Teenaa koutou e te whaanau o Glenbrook School, As we move towards the end of Term 2, our kura continues to be full of learning, celebration, performance, sport and important opportunities to connect with whaanau. Thank you for the many ways you continue to support our tamariki, staff and school community. Sports Camp What a week Team Pouakai have had at  Sports Camp. We are incredibly proud of the way our aakonga represented Glenbrook School with courage, teamwork, persistence and mana. Across the week, our seniors competed in a wide range of… Read More

Bula vinaka, kia ora koutou and mālō e lelei, We have had an exciting week at Glenbrook School, with a surprise visit from the NZ Police Eagle helicopter and Police Dog Sam. Our tamariki thoroughly enjoyed this special experience. Year 4 had a wonderful day out exploring science and nature at Camp Adair, while our Year 8 students worked with the amazing team from DigiKōr to create a podcast. This is a fantastic opportunity for our senior students, giving them both an avenue and a structure to share their opinions, ideas and… Read More

Teenaa koutou e te whaanau o Glenbrook School, This week our aakonga begin their literacy internals assessments, which will help inform our upcoming mid-year reports to whaanau using the new Progress Descriptors within the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. These assessments provide teachers with valuable information about student progress, strengths, and next learning steps, while helping us build a clearer understanding of where learners are positioned within expected curriculum progressions. Alongside classroom observations, daily learning, conferencing, and work samples, the assessment information supports teachers to make thoughtful and evidence-informed judgements about achievement and… Read More

Nau mai, haere mai ki te waahanga hou o te kura. It has been a positive and purposeful start, with our tamariki already engaged in their learning and making the most of the many opportunities on offer. We look forward to another term of growth, connection and achievement, as we continue to work in partnership with our whaanau and wider community. School ANZAC Service Thank you to all our beautiful tamariki and whānau who attended our special school ANZAC service. It was a meaningful occasion, reflecting the deep respect and care within… Read More

Teenaa koutou e te whaanau, Nau mai, haere mai ki Term 2 at Glenbrook School. We hope you all enjoyed a restful and refreshing term break, with time to reconnect with family and friends. As we begin a new term together, we look forward to the learning, growth, and opportunities ahead. Term 2 is always a special time in our school calendar, with many moments that bring us together as a community such as ANZAC, speeches and Matariki. We are excited to welcome everyone back and to continue building on the strong… Read More

Kia ora Glenbrook Whaanau, This week I am in Wellington with Principals’ Association Presidents from across the country as we meet with education leaders to discuss the pace of the current curriculum, assessment and reporting changes. Schools are working hard to implement a significant number of reforms, and principals are advocating for a more considered and manageable approach so these changes can be implemented thoughtfully and well. Our collective message is that schools are committed to strengthening learning outcomes for our tamariki, and that achieving this requires realistic timeframes, clear guidance and… Read More

Kia Ora e te whaanau, As we move towards the end of another full and purposeful week, we would like to acknowledge and celebrate our ākonga for the enthusiasm, courage and commitment they have shown across so many rich learning experiences. From swimming sports, hiking, beach education, orienteering and surfing, to stepping forward into leadership and service roles within our school, our students continue to demonstrate mana, resilience and a willingness to embrace challenge. It has been wonderful to see them supporting one another and representing Glenbrook with pride. Parent Teacher Conferences… Read More

Good morning e te whaanau, Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to our 2026 school year. It was such a treat to see everyone yesterday. We hope you have had a lovely summer break as a whānau, and we are so pleased to welcome you back to Glenbrook School. Thank you for getting organised for our 8.00am gates opening and 8.30am start. It has been wonderful to see our tamariki settling back into school routines so positively. Last week all our teachers spent three days unpacking the Maths curriculum and other changes… Read More

Kia Ora e te Whaanau, Can you believe this is our last full week? Yesterday we held our 2026 transition morning and it was so lovely to see the excitement and collaboration across all our classes with their 2026 teacher and 2026 peers. You would have received a welcome newsletter from your child’s 2026 teacher, our 2026 Glenbrook information booklet, update personal details and digital agreements for years 3-8.  Please return your forms before Monday. Staff vs Students Today we will play our annual staff vs student Whaanau game. Good luck to… Read More