Bayview Primary School is a decile 7 school in Glenfield, North Shore City. We cater for Year 1 to Year 6 students. Bayview is the school of choice for many families. Bayview School is New Zealand's first 'Sunshine School of Excellence'. We are extremely well resourced and maintained with newly painted buildings which compliment an attractive native bush outlook. Facilities include a gymnasium and a well stocked, inviting library. We have three playgrounds for students to play on during break times, a fitness trail, basketball and netball courts and a generous field. Bayview kindergarten and an early childhood centre are located adjacent to the school site, which provides children with continuity from early childhood to school. Bayview has a long-standing history of successful teaching and learning evident through positive ERO reports. Bayview school encourages children to think and act in an environmentally sustainable way, becoming a silver 'enviro-school' in 2008. We are also an 'Active-School' encouraging healthy eating and participation in a range of physical activity. At Bayview: * Children enjoy learning to read and write successfully. *Learning success and enjoyment continues as children move through the school. *Children work co-operatively and independently.
*Children are provided with opportunities to be involved in performing arts.
*Creativity is encouraged. Programmes are provided to stimulate and extend learning. *Cultural diversity is valued. *Children develop positive attitudes to physical activity. *We provide a safe and happy environment for students to learn and play in.
* We develop 21st Century thinkers. *Children use technology in a range of contexts. From our ERO report October 2007:
**Students are friendly, respectful and eager to learn, demonstrating a high level of engagement in classroom activities. **Classrooms are calm but stimulating and interactive environments in which routines are well established. **Positive relationships between teachers and student's foster children's confidence to take risks in exploring and sharing ideas.
**Staff are reflective and collaborative. They focus on self-improvement and positive outcomes for students.
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