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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 Kāhui Tokotoko – the local Ōtaki 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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26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
Final orders for Calendar art orders close on Monday 14th of September
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ2075
3/. Enter your child's room & name when prompted
URGENT - Raffle Tickets Need To Be Returned Today
Please return all raffle tickets, sold or unsold to the school office today - Payment to Home & School bank account please, if you do not have these details please email the school office When making payment please include the ticket numbers as a reference.
Mystery Jars
Can you help us please, we are still short on fillers for jars - Donations of sweets, crayons, marbles, toys etc. Anything fun that will fit in jars
Help needed
Many hands make light work, and if you are able to help us with Paddy's Mart this year we would be very grateful.
If you are able to give some time on the day to help on a stall, make some sweets, cook some sausages, sell some raffle tickets etc any offers of help would be wonderful even if it is just for one hour. If you are unable to help on the day but would like to do some behind the scenes stuff that would also be much appreciated. Please email any offers of help to Patrice [email protected] or [email protected]
Get ready for an unforgettable day of excitement! We warmly invite everyone to Te Horo School’s annual fundraiser this Saturday!
Join our vibrant community for an action-packed day filled with endless fun, laughter, and spectacular entertainment. Head over to the main stage and cheer on a fantastic lineup of enthusiastic young local musicians performing live! Every year, our amazing buskers bring huge smiles, incredible talent, and infectious energy—and usually raise around $300 in the hat!
Let’s come together to support these awesome kids, throw some love in the hat, and celebrate all the fantastic magic of the fair. We can’t wait to see you there!
General Reminders
Paddy's Mart
Raffle books - Please return your raffle tickets to the office ASAP (Sold or unsold) Payment is to the Home & School bank account - If you need the bank account details please email the school office [email protected]
Paddy's Mart helpers - Can you help us this Saturday, if so we would love your help, even for a couple of hours. Please email [email protected]
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Ag Day 2026 - If your child is rearing a lamb, Goat or Calf this year for Ag Day, please notify the office ASAP - We need every student to fill in a registration form. On registration they will be given an animal project booklet (Registration is required by this Friday 11th of September) Any questions please get in touch with the school office 🐑🐑🐑
Calendar Art - This is a reminder that we're currently taking orders for Calendar Art. This fundraiser supports Senior Camp.
We just want to make sure everyone that wants to get products made from their child's own art has the opportunity to.
These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ2075
3/. Enter your child's room & name
The order is open until Week 9 Monday 14th September.
School Photos - Week 9 (14th - 16th of September) Please note - Every student will have their class and individual photo taken on the day - Please email the office if you would like to add your whanau to the sibling photo list (Pre-schoolers are welcome to be included in the photo, please let the office know and you will be notified a session time)
Bus Students - Now that the sports season has finished, please update the office on the correct days that your child will be catching the bus home [email protected]
Sports Uniforms - Now that the Netball session has finished please can we have all sports uniforms returned to the school office (Both the top & bottom please) A very big thank you to all those students that have done this already.
Wednesday 9th
Band Quest
* Pizza Orders - Please get onboard and support this year's 6, 7 & 8 camp fundraiser 🍕🍕🍕
Please remember - Orders need to be dropped to the school office before 9am each Thursday. 1 x piece $3 or 2 for $5 - Options are Hawaiian, Cheese, Ham & Cheese & Pepperoni. If you would like to order for the remainder Term 3 Wk 7 - 10 please include $20 with your order - Online payments to the Home & School account please - Email the school office for account details)
* Subway Orders
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]
Friday 11th of September
Baking donations for Paddy's Mart - Please drop all Paddy's Mart Cakes/baking to the school Library. If you would like more cake boxes please email the school office [email protected]
Saturday 12th September - Paddy's Mart, Gates open at 11am
Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar
Heart Awards & Sports Prizegiving Assembly - Friday 18th September 9:00 - 10:00am
Last Day of Term 3 - Friday 25th of September, school finishes at 2.50pm.
Term 3 start date - Monday 12th of October
Labour Day - Monday 26th of October - School closed for the day
Year & & 8 Camp - Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th October
Year 6 Camp - Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th of November
Ag Day - Tuesday 10th of November
Tākiri o te Ata - Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th of November
Last Day of Term 4 - Tuesday 15th of December School finishes at 2.55pm
Paddy's Mart Weekly Reminders
1 Week to go - Flyer attached. Please have a read and get in touch if you can help.
Facebook Event link - https://www.facebook.com/share/1HaQ8SrB8w/?mibextid=wwXIfr Please share far & wide.
Help needed 🙂
Many hands make light work, and if you are able to help us with Paddy's Mart this year we would be very grateful.
If you are able to give some time on the day to help on a stall, make some sweets, cook some sausages, sell some raffle tickets etc any offers of help would be wonderful even if it is just for one hour. If you are unable to help on the day but would like to do some behind the scenes stuff that would also be much appreciated. Please email any offers of help to Patrice [email protected] or [email protected]
Bric a brac
We are now taking donations of Bric a brac (No electronics or clothing please) Please drop these to the school office or get in contact if you have any questions 🙂
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