08/06/2026
Lots of exciting things on this week, make sure to get involved! ๐
Glendowie College is a co-ed secondary school based along Crossfield Road, Mt Taylor Drive and Ridde We are a dynamic, high-achieving college.
Our students succeed academically and in the arts, sports and leadership. We provide quality teaching in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our experienced staff provide rigorous academic programmes that challenge and support each student individually and guide them to succeed with excellence in the New Zealand curriculum. We offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities in the sports, arts
08/06/2026
Lots of exciting things on this week, make sure to get involved! ๐
08/06/2026
Week 8! Make sure you are supporting all the events for Tฤwhirimฤteaโs House Charity week, including the m***i day on Friday - gold coin donation, and donโt forget to wear your gumboots ๐ค
02/06/2026
On Friday last week, we farewelled our amazing DP Mr Worsnop as he had his final day at GDC ๐ฅฒ
He is heading off to take up the position of Director of Learning Technologies at Diocesan School for Girls. Mr Worsnopโs kind, hard-working, incredible work ethic and energy has been greatly appreciated - we wish him well in his new role! ๐
31/05/2026
Week 7! Remember that the school will be closed tomorrow and Tuesday ๐
27/05/2026
Just a reminder!
25/05/2026
On Friday, our students ran the annual GDC Cross Country at Churchill Park ๐โโก๏ธ It was an epic day with loads of house spirit and some amazing efforts - congrats to everyone who participated and a special shoutout to those who placed! ๐๐ฎโ๐จ
24/05/2026
Week 6 - all the best for CAAs this week! ๐ง
21/05/2026
We are excited to announce we have VTNZ at Glendowie College on Monday 15 June at 3pm to test students who want to sit their Learner License.
If you are ready to sit your Learner license and are 16 years or older please register with the Careers Department to reserve a spot.
Students will need to:
- fill in an application form (DL1 application)
- provide proof of your identity
- pass the eye test (you can do this at an optometrist too)
- let the agent take their photo and signature
- pay the learner licence application fee of $96.10 (eftpos is available)
The application fee includes the cost of sitting your first theory test, and a second test if you need it. The more prepared you are for the test, the more likely you are to pass.
Miss the queues at VTNZ Glen Innes and get your Learner License on 15 June.
Any questions please see Mrs Sullivan [email protected] (E5L)
17/05/2026
Big week ahead! Make sure to keep an eye on the notices for all the amazing House Reading Challenge activities, and good luck to all those doing the Cross Country on Friday ๐โโก๏ธ๐
The PRACTICE lockdown has now concluded. Please see the school website for further information.