St Joseph's School (Dannevirke)

I am very disappointed with my experience with Sarah Newell. She made unnecessary comments about my minor lisp.which came across as mean and hurtful instead of being supportive, her behaviour affected my confidence.No one should feel embarrassed or bullied over something so small. I would not recommend her as your child's teacher in the future.

We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the St Joseph’s School community in Dannevirke. From day one, the staff have shown a genuine care for the wellbeing and learning of each child. The small class sizes allow for more individual attention, and the teachers go above and beyond to ensure students are supported both academically and emotionally. The school has a strong sense of values, rooted in kindness, respect, and community. It’s clear that character development is just as important as education here. Our child has grown in confidence, faith, and knowledge since joining the school. St Joseph’s also fosters great family involvement and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It truly feels like a place where every child is known and valued. We couldn’t ask for a better start to our child’s education. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing and values-based learning environment.

My kids came from another school to come to this one, and my goodness what a difference, the staff are amazing, kind, caring and supportive people, the children are friendly and well mannered, my kids have been here some years now and I’m so happy we made the change!

A serious systemic bullying problem within this school. Teachers turn a blind eye to what goes on within their classes, there is teachers whom incite bully behaviour by bullying the students themselves. Sarah Newell, if still there, should absolutely not be in a position of power and is a terrible example of a teacher who creates a bullying culture amongst her students, as she would regularly bully and make fun of us students within her care. The principal Megan, as lovely as she is as a person, lacks the experience and discipline in addressing bully behaviour. Her approach to dealing with bullying is to softly award the bully in hopes they will become better humans. While us victims being bullied are told to make changes to avoid being targeted. The school would rather watch a child devolope serious anxiety and have their confidence destroyed as a result of being bullied, than discipline a bully. The school bends over backwards awarding bad behaviour within the school, offering support and care towards the bully and no support to those of us whom were/are being bullied.

rude staff and students