For the children
Russian Orthodox School of St Martyr Sophia
The parish school has taught children the Orthodox faith, the Russian language and Russian culture since 2008 — so that what was carried across the world to New Zealand is handed on whole to the next generation.
About the school
Faith, language, culture
The Russian Orthodox School — named in honour of the holy martyr Sophia — is a non-profit school under the wing of the parish, with prayer and the study of Scripture woven into its day. Children learn the Law of God, Russian language and literature, and the songs, feasts and traditions of Russian culture.
The school is governed by a council headed by our rector, Archpriest Vladimir Boikov, and administered by Alena Ivanova. Hot meals are provided on school days, and every summer the school runs its much-loved camp.
At a glance
Founded
2008 — over fifteen years of teaching
What is taught
Law of God · Russian language · culture & tradition
Looked after
Hot meals daily · annual summer camp
Summer camp
The school’s annual summer camp brings the children together for a week of faith, friendship and the New Zealand outdoors — one of the brightest weeks of the parish year.
Enrolment
Enrolment for the school year is announced in the parish news. Visit the school’s own website for classes, term dates and the application form, or speak with the school administration after Sunday Liturgy.