School Life
Take a look at a typical day at Balfour School, from learning in the classroom to time spent playing, exploring and connecting with others.
A Day at Balfour School
Our first buses arrive at school by 8.00am on weekdays. We encourage town children to arrive from 8.30am onwards.
Children generally play outside or spend time in classrooms before the school day begins.
School Hours
8.55 – 10.40am
First learning block (fruit break included)
10.30 – 10.50am
Morning tea and play break
11.00 – 12.15pm
Second learning block
12.15 – 1.15pm
Lunch and play break
1.15 – 2.40pm
Third learning block
There is a designated teacher on duty during every break time.
After School
At 2.40pm, all children are released from class.
On fine days, students meet on the tennis courts to line up for buses. On rainy days, children meet in Room Korimako and assemble in their bus lines. There is also a walking line for children who do not travel on buses.
All children are checked off by the bus duty teachers before being guided onto their bus or heading home.
Please contact the School Office by 12pm if you need to change your child’s after-school travel arrangements.
Assemblies & Celebrations
We hold a whole school assembly every Friday at 2.15pm.
Classes take turns presenting their work, and we celebrate student achievements together.
Learning at Home
We have a well-stocked library, and children are encouraged to borrow books to take home. Students also bring home a small reader each day to share with their whānau.
Getting Involved
Our Home and School committee and Board play an active role in school life.
If you would like to be involved, please contact the School Office for more information.
Policies & School Docs
All forms, policies and procedures are available via School Docs.
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