Ōrere School
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.
Ko Kohukohunui te maunga
Ko Ōrere te awa
Ko Tikapa te moana
Ko Wharekawa te marae
Ko Ngati Paoa ko Ngāi Tai ngā iwi
12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026
Good afternoon Y7&8 Camp parents & helpers,
This afternoon your child is bringing home a named Jacket and toiletries. These have been prepared especially for Wellington Camp.
These must be worn/packed and taken to camp.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our 2027–2028 strategic plan at Ag Day!
If you missed out, there’s still time to share your thoughts. Please take 5–10 minutes to fill out our anonymous online survey. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping our priorities for the next two years.
Huge thanks for your time with this.
Paul Taylor
Tumuaki / Principal
Good afternoon whānau,
Today your child is bringing home a registration form for Weetbix Tryathlon.
Attached is all the info fyi.
Y7&8 students will be at Camp when these need to be returned, so if they are wanting to enter, scan the form and email back to me, or register them yourself online.
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