Welcome to Warrington School. We are a small, coastal family orientated, vibrant Year 1-8 school located just north of Dunedin. We pride ourselves at being able to provide quality educational opportunities across the curriculum in small classroom settings with experienced passionate teachers.
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Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou Greetings to everyone I tūhonohono ai te kura o Turau arahue rāua ko te kura o Whaitiri puku i a Ōkahau Seacliff and Evansdale schools were joined with Warrington Ka noho ā mātou kura, ko Ōkahau i raro i te marumaru o Kirimoko Our school, Ōkahau sits beneath the shelter of Kirimoko Ka rere atu kā awa, ko Waitētē rāua ko Whaitiri puku ki Waiputai The Waitētē and Whaitiri puku rivers flow to Blueskin Bay Tae noa ki te Tai o Araiteuru To the coast of Araiteuru Ko Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe me Waitaha kā tākata whenua o tēnei rōhe Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe and Waitaha are the people of this area. Ko Puketeraki te papatipu marae o te hapū Puketeraki is the ancestral meeting place of the people Ko Ōkahau ā mātou kura Ōkahau is our school Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa Therefore, greetings |
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4 Jun 2026
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30 Jun 2026
Kia ora koutou Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
It is with a mixture of sadness and immense gratitude that we share some significant news regarding our teaching team. After 23 years of dedicated service to Warrington School, Wendy has made the difficult decision to resign from her teaching position, effective at the end of this term.
Wendy has accepted an exciting new teaching role for Term 3, which will allow her to explore new professional opportunities and continue growing her wonderful career in education.
Celebrating 23 Years of Impact
For over two decades, Wendy has been the welcoming face and foundational pillar of our junior school, teaching our junior tamariki.
A Generational Legacy: For many of our current students, Wendy was the very first teacher to guide them into school life.
Heart of the Community: Beyond her considerable classroom expertise, Wendy has built deep, lasting connections with our tamariki, whānau, and the wider Warrington community.
"Warrington has been far more than just a workplace; it has been a community where I have built lasting relationships and experienced countless rewarding moments." — Wendy Russell
Looking Ahead
While Wendy will be missed beyond measure by staff, students, and families alike, we are incredibly happy for her as she takes this next step in her teaching journey. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and dedication that will always remain a part of Warrington School.
We will have an opportunity later in the term to come together, celebrate Wendy’s extraordinary contribution, and give her the proper send-off she deserves. Details regarding this will be shared in the coming weeks.
Please join us in thanking Wendy for everything she has given to our school and in wishing her the absolute best for her exciting new chapter ahead.
Kā mihi nui
Jeff
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead.
Whaea Erin is away on leave this week, with Mireka relieving in Room 2 on Tuesday through to Thursday, and Whaea Tess working with the tamariki on Friday.
King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 1st June - School Closed
The school is closed tomorrow to observe the King's Birthday public holiday.
School Assembly / Sharing Time - Thursday 4th June
We will be holding our next school assembly this Thursday, beginning at 2.30 pm. All welcome!
Scooter School - Room 2 - Thursday 4th June
The Year 3/4 tamariki will be taking part in the safe scooter programme at school on Thursday morning. If they have a scooter and a helmet, they can bring them to school; otherwise, they will have them available to use from the scooter instructor.
Friday Ukelele / Guitar Lessons
Che is back this Friday from his Rock Tennors touring commitments to resume his ukulele and guitar lessons on Friday afternoon.
Kia pai te wiki - Have a great week!
Kā mihi nui
Jeff
Hockey Draw Wednesday 27th May
4:25 pm
Turf 1 Ōpoho Piwakawaka Warrington Future Black-sticks Year 1&2 Samantha S / Ava W
Turf 3 Warrington Orange MHS Orange Sticks Year 3&4 Sofia TG / Maddi P
Turf 6 Warrington Black St Joseph's Gold Year 5&6 F. Atkinson
Enjoy and good luck
Activity 'Our Place in Space - Planetarium visit 9 June 12.30 - 1.15pm
Please fill in the required permission slip.
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead.
Teachers Only Day (Mathematics Curriculum) - Friday 29th May - School Closed
The school is closed for the day for a MOE professional development day, with the teaching staff continuing to build their deeper understanding of the refreshed/new Mathematics Curriculum.
King's Birthday Public Holiday - Monday 1st June - School Closed
The school is closed on Monday to observe the King's Birthday public holiday.
Kia pai te wiki - Have a great week!
Kā mihi nui
Jeff
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