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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Halo Orokonui Planting Expedition - Tuesday 22nd September (postponement day Wednesday 23rd September)
There is a consent form for Room 1 (Senior Classroom) in 'form's to be completed.
Many thanks.
Kia ora koutou, Te Kura o Ōkahau whānau,
Here's what you need to know for the week ahead.
Welcoeme to Te Wiki o Te Reō Māori Language Week! https://www.reomaori.co.nz/
Mihi Whakatau - Welcome for Bobby and his Whānau - Wednesday 16th September
We will be holding a Mihi Whakatau first thing on Wednesday at 9.15 am to formally welcome Bobby and his whānau to our kura.
Blueskin Library Book Car - Wednesday 16th September
The book car will visit on Wednesday morning for the tamariki to return their library books and get new ones issued.
Miniball Draw - Thursday 17th September @ Waikouaiti Events Centre
Year 3/4 - Bye
Year 5/6 - 4.30 pm v Karitane
School Photos - Friday 18th September
The photographer is at school on Friday morning to take our annual school photos.
Explorers Club (4-year-old club) Friday 18th September
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
HALO Planting Project - Bottom of Orokonui Road - Tuesday 22nd September (Room 1)
Celebration of Learning Evening - Thursday 24th September, 6.30 pm
Warrington School Annual Road Race - Friday 16th October
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,
If your child is interested in playing miniball this year, could you please contact Lana in the office by Thursday this week at the latest, as team entries need to be in to the competition organisers by Friday.
This year, there are two team options: Yr 3 & 4 and Yr 5 & 6.
The games will again take place in Waikouaiti Event Centre on Thursdays after school, with the first games beginning at 3.30 pm.
The competition dates are as follows:
• Four weeks in Term 3 - 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th September
• Three weeks in Term 4 - 15th, 22nd and 29th October
• Mouth guards must be worn
• $25 per player
Kā mihi nui
Jeff
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