Notice Board
2026 stationery list - all year levels
Welcome to 2026 school year start!
We are looking forward to seeing our families back on site next week and welcoming our new starters.
TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
First day of Term 1
WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
After School Sports Parent Information meeting, 2.30pm in the staffroom. Refer information below.
THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
Pōwhiri assembly 9.10am to welcome new starters and parents
FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY
Waitangi Day public holiday – school closed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After School Sports Registrations
Due to some sports commencing early in the term, we will be opening sports registrations for Year 0/1 Miniball, Year 3/4 Basketball, Year 5/6 Basketball, and Year 5/6 Flippaball on Thursday morning. We will advise via email communication and our school app service when the registrations are open on Thursday through Enrolmy with the corresponding link.
We will be holding our SPORTS INFORMATION MEETING next Wednesday at 2.30pm in the staffroom. We would request that all parents wishing to register their child in an after school sport attend Wednesday's meeting, or if unable to attend, view the linked powerpoint and refer any questions to Jan in the school office (jmunroe@albany.school.nz).
School Buses
School buses will be running as usual from Tuesday. Emails have been sent to parents of students who catch our school buses with important information including updated Bus Users Agreements. If your child catches a school bus and you have not received this email please contact Jan in the school office (jmunroe@albany.school.nz).
Stationery Lists
Stationery Lists are available on our school website (www.albany.school.nz).
School Hats
It is important to bring a school hat to school every day. For sun protection the blue Albany School hat is compulsory during Terms 1 and 4; these can be purchased from the office for $10.00. Children are not permitted outside in the direct sunshine during break times if they do not have a school hat to wear, they are required to be seated under shade.
Uniform
All children are expected to wear the correct Albany School uniform with respect and pride. This consists of plain navy shorts/pants (or culottes/skortz) with no visible stripes, emblems, brand names etc, a yellow school polo shirt and sensible shoes for active learning. For health and safety reasons, all hair (shoulder length or longer) is recommended to be tied up. Jewellery is not recommended for safety reasons, however, ear studs, a watch, or appropriate cultural / religious jewellery may be worn.
School Day Times
Just a reminder that the school day begins at 8.55am and concludes at 2.55pm and classrooms are not open with teacher supervision until 8.30am. If your child arrives at school after 8.55am they need to sign in at the office and obtain a late pass. If your child is going to be absent please advise the office via our school app, phone line (09 415 9668) or link on our school website. Kelly Club run a before and after school programme in Area 40. Contact albany@kellyclub.co.nz for further information.
Getting to and from School Safely
- The front gate/ traffic expectations - NO ENTRY to the coned turning bay if school buses are in the bus bay.
- No right hand turn into the dropoff bay at peak traffic times, when the ‘No Right Turn’ sign is out (approx. 8.30-9.00am and 2.30- 3.15pm). Sign and cones notify drivers of these times.
- All parents and students crossing Bass Road must use the pedestrian crossing.
- Please do not park across Bass Road or Roanoke Way driveways or on yellow lines as you may restrict vision of young children crossing the road.
- All bikes and scooters must be walked on and off school grounds and across the crossing.
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.
