August 30, 1950, Bishop Harry S. Kennedy D.D. Breaks Ground with the Reverand John J. Morrett Vicar Reading the Service
As with every place in Hawai‘i, Holy Nativity School has a connection to ancient history through the land. The generous land donation from the children of Senator and Mrs. Robert Hind became the site of the present-day church and school. Wailupe Circle across the way was one of the few spots where kites or “lupe” could be flown in ancient times. What a perfect place for an elementary school!
The church itself, and subsequently the school, actually began in one of the old buildings – a stable of sorts – of the Hind-Clarke Dairy on the site that is now- 'Aina Haina Elementary School. It was the dedicated members of the Church of the Holy Nativity who made Holy Nativity School a reality, under the energetic guidance of Reverend John J. Morrett.
In the same way that Hawaiians were guided by their values and respect for the land, Holy Nativity is rooted in the values of the Episcopal tradition and a solid school program for the elementary years.
Over time, we have built our own traditions, and endeavored to preserve the peace and calm of a time when cows wandered the land and kits flew over the ocean.
1954 May Day Court
