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New School Offers Educational Choice Beyond Catholic Labels

11/17/2025

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Totara Point School in Epsom will offer educational choice while respecting Catholic teachings.
It will operate independently of the Auckland Diocese and not be classified as a Catholic school.
The Cambridge Primary syllabus will guide the curriculum, and the Spalding Method will be used for language.
Father Sam Fancourt, of Opus Dei, participates in the school's activities.
Jithendra Somaratne regards the project as a new chapter in education.

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Story summary

Totara Point School in Epsom will offer educational choice while respecting Catholic teachings.
It will operate independently of the Auckland Diocese and not be classified as a Catholic school.
The Cambridge Primary syllabus will guide the curriculum, and the Spalding Method will be used for language.
Father Sam Fancourt, of Opus Dei, participates in the school's activities.
Jithendra Somaratne regards the project as a new chapter in education.