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“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

“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

“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

“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

“More curious and interactive”

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

Lou, 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Believe in yourself”

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

Eleanor, 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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 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... Read more

Devon, student (age 12)

“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)

Call us on +64 (0)3 377 8603

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

“Everything from emotional intelligence to eco-literacy”

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

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

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

“More curious and interactive”

“Exceptional educators”

“Back to her bubbly self again”

“We love Seven Oaks”

“More grounded and self-assured”

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

“Growing resilience”

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

“Free to fly with ideas”

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

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

“Believe in yourself”

“Learning through doing”

“We love the wide curriculum”

“Switched back on”

“Both our children have thrived”

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

“Everyone knows each other”

“Amazing parent community”

What the students say

“I like the freedom”

“The educators are kind”

“I like the options”

“Imagination interwoven with education”

“I want to send my children to this school”

“Plenty of playtime, books to read”

“I have freedom”

Ready to find out more?

Time to discover what it's like at Seven Oaks School

Our special character:

In addition to academics, our curriculum focuses on personal growth, social and emotional intelligence and environmental awareness.

Small class sizes: we recognise teachers need lots of time with each student

Low fees: we want a great education to be affordable for more families

Dyslexia-friendly: students need support and we can help them succeed

Community focus: there's no doubt we're stronger together

"When you visit our school, you can literally feel the difference. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming and full of joy, just like our students!"

Jeremy Orczy, principal

Contact info

77 Murphys Road, Halswell 8025

+64 (0)3 377 8603

admin@sevenoaks.school.nz

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