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

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events in May

Thu 21

School Orienteering

21 May 2026

Mon 25

BOT Meeting

25 May 2026

Fri 29

Assembly Hosted by Room 2

29 May 2026

Latest Notices

School Movie Evening - 27 May
19 May 2026

School Movie Evening 

Join us for a fun family movie night at school!

Bring your blankets and beanbags! A couple of favourite movie snacks, drinks and Nachos will also be available for purchase.


Nachos $5

Drinks $2

Lolly bag $1

Popcorn $2 

 

Please note: all children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver for the duration of the movie.

 

We’d love to see all our school whānau there for a relaxed and enjoyable evening! To order Nachos please click on the link: Movie Night Nachos

 

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Netball Draw - 22 May
19 May 2026

See attachment for the draw.

Notice from the PNC:

TOILETS - Tirau School
COURTS - St Mary's School
SENIOR DUTY - GBC Goal Diggers
COMMITTEE - Kirby :)

Unfortunately we have had a Senior team withdraw from the competition, so this will cause changes to the senior round and will see some teams playing teams they've already played.  On that note -  ALL PLAYERS need to respect the Umpires - THE PNC will NOT TOLERATE the ABUSE of any kind towards UMPIRES.  IT'S NOT OKAY!! 
If you find you are having any issues with PLAYERS during your game while umpiring please see CONTROL or the committee member on duty.

PNC-Draw-Friday-May-22nd-2026.doc

Senior School Orienteering - 21May
18 May 2026

Kia ora parents/caregivers,

Our senior school will be participating in our biannual orienteering event on Thursday 21st May. We will begin races after lunch at approximately 1:45pm, and we anticipate the event will take less than an hour.

Students will run in year groups, with the course area including the domain. We are looking for a few parent helpers to assist with recording times, checking answers, and standing around the school grounds to encourage students and help if they get stuck.

If you are able to help, please let Jess know via email at jessica.forkert@tewaotu.school.nz.

Ngā mihi nui,
Inge, Jess & Sarah
Te Waotu Senior Team

Notice - Tough Guy/Gal Challenge for all year 5 to 8 students.
18 May 2026

Kia ora

Please head over to the Forms section in our app and check the "Tough Guy/Gal" notice to view the full event details.

Please note that to secure your spot, you will need to register via the provided link and complete the school consent form. Thanks!
 

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