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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 December

Thu 18

School Board Meeting

18 Dec 2025

Thu 25

Starting School Visits in Room 9

25 Dec 2025

Latest Notices

Reminder Tomorrow - - Prizegiving

14 Dec 2025

End of Year Prizegiving
Our School Prizegiving will begin at 1:30pm tomorrow (Monday 15th December). Please arrive with enough time to be seated before the start.

Students are encouraged to wear their school polo top if they have one. If not, please wear red or black.

If your child is receiving an award or has a role in the assembly, you will have received an email from Danielle and Wendy.

We are looking forward to celebrating our students alongside you

Reminder - Community Picnic Tomorrow 11th December - Bring a donation for the Foodbank ????‍????????‍????????‍????

10 Dec 2025

Reminders for the Week - Week 10, Term 4 2025

8 Dec 2025

Monday 8th of December -

2026 Prime Ministers Speeches - Monday 8th of December at 11am - 12.30pm

Tuesday 9th of December

Vidulich Vase Tabloid Sports Day - From 9.15am, students need to remember a sun hat, adequate lunch, water bottle & sunblock

Wednesday 10th December

School Trip to Waikanae Pools - Wednesday 10th December (All year levels) students need to remember a sun hat, adequate lunch, water bottle & sunblock. Please note - If you decide to collect your child from the pools early please let the class teacher know that you are taking them home and that they will not be returning to school on the bus. Thank you ????

School lunches - Please note ** No Subway Orders this week. These will be available again in 2026 ????

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!! Last day for orders is this Wednesday, 10th of December!! Remember to order extra for all that yummy Christmas baking!! ????‍????????‍????????‍????????‍????

Thursday 11th December

2026 Class transition visits - 11am - 12.30pm.

Te Horo School community Picnic Evening - Thursday 11th December 5 - 7pm (On the Te Horo School Field) ???????????? All welcome - Programme below.

Performance programme for our Community Picnic:

· 5.30pm - Te Kōwhai singers

· 6pm - Kapa Haka performance group

· 6.30pm - Te Horo School Rock Bands

Thursday Pizza Orders - School lunches - Please note ** No Pizza orders this Friday. These will be available again in 2026 ????

Friday 12th December

Choir trip - Please email Wendy Keating with any questions [email protected]. We will be returning just after 3pm. Students may miss the bus so please arrange for students to be picked up from school. All permission slips should have now been returned, Transport helpers: an email was sent to you last week.

Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar

School Library - The Library is now closed for the year - Please return any outstanding books that you have at home ASAP ????

End of Year Prizegiving - Monday 15th December 1.30pm - In the Te Horo School Hall ** Please note the change of time this year - This is a day time event.

Year 8 Leavers Dinner - For students Monday 15th December, 6pm, Apple Quarters Cafe, any questions to [email protected]

Last day of Term - Tuesday 16th of December, the school will be open for the full day with a finish time of 2.50pm

First Day of 2026 - February 3rd - School starts at 8.55am ????????

Year 8 Leavers Dinner for students - Monday 15th December, 6pm, Apple Quarters Cafe