General Information

Absences

If your child is going to be absent or late, or if there is going to be a change to their normal ‘getting home’ arrangements, please contact the school office as soon as possible via the Skool Loop App, email or phone.

Buses

Our School has three bus routes supporting students to and from school daily:

a) Kiripaka Rd/Ngunguru Ford Rd.
b) Pātaua/Glenbervie
c) Harris Rd/Whareora Rd

Three points of importance emerge when considering the bus services:

Any suggestions for alterations or extensions to services should be made in the first instance to the Bus Controller at the school.
Please advise the school if there is to be a change to the way your child normally goes home.
The use of the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Children must behave sensibly and in line with school guidelines both on the bus and at bus stops.

The bus driver is to be listened to at all times.

Glenbervie School bus routes and timetables are listed below.

Kaiatea
Morning Run: The bus comes in from Ngunguru and picks up students along the way, including children down Ngunguru Ford Rd. The bus arrives at Glenbervie School at approximately 7.55am.

Afternoon Run: The bus leaves Glenbervie School at 2.30pm to deliver Glenbervie students along Ngunguru Rd, stopping at Ngunguru Ford Rd, then returning to town along Ngunguru Rd.

Pātaua
Morning Run: Starts at Hall Road (7.20am), Pātaua and travels along Pātaua Road, onto Whareora Road, picking up all High School, Intermediate School and Glenbervie School students; along Harris Road to Glenbervie School, arriving at 7.55am, then on to Tikipunga High School (THS) (8.05am). It does not pick up any students along Harris Road.

Afternoon Run: Leaves Glenbervie 2.30pm. Travels along Harris Road (does not drop off any students) and then turns left onto Whareora Road, then onto Pātaua North Road, dropping off children as far as Beeson’s gate. The bus then returns to THS to pick up Intermediate and High School students.

Whareora/Harris Road
Morning Run: Starts at Clapham Rd, picking up Glenbervie, Te Kamo Intermediate (KIS) & Te Kamo High (KHS) students from Clapham Road onward (7.40am). Bus travels down Harris Rd picking up all Glenbervie, KIS & KHS students. Arrives at Glenbervie (8.00am).

Bus then returns down Harris Rd picking up Whangarei Girls High (WGHS), Whangarei Boys High (WBHS), & Whangarei Intermediate (WIS) students. Turns right into Whareora Rd and travels to Clapham Rd picking up WGHS, WBHS, & WIS students. From Clapham Rd (8.15am) the bus travels to the WGHS & WBHS bus bay, arriving (8.25am).

Afternoon Run: Departs Glenbervie School 2.30pm and travels along Harris Rd, dropping children off, turns right into Whareora Rd and travels to Clapham Rd (2.55pm), dropping children off along way. Bus continues to WGHS & WBHS bus bay (3.15pm). Picks up WGHS, WBHS & WIS students who live before Harris Rd intersection and travels along Whareora Rd, down Harris Rd and back to Glenbervie School.

There is no charge for this service.

NB: pm runs:

The KHS & KIS students who catch the Whareora Rd morning bus; will need to catch the transfer bus in the afternoon to THS and board the Pātaua bus.
The WGHS, WBHS & WIS students who live between Harris Rd turn off and Pataua will need to catch the Tikipunga link bus to THS and then transfer to the Pataua bus at THS.

Our Daily Timetable

It is important that children are at school by 8.20am. This gives them time to talk to friends, make contact with their teacher and get organised for the day. For safety reasons, children are not to be dropped off at school until after 8.00am. It is expected that all children will be collected by 2.30pm in the afternoon. Please support your child/ren in getting to school on time.

First Learning Block: 8.30-10.15
Morning Tea Play Time: 10.15-10.30
Morning Tea Eating Time: 10.30-10.40
Middle Learning Block: 10.40-12.05
Lunch Play Time: 12.05-12.45
Lunch Eating Time: 12.45-1.00
Last Learning Block: 1.00-2.20

School Car Park

Our carpark gets very busy at the beginning and end of the day. Please be mindful of pedestrians as you enter and leave our school. When dropping children off and/or picking up, please use the drive-through model AND when doing this, stay in your car and keep the flow moving.
If you are parking away from the ‘drop off’ zone, please walk your children into the school. Lastly, please close the school gate if you are coming and going from school during the school day. Our gates should be shut all day for safety reasons.

Lunch Orders

At Glenbervie School we offer a lunch order service on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
During the terms two and three, hotdogs are available to be purchased through the school. These are $3 each and all profits go to the P.T.A. Your child will need to bring their money to the classroom teacher on Wednesday morning.
On Thursdays and Fridays, lunch can be ordered via the Lunch Online app. This is an online platform, where you place your child's lunch order. Lunches can be ordered ahead of time with the cut-off time being 8am on the day of delivery. On Thursdays, café-style food from our local Mrs Kwackas is available to purchased. On Fridays, sushi can be purchased, both through Lunch Online.

Lunch Online

SunSmart

At Glenbervie School, we are committed to promoting sun safety among our students. Our sun protection policy is designed to ensure all tamariki are safe while enjoying outdoor activities.

Key aspects of our SunSmart policy include:

Hats: During Terms 1 and 4, the wearing of hats is compulsory for all students when outdoors. If a student does not have a hat, they will be directed to play in shaded areas.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen is available in all classrooms for students' daily use. We kindly request that parents and caregivers apply sunscreen to their children before school.
Terms 2 and 3: While hats are encouraged during Terms 2 and 3, they are not compulsory for outdoor play during these terms.
These measures are in place to protect our students from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding these important health and safety guidelines.

Our Home Learning

Home learning is an extension of class instruction and provides opportunities for practise, reinforcement, developing independent skills, disposition for learning, enrichment activities and preparation for class learning.
Home learning may include projects to complete at home, that further support classroom learning.

Uniforms

New School Uniforms coming in 2026!

We're excited to announce that Glenbervie School will be introducing a new school uniform, compulsory for all students, starting in 2026.

The uniform will be available for purchase at the Sports Club Uniform Shop and will include:

Glenbervie polo shirt
Glenbervie skort and shorts
Glenbervie black bucket hat
Glenbervie sweatshirt (optional, alongside the polo)
Glenbervie green jacket (optional, alongside the polo)

Students will be expected to wear the full uniform daily. We believe this new uniform will foster a stronger sense of identity and pride within our school community. More details regarding sizing and purchase dates will be shared closer to the time.

Lost Property

Please ensure that your child’s property is clearly marked with their name. A lost property box is maintained outside of the school hall and items are displayed at regular intervals.
At the end of each term, unclaimed lost property is donated to charity. Smaller valuables, for example, glasses are held at the office.
Dangerous items and personal valuables, including toys or money, are not permitted at school and are best kept at home. The school cannot be responsible for loss or damage to any property brought to school.