The Friends of Stanley Bay team (FOSB) is a group of volunteer parents who have children across all year groups at Stanley Bay School. We have three goals:
  • Build school and community spirit!
  • Raise funds to support our amazing school!
  • Promote our school and increase our profile to the wider community!​
We function as a sub-committee of the Board of Trustees with parents meeting regularly, supported by a wider group of parents who support us as and when they can. ​

2023 Mud Run

Courtesy of Linda Simmons from Bayleys. 

2022 Mud Run

Courtesy of DJ Marrs

2026 FOSB Administrative Team

Chair: Angela Day
Treasurer: Emma Gallagher
Secretary: Georgina Large
Communications: Kylie Freeman, Jamie Tait, Jane Allison and Anna Schwab

Our Fundraising Goals

The funds raised through our school events play a vital role in supporting our students’ learning, wellbeing, and overall school environment. These contributions enable improvements and enhancements agreed upon by the Board that would not otherwise be possible.

Each year, we aim to raise significant funds to invest back into the school through new resources, equipment, and facility upgrades that directly benefit our students and teachers. The needs are ongoing, and every contribution helps make a meaningful difference.

We truly appreciate your support and involvement in helping us achieve these goals.
Present Fundraisers
The Great Devonport History Mystery
Available from the school office or Paradox Books for $20. Designed, written, and developed by two of our talented parents. This is a perfect stocking filler for Devonport fans and a great holiday activity for the kids!

Yummy Fruit sticker promotion
Collect stickers and bags so we can win a share of sports gear for our school! Sticker sheets are available at the school office. Visit the Yummy Fruit website for more details. 

Our Sponsors, please support them.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our wonderful school.

Our events

We've come up with a range of events that align with our goals. Some are events for just our students and their families, some are to build community spirit, and some are major fundraisers - aka our infamous Mud Run!
Join us on Facebook!​
Our Friends of Stanley Bay Facebook page is regularly updated with event details and dates, requests for support, and FOSB meeting times. Join our page here. 
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Upcoming events

Term 1: Family Picnic And Devo Life
Term 2: Quiz Night
Term 3: Mud Run
Term 4: TBC
Join our FOSB team
Volunteers make these events happen. If you're keen to get stuck in and help, please get in touch with the office
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We welcome all parents, caregivers, extended family members, teachers and staff to all our team meetings. Check out the school calendar for our next meeting date!  Meeting notes are available on request, simply send us an email.
Click the logo above to see an insight into Stanley Bay School
2026 Term Dates
  • Term 1 – 2 February - 2 April.
  • Term 2 – 20 April - 3 July.
  • Term 3 – 20 July - 25 September.
  • Term 4 – 12 October - 14 December
2026 Public Holidays 
  • Waitangi Day: Friday, February 6
  • Good Friday: Friday, April 3
  • Easter Monday: Monday, April 6
  • Anzac Day: Saturday, April 25 (Observed Monday, April 27)
  • King's Birthday: Monday, June 1
  • Matariki: Friday, July 10
  • Labour Day: Monday, October 26​​
2026 Teacher Only Curriculum Days 
  • Friday, 29 May 2026- Maths/Pangarau Curriculum Day 
  • Monday, 27 July 2026- Maths/Pangarau Curriculum Day
  • Friday, 23 October 2026- Teacher Only Day- Report Writing

School calendar