Invitation from the Convenor 

 WELCOME to THE NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC EDUCATION CONVENTION, 2012

·   Tenā Koutou, Tenā Koutou Katoa!!
 ·  Talofa, Malo e le to malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bula vinaka
·   Tuloy po kayo

On behalf of the Board and staff New Zealand Catholic Education Office I warmly welcome you to the 2012 Catholic Education Convention.

This gathering brings together Catholic educators, Bishops, priests, school trustees and a range of others associated with our national Catholic education system.

Our 239 schools and 30 or so Early Childhood Services, along with the various tertiary institutions, will have the opportunity to interact with one another in a positive way.

The theme of the Convention is Nga Taonga – living the treasure.

Yes, we do have a treasure in our Catholicism.  The Convention will provide each of us with many possibilities and experiences which will enrich our faith and enable us to be exposed to the good practice in our schools and other education activities.

THANK YOU for the leadership and personal contribution you make to the life of your education institution.  Our schools and other education institutions can be proud of the contributions they make to the life of our Church and of our nation.

I hope you enjoy the Convention and come away enriched by the experience.

Our NZCEO team wishes you well as you prepare to be part of the 2012 celebration of Catholic education in New Zealand.

Patrick J. Lynch
Chief Executive Officer