Info About Us

"Springdale School is a great little rural school. The grounds are well kept and it is obvious that it is a child focused area. Classrooms are well maintained and full of happy sounding children and their excellent work. From the minute we stepped into the school we felt a warm welcome from both the staff and children. The children we are working with are receptive and eager to try. For many, their enthusiasm, good behaviour, manners, and willingness to learn will hold them in good stead. This is the second year I have been involved with Springdale School for the croquet programme and this year's group of children are just as great as the first. The school, its staff and ethos, and the parents and families are raising some good future citizens. Steve and I have both enjoyed working with the children."

 Pauline & Steve, Croquet Coaches 

Absences: The school should be notified of student absences by telephone or through the HERO app.  If we do not hear from you regarding your child's absence you will be contacted by the school office to check on your child's absence.

Attendance: Please read our Attendance Policy & Procedures document for more information. 

Ag Week: Each year students can participate in Ag Week through a variety of learning opportunities. We host a traditional Ag Day Celebration with animals, judging and prizes as well as events and opportunities for all students to participate in throughout the week, such as trips to local farms, cooking, gardening and art projects. 

Bell Times

8:45am School Starts

10:45 - 11:10          Morning Tea

12:50pm - 1:30pm  Lunch - made fresh daily on-site and provided to all students

2:30pm         Dismissal from class. Bus leaves at 2:35pm, followed by parent pick up 

Bus:  We have one bus which runs each morning to pick children up for school and then in the afternoon to return them home.  If you have any questions about the bus route please contact the school office. There are ministry guide lines around eligibility for students who can take the bus. 

Communication:  We communicate with our families via HERO, the Springdale School Parents Facebook page, text messages and email.  Families should sign up for HERO or download the app as this is where notices and your child's learning progress can be found.

Curriculum: Our well-rounded curriculum is up to date with the latest structured math and literacy ministry requirements. Our programs have been streamlined across the school with hands - on and play - based learning opportunities that help ensure that every students' learning needs are met. 

Enrolment: Springdale School accepts Year 0 - 8 students throughout the year. Simply email admin@springdale.school.nz for more information or come to the school for an enrolment pack. 

EOTC: Springdale School offers a range of EOTC opportunities for students including day trips and overnight camps for Year 6 - 8 students. 

FOSS: Get involved at school and help with fundraising and organizing events for students by joining our Friends of Springdale School parent group. 

Gardens: Students have helped design and create beautiful gardens throughout the school property. We have a Native Garden with a boardwalk and small pond, the Te Awa Mara garden for growing fruit and vegetables, and an interactive Sensory Garden in the courtyard. Every year we work with students on expanding and enriching these areas and have many exciting ideas for the future. 

Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy Foods Lunch Programme: Springdale School provides free nutritious lunches for all students to help support their learning and engagement. With the support of the government funded Ka Ora, Ka Ako Programme, our school community, and our very own garden beds, lunches are made fresh daily on site in our brand new industrial kitchen. 

Outdoor Learning & Play: Intentional outdoor learning and play spaces have been created around the school, such as the Reading Deck, Whārenui, Te Awa Mara and Native Gardens. Students are encouraged to use the places for learning, regulation and play. 

Student Regulation Plan: Please read our Springdale School Student Regulation Plan for  information about how we work with and support our students. 

School Uniform: Students wear school uniform, which can be purchased through the school office. 

Sports: Springdale School offers a wide variety of sport events to participate in and teams to join throughout the year. We host our own school competition days and compete against other schools in the Te Aroha Kahui Ako. 

Swimming: During Term 1 and weather permitting, students are taught swimming skills through their classroom teacher on a daily basis. During Term 4 when the weather warms up we open the pool for unstructured swimming time. 

Tech: Year 7 & 8 students are transported to Tech on Fridays at Morrinsville Intermediate. 

Technology: All students are provided with one to one devices such as tablets or Chromebooks to enhance their learning.

Music: Once a week we have guitar and piano tutors on site to teach small group and one-one lessons for students who sign up.