STANLEY BAY SCHOOL
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Our History

Stanley Bay School was established on 15 February 1909, starting with 98 pupils.  By July 1909 the roll had reached 200 and by April 1910 it had grown to 240 pupils.

Due to the expansion of the roll new buildings were added in 1911.  

The first headmistress was a Miss M Barr who was only 20 at the time and shortly became Mrs Garvey. Years later under the energetic leader George Wilson the school quickly expanded purchasing two sections on Glen Road and used as playing fields.  To read more about Stanley Bay's history please see the article from the North Shore Times Advertiser, published in May 1976.
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1908   The first area of land was purchased to build Stanley Bay School. The land consisted of an acre on Russell Street and was bought for 379 pounds.

1909   One year later the school was built at a cost of 754 pounds. A team of builders erected two classrooms and a porch. When the school was first established it was an extension of Devonport Primary School. Miss M Barr, a teacher from Devonport was appointed Head Teacher.

1916    A further two classrooms and a staff room were added. It was at that time that the school was divided into year levels from Year 1 to Year 8.

Stanley Bay School Assembly 1938

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1960    The school purchased three sections of land and two houses were removed. They turned the sections into a playing field.

1970    During this decade swimming lessons were held at Stanley Bay Beach. It was during this time that intermediate schools were established and Stanley Bay no longer had Year 7 and 8 students.

1980    More neighbouring sections were purchased and five houses were removed to create a larger playground. Later this decade the pool was installed.

​1996    Two new classrooms were added (Rooms 10 and 11).
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Stanley Bay School​
15 Russell Street,
Devonport
Auckland 0624
NEW ZEALAND

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  • Welcome
    • Our Staff
    • The Board
    • Sponsors
    • FOSB & MUD RUN
    • History
  • ENROL
    • International Students
    • Uniform
    • Our Shop
  • LEARNING
    • Vision and Values
    • Attendance Matters
    • EOTC & Sport
    • Maths
    • Health Consultation Summary
    • Before and After School Care
  • Communication
    • Newsletters
    • Report an absence