"A tatou tamariki ngā wa e tu mai nei . Me ngā tumanako nui." - Our Children, Our Future, Great Expectations
NAU MAI, HAERE MAI - WELCOME TO MULBERRY GROVE SCHOOL
Mulberry Grove School is a full primary school catering for children in Years 1 to 8. The school was completely rebuilt on its original site in 2015. It now consists of two collaborative teaching spaces, a library, and community and administration areas. It is a well-resourced school that continues to make very good use of its unique location and the local environment to enhance the curriculum and children's learning.
Mulberry Grove School has an extremely supportive community and active Board of Trustees who value learning and the well-being of all students.
Nestled on the shore of Tryphena Harbour Great Barrier Island, Mulberry Grove School is uniquely situated to make the most of a rich learning environment. Marine and bush ecology is at the heart of what we do. Offering sailing and kayaking through the S.E.A Education Aotea Charitable Trust, Learning 2nd languages online with the Virtual Learning Network , this is also a place where our young people develop the learner qualities, skills and future-focused outlook that will help them enjoy success now and throughout their lives.
Office Hours
We are on restricted hours in the office currently so the school office is open during the following times:-
Monday : 8.30 am -3.30pm
Tuesday : 9am - 3.00pm
Wednesday : 8.30 am -3.30pm
Thursday :9am -3:00pm
Friday : 8.30am-3:00pm
School Timetable
School Begins: 9.00am
Morning Interval: 11.00am - 11:40am
Lunch Break: 1.00pm - 1:40pm
Classes Finish: 3.00pm
2022 Term Dates
Term One
Wednesday 1 February to Thursday 6 April 2023
Monday 7 February - Waitangi Day Observed
Friday 7 April - Good Friday
Monday 10 April - Easter Monday
Term Two
Monday 26 April _ Friday 30 June 2023
Teacher Only Day Monday 24 April
ANZAC Day Tuesday 25 April
Monday 5 June - Kings Birthday
Matariki Public Holiday Friday 14 July
Term Three
Monday 17 July to Friday 22 September 2023
(100 half days)
Term Four
Monday 17 October to Thursday 15 December 2021
(86 half days)
Monday 24 October - Labour Day