Frequently Asked Questions
School hours:
Class/School Organisation
Our school is organised into Years 1-6, with students moving into a new class and year level at the start of each school year. Whenever possible the school informs learners and parents of the following year’s teacher/Area at the end of each year with students being given an opportunity to meet with the teacher in the assigned classroom. We currently have some multi-level / composite classes at Years 5 /6.
Some classes also work together in shared learning spaces or pods of two to three classes, referred to as Innovative Learning Areas (ILE). The open nature of these classroom spaces fosters flexible teaching and learning.
Five year old children in New Zealand begin school on or near their birthday. New entrant students who start after 1st May are classified as Year 0.
Further information regarding multi-level / composite classes
Extended leave:
If you wish to take your child out of school during term time, please email admin@albany.school.nz.
Wednesday sushi orders:
This service is for Wednesday lunch only. Orders need to be received between Sunday and 6pm Tuesday by emailing tsy.sushi@gmail.com using your child’s name and area number as the reference with a screenshot of the bank transfer.
menu and order details
Lost property:
The Lost Property box is situated beside Area 37 and available for access outside school hours.
There is a box of donated uniform outside the school office that parents/caregivers are able to help themselves to.
School bank account information:
The school's bank account name is Albany School Board. The bank account number is: 12-3107-0043717-00
As reference for our bank statement, please state your child's first and last name and the activity/school fees that you are paying.
If paying through the school office by credit card please note that a charge of 2% will apply.
School hours:
Students are allowed access to classes from 8.30am. Learning starts at 8.55am with the school day finishing at 2.55pm.
School donation:
School donation
Dental clinic:
To make an appointment with the Dental Clinic (situated behind Albany Junior High) phone 09 415 2059.