The Christmas spectacular is a fun event for all and the family. Starts at five and they have a…read morelist of things that happen all the way through 9 o'clock. Last year we went to the play and came out just in time for the light show and snow. This year we went way early got to do all the activities. Pictures with Santa, Make s'mores, get cotton candy, gingerbread houses, and watch the Christmas Carol. Special note, if you just wanna do the activities go early there wasn't any line but at 7 o'clock that's when everybody was piling in and the lines were around the corner. If you wanna watch the movie, make sure you bring a blanket pillows and things like that it is on the grass. This event is free, and so special. Everyone's super friendly there is an MC and live music. The Christmas play is adorable and is a messy that is not free. You have to buy tickets for that. this event is dog friendly

Safe and positive learning environment for ages 3-18, excellent opportunities in STEM especially…read morerobotics (science, tech, engineering, and math), tons of notable athletics programs, music/art/PE/tech/research classes plus Japanese/Spanish starting In elementary, beautiful facilities especially the new Innovation Center, and dedicated to providing the best in PreK3-12 girls' education!

Such a quaint church located a few blocks from Punahou Schools and Keeaumoku Street in town. This…read morelocation has all the services of your regular church every Sunday, plus an on-site pre k and Sunday School for your keiki. The staff and workers are beyond friendly. Had an overall really positive first impression here.

Come and join the contemporary yet respectful of tradition community that is St. Clement's.A lovely…read moreplace to meditate, pray, laugh, sing and fellowship.

Our family has had a very positive experience at this private Catholic school. My child is…read morecurrently in middle school and is genuinely excited to continue on to the high school next year, which speaks volumes about how supported and comfortable he feels in this community. One of the school's greatest strengths is its size. The student-to-teacher ratio feels just right--small enough for individualized attention, but large enough to offer a well-rounded experience. I've seen my child both supported when he needs help and challenged to grow academically, which is exactly what we hoped for. Equally important has been the social environment. He has built a strong, close-knit group of friends who I truly believe will remain an important part of his life well beyond school. That sense of belonging and community was something we deeply valued when choosing a school, and it's a big reason he never felt the need to look elsewhere. Like any school, it's not perfect. At times, administrative decisions can take longer than expected. However, I've come to see this as a reflection of the school's thoughtful and compassionate approach--they take the time to carefully consider situations and prioritize what's best for their students rather than rushing to judgment. Overall, we're grateful to be part of a school community that nurtures both academic growth and meaningful relationships. It has been a great fit for our child, and we look forward to the years ahead.

Tonight they had their Fall Festival. Nadine invited me to go with her. It was fun. They were doing…read morea movie night and played the Super Mario Bros. movie. That must have been the theme as some of the students had on the costumes. They had a lot of food vendors. Chick-Fil-A was there selling their chicken sandwiches. They were the main sponsor. Other booths were selling popcorn, baked goods, pizza, hot dogs, chicken strip, fries, hamburger curry and lumpia. One booth was doing free airbrushed tattoos. The students must really like this as the line was so long. Another booth was selling Maryknoll merchandise such as T-shirts, hoodies and sunglasses.

My review is based on the history and architecture of the church and not on attending a service. I…read moream fascinated by architecture and Hawaii offers unique examples of missionary architecture that you just don't see anywhere else in the U.S. So while most visitors go to the beach, I'm most likely poking my nose in old buildings. Central Union Church captured my imagination. The church was built in 1922, but its history dates back much further. Seamen's Bethel was established in 1833 to minister to sailors stopping in Honolulu. This small group grew organically and through a merger, building larger structures until construction of the current structure began in 1922 and completed in 1924. Ralph Adams Cram of Boston was the architect of the structure that is considered by some as the most beautiful church. The Colonial Revival stone block structure is impressive. The local volcanic stone is from the, now closed, Mo'il'ili Quarry. The interior maintains elaborate cornice detail and stained glass windows. I could feel the history when I walked into the massive sanctuary. The building and spire were renovated in the 1980's through local donation. A smaller chapel was added in 1949 with similar architecture. A dedicated parking lot is located west of the sanctuary. This magnificent church is worth a visit if you are interested in historical architecture.

My own church since childhood, they focus on service. Beautiful people, welcoming all, the Senior…read moreMinister is, IMNSHO, literally a saint. Gorgeous music, friendly congregation. I love my church. Come worship with us and celebrate the love that never faileth.

