Kauri Park School Information

At this school you will find a commitment to the development of responsible, self assured students who are information literate and confident communicators. Our school is one where students, staff and community members have a commitment to environmental education and rich, real, relevant learning. The school is located within the established residential area of Beach Haven on Auckland's North Shore. It is unique, in that it serves a community of distinctly different social and economic backgrounds. There is excellent community support and pride in the school. The related educational institutions are Kauri Park Kindergarten, Birkdale Intermediate School, and Birkenhead College. The roll of Kauri Park School has been growing since 2000. It began that year with a roll of 271 and is now over 350. This is made up of approximately: 65% NZ/European; 25% Maori and Pasifika students; and 10% other. In 2003 the Ministry of Education mandated that we implement an Enrolment Scheme to manage growth. Things to note: The School day begins at 8.55am and finishes at 3.00pm School donations are currently $120.00 per child and $180.00 two or more children Kauri Park School is a Smokefree school We have approximately 400 pupils attending the school each year. Kauri Park School is an Enviroschool We have an enrolment scheme in place We currently run several Walking School Bus routes to and from school each day We do not have a school lunch room. However, school lunches can be ordered and delivered to school using ezlunch.co.nz Hats must be worn in Term One and Term Four. Full brimmed hats are recommended and can be purchased from the school office. School clothing - available for purchase is a smart polo shirt, and sweat shirt. We have a school swimming pool Dental Therapist - children from our school are treated at Beach Haven Dental Clinic School Structure Kauri Park School classes are organised into four syndicates. New Entrants Syndicate : Years 0-1