards production and printing costs of this twice-yearly school magazine.  For more information on how to advertise, please CLICK HERE2026 Baradene Mother & Daughter Afternoon TeaSponsor:Suppliers:Prize Donations:Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington2025 Baradene Father Daughter Breakfast SponsorsBaradene Sport SupportersThank you to our Baradene Cycling Club sponsor:Thank you to our Baradene College Rowing sponsor:Growing Heart SupportersIn 2018 and 2019 the Baradene College Foundation (known as Growing Heart) received generous donations from the Hugo Charitable Trust enabling us to establish two Hugo Ch… - [110 Year Celebrations](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/our-community/110-year-celebrations) — Baradene celebrated its 110th year in 2019 - view galleries of events here - [International](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/international) — Find out about the enrolment process and life at Baradene College - [International Students](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/international/international-students) — Find out about the enrolment process, fees and life at Baradene College Welcome to our International Student Homepage!Here you will find useful and interesting information about life as an International student at our school, details about our online enrolment process and fees schedule, as well as contact details for our dedicated International Student Team.  Why not take a minute to listen to what some of our international students, past and present, have to say about their time studying at Baradene College and their plans for the future.Please view our sections below for information, or enquire by clicking below:Click here to make an International Student Enquiry - [International Colleges of the Sacred Heart](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/international/international-colleges-sacred-heart) — Baradene College is part of the 140+ International Colleges of the Sacred Heart. Find information here on student exchanges to some of these international colleges including the Australia, USA and Japan - [Enrol](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/enrol) — Enrol Baradene College of the Sacred Heart is a school with a strong and vital Catholic tradition. Baradene College is a school 'where every student is special'. The teaching staff are dedicated to enhancing each student's talents, challenging her and caring for her total development. We endeavour to foster in the lives of our students the spirit of living for others and to develop the qualities of heart and mind so that they can take their place in the world as self-confident women and informed and responsible citizens. Our commitment to each girl ensures our students enjoy and benefit from being at the College. We achieve our success in partnership with parents who are involved in the school. We hope that the following pages will give you a glimpse of the special community that is Baradene. Alexandra RussellPrincipal  - [About Baradene College](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/enrol/about-baradene-college) — About Baradene College About Baradene College Baradene College of the Sacred Heart offers an education based on the philosophy of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat who founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800AD. This philosophy has been deepened and developed over time and today is summed up in the five Goals that each Sacred Heart school is committed to educate to:     + Faith, which is relevant in today's world     + A deep respect for intellectual values     + A social awareness which impels to action     + The building of community as a Christian value     + Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom The qualities of mind and the desires of the spirit, valued in this tradition are:     + the love of learning, the art of wonder, the savouring of truth and beauty        … - [Enrolment Process](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/enrol/enrolment-process) — Enrolment Process Contact Enrolments OfficerMrs Felicity ListerEmail: enrol@baradene.school.nzPhone: (09) 524 6019 Extn. 713The intake numbers for 2027 will be 220 girls in Year 7 and a limited number of places for girls in other Year levels. Baradene's intake will be according to the Enrolment Scheme.ENROLMENT PROCEDURE FOR NZ RESIDENTSPlease complete the Baradene Enrolment form and Preference Certificate and return it to the College. Ensure you send all the requested attachments. Alternatively, contact the College Enrolment Officer for an Enrolment pack:Sacred Heart Goals Booklet  Enrolment SchemeBaradene College Enrolment FormPreference Certificate and InformationPreference of Enrolment Information  Process for Criterion 5.4    Baradene Preference Certificate  Supporting Evidence for Criterion 5.4L… - [Financial Contributions](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/enrol/financial-contributions) — Financial Contributions 2026 College Financial ContributionsThe Annual Financial Contributions for 2026 are as follows:2026 Annual Financial Contributions by Year LevelPlease note that Baradene College has not opted into the Government Donation Scheme - [Baradene Scholarships](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/enrol/baradene-scholarships) — Baradene Scholarships Baradene College Limited Junior Academic Scholarship for Year 7 - 2027The Board of Baradene College Limited offers an Academic Scholarship each year to students entering Year 7.   The scholarship is open to all girls who have an established connection to the Catholic Church.  