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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.
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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!
Te Horo School is having a …
MOVIE NIGHT!!!
When : Come along on Friday the 15th of May 2026 for popcorn, drinks and flick's!! (Details on the flyer below)
Where : Te Horo School Hall
Details : Tickets on sale starting from Monday the 11th to everyday to Friday before school, these will be available outside the school office.
(Parents & caregivers are welcome)
This is a fundraiser for our Senior camp, happening in November this year!!
Kia ora whānau,
Get those costumes ready! We’re so excited for our Famous Book Week Parade this Thursday, 7th May 🙂🙂🙂
The magic kicks off at 9:00 am (right after the morning roll), and we’d love to see our parents and caregivers there to cheer everyone on 🌼🌼🌼
Whether you're coming as a favourite book character, a Disney princess, a superhero, or a magical creature from the Enchanted Forest
We can’t wait 🦸🦸🦸
Please contact the school office if you have any questions or need any further information [email protected] or phone 06 3643071.
Reminders for the Week - Week 3 Term 2 2026
* Scholastic Book Fair - This Week!! Mon - Friday (4th - 8th May) 🙂
- In the Matariki Room (School Hall) before & after school daily * Cash & eftpos available
Wednesday 6th 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
Thursday 7th May
* Book week parade - 9am on the turf (Hall if wet) come dressed up as a character from the Enchanted forest!!
Other General Reminders & upcoming important dates for your calendar
Kia ora e te whānau,
Next week our book fair is on!! Join us in the Matariki room before and after school each day 🙂🙂
Also a reminder that next Thursday 7th of May is dress Up as a book character/insect/plant day
There will be a dress up parade at 9am: on the turf
(Hall if wet)
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