Notice Board
UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 1ST MAY
What a great start to our school term as we welcomed our new families and Principal, Nick Shaw at Monday’s Pōwhiri welcome assemblies.
Thank you to those staff and students who will be representing Albany Primary School and laying a commemorative wreath on our behalf at Monday’s ANZAC service in Albany. This service is open to all of the community – details below.
MONDAY 27TH APRIL
School closed. Public holiday to commemorate ANZAC day.
WEDNESDAY 29TH APRIL
Year 5 – dance and drama workshops in school hall.
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL
Rippa and tackle rugby tournament for registered players.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES
ALBANY COMMUNITY ANZAC SERVICE - Main Hall, corner of Library Lane and Highway, 11.00am. Light refreshments provided after service. The Albany Memorial Library will be open for after the Commemorative Service has finished (until approximately 1pm).
FIT-ATHON – We are thrilled to announce our upcoming FIT-ATHON, a high-energy event dedicated to raising funds for upgrading our bike track while promoting health and movement. Information packs will be going home with all students today. If you have any queries regarding the FIT-ATHON please contact your child’s classroom teacher.
ALBANY HIGHWAY ROADWORKS – As advised by Auckland Transport, asphalt resurfacing will be taking place on 28th April 2026 from 8.00pm to 5.00am for approximately 20 nights (weather dependent) for the length of Albany Highway. Contingency dates up to 19th June. Traffic management including detours and closing of one side of road in place during this period.
FLUTE FOUND – On Albany Highway, please contact the school office if this is yours.
WELCOME TO ALBANY PRIMARY SCHOOL
We are a school with a rich history and an exciting future. We pride ourselves on the happy, friendly and safe environment that is evident from the moment you enter our grounds. Learning is not silent at our school but shouts with curiosity and challenge.
Our goal is to ensure that your child is given every opportunity possible to develop and grow through our inclusive and holistic curriculum.
The school's vision "where learning makes a difference" is the foundation for all we do.
Our REACH values of Respect (Whakaute), Excellence (Kairangi), Aroha and Caring, Collaboration (Mahi tahi), and Honesty (Ngākaupono) are modelled and reinforced by the teachers as essential qualities that we all strive for in our learning community.
Albany Primary School belongs to a Community of Learning (COL)
Better Together: A connected pathway for empowered learners
Made up of seven schools, Whānau ki te ako is a Kāhui Ako in North Auckland. Our current community vision 'Better Together: A connected pathway for empowered learners' reflects our shared thinking and journey together.
Albany Primary School participated in the Te Āhuareka o Whānau ki te Ako Kapa Haka Festival, bringing together 350 students from seven schools across the Albany community, to celebrate Te Ao Māori and whanaungatanga.
