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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 Kāhui Tokotoko – the local Ōtaki 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.
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Kia ora e te whānau,
The Te Horo School Board is preparing our Strategic Plan for 2027–2028, and we want to hear from you! This plan guides our priorities, shapes our school’s direction, and helps us track our progress over the next two years.
Your feedback is vital to ensure our goals reflect your aspirations for your children, your family, and our wider school community.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts. The survey closes on Oct 23, 2026.
General Reminders
**Urgent return of Sports & Choir Uniforms - Please can we have all Sports & Choir uniforms returned to the school office before the end of the week.
A very big thank you to all those students that have done this already, but we do still have a large amount of outstanding uniforms. Please check drawers, the laundry pile & your child's school bag. These kits are a precious resource funded by the Home & School and your assistance with the return of these loaned uniforms is greatly appreciated.
**Calendar Art - Calender Art orders have been sent home today, please check your child's school bag. Please note there is a second order arriving later this week, if your child's calendar art has not arrived today it will be sent home later this week. If you have any concerns please contact the school office [email protected] or phone 06 3643071
Wednesday 23rd of September
* Pizza Orders - Please get onboard and support this year's 6, 7 & 8 camp fundraiser
Please remember - Orders need to be dropped to the school office before 9am each Thursday. 1 x piece $3 or 2 for $5 - Options are Hawaiian, Cheese, Ham & Cheese & Pepperoni. Cash or Online payments (Home & School account please - Email the school office for account details)
* Subway Orders
Online orders - Exciting news, you can now order online https://www.subwaylunches.co.nz/Profile/Login
Parents & caregivers need to register online & select Te Horo School (Otaki) - Please see below for the attached step by step guide for online ordering.
School based orders - Subway orders can be ordered at the school office before 9am every Wednesday (If you are ordering at the office, Cash please) Any questions please email [email protected]
Thursday 24th of September
School Photo (make up day) - If your child was absent or missed school photos last week for any reason, there is an opportunity to have either sibling or individual photos taken again this Thursday. Please email the office if you would like to add your child or whanau to the individual or sibling photo "makeup" list (Pre-schoolers are welcome to be included in the sibling photos, please let the office know and you will be notified a session time)
Performing Arts Concert (School Hall) - Thursday 24th of September at 11.50am. All parents & caregivers are welcome to come along and join us. This performance will include the Rock bands, Guitar & Drum lesson students.
Friday 25th of September
Last Day of Term 3 - Friday 25th of September, school finishes at 2.50pm. Enjoy the school holidays, have fun, stay safe and see you all again on Monday 12th of October for the first day of Term 4!!
Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar
Term 4 start date - Monday 12th of October, School starts at 8.55am
Labour Day - Monday 26th of October , School closed for the day
Year 7 & 8 Camp - Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th October
Year 6 Camp - Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th of November
Ag Day - Tuesday 10th of November at 4pm
Tākiri o te Ata - Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th of November
Last Day of Term 4 - Tuesday 15th of December School finishes at 2.55pm
Paddy’s Mart!
Another amazingly successful Paddy’s Mart for Te Horo School! Blessed with glorious sunshine, our school community came together for a fantastic day filled with fun, community spirit, and record-breaking enthusiasm.
Event Highlights
Warm Welcome: A beautiful performance by our Kapa Haka group set the tone for the day.
Stall Sell-Outs: Mystery Jars and Mystery Bottles sold out in a record half an hour, quickly followed by the cake and sweet stalls.
Non-Stop Entertainment: Kids loved the Crockery Smash, Commando course, and bouncy castles, while adults enjoyed live music coordinated by Anje Glinderman.
Bustling Food & Drinks: Our Café, Candy Floss, Kebab Truck, and BBQ crews worked tirelessly to keep everyone fed and refreshed.
Heartfelt Thanks
An event like this takes a village, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed:
Parents, Caregivers & Grandparents: Thank you for rolling up your sleeves and donating your time.
Principal Sponsor: A massive thank you to Derek Kelly from Kelly & Co for five consecutive years of incredibly generous support.
School Staff: Thank you to our principal, teachers, and teacher aides for your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Te Horo Community: To everyone who volunteered, sponsored, donated, attended, or bought a treat—thank you for making Paddy’s Mart such a special celebration.
From our Te Horo School family to yours — thank you, and see you next year!
Final orders for Calendar art orders close on Monday 14th of September
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ2075
3/. Enter your child's room & name when prompted
Kia ora Te Horo School Whanau,
There will be no Subway lunch orders tomorrow due to Subway being closed for renovations. However Subway orders will be available next Wednesday 20th of March ????
Ngā mihi,
Rachael Davies
Office Manager
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