
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.

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Please find attached the letter containing further details regarding whooping cough and influenza.
Please see the attached document for details regarding the upcoming Student-Led Conferences. To book your time slot, simply navigate to the booking tile in the app.
Coming up in Week 9 (September 14–19), we will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair! This is a wonderful opportunity for the children of Te Waotu School and our wider community to come along, explore books in person, and support our school.
Every book purchased gives 30% back to Te Waotu School. These funds help us buy exciting, up-to-date books that foster learning and let our children’s imaginations soar.
Watch this space for more details coming soon!
Entry form for those wishing to enter an animal into the 2026 Agricultural Day of Te Waotu Full Primary School.
Please fill in a separate form for each child in your family, Please note 1 Animal entry per child.
Animals must be born after 1st June 2026.
Entrants are requested to be at the event for registrations at 9:30am with judging starting at 10am sharp.
Please remember if you have a calf to record a NAIT movement to our event The event NAIT Number is 13023690 "Te Waotu School Calf Club"
All entries must be received by 5pm 25th September 2026 (no late entries accepted), for any other information please phone Rosie on 02102274730 or Rebecca on 0272434321
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Daffodil Day is tomorrow! We are looking forward to seeing everyone dressed in various colours to recognise the various forms of cancer.
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Thank you for helping us support the Cancer Society and the important work they do for people and families affected by cancer.
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