Silverstream School

Silverstream School
Address
Whitemans Road, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
Coordinates 41°08′53″S 175°00′45″E / 41.1480°S 175.0125°E / -41.1480; 175.0125Coordinates: 41°08′53″S 175°00′45″E / 41.1480°S 175.0125°E / -41.1480; 175.0125
Information
Type Co-educational Primary School (Year 1-6) [1]
Motto Learners motivated to achieve and succeed [2]
Established 1924
Ministry of Education Institution no. 2990
Principal Lisa Cavanagh [3]
School roll 497[4] (August 2018)
Socio-economic decile 10 [5]
Website silverstream.school.nz

Silverstream School is a co-educational primary school located in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.

The School & Facilities

Silverstream School teaches pupils ranging from years 1 - 6 with a current role count of around 500 primary pupils, and employs around about 35 full-time staff. It was established in 1924 and the town of Silverstream expanded around it, meaning it has always been at the centre of the town. Silverstream School is currently headed by Lisa Cavanagh, replacing Mary Ely, who began work in 2008. The deputy principal role is shared by Bryan Trevean and Zac Mills,[6] who started work in 2016. The school has 22 classes, with three separate school syndicates; Ako Iti (Years 1 & 2), Ako Whanake (Years 3 & 4) and Ako Nui (Years 5 & 6).

Academically, Silverstream School enters into the ICAS mathematics and English competitions, as well as the Otago Problem Solving challenge for senior students. Culturally, the school has its own choir for each syndicate level and a small in school orchestra for anyone who wants to participate. Students are also encouraged to perform their talents in the weekly assemblies. Each syndicate has its own assembly, and a full school assembly is held each week, which is hosted by senior syndicate students.

Since 2008, the school has been renovated extensively, including full repainting and a planned library and information centre. The grounds are also sometimes used for events, such as running races and meetings.[7][8]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ ERO Report "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
  2. ↑ "Silverstream School Website with school motto under header". 28 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Silverstream School Principal". Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "Directory of Schools - as at 13 September 2018". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "TKI - Silverstream School Profile and Contact Details". 28 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Staff". Silverstream School. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
  7. ↑ Active Communities Investment Project shines in first year in Upper Hutt - SPARC. Accessed 12 August 2010. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
  8. ↑ "Meeting on skatepark". Upper Hutt Leader. 7 October 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
  9. ↑ Tom Cardy. "Beaver: A shy and mighty vocalist". The Dominion Post. Retrieved 12 August 2010. Beverly Morrison grew up in the Hutt Valley, one of four children, and went to Silverstream School...

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