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Prominent Features at Gladstone School Click on the thumbnails to view larger copies of the images
	Welcome to the Carrington Road entrance to Gladstone Primary.
	Another photo of Carrington Road entrance to school
	Carrington Rd entrance to the School with swimming pool to the left next to the field, and office at the end of drive to the right
	Welcome to the Monaghan Entrance to the school.
	Welcome to the Seaview Entrance of the school.
	Walking down path at Seaview entrance to school with the school hall at the bottom of the path.
	Moat Fernery outside Room 40
	Gladstone School’s Swimming Pool, built 100 years ago in 1907.
	The plaque found at the swimming pool explaining that the pool was generously donated by Hon. George Fowlds. His large family all attended the school and they had a passion for swimming. The pool was a first in those days, for the area.
	Fossils in granite, formed over 100 million years ago!
	Known as "The Oak", a haven for the teaching staff, outside the staffroom!
	On left, ground floor is the New Entrants and Year 1 children. The top floor is the Year 5 children at this end. Note the special flagpole – made of Oregon timber from Canada. The flagpole is as old as the school, and lovingly restored and re-erected in 2006.
	This is the Confidence Course at the end of the field. The Lion Foundation donated $32,000 towards the cost of construction, while the South Auckland Charitable Trust paid for the shade cloths.
	The Peace Tree (Camphor Camphora) was planted to commemorate United Nations International Day of Peace celebrated on 21 September each year. The tree was donated by Dru Yoga NZ and The North Harbour Tree Company.
	“The Library Garden” with the Junior Playground behind. The ASB generously donated towards the playground.
	The start of the Boardwalk planted with natives. Partially funded by an Auckland City Environment Grant.
	Another view of the Boardwalk.
	The building tucked among the trees on the left is the performing arts rooms and music suite.
	Welcome to the foyer in the hall. Historical photos of pupils from the school are hung here.
	Hall foyer with more historical photos featured.
	Welcome to the Native Garden. An initiative of the Crosby family who served the school in many ways over the years in many capacities.
	Inside the Native Garden. A seating area is located at the back, a haven of peace and tranquillity.
	The "edible garden” of herbs and vegetables. The Natureforce group of children at Gladstone are the monitors.
	Mini Piazza behind the dental clinic.
	When the school hall was built in 1998 this magnificent Pohutukawa tree was successfully relocated from there to here, outside rooms 32 and 33.
	Main Piazza, a focal area in the centre of the school, flanked by the school hall, the admin area, junior block and library. Fundraising came from the PTA and the Scottwood Trust for the piazza in 2004.
	Welcome to the office. A flagpole, donated by Rilee Signs, shows the points of interest at Gladstone School.
	A Friendship Chair, donated by the PTA. If you need a friend at Gladstone, try sitting on the chair and a friendly person will surely appear to chat to you!
	A plaque erected in memory of the boys who once attended the school and who fought in the First World War, 1914 – 1919. You will note that Gladstone was originally called Pt Chevalier School when first built, being the only primary school serving all the neighbouring districts. In 1925 a second school was built in Te Ra Road called Pt Chevalier Primary and our school was renamed “Gladstone Primary School”. Our roll size was 710 at that point!
	A PTA initiative – ‘millennium message’ donated by the parents and pupils past and present, to raise funds for the building of the new library in 2000.
	The school logo “Passionately Preparing People for Life” is showcased on the steps leading down to the netball courts next to the library.
	Another view of the “Library Garden”, looking towards the bottom courts.
	Affectionately known as the “Village Green” – an all weather surface “Tiger Turf” for students to use in Summer and Winter.
	A shady resting place for those hot days.