Our School

Wellington Seventh-day Adventist School is a co-educational Christian school, that provides an approved program of education for students from Years 1 to Year 8. As an integrated school, Wellington Seventh-day Adventist School is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church (The Proprietor of the school is the New Zealand Seventh-day Adventist Schools Association Limited). Wellington Seventh-day Adventist School is funded for operation by the government and administered by the Board of Trustees which meets twice each school term.

Our Children

The School provides for three or four class groups with additional spaces for Library and Learning Support rooms.
Classes for 2017
Room 1: Years 1-2
Room 2: Years 3-5
Room 3: Years 5-8
Room 4: Years 2-3 (Term 4)
Class sizes range from 15 to 22 and provide for individualised learning and close personal support by staff and teacher aides.

Our Special Character

 Our Special Character is what distinguishes Adventist Schools from other schools. We are purposefully Christian; upholding the faith, values and lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Being a school of Special Character does not mean that we merely conduct worships and run Bible classes, rather, our Special Character reflects who we are and what we stand for. It permeates our curriculum, influences our policies and procedures, and can be seen in the every-day interactions between our staff and our students, who are Learning and Growing in God

Adventist Education

We are a member of Adventist Education New Zealand; an affiliate of the world-wide Adventist education system, which is the largest Protestant education system in the world. In addition, we are a member of the Association of Integrated Schools (AIS) and the New Zealand Association of Christian Schools (NZACS). The Adventist education system is the largest Protestant education system in the world.

Adventist Schools New Zealand operates 16 schools and caters for more than 1,500 students, which helps to provide a network of resources to give each child an education of the highest quality in an ideal Christian learning environment. Adventist education is built on the belief that each student is unique and of immeasurable worth. It values the importance of systematic development of the whole person. Students are taught to accept the concept of service as a principle of life, to be sensitive to the needs of people and to become contributing members in their community. At the heart of Adventist education is a belief that children achieve true growth when their mental, physical and spiritual needs are met. Wellington Seventh-day Adventist School upholds these beliefs and, with enviable teacher-to-student ratios, provides a nurturing and caring learning environment where Christian values are upheld.

Christian Education in an Adventist School is focused on academic excellence, the development of a healthy lifestyle, strong moral development and a commitment to service in the communities in which we live. In addition, there is the ultimate goal of drawing each pupil into a personal relationship with our Creator God. As a part of the Adventist Integrated schools system, Wellington Seventh-day Adventist School welcomes students from all faiths and cultural backgrounds. We do not impose a mandatory church attendance on students who attend our school; however students and their families are all most welcome to join us at any time. ​
Our teaching and faith, values the family and promotes a respect for others and ourselves. Whether your child is an Adventist or follows another faith, we expect these values and principles to be upheld within our school, and request a high standard of conduct both within and outside the school. ​

As a Christian organisation we devote time to worship and learning about God and the Bible. Children participate in Bible classes, hear regular Bible stories and are involved in a weekly chapel service (God Connection). Worship is a core component of education at Wellington Seventh-day Adventist School and all students are encouraged to have a relationship with Jesus. Through our worship and chapel programs, we aim to help the families at our schools raise responsible, mature and well-rounded citizens.

Helpful links
What Adventists believe
Adventist Education
Other Adventist Schools in New Zealand