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
Eve Sutherland - Principal
Eve Sutherland - Principal
Steve Livingstone - Osprey Class Teacher
Steve Livingstone - Osprey Class Teacher
Nicola Moran - Opawa Class Teacher
Nicola Moran - Opawa Class Teacher
Louise Hedlund - Waihi Class Teacher
Louise Hedlund - Waihi Class Teacher
Nicole Banks - Waihi Class Teacher
Clare Crannitch - Waverley Class Teacher
Clare Crannitch - Waverley Class Teacher
Claire Cullen - Classroom Release Teacher
Kellie Barnett - Teacher Aide
Samantha (Sam) Lyford - Teacher Aide
Debbie Wallis - Office Administrator
Debbie Wallis - Office Administrator
Caretaker - Nick Green
Caretaker - Nick Green
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
David Armour - Board Chair
David Armour - Board Chair
Eve Sutherland - Principal
Eve Sutherland - Principal
Gemma Miller - Trustee
Gemma Miller - Trustee
Jen Wareham - Trustee
Jen Wareham - Trustee
Jacinda Wraight - Trustee
Jacinda Wraight - Trustee
Steve Livingstone - Staff Trustee
Steve Livingstone - Staff Trustee