This incredible Mid Century Modern Catholic Church was designed by architect George McLaughlin and…read moreopened in 1962. St. Augustine is steps away from Waikiki Beach and welcomes travelers to daily services. We attended early mass on Sunday. There is a small parking lot available for parishioners. The priest and locals are friendly and welcoming. They explained Hawaiian infused differences in the traditional mass. The building is amazing. The cement arches, seen outside, run through the inside framing the sanctuary. Beautiful stain glass windows depicting Christ fill arches. A magnificent stain glass wall with Christ in a tropical setting fills the back of the church. Hawaiian kahili flank the alter. I love the Hawaiian influence. Copper doors and roof accentuate the beauty of this remarkable church.

Beautiful stained glass windows throughout the small church. Very friendly staff. Only open to…read morepublic one hour before mass, so check their website for their mass schedule.

The fantastic new organ was dedicated tonight 4/29/12. A fantastic evening of classy music played…read moreby some really talented folks. I hope there is more evenings like this one. Called A night of Music, the program featured Geri Ching on the organ, singers Herb Oshiro, Malia Ka'ai-Barrett and the Olivet Church choir, Oboist Brad Shimizu, and a fabulous piano solo on the grand Boesendorfer by Lawrence Ong (who is a freshman at Hawaii Baptist Academy.) Also featured with the choir was pianist Julia Zeghmi. Orchestrated by Grant Okamura, this evening turned out to be so rich and rewarding for everyone. I heard the pastor say this might become an annual event. Hmmm? Sounds good to my ears! Yelp 365 Challenge: 156/365

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Ive attened both hba and public schools throughout my life and from my personal experience hba is…read morejust a public school with a punahou/iolani price tag. There is clearly no selection process when admitting students as seen throughout their behavior's and actions. Teachers bombard you with homework everyday that doesnt help learning especially when it takes away from your sleep. Finally Christianity is pushed in your face constantly when its clear over 75% of the student base dont have any of the basic "morals" supposedly a Christian would follow. I could go on and on about favoritism towards certain students from the staff and administration, neglect towards issues between students, and more the list goes on and on. There is a lot that needs to be fixed at Hawaii Baptist Academy and its showing with the enrollment rates being at a all time low.

I have two kids in the elementary school, so I have seen the JK-5 grades. I can't say enough about…read morethe school. They both love their teachers and I have been amazed at the types of projects and activities the teachers create. I have a master's in education, and I see cutting edge best practices frequently. At the same time, I see HBA's commitment to the whole child--building character and social-emotional skills. Several of my daughters' classmates have parents who went to HBA K-12, and after their own experience, they wouldn't send their kids anywhere else. Now I see why. It has been a game changer for our girls, and it is truly a God-send to our family.

My grandson went here before he moved to the mainland. He had a very good experience. Good caring…read morepeople.

Kawaiaha'o Church school is a wonderful school. They have very caring teachers and staff that…read morecreate a wonderful environment for the keiki. The montessori education helps nurture the child to blossom into an independent, empathetic, and well rounded individual. Our daughter started at 2 and has been attending for 5 years. We are forever grateful for the love and ohana this school has become for our family. Our daughter has blossomed into a very independent, empathetic, and intelligent child under the guidance of the Kawaiaha'o church school.

When we got there at 11:00 am, parking lot at Waialae was full by parking attendant let us parking…read moreon the side. The back parking lot was also full. On Saturday, March 2, 2019, Taste of St. Patricks was a fundraiser for the school to help students who cannot afford tuition. Per my sister, parents of children are required to volunteer their time and possibly purchase scrips to help at this event. Scrips can be bought a one booth, 1 scrip is $1.00 and 10 scrip on 1 sheet is $10.00. Scrips are used to purchased food at various food booths. Cash can be used at bake sale at cafeteria. Entertainment by various entertainers and performance by school choir and others.

St. Patrick School offers children the opportunity to learn in a small class size with…read moreindividualized attention to the children's learning needs. The Administration is very aware of the many learning challenges of students in the Elementary Age, and has consistently demonstrated attention to training and reinforcing this need to be sensitive to the learning of the whole child ever since Sr. Anne Clare DeCosta, SS.CC. became the Vice-President for Education/Principal. Since this is a Roman Catholic/Sacred Hearts focused school, teaching about Catholicism is at the bedrock of the curriculum. The Catholic Worship Service, or Mass is offered on a regular basis, and the Catholic Religion is taught in the classroom. Yet, for those families who are not Catholic, the Administration is very sensitive to not force the Catholic Theology upon their Non-Catholic students and their families. Instead, the Charism of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (The foundational teachings which underlie St. Patrick School) encourages the intellectual and moral development of children regardless of whether or not that person is Roman Catholic or not. St. Patrick School offers a diverse co-curriculum and sports is an integral part. St. Patrick School also offers the "Taste of St. Patrick" Annual Event which returned this school year after several years of Covid-19 Adherence. This is a fundraising event which brings together the St. Patrick Church & School as well as those who live in the Kaimuki area. This is truly a community centered event with all of the St. Patrick School Clubs participating. No school is perfect since no human is perfect. As such, St. Patrick has its limitations, and financial challenges as do most Parochial/Parish Schools here in the State of Hawaii, and most likely, across the United States of America. Competition amongst the numerous Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) is intense, and there is competition between St. Patrick School, Sacred Hearts Academy, and St. Louis School for those children whose parents want their child to receive an excellent, Roman Catholic centered curriculum. Yet, despite this competition, St. Patrick School has emerged as a very competitive school whose Administration remains solidly committed to providing a well rounded education. As we conclude the current 2023-2024 School Year, parents are preparing their child(ren) for Summer and the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year. For those whose child(ren) are currently enrolled in St. Patrick School, congratulations and best wishes. For those whose child(ren) and not currently enrolled in St. Patrick School, and are looking at various options, I respectfully suggest that you please consider St. Patrick School. Mahalo, Mark Kazuo Bradley

