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===St Peter's Catechist School===
===St Peter's Catechist School===
Hato Petera College (then called Saint Peter's Catechist School but officially known as St Peter's Rural training School<ref name="Golden">Golden Jubilee, p. 7</ref>) was founded by the [[Mill Hill Fathers]] as a school to train boys as [[Catholic Catechist|Catechists]] to assist Mill Hill priests in the Māori mission. The Mill Hill priests had come to New Zealand in 1886 to work amongst Māori. The value of Catechists was soon recognised when it became apparent that there were not enough priests to carry out this task.<ref name="mill">Golden Jubilee, p. 25 and 26.</ref> The school was opened on 3 June 1928 by [[Henry William Cleary|Bishop Cleary]], the sixth [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Catholic Bishop of Auckland]]. This was with an enrolment of 13 students, two priests (Fathers Edward Bruning (Pa Eruera - [[Dutch]]<ref>Tuerlings, p. 67.</ref>) and John Spierings (Pa Hoane - also Dutch)<ref>Tuerlings, p. 72.</ref>) and two lay teaches (Mr Calloway and Mr Priestly). The intention was to train the boys to become men of prayer to give religious instruction and to help in other religious duties. They were chosen by the priests of the mission to be given the necessary training in Catholic Doctrine. The school was to support itself from its farm as no fees were charged.<ref>Golden Jubilee, pp. 20-22</ref> The first Rector was Father Bruning (1928-1929). He was succeeded by Father Joseph Zenna (Pa Hohepa - [[Austrian]]<ref>Tuerlings, p. 70.</ref>) (1930-1933). From 1933 to 1960, the Rector was Dean Martin Alink (Pa Matene - Dutch<ref>Tuerlings, p. 73.</ref>) who himself physically constructed much of the of the college as well as being the superior of the Mill Hill mission in New Zealand. He remained at the college until his death in 1964.<ref name="mill"/>
Hato Petera College (then called Saint Peter's Catechist School but officially known as St Peter's Rural training School<ref name="Golden">Golden Jubilee, p. 7</ref>) was founded by the [[Mill Hill Fathers]] as a school to train boys as [[Catholic Catechist|Catechists]] to assist Mill Hill priests in the Māori mission. The Mill Hill priests had come to New Zealand in 1886 to work amongst Māori. The value of Catechists was soon recognised when it became apparent that there were not enough priests to carry out this task.<ref name="mill">Golden Jubilee, p. 25 and 26.</ref> The school was opened on 3 June 1928 by [[Henry William Cleary|Bishop Cleary]], the sixth [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Catholic Bishop of Auckland]]. This was with an enrolment of 13 students (Taniere Erihe, George Harris, Nahi Horomona, Akutina Karehana, Hakopa Karora, Petera Mahuta, Kamira Matini, Denis Murphy, Hare Parenara, Timoti Rewi, Gabriel Tohiraukura, Kaperiere Waipouri<ref>Golden Jubilee, p. 20</ref>) two priests (Fathers Edward Bruning (Pa Eruera - [[Dutch]]<ref>Tuerlings, p. 67.</ref>) and John Spierings (Pa Hoane - also Dutch)<ref>Tuerlings, p. 72.</ref>) and two lay teaches (Mr Calloway and Mr Priestly). The intention was to train the boys to become men of prayer to give religious instruction and to help in other religious duties. They were chosen by the priests of the mission to be given the necessary training in Catholic Doctrine. The school was to support itself from its farm as no fees were charged.<ref>Golden Jubilee, pp. 20-22</ref> The first Rector was Father Bruning (1928-1929). He was succeeded by Father Joseph Zenna (Pa Hohepa - [[Austrian]]<ref>Tuerlings, p. 70.</ref>) (1930-1933). From 1933 to 1960, the Rector was Dean Martin Alink (Pa Matene - Dutch<ref>Tuerlings, p. 73.</ref>) who himself physically constructed much of the of the college as well as being the superior of the Mill Hill mission in New Zealand. He remained at the college until his death in 1964.<ref name="mill"/>


===Hato Petera College===
===Hato Petera College===

Revision as of 08:31, 15 June 2012

Hato Petera College
Address
Map
103 College Road,
Northcote,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Coordinates36°47′52″S 174°45′08″E / 36.7978°S 174.7523°E / -36.7978; 174.7523
Information
TypeIntegrated secondary (year 9-13) Co-Ed
Established1928
Ministry of Education Institution no.33
PrincipalJohn Mathews
School roll139 (2011)
Socio-economic decile2
Websitewww.hatopetera.school.nz

Hato Petera College is an integrated, boarding and day co-educational college in Northcote Central, Auckland, New Zealand for students in Year 9 to Year 13. The school has a strong Catholic and Māori character. It is located on part of the land originally given by Sir George Grey, Governor of New Zealand to Bishop Pompallier, first Bishop of Auckland in 1841 for education purposes.[1]

