Sport & School & Kindergarten in Auckland

“Me and the homies love the chess guy(im sorry I forgot your name) and I was prefect pog. Had an amazing time (if you were in the chess team) and good sports”

“Really nice I'm a student of bailey road and I'm patchara from rm17 and the teacher name is Jessica Restauro but now it's prem bina I loved miss restauro this school is the best!”

“This is for the Kindergarten. For years ive searched for a good kindy for my kids ive settled on this ine. We sid have a little misunderstanding and a miscommunication at the begining but we've gone over that and cleared the air. I picked this Kindy because they are clean and they keep up with it all day every day. The setting is super the ladys are understanding and qualified, they are spoilt with plenty of support teachers that will take the load off looking after the childeen so you know your kids will have an eye on them most times. Also the setting is quite good, flat settings with quite safe stairways leading outside, mostly covered play area outside, they keep the sand pit clean and tidy by picking up the toys everytime the kids have finished playing with them, if your child has ezcema i tell you it wont be so bad so relax the toys are always picked up and aired, supervision is a must at the water pump area. There is always someone outside with the children. The lunches are put in the fridge, ive seen the lady prepare the morning tea so relax its quite safe for the kids, the head teacher Jill is always onto it with the hygiene side of things, everyone there has a role and im happy. The girls are friendly, i find you just need to communicate openly its the only way they will know more about you and your child. So if youre someone like me who has OCD and cleans their house with bleach sending your children out to the world will be hard but to feel normal at it this Kindy gives you a piece of mind. Of course at the beginning my child was always sick but getting education from Drs and the education board/ministry helps you understand that its quite normal for your kids to get sick at the begining with viral infections, and it'll be worst if you struggle living with OCD. So for us who has this problem take it from me ive found what works in my situation, right now we are quite at home with this daycare. We find with everywhere you go Communication is always key. Good luck on choosing a daycare for your child though but this one is good. Ill say its the best even though its in Otara. Trust me ive tried Ormiston with the fancy things but it just didn't work for us. Neither circumstances nor surroundings can bring contentment. Only by fitting ourselves to meet conditions as they are, we must see not the location but the people who coukd make a difference and add to your childs journey through life, so chosing a good day care is a must for your child.”

“This daycare feels like I am taking my daughter to a friends or family members house to play. They interact, read, learn and have plenty of free play and we love it there. Floors are washed after every meal and the place is clean (not like others I looked at).”

“Good school where students are confident and respectful.”

“Joining this playcentre has been one of the best decisions we made! My son loves being able to socialise and play with alll the different toys and I get some adult interaction as well. Both of us have learned so much already to. Everyone was really welcoming and joining was an easy process.”

“I could not be happier with this school for my children. Small class sizes. Passionate teachers. Excellent academic results.”

“The center is well managed. Teachers and parents have friendly and supportive relationships. I love being able to drop my son off and know he is in awesome hands. Thank you BBLC.”

“Rosehill intermediate is the best school ever... The teachers were awesome and they always cared and found a way to help you learn. Special shout out to Mr gadd who helped me with a lot and was my favourite teacher there. I would give anything to go back.”

“We were really impressed with the customer service at wairau warehouse stationary. ETHAN, was hardworking, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure I was looked after. Their dedication and positive attitude made my experience so much better — a true asset to the team! 10/10 customer service thank you so much ETHAN YOU ARE A STAR ⭐️”

“Great College with very good facilities and very welcoming and friendly teachers . The indoor Sports Centre facilities are very well organized and maintained. The same situation with the outdoor Sports grounds, including the 6 Astrograss tennis courts. Preaty " Central" location for the Eastern side of North Shore.”

“My time at G.E.I.S was a good one. The school had great facilities and was well funded. The teachers I had experience with were all competent and friendly. I see the school is constantly getting upgraded and improved so its definitely not run-down. Its great to have such a school in the community.”

“The right school for my son who is academic and not very sporty (in fact, he wanted a school that did not focus on sport). It's been a huge jump coming from a public primary school into ACG Parnell, but he has learned more in the last 6 months than in the 6 years prior. There is a lot of homework, but over time students learn how to efficiently manage this and there are tests almost every week, and exams from Year 7... but what a great preparation for university years. Finally, as a parent I can see what he's learning and where he needs extra help. If you want your kid to go to a school that focuses on academic learning and extension of students, then send them here. If you want your child to go to a school that will be focusing more on "inquiry learning" and "child led learning", then this is not the right school for them. This school provides lots of clubs and extracurricular activities too - and their music, art and drama departments are awesome.”

