Nestled in a beautiful rural setting at the foothills of the Four Peaks Range, Woodbury School is a vibrant five-teacher primary school where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.

Nau mai haere mai! 
Welcome to Woodbury School

Catering for Year 1–6 students, we provide a well-balanced education within a friendly and supportive environment.We are proud of our country character and the strong sense of community that makes our school such a special place.

At Woodbury School, family and community are at the heart of everything we do. Parents and whānau are encouraged to be actively involved in school life, helping create the warm, welcoming atmosphere for which our school is known. Together, we celebrate learning, achievement, and the many events that bring our community together throughout the year.

Kia ora koutou,

My name is Mike de Joux, and I am proud to have been the principal at Woodbury School since 2018.

Woodbury school is a five-teacher primary school in a beautiful rural setting at the foothills of the Four Peaks Range.

We are proud of our country character and our provision of a well-balanced education in a friendly and supportive community environment. We cater for around 120 Year 1-6 students and are a contributing school to Geraldine High School.

The school grounds are planted with a mixture of old established trees and New Zealand natives, making it a pleasant place for the children to play and socialise. Features include an extensive playground with a large plantation for creative play, a challenging "low level" ropes course, a covered swimming pool, vegetable gardens, fruit trees and BMX track.

A family atmosphere prevails throughout the school and parents are encouraged to have involvement in all school activities. Annual events include a Flower and Craft Show, Pet Show, Triathlon, Cross Country, Athletic Sports, and Matariki Celebration, all of which are well-supported by the whole school community. We have a very active Home and School parent group who enable our students and teachers to be well supported in teaching and learning.

​If you're interested in finding out more about our school, please email, phone or call in.

Mike de Joux
Tumuaki / Principal
Woodbury School 

Principal’s welcome

2026 Term Dates

TERM 1
Start    Monday, 3 Februrary
End       Friday, 11 April
*Thursday, 6 Feb – Waitangi Day
*Friday, 7 Feb - Teachers Only Day

TERM 2
Start      Monday, 28 April
End       Friday, 27 June
*Friday, 30 April – Teacher's Only Day
*Monday, 2 June - King's Birthday
*Friday, 20 June - Matariki

TERM 3
Start       Monday, 20 July
End       Friday, 25 September

TERM 4
Start       Monday, 12th October
End        Monday, 14th December
*Monday, 27 Oct – Labour Day

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A large group of children, some wearing bright yellow safety vests, gathered inside a spacious warehouse, standing in front of a giant yellow construction truck with the word 'BAKER' painted on it, with their hands raised.
A group of children and a few adults sitting and standing in front of large rock formations outdoors on a cloudy day.
A large outdoor gathering at a park under a blue tent labeled 'Woodbury School.' People and children are mingling and playing on the grass, some with sheep or goats. The scene is sunny with green trees and a clear sky in the background.
Children in safety hats and uniforms standing and sitting in a forest, holding plants and surrounded by small trees and saplings.
A group of children and two adults standing around a small fire outdoors, with a building and a person in the background.
Children wearing Santa hats and reindeer antlers participate in a parade, holding a blue banner that reads "FOODSTEPS to the FOOTHILLS." Behind them, a float decorated with red, green, and silver tinsel is visible, with people sitting on it and a whi