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Growing active learners who strive to be the best they can be. Since 1925 we have been proudly providing education to the Campbell's Bay local families. We are a strong part of the community, and we have over 100 years of history. History Principal's Kia Ora Kia ora! Welcome to our Campbells Bay School family! I'm thrilled to welcome students, parents, and visitors to our vibrant school community. At Campbells Bay School, we're dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where each child can thrive. Our passionate educators are committed to unlocking every student's unique potential. As your principal, I'm here to support and collaborate, fostering open communication between parents, teachers, and students. Explore our website to discover the exciting learning journey at Campbells Bay School. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. Nga mihi nui, Bevan Verryt Enrolment FAQs Getting started at primary school is exciting but can be overwhelming. We hope that our list of FAQs help guide you on all you need to know. READ MORE HERE & ENROL Quicklinks ENROLMENT ONLINE POR TAL ORDER LU NCH AFTER SCHOOL ACTI VITIES VIEW PDF

Our Staff Discover the heart of Campbells Bay School - our incredible teaching and office staff. From passionate educators shaping young minds to our dedicated office team ensuring a seamless experience. At Campbells Bay School, we're more than a school; we're a family dedicated to nurturing success and fostering a love for learning. Welcome to the warmth, expertise, and inspiration that define our exceptional team! Photo L to R - Bevan, Patricia, Christie, Sven Senior Leadership Team Bevan Verryt Principal/Tumuaki principal@campbellsbay.school.nz Christie Birkhead Deputy Principal Year 1-3 christieb@campbellsbay.school.nz Sven Cropp Deputy Principal Year 4-6 svenc@campbellsbay.school.nz Patricia Meder Deputy Principal SENCO patriciam@campbellsbay.school.nz Junior School Year 0/1 Year 2 YEAR 3 Senior School YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 Specialist Teachers Teacher Aides Support Staff

Enrolment & Fees At Campbells Bay School we accept enrolments from international students from Year 1 to Year 6. Our code of practice, rules that all young international students must live with a parent in New Zealand to study at Campbells Bay School. Due to the popularity of our programme we take students for a minimum of one year of study. We do not accept short-term students. To enrol as an international studen t, you will require: Application for International Students A family register, or other document proving parent-child relation A copy of passports, relevant photos and visa pages for both the student and travelling guardian Immunisation/vaccination records for the student Once an application has been submitted, the school will send a non-refundable administration invoice to secure the processing of the application. Once this has been received, the school will set up an on-line or face to face interview. If successful we will provide an offer letter, an acceptance form (to be signed and returned immediately) and an invoice for your tuition fee payment. Once fees are paid, we will provide a letter to Immigration New Zealand to help with the visa applications. Please note that visa applications to Immigration NZ take some time so please ensure you apply well in advance. You also need to ensure once your place has been secured to purchase travel and medical insurance. We need a copy of the policy statement as part of our processes before you first day of school. INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PACK Fees 2026: $350 plus GST per week, or $14,000 plus GST per year A one off administration fee of $500 plus GST (non-refundable) All prices are in NZ Dollars and are exclusive of 15% GST 5% family discount on tuition fees (when enrolling two or more siblings) EXTRA COSTS • School uniform is compulsory. CLICK HERE for more information or click on the button to SHOP ONLINE INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PACK SHOP UNIFORM

Policies & Procedures Our Policies SchoolDocs provides us with a comprehensive core set of policies which have been well researched and follow the Ministry of Education National Administration Guidelines. The policies and procedures are tailored to our school, and the school supplies specific information such as our charter, and procedures for behaviour management, reporting to parents, etc. Policies are monitored by SchoolDocs and updated, modified, or created in response to changes in legislation, significant events, Ministry guidelines, reviews/requests from schools, and regular reviewing from the SchoolDocs team. Our Board has the opportunity to view changes and additions and comment on them before they are implemented. We will advise you when policies are up for review and how you can take part in the review. Frequently requested policies or procedure Off at the gate policy (Phones away for the day mandate) Complaints procedure Community code of expectations Behaviour plan

