Principal's Message

Leap into learning at Gonville School 


... where powerful learning and empowered learners are at the heart of who we are and what we do.

Gonville School has proudly been part of the Gonville community for nearly 120 years. The buildings may have changed, but our large fields, green walkway, and resident animals remain, continuing to make our kura a special place.

Our passionate team is committed to providing rich and powerful learning experiences for ākonga, grounded in our values of:

• Whanaungatanga – learning in a happy, harmonious community of learners

• Tūrangawaewae – knowing who we are, where we come from, and why it matters

• Mana Motuhake – achieving success and taking pride in it

These priorities are underpinned by our 4Cs (values): Courage, Caring, Courtesy and Co-operation.

We know none of this can be achieved alone. Strong connections with whānau are at the centre of our journey, ensuring that every child is supported and celebrated throughout their time at Gonville School.

We are delighted you have  visited our website. Take a look at our latest articles capturing some of the exciting and powerful learning opportunities our ākonga have been part of.


Ngā mihi mahana​​​​​​​

Sarita Payne
Principal