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We are a small rural school with strong ties to our coastal community. We believe that children need free play, meaningful structured learning, and personal choice to be successful at school.
Our learning programmes are developed to cater to the needs and interests of the children that are currently in the school. Our teachers are dynamic, inspirational people who know the children and their whānau.
We aim for our children to be confident learners who have a strong sense of self-worth and belonging. They develop meaningful connections in the school and the community.
Our children value the unique Māori perspective that is part of our New Zealand heritage while valuing diversity in all its shapes and forms.
Our teaching and learning programmes are underpinned by our strategic plan that is focussed on enhancing the hauora of every learner by meeting their individual needs.
23 Jun 2026
Good afternoon whānau,
As part of the classroom Matariki learning, and to coincide with the Pōhutukawa Star, all students need to bring in a photo of a person or pet who has passed away and was special to them.
Feel free to send a physical photo in with your child, or email a photo to Tiarnah tmessinaselwyn@orere.school.nz
Please find attached all notices coming home with your child this afternoon:
-An invitation to Matariki breakfast on Friday 3rd July
-A notice only for parents of students in Tangaroa class
Good morning,
Your child's raffle tickets have still not been returned. These MUST be returned by tomorrow morning!
Good afternoon,
As you know this Thursday is our Jumping June celebration.
As part of our fundraising for the Heart Foundation we are raffling off a cricket set.
Please can ALL raffle tickets (Sold & Unsold) and money be returned to the school office by this Wednesday 17th as I need to collate it.
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
Good afternoon,
Please find attached a copy of the notice that is coming home with your child this afternoon.
Have a lovely weekend!
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
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