Police Vetting All caregiver/adult helpers must be Police vetted by Campbells Bay School to attend school trips and manage/coach teams. Once you have been vetted, it is valid for 3 years. Police vetting must be done by Campbells Bay School, vets from other institutions/organisations are not valid and cannot be shared. Police vetting needs to be done in advance of the trip/event as it can take some time to process at NZ Police. For more information please email admin@campbellsbay.school.nz If you would like to be a volunteer at Campbells Bay School, please complete all sections of the attached form and return it to the school office. We must also receive two forms of ID (one from the primary IDs and one from the secondary IDs listed below). Primary ID: Passport (NZ or Overseas) NZ Full Birth Certificate NZ Citizen Certificate NZ Certificate of Identity Secondary ID: NZ Drivers licence NZ 18+ card Community Services Card Inland Revenue Number NZ Employee Photo ID Card Please note at least one of these must contain a photo. Evidence of name change: If your two identity documents have different names, evidence of a name change must be sighted such as marriage certificate or statutory declaration. Overseas Passport: If you do not hold a NZ or Australian Passport, we will require of copy of your Visa or Permit. Please write your child’s name and your email address on the back of the police vet form and bring this, together with your original forms of identification into the school office to enable us to complete a visual verification. Please note a police vet remains current for three years after the date of issue by the police. The application will then be made online to the NZ Police and may take 4 to 6 weeks for a result to be received. We will email you when a result from this application has been received by the school. All applicants with satisfactory vet results will be posted on a school document accessible to teachers, management and sports personnel. Should a police vet produce a result that is cause for concern the applicant will be notified, in confidence, by the principal. They will not be posted in the document accessible to teachers etc. Only the principal and the designated person in the school office will be aware of any police vets that are of concern and will be kept strictly confidential. Please note that ‘of concern’ would be information contained in a police vet that would indicate any form of risk to children. POLICE VETTING FORM - NEW POLICE VETTING FORM - RENEWAL

Enrolment As a premier educational institute, Campbells Bay School receives many more applications for enrolment than we have room for on our roll. The Board operates a Ministry of Education approved enrolment scheme to prevent overcrowding. Under this scheme, children who live within the Campbells Bay School zone have an automatic right of entry to attend our school. Enrollments for children who live in our zone are accepted throughout the year. The applicant and children must be living at the in-zone address at the time of applying for their child’s enrolment. The school may actively collect information and make any enquiries necessary to ensure that the information provided on the enrolment application is correct. Currently, the zone includes all homes within the area bounded by the following streets: 13-53 Whitby Crescent, Kowhai Road, (Even address 32-350) East Coast Road, (Odd address 33-233) East Coast Road, 1-64 Sunnynook Road, Blakeborough Drive, (Even address 192 - 272) Forrest Hill Road, (Odd address 229-251) Forrest Hill Road, Richards Avenue, Knightsbridge Road, 22-53 Seine Road, Marsh Avenue, Seaview Road, Commodore Parry Road, 1-385 Beach Road, The Esplanade (Castor Bay), Red Bluff Rise, Huntly Road, The Esplanade (Campbells Bay), View Road, Channel View Road, September Place, Springfield Street, Regal Place, Brian Avenue. To enrol your child, please complete the enrolment form below. Please note, that proof of residence and our enrolment process will need to be completed prior to a child starting school. School zones can be viewed here . SCHOOL TOURS Every month, one of our Senior Leadership Team hosts a school tour, where you will have the opportunity to view Campbells Bay School and our facilities, view teaching and learning programmes in action and ask any questions you may have. Numbers are limited and we ask that you register on one of the links below: Forthcoming tour dates: Tuesday 24 February 9.30-10.30 am Tuesday 24 March 9.30-10.30 am Tuesday 28 April 9.30-10.30 am Tuesday 26 May 9.30-10.30 am Tuesday 23 June 9.30-10.30am Tuesday 28 July 9.30-10.30am Tuesday 25 August 9.30-10.30am Tuesday 22 September 9.30-10.30am Once registered, if you are unable to make it, please email our school office on admin@campbellsbay.school.nz . OUT OF ZONE BALLOT FOR ENTRY IN 2026 - this ballot has now closed and successful applications have been notified and have until 9pm on 29 October to confirm or decline their place. Online enrolment form Enrolment Zone Map DOWNLOAD A4 PDF

ESOL We are proud of our highly regarded ESOL programme at Campbells Bay School. Students in the ESOL programme may be NZ-born or migrants/International students from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Our learners from varied cultures and language backgrounds are taught by highly qualified and experienced ESOL teachers and teacher aides in a learning environment that is supportive of learners who speak English as an additional language. Children will often acquire conversational competence after a year or two of learning a second language. It takes between five and seven years to gain the academic language skills required for engaging with the curriculum. Each curriculum area has its own particular language, and support is needed to become proficient in reading, writing, expressing ideas, vocabulary, and structures of math, science, social studies, etc. The ESOL programme is taught at levels appropriate to the student’s level of proficiency in small groups of students from similar year levels and with similar needs. The specialist team recognises that there are varied language needs from foundation to more advanced academic language, and this is reflected in the delivery of the programme, being responsive to each student’s needs, and taught at the level students are working at. This means that students may be withdrawn from class to receive two, three or four sessions of targeted language support per week or per term, or they may remain in class where strategies, adaptations and considerations that will continue support at a distance are shared with and provided by the classroom teacher. At its most concerted level, we have ELIP-intensive, which offers 2-hour sessions 4 days a week. All ESOL lessons cover listening, speaking, reading, and writing and are delivered in ways that support classroom inquiry and language to access the New Zealand Curriculum. This is achieved through engaging in aspects of vocabulary, structure, grammar, and conversation. The Ministry of Education English Language Learning Progressions Pathway Record of Progress can be found by clicking on this link. How can you support your child? Read to or with your child daily (their English texts and other books/materials), asking questions and having them retell the story in their home language. Talk about your child’s day. Continue to speak in your home language at home, as research proves if they do, they will have a better chance of success learning English. That said, time to revisit and practice a newly learned language is also important. If you would like to know more about our ESOL programme at CBS, please contact our ESOL team leader, Chris Mashlan EMAIL CHRIS