Scholarship examinations in English and Mathematics are held each year and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The value of the Scholarship is equivalent to 67% of Parent Financial Contributions. The closing date for this Scholarship - Friday 13 March 2026 at 3.00pm. Scholarship Examination date - to be advised.Click here for an application formBaradene College Limited Academic Scholarship for Entry into Year 9 - 2027The Board of Baradene College Limited offers an Academic Scholarship each year to a stud… - [Bus Information](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/enrol/bus-information) — Bus Information School Transport4 June 2026 UpdateTITIRANGI SCHOOL BUS - 006Auckland Transport would like to advise that, from 14 June, Ritchies Transport will operate school bus route 006 from Titirangi. For updates on delays, cancellations, or late-running services, please contact:Swanson 1st ContactSwanson Operations: 027 533 1702 or 027 237 6769 2nd EscalationJackie Frank (Operations Manager): 027 459 2761 3rd EscalationMathew Edwards (Area Manager): 027 317 4643Alternatively, you may email your query or concerns to: schoolbus@at.govt.nz31 March 2026 UpdateNEW SCHOOL BUS - 481We have been advised by Schoolbus (AT) that in Term 2, they will be introducing a new school bus service operating between Baradene College and Newmarket Station. This should help students who currently use the public 781 bus … - [Uniform](https://www.baradene.school.nz/http://www.baradene.school.nz/uniform-shop" target="_blank) — Uniform UniformUniform • Enrol • Baradene College - [Student Life](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life) — A rich range of support and opportunities to enrich student life at Baradene College Baradene College offers opportunities and guidance for all students which support their educational, social and personal development. Our framework of guidance, discipline and communication seeks to create a learning environment in which the educational welfare of all students is paramount.  Each year level has a coordinating Dean who liaises with the year level’s home room teachers. Deans welcome close communication with parents and students to ensure that students are appropriately supported with issues they may face. The College is a KiVa school. KiVa is an evidence-based programme to prevent bullying and to help build resilience in our students. The effects of the KiVa anti-bullying programme have been positively evaluated in numerous international studies and we are delighted to be offering this programme to our Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students. Our leadership training programmes and extensive range of extra-curricular groups enhance student life and ensure a well-balanced curriculum which emphasizes and honours student voice. We also have a well resourced Careers Department to assist our students in their career pathway. - [Attendance](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/about/student-life/attendance) — View our Baradene College Attendance Management Plan Baradene College Attendance Management PlanAttendance plays a vital role in students’ achievement, wellbeing, and sense of belonging at school. When students are regularly present, they learn more effectively, stay connected socially, and feel part of our school community.In line with Ministry of Education requirements, our school is publishing our Attendance Management Plan, aligned with national expectations and the Stepped Attendance Response (STAR) framework. This plan outlines how we will monitor attendance, respond early to concerns, and work in partnership with whānau to support students to be at school and engaged in learning.We understand that illness, family circumstances, and important events do arise. When these situations occur, we encourage families to communicate with us … - [Student Shortcuts](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/student-shortcuts) — Shortcuts for use by the students at Baradene and at home. - [Student Leaders](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/student-leaders) — Announcing 2025 Student Leaders At Baradene College emphasis is placed on giving students as much opportunity to develop their leadership skills as possible. Some of the opportunities for the development of leadership skills are: Events CommitteeStudent LeadershipBig Sister/Little Sister Class CaptainsCor Unum Representatives Homeroom and BOT Representatives 2026 Student LeadersHead GirlGrace HuntDeputy Head GirlsMary MeredithJordi ClineSpecial CharacterJordi Cline (Leader)Grace Buxton (Deputy)Niamh Hoare (Deputy) AcademicMary Meredith (Leader)Sophie Campbell (Deputy)Pania Henare (Deputy) Arts & PublicityLulu Noton (Leader)Francesca Crichton (Deputy)Sophia Zablotskaya (Deputy)CulturalEvelyn Okach (Leader)Sienna Nikorima (Deputy)Marli O'Hagan (Deputy)InternationalApril Ong (Leader)Scarlett Davies (Deputy)Liuye (Nanc… - [Extra-Curricular](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/extra-curricular) — Extra-Curricular There are a number of sports teams, music groups, councils and clubs on offer at Baradene: - [Lunch Bar](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/lunch-bar) — Lunch Bar Please log onto the portal and click "Online Lunches" icon.It is also open at interval and lunchtime to purchase in-store.Click here for portalThis facility provides a wide range of nutritious, reasonably priced foods.The lunch bar employs four staff but is very dependent on parent help to assist with its smooth running. The school would like parents to consider helping once a term. The school newsletter at the start of the school year will ask for volunteers. - [Houses](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/houses) — Houses   Following enrolment, each girl is allocated to one of six Houses for sports and cultural competitions in the school.  The House community provides a lively and exciting element to each girl’s life beyond the classroom with the  annual House Parades a highlight on  the school calendar.  Below is a little about the people after whom the Houses are named: AMIENS (Red) AMIENS is a town in France, north of Paris. The first Mother House of the Society of the Sacred Heart was here. There was a high school and a "poor school", free for primary children. The convent at Amiens was known as "Le Berceau" - the cradle, because it was associated with the beginnings of the Society of the Sacred Heart, where Saint Madeleine Sophie and her companions began working out and living what they wanted t… - [Pastoral Care](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/pastoral-care) — Pastoral Care Baradene College of the Sacred Heart has a strong pastoral care system which is organised by the Director Student Support and a Dean at each level in the school.  