Student body comprised of those residing in Mānoa Valley, Makiki, Makiki Heights, Tantalus,…read morePapakōlea, Kalāwahine, Punchbowl, Pauoa, Pauoa Valley, Pacific Heights, and some from Nuʻuanu Valley too. Many students that lived outside of the district and had a GE were from Kāneohe, Kailua, Waimānalo to Wai'anae. There were also students who attended Iolani, Kamehameha and St. Louis, then transferred to Roosevelt. There are some staff and many students with different last names that are related to each other, have attended and still attend RHS. One day one of my grandma's cousins approached me. I later found out she was a cafeteria monitor during the day and custodian after school. Coming to think of it, I have relatives that graduated in the late 1970's till mid 2000's on my maternal side of the family. During Hawaiian studies class, a substitute teacher asked me, "Where do you live? What's your family name?" I responded. Then she said, "I graduated same year with your relative's name." I was quite surprised. There are currently many entrepreneurs, including those married to entrepreneurs so they help with other aspects of thriving businesses, alumni with successful careers in the public and private sector. Let's not forget about notable celebrities listed in Wikipedia. Hawaiian language classes offered and counted as foreign language credits toward college, along with Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, and French. I vividly recall signing up first choice: Hawaiian, second choice: Spanish, third choice: Japanese. I remember getting my last choice while my other friends got Hawaiian and Spanish classes. My favorite instructors who definitely made an impact in my life were Mrs. Wells, English teacher who immersed us in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and working together in class ranging from The Hobbit, Beowulf, Shakespeare, Hamlet, too many to name, and our last individual project and typed essay for the year, Les Miserables. School is known for their language arts. Fine Arts and Cooking teacher, Mrs. Fong. She was the one who encouraged me to consider applying for colleges to arts schools on the mainland. I've also enjoyed learning baked recipes. One of those recipes taught in class was how to make pumpkin pie. We had access to ovens, sinks, and clean counter tops. Fun, practical, and life learning skills. Japanese language sensei, Mrs. Fujinaka for teaching us one of the first things is, "Otearai e itte mo ii desu ka?" Translation in English, "May I please go to the restroom?" Reserved for when really got to go and having a brain fart. Hiragana, katakana, and some of the kanji ingrained in memory. Economics teacher, Mrs. Leung taught us how to write checks which I thought was cool as it applies to signing legal documents till this day. Sports was and still is an integral part of the student body. I remembered running between two to four old football field laps daily after school, where dirt would kick up and if wearing white shoes, would get dirty fast. I vividly recalled running snakes weekly on red and gold bleachers, north, south, east, and west, in no particular order. Legs would get jiggly or charley horse if out of shape. Yet, great cardio, conditioning for the body. Sports practices ended at 6 PM. Games on Saturdays either on or off campus. Loved the swimming pool especially during P.E. Earned school credits while working on a life skill. They're also known for their band. Many clubs offered on campus too. Enjoyed underground cafeteria, choice to eat indoor or outdoors. Cafeteria staff offered a choice of school lunch or chef salad. Limited parking. First come, first get in the morning at 7 AM. Some lessons I don't recall learning and wish instructors taught at that time were study skills, time management, and financial literacy. There were cliques here and there. Now, we're all grown peeps and if we run into each other in public, it's "Hey! How's it going?" followed with a hug and honi on the cheek.

I'm sure this is a great school, however, there has been a very loud siren or alarm coming from the…read morehigh school a few blocks away from where I live. It starts around 11 PM and continues until about 6 AM, making it difficult to sleep. I live over 30 floors up and can still hear it clearly, so I imagine it's affecting many people in the neighborhood. I'm not sure if others have reported it yet, but I hope this issue can be addressed and fixed soon.