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I tēnei wiki i KTS /This week at KTS

And so we come to the end of term 3.  It certainly has been a busy one.  Congratulations to all our talent quest finalists and in particular those who won.  Each final was so competitive - what talented students we have. 

This week is the 50th anniversary of Māori Language Week.  We have lots of activities planned to highlight this important part of New Zealand culture. 

What is going on in Week 9

Mon 15th - Fri 19th Sept - Māori Language Week
Mon 15th Sept - Yr 7 & 8 boys basketball zones
Wed 17th Sept - Yr 7 & 8 girls basketball zones
Fri 19th Sept - 12.40 - 1.30 Y0 - 6 Disco (red, black and white theme).  Entry: for each student to use a Māori phrase 
Fri 19th Sept - 3.00pm  end-of-term ice cream sale

Coming Up 

Mon 6th Oct - Start of term 4
Thurs 16th Oct - Choir Festival at Holy Trinity
Fri 24th Oct -  MOE-allocated curriculum development day for staff (school closed) 
Mon 27th Oct - Labour Day - school closed 

Ballot 2026

The Board has determined that places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students in the following year levels:

Priority 2–6

• Year 0 (children who will turn 5 on or after 1 June 2026)
• Year 1

Priority 2–5 only

• Year 2

For further details please click here.  Parents of students who live within the home zone should also enrol by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.

 

Linked documents 

Alison's Slides Parent Information 20 February 2025
Maths Curriculum Information 20 March 2025 
How to help at home in reading, writing and maths 
NZ Maths Curriculum
NZ English Curriculum

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Latest Board Update

Community update July 2025

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Te kupu o te wiki

Each week we are learning a word or phrase in te reo Māori, schoolwide! Click to find out more about what we are learning. Practice with your whānau so that we can all get better together!

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2025 Stationery and uniforms

Your child’s class list is available now on the OfficeMax MySchool website – myschool.co.nz School Uniform can be purchased online or in store from School Uniform Centre

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