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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 February

Thu 13

Before School Visits in Room 1

13 Feb 2025

Fri 14

Mihi Whakatau

14 Feb 2025

Thu 20

Before School Visits in Room 1

20 Feb 2025

Fri 21

Whole School Assembly - hosts Te Hua Rakau

21 Feb 2025

Thu 27

Before School Visits in Room 1

27 Feb 2025

Thu 27

BOT Meeting 7pm

27 Feb 2025

Latest Notices

Waitangi ki Taumanuka 2025
5 Feb 2025

Power Cut Live in the Park - This Sunday 2nd February
30 Jan 2025

Power Cut Live in the Park  - This Sunday 2nd February

Te Horo School - Blessing Invitation 30th Jan at 10am - All Welcome
28 Jan 2025

Kia ora whānau,

I hope you're enjoying this beautiful sunny day! Please find attached the invitation to our school Blessing this Thursday, marking both the site changes and the beginning of 2025.

Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there and enjoying a cuppa afterward.

 

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Haines Homes and Construction Ltd NZ Native Timber Supplies Shoreline Cinema Bespoke Plumbing Limited Mills Albert Redwood Builders All Things Automotive Pzazz Building Kapiti Jayden Matthews - Tall Poppy Real Estate Dowco Associates Tracey Savage - Kelly and Co Vets on Riverbank Otaki Hydroponics & Garden Supplies Fun Zone Otaki MCMILLAN AND LOCKWOOD CENTRAL LIMITED Wisdom of Meditation Centre
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