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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.
31 Jul 2026
Good afternoon whānau,
Just to advise that unfortunately our school bus will not be able to run earlier to drop kids at school for Matariki star gazing.
You will need to drop your child off at school from 6:30am if they are coming to star gaze. Cooked breakfast will be served from 7:30am.
Remember, you are welcome to join us for the morning.
The school bus will be running at normal pick up time.
Good afternoon,
Just letting you know that Reports will be sent home on Monday 20th July (day 1 of Term 3).
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
Good afternoon,
Argh it's nearly the end of the term and I haven't organised the pet feeding roster yet.
Please let me know if you'll be around and able to pop down once a day to feed Mouse and the chickens and collect their eggs.
If you're able to help, please let me know if you have a date preference too.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
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