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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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23 Sep 2024
25 Sep 2024
Good afternoon everyone!
The PTA will be having a meeting at the Gorge Road Country Club on Monday the 9th of September at 7.30pm.
There are fundraising opportunities to discuss and the upcoming term and events.
ALL WELCOME, new parents, new to the community, no matter.
* We need some new parents to step into roles next year!* As current students move on to high school (and so do their parents) it helps to keep the PTA well supported.
SO PLEASE come along to the meeting, listen and participate to get an idea what the PTA do and perhaps think about putting your hand up to help the school next year.
Please pass your apologies onto Hanneke if unable to attend otherwise see you there!
Many thanks and have a great weekend.
Waituna ambassadors have an outing tomorrow (Friday 30th).
Please bring gumboots and warm gear. They will be working with Gay Munro. Garden gloves could also be an asset.
Thanks
Hello everyone, just a quick note in case you are wondering -
Send your children to school as usual on Wednesday morning. Once they are at school they will change into the Polyfest outfits that the school provides. Your child will need a warm jacket to wear over their outfit while they wait to perform at the rest home and the stadium.
Children will need a packed lunch and a drink. They will not be permitted to buy anything at the ILT Stadium, so please ensure they have plenty to eat. We cannot heat up lunches either so sandwiches or something similar are the best options.
The children perform at Peacehaven Rest Home at approx 10am. From there they go to the ILT Stadium and will watch some other performances before they are on the stage at 11:40 am - 12 noon. Parking can be an issue, so be prepared to come a little early, and wear walking shoes in case you have to park far away. After the performance the children change into their own clothes, and either go home as previously arranged, or continue on to the library for lunch and an activity. These children will be back at school in time to catch the bus home as usual.
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