Wee visit for schools celebration

St Francis Xavier School new entrants' teacher Katie Montgomery helps preschooler George Sanderson (4) with an activity as part of Wee Kids Wednesday.

The dozen or so preschoolers were among thousands of Catholic children
celebrating Catholic Schools Day yesterday. Catholic Diocese of Dunedin director Tony Hanning said the day was a time for Catholic schools across the country to reflect on how their education had served parents and children for the past 100 to 150 years.

''The Catholic school system's [accomplishments] have been an integral part of the growth and spirit of New Zealand.''