Our Board Campbells Bay School is dedicated to providing exceptional education in New Zealand. Our board, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, ensures the school's performance meets high standards. We emphasise strategic leadership, setting a clear vision, and legal compliance while delegating responsibilities to our capable Principal. As a proactive team, we focus on student achievement and relentlessly seek ways to enhance their success. Our board includes five parent trustees, our principal, Bevan, and our staff representative, Sarah Geelen. Presiding Member Brendon Ng Working as Senior Legal Counsel at a large telecommunications company. Dad to two active boys at CBS in years 4 and 6. My favourite subjects are English and Music. I am a passionate sports Fan (especially the mighty NZ Warriors, Crusaders and NZ Breakers). Parent Trustee Ben Yu Proud to be working as an Enterprise Architect at Lotto New Zealand. Even prouder to be Dad to two amazing kids, Katherine and Serena — with Serena currently in Year 2 at Campbells Bay School. My favourite subject at school was definitely Mathematics. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking with my family, experimenting with new technology, and participating in community events. A big fan of hotpot dinners and scenic walks around Auckland. Parent Trustee Amy Carter Working as National Manager on the Executive Team at the National Child Cancer Network. My proudest and most important role is being Mum to Ethan (8) and Emersyn (6). My favourite subjects were English and Biology. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family at the beach, camping, and enjoy yoga, reading, and travel. Parent Trustee Hanyi Xu Fascinated with conducting auditing research and enjoying teaching accounting courses at the University of Auckland. Proud mum to two wonderful daughters, Lucy (Year 4) and Amelia (Year 9). My two favourite subjects are maths and geography. I love spending time outdoors, walking along the tracks, listening to birdsong, spotting and watching them. I also enjoy swimming and relaxing with a good book Parent Trustee Craig Whitaker Thrilled to be working as Head of Platforms Partnerships at Google. Stoked to be Dad to Addison 10 years old. My favourite subject is art history! One of my favourite passions is getting out and working up a sweat on a run. My favourite food is a good medium-rare steak (sorry vegans). I love to holiday in the warmth of Thailand. Staff Trustee Sarah Geelen I am thrilled to be working at CBS Teaching & Learning Leader of Year 6. Proud mum to Noah 16, Olivia 13, Jarvis 10, two crazy cats, a budgie and our new energetic puppy. My favourite subjects are Music & Drama. My main passion is the beach - where I love running, long walks with my family, reading a good book in the sun and soaking up nature. Meeting Dates 2025 Meeting Dates 2026 Term one Tuesday 25 February (Week 4) Tuesday 1 April (Week 9) Term two Wednesday 14 May (Week 3) Tuesday 10 June (Week 8) Term three Tuesday 29 July (Week 3) Tuesday 9 September (Week 9) Term four Wednesday 8 October (Week 1) Monday 3 November (Week 5) Tuesday 2 December (Week 9) Term one Wednesday 25 February Wednesday 1 April Term two Wednesday 13 May Tuesday 16 June Term three Wednesday 12 August Tuesday 15 September Term four Wednesday 4 November Wednesday 9 December Role of the board The School Board is accountable for the management of the school. It ensures the goals laid out in the school’s Charter are achieved. The Board serves a number of practical purposes, including setting strategic goals, determining board policy, delegating powers to the appropriate groups of individuals, and reviewing how well all of those functions are being performed. The Principal manages the school within the parameters set by the policies of the Board. The Board and Principal work in partnership to provide and maintain overviews of school activities, develop and review board policy, provide strategic direction and keep track of progress on all these fronts. Our latest ERO review can be found here or on the ERO website. Current Minutes Annual Report Statement Variance Annual implementation Plan

Absences If your child is away from school, we need to record their absence. If we are not informed of your child's absence, we will complete our safety check. If we are unable to clarify the reason for absence, children will be marked as 'T' (truant). MEDICAL If your child is going to be absent due to illness, you must call the office BEFORE 9:00 am on 09 410 7444, complete an absence through the Hero App or email safetycheck@campbellsbay.school.nz Holidays or long periods of absence If your child is going on holiday, please email the appropriate deputy principal. While your child is on holiday, they will be coded as G (holiday). Although we code this time as G, the Ministry of Education classifies it as unjustified leave and your child's attendance will reflect this. To minimise the impact absences have on the student's education, holidays scheduled during the term breaks would be appreciated. ALL OTHER ABSENCES If your child will be absent for reasons other than medical or a holiday, please email the office. admin@campbellsbay.school.nz REPORT ABSENCE

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