Each Dean is supported by a team of Homeroom teachers who have daily contact with the students, and who monitor the progress of each individual in the Homeroom class.Contact DeansThe Homeroom teacher provides day to day pastoral care and guidance and is the most important contact teacher for the student. The Homeroom teacher makes daily checks on attendance, uniform and general student wellbeing. It is hoped that each Homeroom group builds a sense of community and trust as the year progresses, both with the Homeroom teacher and with one another.  The school also has a Health Centre staffed by a qualified nurse and there are two… - [Careers](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/careers) — Careers   The Careers Department at Baradene College aims to provide students with strategies that will equip them to plan and manage their learning and career pathways at school and beyond. This learning will reflect the qualities, competencies and values gained in the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga Aotearoa.    Career education and guidance is a central element of Baradene College’s rich, special and balanced education. The Careers Department is led by Karen Lorimer and is supported by Susanna Brittain and Gaylene Maynard. Students are supported in the following areas: 1. Assisted to make decisions to make a successful transition from school to further education or work. 2. Help to equip students to develop their career management competencies both in the short term and thro… - [Library](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/library) — Library Read - Think - GrowWelcome to Baradene Library.We aim to provide a warm, friendly and welcoming environment where staff and students are supported in their reading and learning needs. To provide a wide range of resources and an accessible inclusive collection. To motivate students to love and enjoy reading. To facilitate knowledge building using technology and resources available. To put the library at the centre of school life and learning at Baradene College.The library at Baradene is your library so please help us make it what you want it to be. If there is a book you think we need or you have an idea to improve the library please let us know! There is a suggestion box in the library or send an email to library@baradene.school.nz.If there is anything you need help with, like what to rea… - [Bus Information](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/student-life/bus-information) — Bus Information - [Arts & Culture](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture) — Arts & Culture "It's a channel for the creation generation. It's not just TV and film, it's dance, music, theater, drama. It's art.'   Shane Walker The arts are powerful forms of expression that recognise, value, and contribute to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand, enriching the lives of all New Zealanders. The arts have their own distinct languages that use both verbal and non-verbal conventions, mediated by selected processes and technologies. Through movement, sound, and image, the arts transform people's creative ideas into expressive works that communicate layered meanings. The Baradene Performing Arts faculty provides stimulating opportunities for students from Year 7 to Year 13 in a range of creative and performing disciplines.  With talented and skilful teachers, students are encouraged to enjoy participating in performing arts, to gain in confidence and self-discipline and be inspired by their experiences.  - [Performing Arts Events](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/performing-arts-events) — Performing Arts Events - [Performing Arts News](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/performing-arts-news) - [School Production](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/school-production) — The 2025 Baradene school production School Productions typically take place every second year. Our past productions:2025: Shrek the Musical2023: Changing Minds2021: Legally Blonde2019: Broadway to Baradene2017: Wonder in Aliceland2013: Battle of the Bands2011: Midsummer Night's Dream2009: West Side Story - [Music](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/music) — Music Music training not only helps children develop fine motor skills, but aids emotional and behavioural maturation as well, according to a new study, one of the largest to investigate the effects of playing an instrument on brain development.'- NZ Herald, July 2015Extra-CurricularMusic is an integral part of life at Baradene College.  We have a thriving music department and alongside music in the curriculum, all girls have the opportunity to learn one or more musical instrument and to join the many extra-curricular musical activities run in school.  Please see below.For information on music as part of the curriculum click here - [Drama](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/drama) — Drama Extra-CurricularThere are a number of opportunities for students interested in acting on and off-stage at Baradene. - [Dance](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/dance) — Dance - [Cultural](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/cultural) — There are opportunities to join cultural groups for Fia Fia and Polyfest performances Baradene College strives to provide opportunities for students to understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our school and the city we live in. The College enjoys strong relationships with our Maori and Pasifika parent support groups, and our PTA is active in connecting all families within our Baradene network.Culture is also explicitly celebrated both at our Fia Fia evening during Term 1 and through participation in the annual ASB Polyfest competition since 2001, with entries in the Tongan, Samoan, and Diversity stages over this period.  