Te Awhi Rito
Sommerville School Newsletter.
Parent Information
Your guide to key information and resources for parents at Sommerville School.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions from parents and whānau.
Bus drop-off & pick-up
Most students are eligible for special transport assistance from the Ministry of Education. Routes are confirmed at the start of each year.
School lunches and food
Students bring their own lunches. The school provides advice on healthy options and supports whānau where needed.
Uniform
Sommerville does not have a formal uniform. Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.
Absence
Please notify the office before the start of the school day if your child will be absent.
Term dates
See the home page for current term dates.
Communication with teachers
Teachers communicate via Seesaw, and via email for longer conversations.
Reporting and progress
Students have individual learning plans reviewed twice a year, with regular updates via Seesaw.
Family Support
We believe in working together with families and whanau and can help liaise with other services that may be available to each family. Below are some services that can support you. If you would like more information please ask your teacher or at the office about any support you may need.
- Taikura Trust
- Dual Disability Service
- Carer support at Ministry of Health
- Spectrum Care
- Disability Connect
Dress Code
Students at satellite classes are expected to wear the host school’s uniform. This encourages interaction and inclusion within the school.
Our base school students do not have a uniform to wear and should come appropriately dressed for the programmes in their classes.
Workplace Experiences
Our students aged 16 and older are looking for interesting work experience opportunities. Our students already access a diverse range of workplaces and have many skills in different areas. All of our placements are supported by our own staff to make sure our students work well and gain the skills needed. Our students adhere to Health and Safety policies of each workplace.
If you are interested in offering some work experiences or would like more information, please contact our office and someone will be in touch.
Satellite Classes
We have a number of satellite classes located in local mainstream schools which allow for social, locational and functional inclusion opportunities. We work closely with host school principals and teachers to maximise the opportunities for our students.
These classes continue to receive the full resource and staffing benefit of Sommerville School. As Sommerville is continuing to grow, we also working alongside the Ministry of Education to add new satellites to our network.
Primary Satellites
- Anchorage Park School
- Glenbrae School
- Glendowie Primary School
- Panmure District School
- Owairoa School
- Riverhills School
- Riverina School
- Stonefields School
- Sylvia Park School
- Tāmaki Primary School
Intermediate Satellites
- Howick Intermediate
- Pakuranga Intermediate
- Stonefields School
- Sylvia Park School
Secondary Satellites
- Edgewater College
- Glendowie College
- Howick College
18-21 Years
- Te Hapori (Highland Park)
