Teachers will empower students to be active learners who work in partnership with the teacher.

Teachers will ensure students know what they are learning, when they have been successful and where they are going to next.

Self and peer assessment is a routine step in the learning process.

Success criteria are most effective when great examples of work are used to show what quality looks like.

Teachers will use the learning progressions in the curriculum in order to confidently work with a diverse range of students.

The school recognises the influence of the home and will endeavour to build and nurture learning focused partnerships with parents and whanau.

8.55-9.05 Whole school fitness
9.05-10.05 1st learning session
10.05-10.15 Brainbreak
10.15-11.15 2nd learning session
11.15-11.35 Morning tea
11.35-12.35 3rd learning session
12.35-1.10 Lunch Break
1.10-1.30 Eating time
1.30-3.00 4th learning session

 

 

 

 

 

Latest Notices

Cups/Croissants/Cookie Dough Fundraiser
2 Apr 2026

For those who supported the Cups/Croissants/Cookie Dough Fundraiser, collection will be 23rd April - Thursday first week back of term 2.

Te Waotu School Support Group

Teacher Only Day
2 Apr 2026

Ministry of Education - Sanctioned Teacher Only Day - Tuesday 2 June please see the attached letter for more information.

Teacher-Only-Day-Te-Waotu-School-2-June-2026docx.pdf

Easter Raffle
2 Apr 2026

Thank you to everyone who brought raffle tickets, we are super thankful for your support! We've raised over $1000 towards the kids learning. 

Easter raffle winners! 
1st prize -Michelle Petersen
2ns prize - Sandra Hamilton
3rd prize - Courtney Graham
4th prize-Casie Dorssers
5th prize - Alonso Blazek
6th Prize - Leanne Roger 


Another big thank you to our wonderful sponsors Fonterra, OFI, Pepper & Me, Whittakers chocolate and Grey Wolf

Te Waotu SSG

2 April Assembly 2:15pm - Hosted by Room 3
1 Apr 2026

Room 3 is excited to be hosting our very last assembly of the term tomorrow, and we’d love to see you there. Please join us in celebrating our students' achievements from this past term.

PRIDE Homework Programme - Year 5 to Year 8
1 Apr 2026

We are excited to begin our PRIDE Homework Programme in Term 2 for all students in year 5 and up. To help everyone get settled, we’ll be hosting an information meeting on the 21 April at 12 pm in the school hall. This is a great opportunity to learn about the programme details and ask any questions. Student booklets are available on our school website. 

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