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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 May

Thu 14

Starting School Visits in Room 9

14 May 2026

Thu 21

Starting School Visits in Room 9

21 May 2026

Thu 28

Board Meeting

28 May 2026

Thu 28

Starting School Visits in Room 9

28 May 2026

Latest Notices

Cross Country - Postponed until Tomorrow (Wednesday 13th)

12 May 2026

The decision has been made to postpone today's cross country due to the weather - We will go ahead with the cross country tomorrow as the weather looks perfect 🙂

Any questions please contact the school office - [email protected]

Reminders for the Week - Week 4 Term 2 2026

11 May 2026

Tuesday 12th of May

Cross Country - Tomorrow from 11am (first race starts at 11.20am) Senior students will be running along the roadside and up Blackburn hill, sensible running shoes and clothing is recommended for all students, along with a drink bottle.

Students please wear your house colours!! (Timetable attached)

Wednesday 13th May

* Subway Orders - Subway Otaki is under new ownership and is once again providing us with yummy school lunches every Wednesday.

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]

* Pizza Orders - Pizza Friday's are back ** Please get onboard and support this year 6, 7 & 8 camp fundraiser.

Please remember - Orders need to be dropped to the school office before 2.50pm each Wednesday, no late orders.

1 x piece $3 or 2 for $5 - Options are Hawaiian, Cheese, Ham & Cheese & Pepperoni - Cash Only

Friday 15th May

Pink Shirt Day 🩷 Let’s stand together against bullying - wear something pink and join the fun:
You’re welcome to learn more at https://pinkshirtday.org.nz/about

School Assembly - 9am in the school Hall - All parents and caregivers are welcome to come along and join us 🙂

Movie Fundraiser - This is a fundraiser for year 7 & 8 Camp - Tickets on sale from each morning this week outside the school office - (Flyer attached)

Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar

Whittakers Chocolate Fundraiser - We currently have two returned boxes available to sell, please contact the school office if you would like to sell one - [email protected]

School Board Meeting - Thursday 28th of May at 7pm in the school Board meeting - Any questions please email Steve Gadsby [email protected]
Friday 29th May - Curriculum Development day (Teacher only day) - School closed
Monday 1st June - King's Birthday - School closed
Tuesday 9th June - Camp Splash 6.45am - 8.15am - Otaki Pools (Tickets on sale from next week)
Friday 3rd of July - Matariki Breakfast, whanau are invited to gather with us for Breakfast in the Hall ✨

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School Cross Country - Tuesday 12th of May

5 May 2026

Time to lace up those running shoes! The Horo School Cross Country 2026 is happening on Tuesday 12th May. Parents and whanau are welcome to join us from 11am to support our runners and cheer them on. Students are encouraged to wear their house colours. See race time below.

11:20am Year 0/1

11:30am Year 2

11:40am Year 3

11:50am Year 4

12:00 Noon Year 5

12:10pm Year 6

12:25pm Year 7

12:35pm Year 8

Times are approximate only!