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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.
19 Mar 2026
26 Mar 2026
31 Mar 2026
Wednesday 11th March
Subway Orders - Subway Otaki is under new ownership and is once again providing us with yummy school lunches every Wednesday . The Subs are $7 each (6 inch), also this year we have cookies for $1 (Cookies can only be ordered along with a Subway roll, not by themselves) Subway orders can be ordered before 9am every Wednesday (Cash please) Any questions please email [email protected]
Pizza Orders - Pizza Friday's are back ** Please get onboard and support this camp fundraiser.
Important!! - Orders need to be dropped to the school office before 2.50pm each Wednesday, please note there will be no late orders this term.
1 x piece $3 or 2 for $5 - Options are Hawaiian, Cheese, Ham & Cheese & Pepperoni - Cash Only
All details on the attached flyer (No orders week 8 for Year 5 - 8)
Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar
Band & Music Lessons for 2026 - Sign up form and more information: Music lessons, Rock Bands sign up 2026
School Pool - Our school pool is closing Tuesday 10th of March (Tomorrow is the last day)
Scholastic book order - Issue #2 Please return by Monday 16th March
Year 7 Immunisations - Please note - Parents of Year 7's the date has changed, the new date is Friday 13th of March.
Dental Van - The Dental van is now on site. If you received a consent form last week please return it to the school office asap, please check your child's school bag as there are a few outstanding. Dental enquiries please phone 027 669 5115 or 0272340577/0800 825 583
Term One Check and Connect Conversations - We would like to invite you to book a time to meet with your child's teacher. Bookings are now available on the Skool Loop app. Dates: Tuesday 31st & Wednesday 1st April (3.15 - 6pm)
This is an optional meeting to discuss any learning needs/goals that you would like to share with the teacher.
Last day of Term - Thursday 2nd of April, the school will be open for the full day with a finish time of 2.50pm
Athletics - Next Monday 9th March from 11.30am - 3pm for Year 3 - 8 - Students need to wear their house colours, bring an ample lunch and water bottle and remember a hat and sunscreen ☀️☀️☀️
Wednesday 4th March
Subway Orders - Subway Otaki is under new ownership and is once again providing us with yummy school lunches every Wednesday . The Subs are $7 each (6 inch), also this year we have cookies for $1 (Cookies can only be ordered along with a Subway roll, not by themselves) Subway orders can be ordered before 9am every Wednesday (Cash please) Any questions please email [email protected]
Pizza Orders - Pizza Friday's are back . Please get onboard and support this camp fundraiser.
Important!! - Orders need to be dropped to the school office before 2.50pm each Wednesday, please note there will be no late orders this term.
1 x piece $3 or 2 for $5 - Options are Hawaiian, Cheese, Ham & Cheese & Pepperoni - Cash Only
All details on the attached flyer (No orders week 8 for Year 5 - 8)
Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar
Athletics - (Week 6) Next Monday 9th March from 11.30am - 3pm for Year 3 - 8 - Students need to wear their house colours, bring an ample lunch and water bottle and remember a hat and sunscreen ☀️☀️☀️
Year 7 Immunisations - Please note - Parents of Year 7's the date has changed, the new date is Friday 13th of March. Also all permission slips need to be returned asap.
Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser - Last day for orders this Friday 6th March!! Flyer below. Order these yummy buns now, funds go to support the 2026 camps. Delivery to school 26th March - Any questions please email Danielle McMurchie [email protected]
Dental Van - The Dental van is now on site. If you received a consent form last week please return it to the school office asap, please check your child's school bag as there are a few outstanding. Dental enquiries please phone 027 669 5115 or 0272340577/0800 825 583
Term One Check and Connect Conversations - We would like to invite you to book a time to meet with your child's teacher. Bookings are now available on the Skool Loop app. Dates: Tuesday 31st & Wednesday 1st April (3.15 - 6pm)
This is an optional meeting to discuss any learning needs/goals that you would like to share with the teacher.
Last day of Term - Thursday 2nd of April, the school will be open for the full day with a finish time of 2.50pm
Ngā mihi,
Rachael Davies
Office Manager
124 School Road
RD 2
Otaki 5582
06 3643071
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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