History

The land

The land (9,500 acres) was purchased by Sir George Grey from " ... Ngāti Paoa and their related tribes of Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Tamatera, and Ngāti Whānaunga, Te Kawerau and Ngāti Whātua. Patuone, the Ngāpuhi chief was also concerned in the sale because his wife at that time was Riria, a member of the Hauraki tribes."[1][2] The Governor set aside 359 acres of the purchase for educational purposes and of this 250 acres ("the Roman Catholic Endowment Block") was given to Bishop Pompallier, who endeavored to carry out this intention.[1] The area which became to site of the college was an area of 32 acres. The area was partly occupied by a girls' orphanage which burnt down in 1913. A large house was also existing on the site in 1928 and this became the residence of the Mill Hill Fathers.[3]

St Peter's Catechist School

Hato Petera College (then called Saint Peter's Catechist School but officially known as St Peter's Rural training School[4]) was founded by the Mill Hill Fathers as a school to train boys as Catechists to assist Mill Hill priests in the Māori mission. The Mill Hill priests had come to New Zealand in 1886 to work amongst Māori. The value of Catechists was soon recognised when it became apparent that there were not enough priests to carry out this task.[5] The school was opened on 3 June 1928 by Bishop Cleary, the sixth Catholic Bishop of Auckland. This was with an enrolment of 13 students (Taniere Erihe, George Harris, Nahi Horomona, Akutina Karehana, Hakopa Karora, Petera Mahuta, Kamira Matini, Denis Murphy, Hare Parenara, Timoti Rewi, Gabriel Tohiraukura, Kaperiere Waipouri[6]) two priests (Fathers Edward Bruning (Pa Eruera - Dutch[7]) and John Spierings (Pa Hoane - also Dutch)[8]) and two lay teaches (Mr Calloway and Mr Priestly). The intention was to train the boys to become men of prayer to give religious instruction and to help in other religious duties. They were chosen by the priests of the mission to be given the necessary training in Catholic Doctrine. The school was to support itself from its farm as no fees were charged.[9] The first Rector was Father Bruning (1928-1929). He was succeeded by Father Joseph Zenna (Pa Hohepa - Austrian[10]) (1930-1933). From 1933 to 1960, the Rector was Dean Martin Alink (Pa Matene - Dutch[11]) who himself physically constructed much of the of the college as well as being the superior of the Mill Hill mission in New Zealand. He remained at the college until his death in 1964.[5]

Hato Petera College

By the 1940s, it was becoming apparent that the school needed to fulfil a wider educational role for Māori youth than to be just a school for Catechists.[12] In 1946 the school was registered as a secondary school.[13] The Marist Brothers, who had expressed a wish to be involved in Māori education on their own property near the school, instead agreed to provide staff for the secondary school from that year.[14] At the end of 1969 the Mill Hill Fathers withdrew from the college and its administration was in the hands of the Marist Brothers from January 1970.[15] The College changed its name from "St Peter's Māori College" to "Hato Petera College" in 1972.[4]

Integration and co-education

In 1982 the proprietor of the college (the Catholic Bishop of Auckland) signed an integration Agreement with the Minister of Education and the college entered the State education system. The college admitted girls and so became co-educational in 1993.

Notable alumni

Main category: People educated at Hato Petera College, Auckland

References

  1. ^ a b c Golden Jubilee, pp. 11 and 12.
  2. ^ Ballara, Angela. "Patuone, Eruera Maihi". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  3. ^ Golden Jubilee, p. 14.
  4. ^ a b Golden Jubilee, p. 7
  5. ^ a b Golden Jubilee, p. 25 and 26.
  6. ^ Golden Jubilee, p. 20
  7. ^ Tuerlings, p. 67.
  8. ^ Tuerlings, p. 72.
  9. ^ Golden Jubilee, pp. 20-22
  10. ^ Tuerlings, p. 70.
  11. ^ Tuerlings, p. 73.
  12. ^ Golden Jubilee, pp. 46 and 47.
  13. ^ Golden Jubilee, p.p. 50-56.
  14. ^ Golden Jubilee, pp. 57-60.
  15. ^ Golden Jubilee, p. 104.
  16. ^ Te Ohu Kaimoana website
  17. ^ Walter Little, All Black (All Blacks website)
  18. ^ "BNZ appoints Head of Maori Business", Thursday, 8 September 2011, 9:02 am, Scoop Independent News (Retrieved 6 June 2012)
  19. ^ a b Tariana Turia, "Turia: Health Sciences Academy Launch, Hato Petera College" Thursday, 10 November 2011, 5:15 pm, Scoop Independant News (Retrieved 6 June 2012)
  20. ^ Jamie Tuuta, Maori Trustee, website of the Maori Trustee (Retrieved 6 June 2012)

Sources

  • Pat Gallager, The Marist Brothers in New Zealand Fiji & Samoa 1876-1976, New Zealand Marist Brothers' Trust Board, Tuakau, 1976.
  • Hato Petera College (St Peter’s Maori College): golden jubilee, 1928-1978, Hato Petera College, Auckland, 1978.
  • E.R. Simmons, A Brief History of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland, 1978 and In Cruce Salus, A History of the Diocese of Auckland 1848 - 1980, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland 1982.
  • Michael King, God's farthest outpost : a history of Catholics in New Zealand, Viking, Auckland 1997.
  • W. Tuerlings M.H.M, Mill Hill and Māori Mission, Mills Hill Fathers (?), Auckland (?), 2003.
  • Nicholas Reid, James Michael Liston: A Life, Victoria University Press, Wellington, 2006.
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