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It is exciting times at Whītau School for a number of reasons, one of those being the major school redevelopment.

Whītau School is a contributing primary school in the east of Christchurch providing ‘Focused Learning Achieving eXcellence’; with our school’s vision ‘Learning to take us places…’ and our values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner. All building work has been completed so students enjoy safe, state-of-the art learning spaces that are designed for 21st century learning with plans in place for landscaping and new playgrounds.

14/09/2026

Duffy Role Model Assembly 9th September 2026

13/09/2026

Nau mai ki Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! Welcome to Māori Language Week!

Whaea Aleisha has some extra-special activities planned throughout the week, including new kupu, bingo, a colouring competition and a Kahoot competition. Thank you for your mahi, Whaea Aleisha!

As well as celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, our whole kura is going swimming this week! Please remember to pack your togs and a towel. A massive mihi to Mrs Heads for all her organising of swimming.

Another action-packed week here at Whītau: it is great to be at kura!

08/09/2026

Join us this Friday 9.00am on the netball courts for the official opening ceremony of our new waharoa and pou whenua.

07/09/2026

Room 10 take on Ferrymead in 2026!

02/09/2026

Our students involved in Children's University are at the Canterbury Campus today. They have been learning through hands on activities including Maths Design, a study of bugs, micropactics and product design.

01/09/2026

At Whītau School, our learning takes us places, and this week, it’s taking us to Ferrymead Heritage Park.

This week, every class in the kura will have the opportunity to visit Ferrymead as part of our inquiry learning. The photos show our senior ākonga from Kōrari getting ready for the big day!

These trips are connected to our inquiry unit, “Change Markers: Making a Difference in Our Place.” It’s fantastic to see our ākonga learning beyond the classroom, exploring our local history and making connections to the world around them.

A massive mihi to all of our kaiako and parent helpers who have made these trips possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

What a great day to be at kura! Looking forward to seeing the photos from the trip. I am sure they will be in newsletter.

31/08/2026

Cook Islands Māori Language Week

27/08/2026

WOW! What a great night at the disco! I imagine everyone is feeling pretty tired after all that dancing! The good news is that kura is CLOSED tomorrow for a staff-only day. So, enjoy a sleep-in, put your feet up and have a well-earned rest after all that dancing!

A huge mihi to everyone who helped make the night such a fantastic one. We hope you all had an awesome time!

26/08/2026

We’re looking forward to our School Disco TOMORROW!

Have you got your tickets yet?

Ticket sales are happening before and after school outside Room 8.

Don’t miss out: we can’t wait to see everyone there!

See you tomorrow! 🪩

24/08/2026

Tamai Music Festival

Address

221 Woodham Road, Avonside
Christchurch
8062

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6433898112

Website

http://whitau.school.nz/

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