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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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General Reminders
**Urgent return of Netball & Choir Uniforms - Please can we have all Netball & Choir uniforms returned to the school office before the end of the week. (If your child is playing Touch Rugby for the summer season and has a sports uniform, please disregard this message)
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 from the Netball season. 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.
School Bus Days - If your child catches the school bus, please remember to update the school office when their schedule changes (i.e.: Winter sports practices finish etc) This is really helpful and helps to keep the school bus leaving school on time each afternoon - Please email [email protected] or phone 063643071. For daily changes please remember to contact the school office prior to 2.30pm 🙂
Wednesday 14th of October
* 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.
* 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]
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Friday 16th of of October
Mihi Whakatau - At 9am in the school Hall, This is to welcome all of our new students starting during Term 4 and their whanau. For more information please contact the school office [email protected]
We extend this invitation to our wider school community, all parents and caregivers are welcome to come along, we would love to have you there.
Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar
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
First Day of Term 1 2027 - Tuesday 2nd of February, School starts at 8.55am
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.
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
Athletics Day - This Thursday 7th March from 11am
The Horo school Athletic carnival will be held on the 7h March. Come along and support
our students as they show off their techniques of throwing, jumping and running. Starting at 11:00 am after morning tea and running until 3:00pm. Feel free to get in touch with the office for more information. Please ensure students have plenty of lunch, a hat and a drink bottle. Timetable attached ????
Rippa Rugby
Te Horo School Rippa Rugby Registration:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/260596
This Registration does not mean that your child is registering to rugby for the 2024 season and does not mean that they need to attend mid-week training or Saturday games.
This Registration is for rippa rugby in school only. We have a trained professional that comes in and runs rippa rugby (a non-contact form of rugby) for our students in our school.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask Mr P
Ngā mihi,
Rachael Davies
Office Manager
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