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“Everyone knows each other”

Our daughter says this is one of the best decisions we have ever made and we agree – she is... Read more

Dianne, parent

“Both our children have thrived”

We chose Seven Oaks because of its holistic, child-centred approach to education. In today’s environment of large class sizes, Seven... Read more

Fiona, parent

“Our son thrives when he can learn in a hands-on environment”

Seven Oaks has been a fantastic fit for our family. In particular, the play-based learning philosophy for the new entrants... Read more

Matthew, parent

“Back to her bubbly self again”

For us, it’s like secretly winning the lottery! The school’s holistic approach is looking after her mental health as well... Read more

Tom, parent

“Amazing parent community”

By simply placing her in the right environment, it has highlighted just how much she was suffering at her old... Read more

Mark, parent

“Exceptional educators”

My daughter, who is extremely shy, settled into the school very quickly, forming trusting relationships with them. I believe having... Read more

Naomi, parent

“Free to fly with ideas”

It felt right. I haven't been disappointed. My son is happy, wants to go to school, is excited about learning... Read more

Nicola, parent

“Learning through doing”

The single biggest stand-out feature of the school is the massive hearts, love and nurturing, hugs and support that the... Read more

Ange, parent

“Everything from emotional intelligence to eco-literacy”

Seven Oaks School offers the individual approach we were looking for our children and we would highly recommend it. We... Read more

Jokacota, parent

“We love the wide curriculum”

Seven Oaks School offers the individual approach we were looking for our children and we would highly recommend it. We... Read more

Jo, parent

“All about developing more than just educational outcomes!!!”

The right school... Small class sizes. Play-based learning is developing our child amazingly well. Key element for me is it's... Read more

Liam, parent

“Growing resilience”

Small class sizes and play-based activities have had a significant impact on our child’s learning. We have noticed a growing... Read more

Sonja, parent

“Our boys look forward to going to school and they are engaged”

We are delighted with our experience at Seven Oaks School. All of the educators, as well as the head of... Read more

Cecily, parent

“I couldn’t believe how quickly we saw a change”

The smaller class size means that it is quieter, there is more one to one educator time and everyone has... Read more

Meeghan, parent

“More curious and interactive”

Our daughter returns home happy and energised, such a different experience to the mainstream modern learning environment.

Lou, parent

“Both of our children instantly felt a strong sense of belonging at their new school”

The decision to move our children to Seven Oaks School was based upon the fact that we wanted our children... Read more

Leeane, parent

“Switched back on”

We wanted to see him happy in himself and learning again after being in a mainstream school… [Our son] is settled... Read more

Andrea, parent

“His energy can be focused on learning and not worrying”

Seven Oaks School would have been off my radar had it not been recommended by a leading Christchurch businesssoman, whose... Read more

Di, parent

“Believe in yourself”

Our daughter has started to believe in herself again, feeling she is listened to and respected

Eleanor, parent

“Can’t wait to send our youngest next year!”

We are happy we made the choice to send our 5-year-old son (now 6.5) to Seven Oaks. He has been... Read more

Kurt, parent

“More grounded and self-assured”

I do notice the differences between our Seven Oaks kids and those from other schools – Seven Oaks kids tend... Read more

Victoria, parent

“Moving her to Seven Oaks was the best decision we have ever made”

Amazing school. My daughter was not coping well with the modern learning environment at her previous primary school. She was... Read more

Meeghan, parent

“We love Seven Oaks”

In only 3 months she has just blossomed from an anxious, unsettled child who hated school, to a bubbly, enthusiastic... Read more

Kezia, parent

“I like the options”

The play time is different. The teachers are cool. I like the options and the learning.

Finn, student (age 11)

“Imagination interwoven with education”

Seven Oaks is the kind of school that lets you excel in all subjects. It is a school of freedom and openness that brings out the full potential in children.... Read more

Devon, student (age 12)

“I like the freedom”

I like the freedom and the trust. Seven Oaks lets you be yourself.

Hana, student (age 11)

“The educators are kind”

You can be yourself and express who you are. I like wearing what I want and calling educators by their first name.

Alena, student (age 13)

“I want to send my children to this school”

I love that you get to know everyone – it doesn’t matter what year you are in.

Cadigan, student (age 7)

“Plenty of playtime, books to read”

Plenty of playtime, great school trips, lots of games, sandpit, lots of water...

Ryan, student (age 10)

“I have freedom”

It is the best school in the world because I have freedom - to be outside and play.

Maddie, student (age 6)

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“Everyone knows each other”

“Both our children have thrived”

“Our son thrives when he can learn in a hands-on environment”

“Back to her bubbly self again”

“Amazing parent community”

“Exceptional educators”

“Free to fly with ideas”

“Learning through doing”

“Everything from emotional intelligence to eco-literacy”

“We love the wide curriculum”

“All about developing more than just educational outcomes!!!”

“Growing resilience”

“Our boys look forward to going to school and they are engaged”

“I couldn’t believe how quickly we saw a change”

“More curious and interactive”

“Both of our children instantly felt a strong sense of belonging at their new school”

“Switched back on”

“His energy can be focused on learning and not worrying”

“Believe in yourself”

“Can’t wait to send our youngest next year!”

“More grounded and self-assured”

“Moving her to Seven Oaks was the best decision we have ever made”

“We love Seven Oaks”

What the students say

“I like the options”

“Imagination interwoven with education”

“I like the freedom”

“The educators are kind”

“I want to send my children to this school”

“Plenty of playtime, books to read”

“I have freedom”

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03 377 8603

Considering moving your child to our school? We know it’s a huge decision. We have several parents who would be happy to talk to you about their experience

Give now

Visit – we love visitors!

Enrol – secure a place today

Calendar – what's coming up?

“Everyone knows each other”

“Both our children have thrived”

“Our son thrives when he can learn in a hands-on environment”

“Back to her bubbly self again”

“Amazing parent community”

“Exceptional educators”

“Free to fly with ideas”

“Learning through doing”

“Everything from emotional intelligence to eco-literacy”

“We love the wide curriculum”

“All about developing more than just educational outcomes!!!”

“Growing resilience”

“Our boys look forward to going to school and they are engaged”

“I couldn’t believe how quickly we saw a change”

“More curious and interactive”

“Both of our children instantly felt a strong sense of belonging at their new school”

“Switched back on”

“His energy can be focused on learning and not worrying”

“Believe in yourself”

“Can’t wait to send our youngest next year!”

“More grounded and self-assured”

“Moving her to Seven Oaks was the best decision we have ever made”

“We love Seven Oaks”

What the students say

“I like the options”

“Imagination interwoven with education”

“I like the freedom”

“The educators are kind”

“I want to send my children to this school”

“Plenty of playtime, books to read”

“I have freedom”

FOLLOW US

Considering moving your child to our school?
We know it’s a huge decision. We have several parents who would be happy to talk to you about their experience