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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 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.
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Kia ora whānau,
Nominations have now closed for our board elections and as the number of nominations was less than the number of vacancies, the election won't need to continue to a vote and the new
board will have a casual vacancy.
The Te Horo School Board received a total of four nominations for five vacancies when nominations closed on 6th August 2025. This leaves a total of one casual vacancy.
The following candidates are elected to the Te Horo School Board and take office on 13th August 2025:
- Peter Blaikie
- Mark Fox
- Stephanie Montava
- Rhian Salmon
The casual vacancy will be filled by the new board as required by the Education and Training Act 2020. When the board has made a decision on how the casual
vacancy will be filled this will be shared with the Te Horo community as required by legislation.
Thank you to all of our whanau and families who took part in the school board elections this year.
Please see attached Declaration of Results.
Kia ora whānau,
Here are a few reminders for this week -
Wednesday 13th August
Egg Orders - ($8 for 1 dozen free range eggs) Orders to the school office by 10am Wednesday morning - Email or by phone orders are welcome. These eggs are delicious and so fresh, they are supplied by the "Big Egg" in Otaki - For every dozen that the school sells they donate $1 back to the school!! ????????
Thursday 14th August
Pizza Orders (Fundraising for Year 6 & 8 Camp) - Orders for this Friday 1st of August need to be placed at the school office on Thursday morning by 9am - 1 piece of Pizza $3 or 2 pieces for $5. Cash only please, in an envelope with your name, room number & choice of pizza. Pizza options are Cheese, Hawaiian, Ham & Cheese & Pepperoni. We still need parents to help us with pizza collections, please contact the school office if you are able to do this. We would be most grateful.
Other General Reminders for the Week
Absences - If your child is unwell or going to be absent for any other reason, please remember to contact the school office or submit an absentee form via Skool Loop ????
RockBand - Bandquest information and permission form please follow this link
Paddy's Mart - Planning is underway for Paddy's Mart and Home and School would love your support. Donations of Bric a brac are now welcome to be dropped off at the school office. Weekly flyer update to follow tomorrow.
Ag Day 11th November - Orphan lambs now available!! We have been contacted by a local farmer that now has orphan lambs available, please contact the school office if you would like the contact details.
Registrations for Ag Day are now open, if your child has a lamb or calf already please contact the school office to register and to request a project booklet. Here is the link to our website https://www.th.school.nz/parent-information/ag-day-november-11th-2025/ where you can find out more information on guidelines & rules for Ag day. There is also an online registration form & project booklet on the website.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions ????
Ngā mihi,
Rachael Davies
Office Manager
124 School Road
RD 2
Otaki 5582
06 3643071
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