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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
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Good morning Folks!!
Hope all is well in your corner of the community
Thank you to Gay for this special edition newsletter. Very emotional time for Nick and Steph. Been their life for sooo long...
If by chance you have a farmhouse sitting empty or unused in our district, we urge you to consider looking at the possibility of renting it out to a family that could contribute to the schools student numbers.
Don't forget coffee Wednesdays at the club and Toi Toi Lions auction is coming up soon!
Catch you round the community.
Ngā mihi nui | Kind regards,
Brendan Mason
Newsletter- apologies-
Term 3- begins on Thursday 23rd JULY. Not June.
Interview appointments have been given to all families, unless you are very new to the school, or recently met with staff.
Your time will have been emailed to you, and should also be on the report envelope today. If the time needs to be changed then please rebook in an available remaining time. This is not optional. Staff do want to talk with each family. If none of the times suit please contact principal@gorgeroad.school.nz to arrange another appointment.
Mrs Craig.
Remember to book an interview time that suits you. Tomorrow staff will be making appointments for parents who have not yet booked.
Best wishes to Ben who is competing in The Southland Cross Country today.
Please book your interview time with your child/children's teachers. These are held 23-25 June. Staff want to see a representative of every child. If language is a concern, please bring a friend or your child to translate.
Board Meeting is Monday 5pm. Please note the new time for this one meeting.
Mrs Keenan is eagerly awaiting notification of entries for the WOW/ Celebration Assembly/ Shared meal on 1st July. 6pm. Please let her know if you intend to enter something.
Last day of this term is 3rd July. Term three starts on Thursday 23rd July- with a Family Fun Day. Buses will run from then. Make the most of the extended break.
Good afternoon Folks!!
Hope all is well in your corner of the community
Winter is coming as they said in some popular TV series! Hopefully everyone is ready for the joy of lambing and calving ahead. Still hearing the odd duck getting dealt to around the place which is great.
Don't forget coffee Wednesdays at the club and Toi Toi Lions auction is coming up soon!
Attached is the latest Community newsletter and directory.
Go the Steel on Sunday and up the Wahs Saturday...
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