“INCREDIBLE SCHOOL AND MRS WINSLADE IS A BOSS. SHE WAS AWESOME.”

“As a student who comes to this school and writes with a genuine opinion, to whoever is reading this, especially parents, I can confirm to you that the previous 1-star reviews are absolutely baloney. I am just a student. I am currently at Macleans college and been here for a couple of years hence sharing my general opinion. I AM NOT part of any school administration that writes the review because they are biased. Firstly I see these reviews talking about "racism". In the real life, of course its going to exist. Someone will always judge you based on the way you look. But it doesn't mean that it isn't dealt with at this school. There are serious consequences for racism so all aside, its not an issue here at Macleans. Im not a white student either, but I haven't seen 1 teacher at this school, of all I have ever talked to been racist ONCE, ever. Secondly, I see them talking about "They only care about academics." Well its partly true. Your child deserves quality education and the school wants them to be successful in life and if you're not willing to learn or at least give a damn about learning for your own good, then don't blame the school for it. Teachers here actually do a reasonable job at shaping students into successful academics and you also have house tutoring systems and more if you find learning the stuff hard. Ungrateful students who choose to post these bad reviews simply don't realise the plentiful resources they have to become a sucessful student. Now I know that not everyone likes studying. At times, me neither, but the school offers more than academic education. It aims to support a student's goals, and also opens SO much extracurriculars and sports activities if your child is intrested in sports. The reason why I said academic focus is "partly true" is that the school is simply looking for a lot more than just academic excellence. With the wide variety of extracurriculars it also helps students develop skills and become involved with activities they enjoy in the future. Uniform. Theres heaters in classrooms during winter and you have a sweater. Everything else very self-explanatory. Bullying. Yes, sadly, it happens. The bullying obviously comes from students who are either stressed about their life / have something going on in their lives or they're just a prick who seeks attention. I also consider the factor that the stress often comes from the way the school runs, as its harsh academic focus and other aspects can sometimes impact the students. It is NOT easily ignored. The amount of guidance from groups like consuelling etc will support you if you are bullied, and it will also be dealt very seriously by the school. The strict rules and conservative approach actually cut the amount of bullying in this school. I have personally seen many students get stood down or even removed from the school for being stupid. Actually, in my first few years I didn't get along with people either. I was also emotionally impacted by bullying. However, the school helped me become the person I am today through guidance and support. I wasn't an academic nor sporty person either. I hated both. But through reflection and growth I finally understood, the school was trying to help me. It never intended to harm me in any way. And do not say "the school doesn't care about you", that is the most untrue, pathetic, and ungrateful statement I've heard. There are school counselling for a reason. If you are to the point that you actually think the school doesn't care about you at all you need some serious self-reflection. Macleans does a great job at shaping the students so that they have maturity, responsibility, empathy and more. All this, is part of high school. It strives to help your child become sucessful in life and supports their dreams e.g sports and even esports/gaming (if thats what they really want). The “students” who are writing those 1-star reviews are the ones who either have something against this school and have the maturity of a 5-year-old or just don't care about school and hate it.”

“A medium to small sized public coed high school. The students are all from local suburbs such as St Heliers. The teachers are experienced and committed. The students are talented, at least some.”

“Do not stand By my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep- I am the thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle, autumn rain. As you awake with morning’s hush, I am the swift up-flinging rush Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the day transcending soft night. Do not stand By my grave, and cry- I am not there. I did not die.”

“Our son went here and we found the school to be excellent. The principle and teachers are really committed to the kids and there's great support for any issues on a personal basis or in the wider school. We're sending our daughter here too, because we loved it so much.”

“100% one of the best schools in Auckland. Wonderful teachers who care about each child, and uphold the special character of the school. Having experienced another school, and then Star of the Sea, Star of the Sea is absolutely wonderful. A learning environment which offers every child the opportunity to be the best they can be.”

“Great rowing club, very fast. The coaching team has built a phenomenal culture that encourages great men.”

“Wonderful experience. I've met friendly staff, such great people and friends for a lifetime! I'm proud to say I arrived at Ntec with no English and after my course I had got three awesome jobs. Totally recommend this place!”

“I haven’t been to this place but I would Like to one day to see the horses”

“Excellent work and gud service and support”

“My son(turning 3 years old ) is here almost 1 year now. they are look after him very well. He is so happy. Every morning he prepare himself to go to school. I like them.”