Ōrere School
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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.
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Ko Ōrere te awa
Ko Tikapa te moana
Ko Wharekawa te marae
Ko Ngati Paoa ko Ngāi Tai ngā iwi
24 Sep 2026
Good afternoon,
This afternoon your child is bringing home the attached registration form for Ag Day.
Please complete this and return to school by next week so we know what to expect on the day.
Instead of returning this physical form to school you can complete this in the 'Forms' section of our Skool Loop app if you'd prefer.
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
Good afternoon Tangaroa parents,
This afternoon your child in Tangaroa class is bringing the attached notice home.
We'd appreciate any sewing item donations please!
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
Good afternoon,
Please find attached the notices that are coming home this afternoon with your child.
Good afternoon,
We have bought a giant chess mat but it's quite thin and I think it needs to be attached to a tarp or similar to make it more heavy duty. Is anyone a sewing whiz, and able to do this for us?
Please let me know if you can help!
Kind Regards,
Emma Oliver-Harwood
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