Your child's future starts with how they learn today.
Your child's future starts with how they learn today.
Every parent wants their child to feel happy, belong and achieve their best. In a world that is constantly changing, children need more than knowledge alone.
At Lyall Bay School, we combine strong relationships, curiosity, creativity and academic learning to help every child grow in confidence, capability and independence.
Our Values, Our Strategic Pou
Manaaki
Relationships
Community & Identity. Our ākonga are people of Aotearoa, grounded in this place and connected to each other. Tamariki learn to care for the world around them, understand their own identity, and see themselves as part of a larger community and world.
AS A POU, IT GUIDES · wellbeing, belonging, and connected relationships — with ākonga, whānau, and community.
Pākiki
Creativity & Curiosity
We nurture our tātarakihi to be joyful, curious and imaginative thinkers — artists, writers, dancers, scientists, makers and problem-solvers. We create the conditions for ākonga to explore, play, question, create and thrive. Learning Through Play is central to how we work.
AS A POU, IT GUIDES · adaptable, curious learners — grown through play-based learning and connection to place and culture.
Hiranga
Excellence & Wellbeing
We support ākonga to thrive, finding joy in learning, taking pride in their progress, and striving towards their personal best. Hiranga reflects our commitment to academic excellence, flourishing hauora, and a love of learning, ensuring every ākonga is supported to achieve their personal best.
AS A POU, IT GUIDES · academic excellence and flourishing — through strong reporting, pathways, and teaching practice.
Our Learners leave Lyall Bay School as Leaders
HERO
We use HERO to share learning, progress and next steps with our parents and whānau.
