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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 October

Fri 17

Home & School Meeting

17 Oct 2025

Tue 21

School Photos

21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

School Bus will be Late - Mechanical Issue
17 Oct 2025

Kia ora whānau,

We currently have a mechanical issue with the bus, there will be a delay this afternoon. The bus is still at school.

Please call the school office if you need more information, or if you decide to come and collect your child.  please stand by for more information.

The Bus is working - Now on its way!!
17 Oct 2025

Hi All, 

The bus is now working, those students that parents have phoned will be kept here at school until parents arrive ????

Formal Notification and Reminder of Strike Action Happening Next Thursday 23rd October
17 Oct 2025

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

 

We are writing to formally notify you of planned strike action scheduled to take place on next Thursday 23 October 2025.

We want to inform our families and the community that teachers and support staff across New Zealand will be participating in a Nationwide Strike on 23rd October as part of ongoing negotiations between the NZEI Union and the Government.

This strike highlights important issues that directly impact our children’s education, including:

 

·  Reducing class sizes, so every child receives more time and attention.

·  Increasing support for learners with additional needs, to ensure all students have equitable opportunities.

·  Improving working conditions and managing workload, so teachers can focus on teaching and supporting students.

·  Ensuring fair and competitive pay, to attract and retain quality educators.

What This Means for You:

 

·  Te Horo School will be closed on the day of the strike - 23rd October 2025. 

·  We ask parents and caregivers to make alternative arrangements for childcare on this day. Funzone have advised us that they are available to provide care on the day - Please phone 04 2984287 ext 1 for more information.                                                     

We understand the disruption this may cause and appreciate your understanding as teachers and support staff stand together to seek meaningful change for the benefit of students and the education system as a whole.

 

While closing the school is not a decision we make lightly, strike action is a crucial way for educators to advocate for the resources and conditions needed to give our children the very best education.

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Please keep an eye on HERO updates for further developments.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Haines Homes and Construction Ltd Bespoke Plumbing Limited Mills Albert All Things Automotive Pzazz Building Kapiti Jayden Matthews - Tall Poppy Real Estate Dowco Associates Tracey Savage - Kelly and Co Vets on Riverbank Otaki Hydroponics & Garden Supplies Fun Zone Otaki MCMILLAN AND LOCKWOOD CENTRAL LIMITED Wisdom of Meditation Centre PG Accountants
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