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To ensure our students are able to take their place in the world they will be Resilient, Resourceful, Respectful and Responsible individuals
Gorge Road School is a Year 1-8, full primary school located on the Southern Scenic Route to the Catlins between Invercargill and Fortrose. We are staffed with three teachers for core curriculum areas, and a teaching Principal. Our staff brings a range of expertise, abilities and interests to their classrooms, providing a broad foundation for creative and exciting educational opportunities and positive learning outcomes for all of our students.
Our school is a key part of the Gorge Road community and is well served by a team of highly professional and skilled staff, an efficiently run Board of Trustees led by Dianne, and an enthusiastic PTA led by Kim .
Gorge Road School is part of the Lower Mataura Valley Community of Learning and the Southern Zone Cluster of Schools. The Zone offers a wide range of sports as well as opportunities to mix with seven other schools for inter-school sporting and cultural experiences. The Zone also runs a programme especially for Years 7 & 8 students.
Our small class sizes allow us to ensure optimum levels of achievement for all students by engaging them in personalised learning relevant to their needs, so they are challenged and motivated to work hard, and to enjoy their successes.
We pride ourselves on being a vibrant multi-cultural environment, with students identifying as NZ European, Indonesian, Dutch, Filipino and Maori. See our performance at Polyfest 2019.
We are committed to maintaining strong partnerships between school and home.
We believe that the best learning takes place with positive, transparent communication, and encourage you to share your comments regarding your child’s learning with us.
Jenny Craig
PRINCIPAL
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19 May 2025
23 May 2025
Tēnā koutou / Greetings to all,
I hope all Mothers were celebrated on Sunday and got to enjoy some quality time with their whanau!
Tonight is Pipin Hot at the Civic theatre, we have ex pupil and Waituna local Jessica Harris performing in the drum core. Only a few tickets left.
Morena everyone,
Just a reminder to place your pre-order for the BBQ by tomorrow at 11am.
The newsletter was printed and sent home with your child/ren on Friday
It had the below form on it.
You can write your order or even email it to the office if the form has been lost.
-----------------------------RETURN TO SCHOOL BY WEDNESDAY 7th----------------------------------
PTA BBQ PRE-ORDER
Name on order: ________________________________________________
How many sausages would you like to order: _______________________
Would you like onions yes/no Are you paying cash on the day yes/no
Please pay the PTA bank account prior to the event, using your families last name as reference.
GORGE RD PTA: 03-1745-0074199-00
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