At Stanmore Bay School we provide a stimulating environment in which quality teaching and learning can be achieved. We encourage enthusiasm for life-long learning, and develop self-discipline, perseverance and confidence in our akonga. Stanmore Bay School is a PB4L school (Positive Behaviour for Learning). Read about how we achieve this here.
We are located at 32 Waiora Road in Stanmore Bay. Stanmore Bay is part of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, 30 minutes north of Auckland. We are within walking distance to the beach, sports fields, leisure centre and public reserve. Our school is built on a hill in the centre of the Stanmore Bay community.
We are lucky to have a large sports field, three large courts and three playgrounds. We have a multimedia auditorium, a hall and extensive library collection. Our music suite is well resourced with Orff tuned and untuned percussion instruments, as well as modern rock instruments and a practice PA. Classes have the opportunity to work in the tech suite taking part in kitchen chemistry and cooking. As an Enviroschool we have a fruit orchard, and recycling, composting and worm farm facilities.
Our school is made up of three Whānau:
Tui whānau - Year 0 to 2
Korimako whānau - Year 3 and 4
Kāhu whānau- Year 5 and 6
Each Whānau has a Whānau Leader and Senior teacher who are responsible for monitoring the learning and progress of their year levels. The curriculum is designed by them in conjunction with curriculum teams, with staff working across the school to ensure continuity of programme and a smooth transition to each level of the school as the students move to the next Whānau. We have single cell classrooms as well as three innovative learning environments (ILEs).
Our Broad Curriculum
As well as quality learning in Literacy and Numeracy, SBS offers:
weekly music tuition for all classes
choir, ukulele, African drumming and rock band
drama lessons through Northern School of Performing Arts,
interschool sports teams - rugby, netball, hockey, basketball, cricket, athletics, cross country
te reo lessons
weekly kapa haka
chess club
Gifted and Talented programme
computer coding group
Enviro group
Accelerated Learning Programmes
SCHOOL IS OPEN WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY
School is now open again. We welcome all akonga back on site.
Dates for 2023:
Term 1: Tuesday 7th February to Thursday 6th April
Term 2: Wednesday 26th April to Friday 30th June.
Term 3: Monday 17 July to Friday 22 September.
Term 4: Monday 9th October to Friday 15 December.
Due to changes to legislation children will no longer be able to start school under the age of five. Children who turn five during the term are welcome to start the beginning of the next term.
About Stanmore Bay School
