Opportunities and Experiences
We aim to offer a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our students.
| Opportunities |
Description |
| Music and Performing |
- Private instrumental music lessons available on site, including piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, and bass (contact: [email protected])
- Junior and senior singing groups
- Lunchtime drumming and instrumental experience sessions
- Senior band programme
- Opportunities to perform at school assemblies
- Annual music trips to attend performances by the New Zealand Philharmonic Orchestra
- Drumming Club
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| Glen’s Garden |
- Students will engage with the school garden through hands-on planting and ongoing maintenance
- Students will learn about the importance of sustainability
- Students will learn about the garden-to-table process and its role in healthy living
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| Te Reo Māori & Language Celebrations |
- Kapa Haka group
- Specialist Te Reo Māori Classes
- 1 block per week of te reo māori lessons for all ages
- Students will learn basic communication and language skills from a range of countries, with a particular focus on New Zealand and Pacific languages
- Students will have opportunities to dress in cultural costumes, perform, and celebrate their cultures
- All students participate bi-annually in the school Cultural Celebration Show
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| Student Leadership team |
Prefects and student council participate in leadership professional development and meet regularly to discuss and implement the Glenavon Mindset. |
| Events |
Students will prepare for and participate in school events that showcase and celebrate their learning.
These events take place either annually or on a bi-annual rotating schedule and include:
- Book Week Celebrations
- Art Expo
- Cultural Celebration
- Talent Show
- Technology Market
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| Sports |
- Participation in local sports exchange competitions for all year groups
- In-house seasonal sports competitions
- Weekly lessons with specialist sports instructors
- Athletics celebration events
- Table tennis available each lunchtime
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| EOTC |
Multiple opportunities for Education Outside the Classroom for all age groups, including:
- Various day trips
- School camps (Years 5–8)
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