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Glenavy School is a state co-educational primary school that has served the community for over a hundred and twenty years. It has developed a fine tradition in educational, cultural and recreational activities, and maintains a proud place in the community. The school’s success can be attributed to the tremendous co-operation, enthusiasm and efficient service of all connected with Glenavy both in the past and the present.

The onset of dairy farms has seen the roll almost double over the last few years and at the beginning of 2009, we were pleased and proud to have our 4th classroom opened by Jacqui Dean MP.

The rural aspect is an attractive and significant feature of the area and offers a unique perspective on life. With this comes a range of different educational opportunities and experiences which reflect the unique culture of Glenavy School. This is reinforced through the efforts of an experienced, dedicated and talented staff who through modern, appropriate teaching strategies provide interesting and varied learning experiences for our students.

We have an enthusiastic Board of Trustees, which works hard in the interests of all students of Glenavy School. We are all justifiably proud of our well maintained buildings, grounds and facilities.

What's happening at Glenavy School?

Upcoming Events in March

Mon 16

Pal’s Leadership workshop Yr7/8

16 Mar 2026

Mon 16

Subway Orders into Office

16 Mar 2026

Tue 17

School Photos

17 Mar 2026

Thu 19

Wheelie Day

19 Mar 2026

Fri 20

Teacher Only Day- SCHOOL CLOSED

20 Mar 2026

Mon 23

Subway Orders In

23 Mar 2026

Mon 23

Parent Interviews 2-6pm

23 Mar 2026

Thu 26

Waitaki Rural Schools Yr 8 Camp to Iona

26 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Sausage Sizzle $3.00 / Assembly @ 2.30pm

27 Mar 2026

Fri 27

Jnr Pool Party 1.30-3pm Parents bring your togs

27 Mar 2026

Sun 29

Salmon Run 11.00am at Te Maiharoa Road Bridge Tickets sold from 10.00am

29 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Selling Raffle tickets at New World

16 Mar 2026

Dear Parents,

Thank you to the 4 parents who have volunteered their time to sell raffle tickets at New World in Waimate on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March.

It is a bit disappointing that we do not have more parents helping out. The money raised is for your children.

We are still needing help from 9-10am , 10-11am, 11-12pm , 2-3pm, 3-4pm on Thursday 26th March

and

8-9am, 9-10am, 10-11am , 1-2pm, 2-3pm ,3-4pm on Friday 27th March

We have 79 families at Glenavy School and only 4 families have offered to help out.

Please look at your diary and if you can help for 1 hour that would be muchly appreciated.

Please email the office@glenbavy.school.nz and offer a time that suits you .

Regards

Kate on behalf of the hard working PTA committee

Year 7 & 8 Hockey

16 Mar 2026

Dear Parents

A notice has been sent home to any year 7 & 8 student who are interested in playing in a 11 a side Hockey Team on a Tuesdays after School starting in term two.

Please send these notices back as soon as possible as I will need to send them to North Otago Hockey to add them to a team as Glenavy School may not have enough interested players to form a team.

Any questions please contact me

Regards

Erin Wilson

year-7-8-2026-Hockey-starting-letter-to-parents.docx

Touch draw, Tuesday 17th of March

15 Mar 2026

Hi everyone,

Touch draw for Tuesday 17th of March!

Year 1/2

Glenavy Dolphins VS Fenwick Tigers - 3:45pm, field 2b

Year 3/4

Glenavy Sharks VS Weston Lions - 4:45pm, field 2A

Year 5/6

Glenavy Panthers VS Weston Thunder - 4:15pm, field 7

Year 7/8

Glenavy Penguins VS Kakanui Raiders - 5:15pm, field 3

Futsal draw, Monday 16th March

15 Mar 2026

Hi everyone,

Futsal draw for tomorrow below:

Year 3/4 (We need a parent from the team to look after the them this week please)

Papakaio Panthers VS Ardgowan United - 4:30pm, Court: Back 2

Year 5/6

Papakaio Pythons VS Weston Magpies - 5:00pm, Court: Back

Year 7/8

Glenavy Warriors VS St Joseph's Blue - 7:00pm, Court: Back

Hockey Term Two - Notice

12 Mar 2026

Dear Parents

A letter was sent home to those students in year 1- 6 who showed some interest in joining a team or attending the skills season for the North Otago Topflight Junior Hockey Season next term.

Please send the form back to school before 30th March as I need to register the teams by the end of term 1.

I will send a different letter for the year 7 & 8 students interested next week.

Regards

Erin Wilson

2026-Hockey-Wednesday-starting-letter-to-parents.pdf