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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Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau miniball whānau,
The draw for the games, beginning this week (tomorrow), has just been released and is attached to this message.
Year 3/4 Team - Bye this week
Year 5/6 Team - v Waitati @ 6.00 pm at the East Otago Events Centre
If tamariki can please wear their orange t-shirts, orange socks (if they have them), and black shorts. If your child cannot play due to sickness, can you please let me know first thing tomorrow morning. I'll be at the game to coach / ref, etc tomorrow evening.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Kā manaakitanga
Jeff
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead. Lana is away on leave this week, so I'll be keeping an eye on the office side of things!
Mathematics Curriculum Teachers Only Day - Monday 31st August - School Closed
Junior Cross Country - Room 3 @ Waitati School - Thursday 3rd September
Thank you to everyone who has returned their tamariki's permission form and indicated that they can help with transport on Thursday. I'll confirm the logistics for the event on Tuesday so that families can plan accordingly for the afternoon.
Miniball - Thursday 3rd September
This Thursday is the first round of competition at the Waikouaiti Events Centre for both our Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 teams. As soon as the draw is released, I'll let families know.
Crazy Hair Day - Friday 4th September
Tamariki are encouraged to come to school with an outrageous hairstyle to support the NZ Blood Cancer Society. Crazy hair and a gold coin donation would be awesome to support this charity.
Upcoming Events:
Next School Assembly / Sharing Time - Thursday 10th September
Kia pai te wiki - Have a great week!
Kā manaakitanga
Jeff
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Just a reminder that school is closed for instruction on Monday to allow staff to attend a Mathematics Curriculum Teacher Only Day.
Kā manaakitanga
Jeff
Waitati School Junior Cross Country 2026 Thursday 3rd September (Year0-2)
Postponement date Tuesday 8th September
We will need parents to transport the children to Waitati School.
If you can help with this please contact Lana at the school office.
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead.
Board of Trustees Strategic Plan Consultation
Please complete this survey to share your views on our school's high-level goals, school culture, unique identity, and areas for improvement as we work together to support all learners to "Kia eke te ngaru - Ride the Wave." Your feedback is invaluable as we begin drafting our kura's new strategic plan for the start of the 2027 school year.
Warrington School Strategic Plan Consultation
Explorers Club (4-Year-Old Club) - Friday 28th August
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, please get in touch with the school office.
Upcoming Events:
Rob Cope - Keeping Our Kids Safe Online Evening - Monday 24th August, 6.00-8.00 pm @ DNI
What the Talk Covers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhBFJ5RK2R8
This is an R18, adult-only evening. Please save the date and book a ticket.
Mathematics Curriculum Teachers Only Day - Monday 31st August - School Closed
Junior Cross Country @ Waitati School - Thursday 3rd September
Kia pai te wiki - Have a great week!
Kā manaakitanga
Jeff
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