Gordonton School

Principal's Welcome

Tēnā koutou katoa,

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Gordonton school is a mid-sized, full-primary, rural school on the outskirts of Hamilton, the 4th largest metropolitan city in Aotearoa.

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Our children are at the centre of all that we do at Gordonton School and we are a dedicated team of professional educators committed to supporting our children to be the best they can be. We strive to offer a range of academic, cultural and sporting experiences to ensure that all children can participate, and achieve success in a range of areas.

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Our high expectations for learning and behaviour, alongside our school values of Manaakitanga, Awhina, Ngakau Pono and Ako support the caring, positive and inclusive environment that we create and maintain.

A great importance is placed on forming relationships where learners feel safe being challenged and taking risks, where goal setting is part of the learning process and where celebrating progress and success is part of everyday life.

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Our aim is to empower students to be confident, connected, actively involved  lifelong learners and to leave our school after year 8 fully prepared for secondary school.

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I am proud to lead and be part of such a fantastic school community so committed to creating a 21st century learning environment which prepares our children for the future.

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We have an actively involved parent and whanau community and close links with Ngāti Wairere, the Tangata Whenua at Hukanui Marae.

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When you enrol your child at Gordonton School you are agreeing to be a partner in your child’s learning. This is really important to us as you are their first teachers and working together, we will achieve so much more.

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Welcome to our school.

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Ngā Mihi,

Keith O’Donnell

At Gordonton School we are Anchored in MANA

Latest Notices

2021 Term Dates

School Starts at 8.55am Wednesday 3 February, 2021

Term 1 
Wednesday 3rd Feb - Friday 16th - April Term 1

Mon 8th Feb - Waitangi Day
Friday 2nd - Tuesday 6th April Easter.
 

Term 2 

Monday 3rd May - Friday 9th July

Monday 7th June - Queens Birthday weekend
 

Term 3 

Tuesday 27th July - Friday 1 October

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Monday 26th July - Teacher only day 
Monday 30th  August - Mid Term break - School closed.
 

Term 4

Monday 18th October - Wednesday 15th December
 

Monday 25th October - Labour day
       
 

Newsletters

Click here for this Weeks Newsletter

Look out for our newsletters on Mondays.

Click here for Term 2 calendar

Term 2 overview

Enrolment

If you would like to have a look around our school, please contact the office to arrange a visit.

Gordonton School has an enrolment scheme. Please check here to see if you are in our zone.  

International Students

We are a signatory to the International Code of Practice and we welcome international students. Our Board employs a qualified teacher/tutor to assist these students and other English Second Language students with English language development.