*Latest Information Update*
Children walking home are released from the appropriate gate at 2.40 pm.Pick-ups (in cars) start from 2.45pm. Please be on time.
Please check the Facebook feed for any school updates.
Take care and be kind.
Upcoming dates:
November 24th - Staff Only Day (NO School)
December 13th - E.O.Y Prize giving
December 13th - year 6 Farewell
December 15th - whole School Fun Day
December 18th - Last Day of 2023 (School finishes @ 12pm)
Term Dates 2024
Term 1 Tues 30th Jan – Fri 12th April, 2024
Term 2 29th April, 2024 – 5th July 2024
Term 3 22nd July, 2024 – 27th Sept, 2024
Term 4 14th October, 2024 – 16th Dec, 2024
Learning is for life.
Me mahi tātou, kia kaha te iwi.
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Ngā Rau Pou a Maki, Ko Te Wao Nui a Tiriwa ngā maunga
Ko Oratia, ko Opanuku, Ko Te Wai o Pereira ngā awa
Ko Te Kopua te rohe
Ko Sunnyvale te kura
Me mahi tātou, kia kaha ai te iwi
Anei mātou no tēnēi kura hei tauira
Kia ora, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Talofa lava, Ni hao, Annyeong, Namaste, Salam, Beunos dias, Un nyung and welcome to Sunnyvale Primary School.
Our school lives and breathes a culture of belonging, inclusiveness, diversity, learning and success. We value and model the importance of understanding what learning and progress looks like, sounds like and feels like. This means that your child will develop their understanding of themselves as a learner and how they might engage with and lead learning. They will be supported and nurtured by a dedicated, caring staff to feel confident, successful and listened to.
To find out more about our school I welcome you to explore our website, our Facebook page or meet with us in person.
Ngā mihi nui,
Katie Pennicott
Principal
At Sunnyvale Primary School we learn, create and share, making connections to ourselves, our community and our values.
Our school values are whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, aroha and tuakana teina.
Ako
We set goals. We know what progress looks like, sounds like and feels like.
Whanaungatanga
We celebrate our own and each others’ identity. We work together to be our best. We all belong.
Manaakitanga
We support others to feel successful, happy and safe.
Aroha
We work on getting to know and understand each other, and each other’s whānau.
Tuakana Teina
We support others to be their best and help them to achieve their goals.
Sunnyvale Primary School is a contributing Year 1-6 school. We provide inclusive, supportive, diverse learning opportunities for students aged 5-11 years old.
Our dedicated, caring staff, along with our learner focused curriculum approach, ensures we respond to and value each and every child and their family on their learning pathway.
Sunnyvale Primary School is home to many cultures. Our inclusive practice, creativity, digital learning, culture and innovation focus strengthen and build on students’ prior knowledge, strengths and experiences as well as their confidence and relationships.
Sunnyvale Primary School develops a strong foundation in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Our whole school integrated learning approach ensures that teaching and learning in The Arts, Science, Technology, Social Sciences, Health and PE is meaningful, creative and enjoyable.
Our graduate profile demonstrates how we work with our learners and their families to prepare for a successful transition to Intermediate School and beyond.
At Sunnyvale our learners will:
Have a strong sense of Identity
and show this by...
- Having strong relationships
- Communicating with others
- Feeling comfortable in a range of situations
- Knowing my own strengths
- Understanding my likes/dislikes
Set goals and make progress
and show this by...
- Feeling excited about learning
- Learning everyday
- Explaining what I am learning, why and how
- Talking about learning and progress with family and friends
Have a sense of belonging
and show this by...
- Connecting to my language and culture
- Knowing how to make and maintain friendships
- Feeling included and including others
- Resolving differences in a respectful way
Feel confident
and show this by...
- Speaking up
- Taking part
- Trying new things
- Being involved
- Sharing strengths and talents
- Leading others
- Asking for help when I need it