About Us
Halfway Bush Primary is a co-educational school with approximately 60 pupils in the hilltop suburb of Halfway Bush, Dunedin. The school was established in 1955 and has provided quality education for the children in the local area since that time. We are a decile 4 school with 4 teaching and 5 support staff. The school is organised into 3 composite classes comprising Year 0-1, Year 2-3-4 and Year 4-6. We offer a wide range of innovative programmes to ensure that all children are well supported in their learning.
Our buildings are set amongst 1.6 hectares of landscaped grounds and playing fields, with an extensive adventure playground. The main block consists of 7 classrooms, a library, learning support suite, and administration area. Within the grounds there is a Kohanga Reo, a Play Group facility, and a Community Hall which is managed by the school.
Halfway Bush provides all the benefits of a small country school but is located within the city limits. Small class sizes and an open door policy ensure a welcoming and family orientated environment.
The School is governed by a Board of Trustees which consists of 4 Parent Representatives, a Staff Representative and the School Principal. The Board meet twice a term in the staffroom. Meetings begin at 7.00pm in the evening. Parents and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Meeting dates for 2011 are:
- Monday the 14th of February
- Monday the 14th of March
- Monday the 9th of May
- Monday the 13th of June
- Monday the 11th of July
- Monday the 15th of August
- Monday the 19th of September
- Monday the 14th of November
- Monday the 12th of December
