Our School
About Our School
About Our School
Grovetown School was established in 1866. In 2016 we celebrated 150 years of educating the children of Grovetown.
Grovetown School was established in 1866. In 2016 we celebrated 150 years of educating the children of Grovetown.
Our school retains the character of a small rural school whist still being very close to the township of Blenheim. Our students mostly come from the Grovetown village, surrounding farms and the northern area of Blenheim.
Our school retains the character of a small rural school whist still being very close to the township of Blenheim. Our students mostly come from the Grovetown village, surrounding farms and the northern area of Blenheim.
The roll presently averages between 70 and 80 students. We currently operate 4 classrooms, which are named after boats that used to travel up the Wairau River to Grovetown. The classroom names are Opawa, Waihi, Osprey and Waverley.
The roll presently averages between 70 and 80 students. We currently operate 4 classrooms, which are named after boats that used to travel up the Wairau River to Grovetown. The classroom names are Opawa, Waihi, Osprey and Waverley.
Our school is well supported by our parents and local community. The Parent Support Group (PSG) are highly involved in supporting the school, and families are encouraged to be involved with field trips, fundraising, working days and other school activities.
Our school is well supported by our parents and local community. The Parent Support Group (PSG) are highly involved in supporting the school, and families are encouraged to be involved with field trips, fundraising, working days and other school activities.
The school is very well resourced with modern equipment and facilities. We have four classrooms, a school hall, library, swimming pool, break-out teaching spaces, administration areas and a wide range of curriculum resources. A large well maintained playground and native forest area provide an attractive recreational facility for both students and the wider community. Our school grounds also include a bike track, an extensive edible garden, fruit and nut orchards, and beehives.
The school is very well resourced with modern equipment and facilities. We have four classrooms, a school hall, library, swimming pool, break-out teaching spaces, administration areas and a wide range of curriculum resources. A large well maintained playground and native forest area provide an attractive recreational facility for both students and the wider community. Our school grounds also include a bike track, an extensive edible garden, fruit and nut orchards, and beehives.
Teaching Staff
Teaching Staff
Dave Hickin - Principal
Dave Hickin - Principal
Steve Livingstone - Deputy Principal and Osprey Class Teacher
Steve Livingstone - Deputy Principal and Osprey Class Teacher
Nicola Moran - Opawa Class Teacher
Nicola Moran - Opawa Class Teacher
Jo Martin - Opawa Class Teacher
Jo Martin - Opawa Class Teacher
Louise Hedlund - Waihi Class Teacher
Louise Hedlund - Waihi Class Teacher
Mary Demlyn - Waverley Class Teacher
Mary Demlyn - Waverley Class Teacher
Jo Campbell - Teacher Aide
Jo Campbell - Teacher Aide
Yasmin Gee - Teacher Aide
Yasmin Gee - Teacher Aide
Debbie Wallis - Office Administrator
Debbie Wallis - Office Administrator
David Old - Caretaker
David Old - Caretaker
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Matt Large - Board Chair
Matt Large - Board Chair
Dave Hickin - Principal
Dave Hickin - Principal
Graeme Giles - Trustee
Graeme Giles - Trustee
Crystal Pritchard - Trustee
Crystal Pritchard - Trustee
Sandy Large - Trustee
Sandy Large - Trustee
Steve Livingstone - Staff Trustee
Steve Livingstone - Staff Trustee
