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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 June

Wed 3

Wheelie Day

3 Jun 2026

Fri 5

Sausage Sizzle $3.00 / NO assembly today

5 Jun 2026

Fri 5

Glenavy School Speech Competition starting at 1pm - 3pm

5 Jun 2026

Mon 8

Subway Orders In

8 Jun 2026

Wed 10

PTA Bakery Orders due back TODAY

10 Jun 2026

Thu 11

Waitaki Rural Schools Speech Competition (night performance)

11 Jun 2026

Fri 12

Sausage Sizzle $3.00 / Assembly 2.30pm

12 Jun 2026

Fri 12

Netball Coaching @ School

12 Jun 2026

Latest Notices

Pool Trust Fire Wood Fundraiser

3 Jun 2026

Dear Parents,

The Glenavy Community Pool, which the school uses extensively, needs resurfacing.

The Glenavy Community Pool Trust has been offered a free load of firewood logs.

Our intention is to cut and split these this year, ready to sell dry for 2027.

We have two planned working bees on Sunday the 14th and 21st of June from 9am till 1pm.

We need a number of helpers with chainsaws, safety gear and wood splitters.

If you can help please complete the form below and return to school asap, but not later than Monday 8th July

Once we know numbers, further information will be sent via a group text message, so please include the number you wish to be contacted on.

If we do not get enough helpers the fundraiser will not go ahead.

Thanks

Mrs Mansfield and Mr Rivett

Fire-wood-pool-trust.pdf

Miniball Notice - Week 7

2 Jun 2026

Hi everyone,

Miniball draw below:

Year 3/4 - Waihao Wizards

Friday 5th June: 4:00pm, court 2: Wizards - WD VS Magic - Main

Team: Avery Angiwan

Year 5/6 - Come on England

Friday 5th June: 4:00pm, court 1: Come on England VS Shooting Stars -Cent

Team: Krizelle Nombalang, Glejan Marco

Year 7/8 - Guardians

Wednesday 3rd June: 4:10pm, court 2: Tasmanian Devils VS Guardians- Gl

You are on Duty this week for: 4.50pm, court 1: Thunder VS Daffy Duck

Team: Aiden, Adaia, Adahlia, Kris-Willaim, Kian, Tahlia, Mike-Daivd, Sean

Year 7/8 - Thunder GL/WD

Wednesday 3rd June: 4.50pm, court 1: Thunder VS Duck Daffy

Team: Andrei, Johara, Trion, Triz, (Niamh, Liam, Dudley, Caitlin - Waihao downs school)

Year 7 and 8 Speech Information

2 Jun 2026

Dear Parents and cargivers,

Due to the fantastic and large number of Year 7 and 8 students participating this year, our school speech competition will be held over three days this week. Please see attached notice of when your child is performing their speech.

Sorry for the short notice, but we hope you can attend.

Regards

Kate and Steve

Years-7-8-Speech-Competition.pdf

Ski Trip Notice

2 Jun 2026

Hi Everyone

Coming home today is our Ski Trip notice. Please read over it carefully, fill it in and return to school as soon as possible. If your child didnt receive one please let me know.

Thanks

Rebecca

Hockey Wednesday 27th May

27 May 2026

Dear Hockey Parents

Year 1 & 2 Hockey Skills

4 pm

Year 3 & 4

Glenavy Bluesticks Vrs Waimate White

4.05 pm

Please let your coach know if you are unable to make the game

Regards