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St Joseph's School is a school in Oamaru, the largest town in North Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. It was established by an order of Catholic nuns — Dominican Sisters — who started teaching in Oamaru in 1882. It is associated with St Patrick's Basilica, OamaruHistoryIn 1884 the first classrooms were in the presbytery - up to five classes were taught there. The school was staffed by Dominican Nuns. Priests visited the school taking an interest both in examinations and in cultural activities such as musical events.In 1928 the Christian Brothers took over the running of St Patrick's primary school for boys in Oamaru and two Christian Brothers commuted daily from St Kevin's College (founded in 1927). That school continued until a reorganisation in 1973 saw its closure. The younger boys went to St Joseph's while the older boys transferred to St Kevin's College. In 1984 there was a further reorganisation in which the St Joseph's became a full primary school for both boys and girls up to year 8. The red-brick building built for St Patrick's is now used for junior classes of St. Joseph's while the older pupils are taught in newer buildings, closer to St Patrick's Basilica in Reed Street.The school continues to maintain its Dominican connection especially with the starting of a "Dominican choir" in 2008. The school remains closely associated with St Kevin's College, and reports that 99% of its pupils go there after they leave St Joseph's.

Address: 36 Usk St, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
Phone: 03-434 8856
State: Otago
City: Oamaru
Zip Code: 9400



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