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We are a small rural school with strong ties to our coastal community. We believe that children need free play, meaningful structured learning, and personal choice to be successful at school.
Our learning programmes are developed to cater to the needs and interests of the children that are currently in the school. Our teachers are dynamic, inspirational people who know the children and their whānau.
We aim for our children to be confident learners who have a strong sense of self-worth and belonging. They develop meaningful connections in the school and the community.
Our children value the unique Māori perspective that is part of our New Zealand heritage while valuing diversity in all its shapes and forms.
Our teaching and learning programmes are underpinned by our strategic plan that is focussed on enhancing the hauora of every learner by meeting their individual needs.
Ko Kohukohunui te maunga
Ko Ōrere te awa
Ko Tikapa te moana
Ko Wharekawa te marae
Ko Ngati Paoa ko Ngāi Tai ngā iwi
12 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2026
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30 Nov 2026
Please see attached the details of the Farm Trail Hike that is being held this Sunday as a fundraiser for Kawakawa Bay Kindergarten.
Please fill out the attached form or fill out under the forms tab on Skool Loop, Only for Year 0-4 Students. Thank you.
Good afternoon,
We are hosting a workshop aimed at parents, caregivers, and anyone involved in the lives of children aged 0-6 years. All the details of the workshop are on the attached flyers.
This evening will also discuss what will be taught at the upcoming Confident Kiwis programme which is being taught to our Y0-4 students on Tuesday 1st December.
Feel free to invite anyone you think may benefit from this workshop. It is free to attend.
Parents of Y0-4 students, a permission form for this programme will come home this afternoon with your child.
Good morning parents,
The date of school photos has changed again!
Photolife will now be onsite taking our photos on Thursday 26th November. I know a lot of you had already registered for sibling photos with preschoolers & older children. Please register again using this new link:
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
Good afternoon whānau,
This afternoon Tāwhirimātea students are bringing home calendar art forms.
These make great Christmas presents for grandparents etc and every order raises funds for our school. They will be delivered before Christmas.
Tangaroa students will bring their order forms home early next week.
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
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