Throughout the last 14 years at our College the event has increased the opportunity for us to know and be educated about one another.  We are immensely proud of the dedication and wonderful performances our girls give every year at Polyfest.E… - [Media](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/arts-culture/media) — Media Extra-CurricularWe have opportunities for students to join groups to further develop their media studies skills:TECHIE TEAMThe techie team is responsible for the audio and visual equipment in the auditorium. This means that whenever we have an event or assembly, members of the Techie Team are upstairs in the ‘box’ managing the sound board, looking after the lighting and any video or visual presentations that there might be. The team also controls the stage and plays a big role in events like FOSH. This year we have an external company conducting further training on the sound desk and the lighting desk.48 HOUR FILM FESTIVALOne of the major competitions open to students is the 48 Hour Film Competition. Including Year 11, 12 and 13 students, the club enters teams that form film crews. Eac… - [Sport](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport) — Sport - [Registration and Fees](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/registration-fees) — Registration and Fees REGISTRATIONSRegistrations for 2026 Term 4 Sport will be made online. Registration links will open from Friday 21 August through to Friday, 4 September.CLICK HERE to register for Term 4 Sport, 2026SPORT FEES AND PAYMENTStudent participation in sport is accompanied by a sports fee. These fees go towards National / Regional sporting levies and affiliation, entry fees, coaching, umpiring, equipment / uniform (if applicable) and administration costs.All sports fees are required to be paid in full prior to the code commencing, or before the one-off event/tournament commences. Payment is made through the Parent Portal and instructions will be given on the individual registration / permission letter for each code. Should you wish to discuss payment options we invite you to contact the Sports D… - [Sports Staff - Contact Us](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/sports-staff-contact-us) — Sports Staff General enquiries to sports@baradene.school.nzCatherineRatcliffeDirector of SportEmail09 5246019 x 770JacquiFooteSports ManagerEmail09-5246019 x 861ShonaBurrowsSports ManagerEmail09-5246019 x 861DaniReynoldsSports ManagerEmail09-5246019 x861GraceCumminsSports ManagerEmail09-5246019 x861        - [Sports News](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/sports-news) — Sports News Sports NewsRead the Baradene College Sports News - [About](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/about) — About Welcome to sport at Baradene College, where we promote participation and encourage excellence in all sporting areas. Participation in extra-curricular activities is an important feature of student life at Baradene, and we actively encourage all students to experience the advantages of healthy physical activity, team building skills and the sense of community that participation in sport offers.There are many opportunities for our students to experience one or more of our 30 sports on offer, and to excel and develop in their chosen sport. We have a large number of dedicated sports staff, coaches, managers, parents and sports leaders who devote time and expertise to ensure our students have a positive and rewarding sporting experience. For our more elite athletes, our high performance program… - [Sports](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/sports) — Sports - [High Performance](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/high-performance) — High Performance Baradene Athlete Pathway Support ProgrammeMISSIONWe aim to nurture, advise and support our athletes towards achieving their sporting dreams and aspirations.  The essence of a Sacred Heart education is entrenched in total development – spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and physical for our students. WHY DOES BARADENE HAVE THIS PROGRAMME?Our young people lead increasingly busy lives, and a programme that supports their academic, sporting and personal endeavours is critical to achieving optimal success.  We believe a solid, holistic programme which support, encourages and educates our athletes and their families is necessary and a vital part of our commitment to the total development of our students.ENTRY CRITERIAA proven track record of achievement at national level… - [Connect with us on Social Media](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/sport/connect-us-on-social-media) — Connect with us on Social Media - [Contact Us](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/contact-us) — Contact Us Physical Address Postal Address 237 Victoria AvenueRemueraAuckland 1050New Zealand Private Bag 28 906RemueraAuckland 1541New Zealand RECEPTION Phone: +64 9 524 6019 Fax: +64 9 522 4077 Email: admin@baradene.school.nz - [Staff Contacts ](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://www.baradene.school.nz/contact-us/staff-contacts) — Deans and Heads of Faculty .img-responsive { max-height: 154px; margin: 0 auto !important; } Deans The Deans supervise the welfare and discipline of all students in their level. They monitor any behavioural difficulties and are the main contact between the school and home. They ensure that students are assisted and encouraged to achieve their full potential in all their activities at school.Year 7Mrs Rachel MohottigeEmailYear 8Mrs Louise SporaEmailYear 9Mrs Vicky Reilly EmailYear 10Mrs Lauren ArndtEmailYear 11Mrs Zara RecordonEmailYear 12Mrs Gabrielle SmythEmailYear 13Mrs Fiona GilliesEmailInternationalMrs Belinda SydenhamEmail Heads of FacultyCommerceMs Mei NgEmailEnglishMrs Monique CarriganEmailHealth and PEMs Tanya PriceEmailLanguagesMiss Charlotte ClechEmailMathematicsMrs Rachel VaughanEmailPerforming ArtsMr… - [Absences](https://www.baradene.school.nz/https://baradene.bridge.school.nz/?utm=kb_dashboard" target="_blank) To report an absence please log into the portal:Portal Login