Murrays Bay Primary School

Welcome to Murrays Bay Primary School, located at 18 Clematis Avenue in Auckland, New Zealand. We are an esteemed establishment and a point of interest in the community, serving as a primary school for children in the area.

At Murrays Bay Primary School, we strive to provide our students and their families with the best educational experience possible. To enhance communication and keep everyone up to date with school news and events, we have partnered with SnApp Mobile to create a convenient and user-friendly app. You can easily download the app by searching for SchoolAppNZ in the App Store for Apple devices or the Play Store for Android devices.

Our school day is structured to ensure a balanced and engaging learning environment for our students. Children have the opportunity to hang up their bags before heading outside to play. We also provide supervised lunchtime activities, allowing children to eat in class from 1:00pm to 1:10pm, followed by lunch play from 1:10pm to 1:50pm.

To help you plan your schedule, here are the term dates for the current academic year:

- Term 1: 01 February - 12 April

- Term 2: 29 April - 05 July

- Term 3: 22 July - 27 September

- Term 4: 14 October - 17 December

Please note that there are several public holidays throughout the year, including Auckland Anniversary Day, Waitangi Day, Easter Monday and Tuesday, ANZAC Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, and Labour Day. These holidays may affect the school calendar, so it's important to stay informed.

For your convenience, we encourage the use of internet banking as the preferred method of payment. Please ensure that all internet payments include a reference to help us accurately allocate the funds. Examples of references include "Jones Fees," "Jones Y4 Miniball," and "Jones Readathon."

When it comes to choosing a device for your child's educational needs, we understand that it can be a challenging decision. While we cannot make specific recommendations, we can provide you with a list of specifications to consider. These include avoiding cheaper processors, opting for a minimum of 4GB RAM, choosing a portable device with good battery life, and installing a tracking application for added security.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding device purchases, we suggest checking with computer companies like Noel Leeming, who offer cost-effective deals for schools. Additionally, if parents are unable to purchase a device, the school has devices available for loan to ensure that no child is disadvantaged.

We prioritize the safety and security of all devices brought to school. It is crucial for parents to record the serial numbers of their child's devices, as this information is essential for police reports and insurance claims in case of theft. Please note that personal insurance covers any damage or loss of a device, not the school's insurance. While we make every effort to locate missing devices or investigate damage, it is the child's responsibility to take care of their device.

At Murrays Bay Primary School, we value the well-being of our students and provide resources to support digital literacy and responsible technology use. We encourage parents to explore resources such as Ministry of Health Wifi Safety Information, Netsafe NZ, Digi-Parenting, Common Sense Media, and Touch Typing.

Thank you for visiting our website and considering Murrays Bay Primary School for your child's education. We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant and inclusive community.