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Knowledge, Character, Relationships

Mātauranga, Āhuatanga, Whanaungatanga

Quality collaborative teaching and learning equity and excellence for all.

Knowledge, Character, Relationships

Mātauranga, Āhuatanga, Whanaungatanga

Quality collaborative teaching and learning equity and excellence for all.

Kia ora and welcome to Southbrook School

Our website will hopefully act as a 'first base' for you regarding our school around up-to-date information about the physical and the pedagogical happenings here in our evolving (and really cool) environment.

We are a state-owned, full primary school with a roll that fluctuates from around 270 students in February through to approximately 290 students in December each year. Our students are aged between 5 – 13 years. We currently have have 13 whanau classes, from New Entrants to Year 8, that work in collaborative teaching and learning spaces that aim to make the most of everyones skills and strengths.

Our school is located at the southern end of Rangiora, a rapidly growing town in the centre of the bustling Waimakariri District. We love seeing all members of our team grow and evolve as they spend time here and celebrate the great people who add to their 3-Kete each day. Enjoy your visit!

Our People

Dedicated to our committed educators to nurturing excellence in our school and students.

Our Students

Our school thrives on our incredible students. Their educational journey is our daily motivation, and witnessing their growth is a true privilege.

Our Prospectus

The information pack provides the details about the operation of our school.

Key Dates 2024

Term 1
Good Friday
Friday 29 March
Easter Monday
Monday 1 April
Easter Tuesday
Tuesday 2 April
Last Day of Term 1
Friday 12 April
Term 2
Term 2 Begins
Monday 29 April
Staff only Day
Friday 31 May
King's Birthday
Monday 3 June
Matariki
Friday 28 June
Last Day of Term 2
Friday 5 July
Term 3
Term 3 Begins
Monday 22 July
Staff only Day
Friday 23 August
Last Day of Term 3
Friday 27 September
Term 4
Term 4 Begins
Monday 14 October
150th School Jubilee Weekend
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October
Labour Day
Monday 28 October
Staff only Day
Thursday 14 November
Canterbury Show Day
Friday 15 November
Last Day of Term 4
Thursday 19 December (12:30pm finish)
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Knowledge.
Character.
Relationships.

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We are so thankful for supporters like PAK’nSAVE Rangiora! We are grateful for everything they do for Southbrook School and love that the store is virtually right next door. We have three sausage sizzles booked to help raise funds for the 150th Jubilee on Sunday 14 July, Saturday 24 August and Sunday 29 September. Thank you Nathan and your incredible team, we really appreciate your generosity. See MoreSee Less

Dear Southbrook School Community present and past.

We are trying to track down the below school photos to complete the collection between 1999 and 2023.
If you can help us, either scan, using 600dpi, and send a copy to lynley.sollitt@southbrook.school.nz, OR pop into school with it and we can scan the photo.

2001: Rooms 2 and 4
2002: Rooms 2 and 3
2006: Rooms 2, 3, 5, 7, 8
2007: Room 8
2008: Room 8
2010: Room 1
2014: Room 2
2021: Nga Manu Nui, Ngahere (team + whānau classes), Aoraki (whānau classes)

Your help is greatly appreciated in helping us build accurate and well organised records.

Regards,
Lynley Sollitt
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We had a special start to the day today with our Matariki Breakfast and Kapa Haka performance.

A big thank you to Mrs Marsh, Matua Norm and Whaea Bonnie for your mahi to make this celebration go ahead so beautifully. Mr and Mrs Smith, we thank you both for your preparation and mahi for our fabulous kai. Charlotte and Bria, thank you for your help in the kitchen today too.

Our hearts and bellies are full!
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We had a special start to the day today with our Matariki Breakfast and Kapa Haka performance. 

A big thank you to Mrs Marsh, Matua Norm and Whaea Bonnie for your mahi to make this celebration go ahead so beautifully. Mr and Mrs Smith, we thank you both for your preparation and mahi for our fabulous kai. Charlotte and Bria, thank you for your help in the kitchen today too. 

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