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 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
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 for us as we begin the process of drafting our kura's new strategic plan for the beginning of the 2027 school year.
Warrington School Strategic Plan Consultation
Mihi Whakatau - Monday 17th August - 9.15 am
We will be holding a Mihi Whakatau first thing tomorrow at 9.15 am to formally welcome our new tamariki and their whānau to our kura.
Blueskin Library Book Car - Wednesday 19th August
The book car will be visiting us on Wednesday morning for the tamariki to return their library books and get some new ones issued.
O'Mathalon Competition - Thursday 20th August
We have a Year 5 and Year 6 team heading into the Edgar Centre to compete in this competition on Thursday afternoon
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
Term 3 August Newsletter
The August newsletter has just been posted in Skool loop - you will find it in the Newsletter section.
If you would like a printed copy they are available from the School Office.
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
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 for us as we begin the process of drafting our kura's new strategic plan for the beginning of the 2027 school year.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! Your voice plays an essential role in shaping the future of Warrington School / Te Kura o Ōkahau.
Warrington School Strategic Plan Consultation 2026
Kā manaakitanga
Jeff
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here are the things that you need to know for the week ahead.
School Assembly / Sharing Time - Thursday 13th August
We will be holding our next school assembly this Thursday, beginning at 2.30 pm. All welcome!
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
Rob will provide an honest, unfiltered look at the digital landscape, followed by practical, real-world solutions:
The Risks: Cyberbullying, the impact of social media on mental health, gaming and dopamine addiction, the pressure around naked selfies, online predators, the reality of online pornography, and emerging threats like AI deepfakes and companion bots.
The Solutions: Which filters actually work and how to install them, how to lock down a smartphone, setting healthy boundaries, and the 3 Golden Rules to keep your kids safe.
The Family: How to have these difficult conversations and how to challenge our own device habits to reconnect as a family.
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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