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Welcome to Te Horo School

Growing great learners for today and tomorrow
Te whatatipu i nga akonga pai mo tenei ra me apopo

About Te Horo School

Te Horo School is a country school set in a picturesque rural area between Ōtaki and Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast. Te Horo School is unique in the fact that despite its proximity to Wellington, it is able to maintain all the traditions of a country school.

We pride ourselves on our school-wide events such as Lamb and Calf Day, this is when children bring their animals to school, feeding and caring for them onsite.
This day also includes growing and tending to flower or vegetable gardens. Other special events include our annual school fair “Paddy’s Mart” which is led by our
Home & School committee and is an event that the wider community looks forward to. Our tree planting for Matariki breakfast is an event where we can view
the Mataraki stars and think of those who have been at the school before us and those who have passed on, sharing a picnic breakfast with those who are here
now. We have a special ANZAC service to honour those fallen from our area.

Our children enjoy many educational opportunities that take them outside of the classroom including a relationship with Te Kahui Tokotoko - the local Otaki Schools. We are building links with Katihiku Marae, have a talented Kapa Haka and school choir. Year 6 Camp and Year 8 Camp grow our students' independence and encourage them to challenge themselves physically, along with Ōtaki and Kapiti interschool sporting events, Cross Country, Swimming Sports, Athletics Day and Tabloid Sports to name a few.

EPro 8, Otago Maths and Mastermind give the students an opportunity to stretch their mind. Our Year 7 & 8 children engage in Technology learning onsite and we
are resourced to teach Digital Technologies, Cooking, Sewing and Building as part of our Technology programme.

The children can explore our bush reserve, spend time in our school pool, while away the time in our fruit and vegetable gardens and look for hidden chicken eggs! We encourage children to learn in and enjoy their local environment.

Teaching and learning at Te Horo school grows our students from year 1 (5 year olds) to year 8 (12 year olds), we operate as a whole school which we believe encourages the tuakana/teina relationship; older children have a younger buddy whom they care for and look out for while they are at school. We aim to each collaboratively so that we can utilise teacher strengths and cater to the diverse learning needs of our children.

Our HEART values are unique to Te Horo School and we model the values in all of our day to day interactions with each other. We have courage, we are empathetic, we have a sense of fun, we show respect and we are tolerant. Students are supported to behave in a way that ensures that our school is a safe and enjoyable space for everyone.

What's happening at Te Horo School?

Upcoming Events in April

Thu 23

Starting School Visits in Room 9

23 Apr 2026

Thu 30

Starting School Visits in Room 9

30 Apr 2026

Latest Notices

Reminders for Tomorrow Friday 24th April

23 Apr 2026

Friday 24th April

Mihi Whakatau - 9am Friday 24th April to welcome all our new students, staff & whanau for term Two 2026. Can we please make sure all students are here promptly tomorrow morning before the bell at 8.55am - If your child/children are unwell and will be absent please contact the school office before 9am by phone, Skool loop or email. [email protected]

Te Horo School Anzac Service - Friday 24th of April at 2pm, all parents and caregivers are welcome to come along, this will be held on the turf if fine (Hall if wet) Please can we have all students wearing red if possible (Our red school polo top if students have them)

Home & School AGM - Friday 24th at 3pm in the Matariki Room (School Hall) All parents and caregivers are welcome - Email Patrice Thomas for more information home&[email protected]

Fundraiser for Yemma

23 Apr 2026

Dear Te Horo community,

Thanks to everyone who has so generously donated to Yemma Barsanti's Givealittle page and to those who showed up for Yemstock in February to support her access to Daratumumab treatment for her multiple myeloma. It means the world to all of us.

We are now looking ahead to another opportunity to come together as a community. On Wednesday 21 May, we will be hosting a Quiz Night at Boundary Tap & Kitchen in Raumati Beach to continue raising funds for Yemma’s treatment. We warmly encourage you to gather a team (4-8 people) and join us that night. If you'd like to contribute in another way, you could consider donating something more personal to you or your business: a raffle prize (e.g. vouchers or gift boxes), or a larger auction item (e.g. a weekend stay, service package, or experience). If you would like to register a team or donate an auction of raffle item, please contact Siri at [email protected] or 021 059 3206. Thank you again for the care and generosity you continue to show.

Reminders for the Week - Week 1 Term 2 2026

20 Apr 2026

Please see attached

Reminders-for-the-Week-Week-1-Term-2-2026.pdf

Strep Throat - Information sheet attached

31 Mar 2026

Kia ora whānau,

We’ve had two confirmed cases of Strep throat at school this week. Please keep an eye on your tamariki for any symptoms to help us keep everyone healthy.

What to look for:

A very sore throat (often comes on quickly).

Pain when swallowing.

Fever, headache, or swollen neck glands.

Sometimes a rash or stomach ache.

What to do:

See a Doctor: If your child has a sore throat, please get it checked. A quick swab can confirm if it’s Strep.

Antibiotics: If prescribed, your child must stay home until they have finished 24 hours of the treatment.

Rest and Fluids: Keep them hydrated and comfortable at home.

Strep throat needs to be treated to prevent more serious issues like Rheumatic Fever, so please don't "wait and see" with a sore throat.

Strep-throat-Factsheet-Midcentral-2025.pdf

Help Us Keep the Heart of Te Horo Beating

30 Mar 2026

Help Us Keep the Heart of Te Horo Beating

After attending a recent first aid course, our staff member Rachael, identified a vital safety need for our school. Currently, the nearest AED is located on the Te Horo fire truck. While we are grateful for our local fire brigade, if they are out on a call, that life-saving equipment isn't nearby.

We want to change that. Our goal is to install a 24/7 accessible AED right here at school for our students, whānau, and the wider community.

The Goals:

We are seeking $2000 for the unit

We are seeking $850 for the Outdoor AED cabinet with keypad lock

We are seeking additional funds for ongoing maintenance (batteries and pad replacements as required).

How it Works: Once installed, anyone calling 111 in an emergency will be given the code to our AED station.

While the school is applying for grants, we are also looking for local legends or businesses interested in sponsorship. Of course we can put your business name up in lights as a prime sponsor. If you’d like to sponsor part or all of this vital piece of community infrastructure, please contact Danielle McMurchie at [email protected]