Silverstream School

Silverstream School
Location
Whitemans Road Silverstream
Information
Type Co-Education Primary School
Motto Growing, Caring and Learning Together
Established 1924
Ministry of Education Institution no. 2990
Principal Mary Ely
School roll Apx. 450
Socio-economic decile 10
Website silverstream.school.nz

Silverstream School is a Co-Educational primary school located in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.

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The School & Facilities

Silverstream School teaches pupils ranging from years 1-6[1] with a current role count is around 450 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 Mary Ely, who began work in 2008, replacing Peter Gunn. The school has 21 classes, with three separate school syndicates. Junior(years1&2), middle(years3&4) and senior(years5&6). The deputy principal is Neil Sargisson, who started work in late 2007.

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[2][3].

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ ERO Report http://www.ero.govt.nz/Early-Childhood-School-Reports/School-Reports/Silverstream-School-21-12-2008
  2. ^ Active Communities Investment Project shines in first year in Upper Hutt - SPARC. Accessed 12 August 2010. http://www.sparc.org.nz/en-nz/communities-and-clubs/Active-Communities/Sharing-Good-Practice/Active-Communities-Investment-Project-shines-in-first-year-in-Upper-Hutt/
  3. ^ "Meeting on skatepark". Upper Hutt Leader. 7 October 2009. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/upper-hutt-leader/2937176/Meeting-on-skatepark. Retrieved 11 November 2011. 
  4. ^ Tom Cardy. "Beaver: A shy and mighty vocalist". The Dominion Post. http://www.stuff.co.nz/3753553. 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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