Our library space is large and well stocked with new books and resources. Tables, chairs, cushions, a couch, games cupboard and reader’s theatre make this a well utilised space and breakout area for classes and individuals during break times. Through a wall of glass bifolds is a large breakout space with projector and sound field system.  

Our chess club also operates from the Information Centre on Friday mornings. Please keep an eye on the daily notices for when this begins. This area is also open in the lunch hour for the children’s enjoyment and learning.

Our two playing fields overlook the spectacular view of the Tamaki River and are expertly maintained for our students. With the transformation of the lower field into an all weather surface, children can continue playing through the wetter season. The community is welcome to make use of our grass field outside of school hours. However, please respect this field by keeping off it when the field is closed.

The area closest to the road and Glendowie Kindergarten is restored with flax, harakeke, in order to support the bank and wildlife. The Year 4s are charged with maintaining the harakeke as part of their Unit of Inquiry.

We are fortunate to have three adventure playgrounds at Glendowie School which all have shade sails for sun protection. The Junior Playground is situated outside the classrooms and supports the development of gross motor skills, lower and upper body strength. This playground is fitted with foam based astroturf and a sandpit with toys. The Lower Field’s playground is also a Junior Playground. Underneath is the Senior Playground which includes climbing, swinging, balancing and rotation activities. Adjacent to this is basketball court, which can also be used for wall and net games.

Situated behind the hall is our large greenhouse. This is supported by our Enviro Group, Unit of Inquiry programmes and Trees for Survival. Plants can be grown from seedlings so that students can observe the growing process and in a “School Fair’ year are mass produced for sale. Plants grown by classes are taken home so that students can continue observing the growing process. Plants grown by the Enviro Group are offered to our community.

Our Trees for Survival programme is situated near the Swimming Pool and Year 5 are our Kaitiakatanga (guardians). They repot seedlings to grow healthy plants that are then planted in the Auckland area. This supports the regrowth of natives and reduce erosion near unprotected streams.