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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22 Jun 2026
25 Jun 2026
30 Jun 2026
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead.
Whaea Wendy is away on leave from Wednesday onwards this week, and for the next couple of weeks, to South Africa. This week, Mireka is relieving in the junior room on Wednesday and Thursday, and Whaea Tess is working with the tamariki on Friday.
Junior Room Teacher Appointment Process
With Wendy resigning from her position to take up a new role at Waikouaiti School, we have begun advertising our vacant teaching position (see link below)—applications close on Friday, 26th June. From there, shortlisted applicants will be interviewed, and a successful candidate will be offered the position. I expect to have an announcement for you on the outcome of the process sometime during the last week of the term.
Kaiako - Junior Room Teaching Position
Junior Room Planetarium Trip - Tuesday 9th June
Please complete any outstanding child permission forms asap please, if you have not done so already.
Blueskin Library Book Car - Wednesday 10th June
The book car will be visiting us on Wednesday morning for the tamariki to return their library books and get some new ones issued.
Explorers Club (4-Year-Old Club) - Friday 12th June
We have our next instalment of our Explorers Club this Friday morning, from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. For more information, don't hesitate to contact the school office.
Upcoming Dates:
Matariki Evening - Monday 29th June
Wendy's Farewell Poroporoaki - Thursday 2nd July @ 2.15 pm
Mid-Year Written Reports Sent Home - Thursday 2nd July
Last Day of Term 2 - Friday 3rd July
Kia pai te wiki - Have a great week!
Kā manaakitanga
Jeff
Our Place in Space - Planetarium visit 9 June
Room 3 are exploring our solar system and to celebrate this learning they are having a school visit to the Museum Planetarium.
To ensure this happens we will need 4 - 5 parents at least to assist with the visit and transport to and from.
If you can help with this please let Wendy or Lana know.
Friendly reminder: Get your permission slip in.
Hockey Draw
Time: 4.25pm
Turf 1. Warrington Blacksticks v MHS Blue Sticks. Year 1 & 2
Turf 4. Warrington Orange v Outram Junior Black Stix. Year 3 & 4
Turf 7. Warrington Black v Bernie's Blue Sticks. Year 5 & 6
Enjoy.
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
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