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This continues to be reflected in the close relationships between staff, students, parents and community, all working collaboratively towards common goals.
The NZ Herald publication The Aucklander wrote :
"If you’re looking for a school that excels in all areas, Glendowie College has got it covered. For a school considered relatively small, Glendowie College has attained many honours, achieving highly academically, sportingly and culturally across regional and national levels."
The most recent Education Review Office Report (2011) stated “The school community is focused on the students’ needs. The board, staff and students are guided by a cohesive school-wide philosophy that is based on The New Zealand Curriculum and on four pillars of learning: respectful relationships, learning for the future, valuing individuality, and academic success."
Students take pride in their school and are motivated to achieve. The large majority make very good progress during their time at the school. "Student achievement in National Certificates of Education (NCEA) is very high compared with national averages and is higher than averages for other coeducational decile 9 schools. Students also achieve well above national and decile levels for NCEA credit and excellence endorsements. The school has had a notable increase in endorsements over the last three years. Students also achieve very well in a range of Scholarship subjects, often outperforming students from schools of a higher decile." ERO Report August 2011
A well resourced school environment and improvements in school property and resourcing have created up-to-date areas for learning and working. Strong pastoral care systems benefit students and the provision of academic counselling supports their achievement. The positive culture of care in the school fosters respectful relationships between students and staff and between students.
Contact : David James on 09 575 0798 or email