Emblem

The seahorse emblem is much loved by current and past students. The school’s founding principal, Mr McNauhton along with teachers, PTA and students chose the seahorse as it reflects the coastal location of the school and, like human beings, the seahorse has many unique characteristics in its makeup. Sadly, the seahorse can no longer be found at Mellons Bay Beach.

Our proud Heritage

Motto

‘Knowledge is strength’

Knowledge brings more than just facts and figures. It is concerned with our own capabilities:

that we can improve and develop further at any time
that other people have similar feelings and emotions
what has been learned in the past will help us today, tomorrow and plan for the future.

Our Karakia

The school's Karakia, selected in 2012 from the Ministry of Education's Learning Media, Te Aho Arataki Marau mo te Ako i Te Reo Maori - Kura Auraki (Page 5).  It perfectly reflects our values. It has no religious connotations and embodies our local area and community. Being near the sea, it holds special significance for us.

Our tartan is our school's taonga. It represents the greenstone part of the Karakia, symbolizing our school's unique identity.

The last two lines highlight our commitment to Assessment for Learning, using clarity and reflection to illuminate our learning journey.

School Houses

There are four school houses:

They have been part of the school since its inception. Each student is placed in a house on enrolment at school. Every effort is made to place each student in the same house as other siblings and even the same as their parents or grandparents if desired. On sports days, students wear a t-shirt the colour of their house.

Our School Tartan

Mellons Bay School has a fine uniform that attracts many approving comments and projects a favourable image to the public. Our winter tunic is made with 100 % wool that is especially made for us, it is a McMillian tartan from one of the founding families of the area.